Thursday
March 8, 2001
Film
Interview with film director Ramin Serry
By Bruce Bahmani
March 8, 2001
The Iranian
Recently I met an amazing young man. His name is Ramin Serry and
he is a film director. The American reaction to the hostage crisis after
the 1979 revolution affected him so deeply as a teenager that he has now
made a movie which I think is amazing. The movie releases in the SF film
festival this week and you should see it if you can. It will likely move
to the community later and there is a definite buzz on this one folks!
Anyhow, what better way to continue on with my series on exciting Iranians
doing exciting things! What follows is my interview with Ramin >>>
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New Year
Noruz
Iranian New Year's ideological roots
By Massoume Price
The Iranian
Noruz times for this New Year (1380 / 2001):
Los Angeles: 05:30.40 am...
Noruz, or new day, is the celebration of spring equinox. It is the most
cherished of all the Iranian festivals and is celebrated by all. This occasion
has been renowned in one form or another by all the major cultures of ancient
Mesopotamia >>>
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Life
Khanoom doctor
Totalitarianism does not work, not even in Iran
By Daniel Zangeneh
March 8, 2001
The Iranian
There was the aroma of kabab, ghormeh sabzi, beer and wine, mixed with
Persian music. People were mingling and having a good time. I didn't know
anyone except my friend Davood and his wife Shrine, who insisted on going
to their friend's (an Iranian doctor) party >>>
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Wednesday
March 7, 2001
Monarchy
Asghar Shah
I hereby proclaim myself King of Kings
By Asghar Agha
March 7, 2001
The Iranian
I read Mihandoust's article about Reza Pahlavi, "My friend",
and I came up with an idea.
Proclamation
I hereby proclaim myself King of Persia, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan.
I am Asghar, heretofore known as Asghar Shah, because we never had an Asghar
Shah in our history.
During my last ski trip, some friends and I rented a condo and I insisted
on sleeping on the couch. Such humility, rare among Iranians, should qualify
me as King of Kings >>>
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Film
Hadji Baba
Persian adventure made into Hollywood film
By Darius Kadivar
March 7, 2001
The Iranian
In the early 50's Hollywood director Don Weis was inspired by the main
character in the classic novel, "The Adventures of Hadji Baba",
written by 19th century British Ambassador to Persia, James Morier. Weis
decided to adapt the story for the silver screen. He chose John Derek,
the Leonardo Di Caprio of his time, to play the lead role, along with Elaine
Stewart, and Paul Picerni >>>
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Art
Pale
Paintings by Bita Vakili
March 7, 2001
The Iranian
My name is Bita Vakili. I am a paiter. I am an art student in the MA
degree iprogram at Tehran University's College of Arts >>>
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Tuesday
March 6, 2001
Internet
Survivor
My mother is trying to learn the Internet
By Yasaman J
March 6, 2001
The Iranian
My mother has a degree from Tehran University. She worked for many years
before following her two children to the U.S. She lives by herself, travels
a lot with her friends, and has taken care of my son for the last eight
years. She also drives the car faster than I do. But she cannot use a mouse
>>>
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Women
By Shokooh Mirzadegi
March 6, 2001
The Iranian
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Students
Political revolution
Interview with a student activist
By Fariba Amini
March 6, 2001
The Iranian
Gholam-Reza Mohajeri-Nejad was giving a talk at a Washington, D.C.,
gathering about Iran's student movement. He spoke about the period leading
to the July 1999 uprising, when zealots stormed the dormitories at Tehran
University. At least one student was killed and hundreds were injured.
Mohajeri-Nejad, 29, was a witness to the uprising. Now he is in the United
States to share his observations >>>
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Monday
March 5, 2001
Cover story
Paradise divided
Photos from Tajikistan and Uzbekistan
By Mehdi Jami
March 5, 2001
The Iranian
Mehdi Jami has recently returned from a trip to Central Asia where Persian
culture has a strong presence. Here are fifty photos of the people, landscape
and monuments >>>
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Shah
Shah Hassan at Price Club
Actually, Reza Pahlavi at National Press Club
By Karim Azari
March 5, 2001
The Iranian
"Did you see the Shah's son speaking at the Press Club a few days
ago?" I asked casually, making sure to use an impartial tone.
He raised his eyebrows and his jaw slowly dropped. His incredulity gave
me the impression that this was much bigger news than I initially thought.
"Ehhhh?" he replied, still awestruck. "You saw Shah Hassan
at de Price Club?" >>>
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Reza
My friend
Reza Pahlavi's humility and friendliness has never changed
By Mihandoust
March 5, 2001
The Iranian
I have known Reza Pahlavi since we were both ten-years old. I come from
a middle-class, educated family. I did well at school. We had a common
teacher who recommended me to attend Reza's school. I am writing this because
I feel my compatriots may possibly gain some useful insight into the real
personality of one of their public figures >>>
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Friday
March 2, 2001
Report
Rather bleak
Iran from an expatriate businessman's point of view
By A. Peeroozi
March 2, 2001
The Iranian
I met with a cross section of Iranian businessmen and one businesswoman.
My overall assessment was rather bleak. The level of expertise for running
and managing companies is very low compared to many other Asian countries.
I met with attorneys regarding business laws in Iran. These meetings were
not very encouraging. I found that the laws are absolutely anti-business
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