Archive - Aug 2009

How to Watch “Tehran has No More Pomegranates”

Reflecting on cities is as old as civilization itself. It all started with mythmaking 78 centuries ago as Sumerians speculated about the origins of Ur, Uruk, Kish and Lagash. They believed that their cities were built by Gods. One would think that if anyone knew who built those ziggurats and magnificent walls, they did. Archaic Greeks too insisted that the massive boulders of Mycenae were moved by the giant Cyclops. Masud Bakhshi also starts his tribute to Tehran with the myth that it was founded by a bandit tribe that lived underground and grew excellent pomegranates>>>

Behnood Shojaee receives 4th stay of execution in 4 years

SCE took immediate action and contacted its channels at the UN and other human rights organizations. SCE was relieved by the news that his execution had been postponed. >>>

Are We Iranians Over-concerned Parents?

Do we need to supervise every aspect of every decision our children make? >>>

Writing love: an invitation to write

An invitation to write for iranian.com.>>>

Coffee and Conversation

Mira called the other day and wanted to get together. We drove to Aroma Café on Tujunga – a sort of avant-garde hangout in Studio City where the brain of Hollywood converges. Mira had a story to tell and wanted me to give her my opinion. Those who have met me know only too well that I don’t mince words. Clearly Mira was ready for some candid talk. One big mug in each hand, she emerges from the shop gingerly making her way over to the table where I am perched on a rickety chair under the one and only maple tree. She sits across from me intent to lock eyes. I stare at this beauty who is gracefully gliding through her forties>>>