Archive - Sep 29, 2011

Our beloved Farideh Mir

Those who have been touched by her presence will never forget her strong spirit>>>

Can you tell which one is Alpha in this pack?

Mosaadegh spooked Akhoond’s Language well. >>>

Who needs a president?

While Mahmoud Ahmadinejad was touring the UN last week, delivering acerbic speeches and giving interviews, back home in the Iranian parliament questions were raised not about Ahmadinejad himself, but about the institution of the presidency in total, and whether there is a need for a president alongside the Supreme Leader’s office. This may seem surprising, but in fact is in line with the incessant calls by the IRGC and the conservative camp for the absolute rule of Khamenei as the sole ruler of the country>>>

The Baha'i Obligatory Pilgrimage

Pilgrimage is a privilege and an obligation in the Bahá'í Faith for those who can afford it. >>>

French movie shines light on role of Muslims in

Les hommes libres >>>

رفتار ناهنجار بعضی از بهاییان ایران و یا خارج از ایران را چگونه میتوان توجیه کرد؟

و از دوستی و احترامی که بخاطر خون ریخته شده بنا حق سایر بهاییان و بابیان سو استفاده های مالی نفرمایند >>>

To be fair

A few days ago a fellow blogger have published an article on this site analysing and questioning Iranian people’s attitude, culture and even the legitimacy of their historical claim (perfectly within his democratic rights). I tried very briefly in the comments for that article to provide a few answers and point our friend to the flaws in his argument. However this subject has proved to be more important to be left to a few comments as it needs further analysis>>>

For a better world

In an era of machine-generated music, difrent: is a live recording, played with soul by some of the best musicians alive. There’s no artifice, no grandstanding. I wanted it to be pop and accessible, but undeniably human, handmade. So when people see it live, with real players interacting with them taking the energy higher, it’s even better>>>

Iran’s best cultural product

It is not what you might think>>>