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Iranian book 'Crow’s Journey' appears in Spanish
Lighthouse, a Spanish-speaking group of children and young adults publishing company which is translating Iranian books in Portuguese and Spanish languages, has published the book Crow’s Journey in Spanish.
Supreme Leader's guidelines on science, research translated
Bliss of Knowledge', a book which has collected remarks of Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, has been translated in English and will be released later this month.
Iran leading country in publishing graphene articles in ME
A study conducted by a researcher from University of Arkansas shows Iran has published the highest number of articles on graphene among 17 countries in the Middle East.
11 medals for Iran at World Transplant Games
By the end of the 2nd day of World Transplant Games, Iranian athletes won 6 gold, 2 silver and 3 bronze medals.
Scientists Unfurled Some Mysteries about Moon’s Origin
A new study suggest volcanic “fire fountain”, similar to Iceland today, were present in moon’s surface millions of years ago. The finding unveils how the moon evolved from what is today.
President Rouhani Pays Tribute to Late Imam Khomeini
President Hassan Rouhani and his administration on Monday paid tribute to the late Imam Khomeini on the first day of Iran Government Week.
School tells Muslim pupil to take off Hijab in class
A high school in the canton of Bern has forbidden a pupil from wearing the hijab in class, Swiss media reported on Monday.
LatAm Children to Read Book on Prophet Muhammad
In time with the screening of Majid Majidi’s film Muhammad: The Messenger of God, the book My Friend the Spider will also be published by Lighthouse Publishing Company to introduce Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) to Latin American children.
Kashan, Baghdad Universities Sign Cooperation MoU
University of Kashan and Al-Farabi University College, Baghdad, signed a Memorandum of Understanding on educational and scientifice cooperation.
President in a meeting with ulemma, veterans and the elite in Hamadan Province:
All success result of the people’s support
Persian Language and Literature, Key to our Identity
Deputy Minister and Head of OERP, Dr Mohyeddin Bahram Mohammadian said, "school is the source of teaching Persian language and literature where students get familiar with the body and structural elements of the language to gain the ability to compose and create various innovative texts."
Iran's Cultural Week Opens in Serbia
Iran's cultural week opened in north of Serbia on Sunday evening in a ceremony in the presence of Iranian and Serbian cultural and artistic officials.
‘Shahnameh and Children’ Fest to Be Held
The 2nd Festival of Shahnameh and Children will be held in September at Niavaran Palace Museum in Tehran. According to IBNA correspondent, this festival has been organized by a number of institutes engaged in the cultural activities of children and young adults as well as Iran’s Cultural Heritage and Tourism Organization.
Quran Translation in Kurmanji Published in Iran
A translation of the Holy Quran in Kurmanji Kurdish has been published in Iran.
Masjid al-Haram To Get Fourth Floor of Mataf for Hajj
Putting final touches on preparations to receive millions of pilgrims from around the world, Saudi officials in Makkah have revealed that the fourth floor or mataf or circumambulation area around the Kaaba, will be ready before Hajj next September.
Islamic Andalusia Initiated a New Civilization
During the 5 centuries of Islamic rule in Andalusia, the region was the origin of a new civilization, an Islamic history scholar said.
'Razavi Culture Servants' gather in Tehran
The World Assembly of 'Razavi Culture Servants' kicked off today in the Islamic Culture and Relations Organization attended by state and cultural officials.
Tehran University among 300 top universities
University of Tehran has been placed among 300 top universities in Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU).
Siraf, an ancient port sitting north of Persian Gulf
Siraf, also known as Taheri Port, was a legendary ancient port during the Sassanid era whose establishment dated further back to the Parthian reign.
Iran's cultural week opens in Serbia
Iran's cultural week opened in north of Serbia on Sunday evening in a ceremony in the presence of Iranian and Serbian cultural and artistic officials.
Wax figure of Avicenna unveiled in Tehran
Wax of Avicenna was unveiled in ceremony attended by Health Minister Hassan Qazizadeh Hashemi and Leader’s Advisor on International Affairs Ali Akbar Velayati in Tehran.
Young Minds Think Alike; Older People More Distractible
Age is believed to change the way our brains respond and how its networks interact, but studies looking at these changes tend to use very artificial experiments, with basic stimuli.
Higher Intelligence Score Means Better Physical Performance
New research reveals a distinct association between male intelligence in early adulthood and their subsequent midlife physical performance.
Planet Three Times as Large as Jupiter Discovered
Chilean astronomer Maritza Soto has discovered a planet three times as large as Jupiter orbiting a red giant star larger than the Sun and located some 290 million light years from Earth.
German Scientists Find Rare Dinosaur Tracks
German scientists have found an unusually long trail of footprints from a 30-tonne dinosaur in an abandoned quarry in Lower Saxony, a discovery they think could be around 145 million years old.
Top Syrian Adviser Calls for Closer Media Cooperation with Iran
A senior political adviser to the Syrian information minister praised the Iranian media outlets and stressed the need for closer cooperation between the two Muslim countries to thwart the plots hatched by Western media.
Leader’s Letter Outstanding Model for Dialogue with Western Youth
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Cultural deputy of the World Assembly of Islamic Awakening described Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei’s letter to the European and North American youth as an outstanding model for effective dialogue with the West’s younger generation.
Leader: Hajj Symbolizes Muslim Convergence
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei on Saturday criticized those trying to distort realities and sow discord among Muslims.
Iran to attend Russia's MAKS-2015 Exhibition
More than 40 Iranian firms in the field of space technology are due to display their latest achievements in Russia’s MAKS-2015 aerospace exhibition.
Directors of Iran, S. Africa national libraries meet
Directors of National Library and Archives of Iran (NLAI) and National Library of South Africa (NLSA) met in Cape Town, South Africa.
Tehran, Moscow to hold science commission
The first session of Iran-Russia joint scientific cooperation commission will be held next week in Moscow.
Iran, Netherlands to cooperate on environment
An Iranian environment official announced plans to promote cooperation with the Netherlands in improving conditions in industries and the natural environment.
Iranian top students admired
The commemoration ceremony of Iranian top students was held on Tuesday with Iran’s Vice President Es’hagh Jahangiri, Minister of Science, Research and Technology Mohammad Farhadi, and Minister of Health Hassan Hashemi attending the event.
Chinese Gov't Spends More on Public Culture
The Chinese government will spend about 21 billion yuan (3.4 billion U.S. dollars) on public culture services this year, 173 million yuan more than last year, authorities said Wednesday.
-Foreign envoys visit historical sites of Qazvin
Ambassadors and representatives from 10 foreign countries in Iran visited historical sites of Qazvin on Wednesday.
6th General Assembly of World Assembly of Ahl-ul-Bayt (AS) wraps up
The 6th General Assembly of World Assembly of Ahl-ul-Bayt (AS) concluded in a ceremony in Tehran on Tuesday night.
Iran 3rd world country in field of handicrafts
A deputy for Cultural Heritage, Handcrafts and Tourism Organization (ICHTO) said Iran is the third country in the world in the field of handicraft production.
Iran to hold intl. festival on artificial intel., robotics
Amirkabir International Festival on Artificial Intelligence and Robotics will be held in November in Tehran.
Young chemist with 25 published papers
Iranian Dr. Ehsan Nazarzadeh Zare is just 32 years old but he has published 25 scientific papers and 5 of his works are to be published soon.
Tehran-Brasilia to boost ties
Brazilian Ambassador to Tehran met and conferred with Iran’s Deputy Minister of Cooperatives, Labor and Social Welfare on developing ties.
Russian Shia Muslims Waiting for Imam Ridha Delegation
According to news staff of the 8th Round of the Public ‘in the Shade of the Sun’ Celebrations, Muslims of Russia in the cities Moscow, Saint Petersburg, Makhachkala, and Darband make ready for holding Dahe-ye Karamat celebrations.
Afghan Vice-President Thanks Iran for Education to Refugee Students
Afghan vice-president on Monday thanked Iran for enrollment of Afghan refugee students having no certificates from the Iranian schools, saying the Islamic Republic of Iran has taken humanitarian move.
Book on Ayatollah Khamenei’s Role in Muslim World Unveiled
A book titled “Revival Leader”, authored by Hezbollah Resistance Movement’s second-in-command Sheikh Naim Qassem about the role of Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei in the Muslim world, was unveiled in Tehran on Tuesday.
Developing Culture the Main Responsibility of Education
According to OERP Public and International Relations citing Fars News, on the final day of the 32nd Forum of Heads of Education Departments Minister of Education
Reformist Individuals Always Look for Creating New Opportunities
According to OERP Public and International Relations citing ISNA, Dr. Mohyeddin Bahram Mohammadian,
Islamic Values the Root Goal of Fundamental Reform of Education
According to OERP Public and International Relations, Dr. Alireza Assareh, Head of the Institute for Educational Studies and Research, speaking in the committee number seven of the 32nd Forum of Heads of Education Departments,
Popularity and Acceptability Keys to Success in Education
In the closing session of the 32nd Forum of Heads of Education Departments held in the conference center of Milad Tower, Aliasqar Fani, Minister of Education said that popularity and acceptability of heads of education departments among both educators and the public are keys to success in education, reported by OERP Public and International Relations citing Fars News.
Rouhani: Enemies Trying to Transform Islam into Religion of Violence
Iran's President Hassan Rouhani warned against enemies plots to turn Islam from a religion of spirituality and fraternity into one which advocates violence.
Halal Media Certificate Unveiled during IRTVU Congress
The Halal Media Certificate was unveiled in a ceremony on the sidelines of the Islamic Radios and TVs Union (IRTVU) congress in Tehran.
Online Encyclopedia of Nabawi Sunnah Published in Qatar
An online Encyclopedia of Nabawi Sunnah titled “Maganim” was published by Sheikh Khalid bin Muhammad bin Ghanim Al Thani Quranic Center in Qata