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Iran unveils stamp to commemorate ISESCO

Iran unveils stamp to commemorate ISESCO

On the sidelines of the opening ceremony which was held in Shirza, another stamp for the Islamic World Science Citation Center (ISC) was also unveiled. Among those present at the ceremony of the two-day event were Iran's Minister of Education Mohammad Bathaie, Head of the Supreme Council of the Iran's …

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Iran shines at Int'l Fair of Embassies

Iran shines at Int'l Fair of Embassies

Iran showcased a variety of carpets, rugs and Iranian hand-woven kilims, handicrafts and traditional Iranian cuisine prepared by the members of the embassy, the Iranian embassy in Brasilia reported. The fair was primarily an international charity event and the funds raised will be donated to charity.It was held on November …

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DRC says Ebola outbreak worst in country's recorded history

DRC says Ebola outbreak worst in country's recorded history

The announcement late on Friday came amid increasing warnings that the situation could deteriorate because of attacks by armed groups and community resistance in the affected areas in eastern DRC, according to Aljazeera.Oly Ilunga Kalenga, the DRC's health minister, said a total of 319 confirmed and probable cases have been …

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Iran's Al-Zahra University ranks in physics

Iran's Al-Zahra University ranks in physics

This field of study covers the fields of chemistry, physics, mathematics and statistics. The benchmarked ratings in this ranking are similar to those of Times World Ranking, including education, university reputation, faculty/student ratio, PhD student ratio to undergraduate students, and the ratio of PhD graduate students to faculty members.Also, the …

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Iranian art of ta’zieh unique worldwide

Iranian art of ta’zieh unique worldwide

Speaking at the closing ceremony of the second mourning ritual of ta’zieh in the city of Jam, in Iran’s southern province of Bushehr, Salehi added that visual, musical, vocal in general and theatrical arts in particular, have a lot in common with their peers around the world, but the art …

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Iranian films screened in Bangladesh

Iranian films screened in Bangladesh

According to Bangladesh media 'United News of Bangladesh', Iran Cultural Center, Dhaka and BSA jointly organized the film show at BSA premises.The event will be underway until November 13.Earlier Bangladeshi actor Ananta Jalil visited the managing director of Farabi Cinema Foundation Alreza Tabesh.9376**2050Follow us on Twitter @IrnaEnglish www.irna.ir

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Roodkhan Castle one of the best in Iran

Roodkhan Castle one of the best in Iran

It is one of best forts in Iran for several reasons. First of all, the fort is only accessible by walking and climbing through a beautiful jungle for two hours and there is a trail which makes climbing easier. Therefore those who are relatively fit but are not hard core …

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Finnish short films to be screened in Tehran

Finnish short films to be screened in Tehran

'Iranian Youth cinema Society (IYCS) organizes Tehran International Short Film Festival every year in October (TISFF). It is one of the oldest short film festivals not only in Iran, but also in the region,' according to a report by TISFF website. The festival has been host of international well known …

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Iran parliamentary delegation departs for Kazakhstan

Iran parliamentary delegation departs for Kazakhstan

The Iranian delegation, headed by Vice Speaker Masoud Pezeshkian, went to Aktau to attend a trilateral meeting between Iranian, Russian and Kazakh parliament officials.During the trilateral meeting, the Iranian, Russian and Kazakh MPs will explore avenues for boosting cooperation among the three parliaments.The Iranian delegation is scheduled to hold separate …

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Quake hits SE Iran; no damage or fatality

Quake hits SE Iran; no damage or fatality

Tehran University's Seismology Center said the quake was felt 10 kms inside the ground and around Lalezar district of Bardsir, which is 60 kms southwest of Kerman.Director General of the Crisis Management Department in Kerman Governorate Office Majid Saeedi told IRNA the quake had left no fatality or damage.1420Follow us …

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