Category: 6. Culture
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Youth population law stabilizes total fertility rate
TEHRAN – Enacting the youth population law has stabilized the total fertility rate, slightly increasing the general fertility index over the past two years. After experiencing seven years of decline by about 20 percent, the fertility rate is now… Continue Reading
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ISC database shows 15% increase in most-cited researchers
TEHRAN – The Islamic World Science Citation (ISC) Institute database has recognized 489 most-cited Iranian researchers in human sciences, social sciences, art, and architecture, which shows a fifteen percent increase compared to the previous… Continue Reading
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People with disabilities could ensure sustainable development for all
TEHRAN –Observed annually on December 3, the International Day of People with Disability aims to raise public awareness and promote understanding and acceptance of individuals with disability. This year, the day is observed with the theme of… Continue Reading
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“The Remarkable Life of Ibelin” to be reviewed at Andisheh Cultural Center
TEHRAN-Andisheh Cultural Center in Tehran will screen the 2024 Norwegian documentary “The Remarkable Life of Ibelin” by Benjamin Ree on Monday. After screening at 5 p.m., the film will be reviewed in a session attended by film critics Saghi… Continue Reading
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“Kianoush’s Garden” to have special screening for people with disabilities
TEHRAN- Iranian film “Kianoush’s Garden”, directed by Reza Keshavarz Haddad, will be screened in a special event on Monday, to mark the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. The film will go on screen at the Book Garden Cinema Complex… Continue Reading
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All rural women heads of household under coverage of insurance
TEHRAN –With 9,000 more rural and nomadic women newly getting insurance coverage, 100 percent of the women heads of household in rural areas are fully covered by the insurance, the head of the Welfare Organization has said. “Currently, there… Continue Reading
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Iranian delegation attends Tajikistan’s ICT conference
TEHRAN –An Iranian delegation, representing the Ministry of Information, Communication, and Technology (ICT), has participated in the first conference of innovation and digital technologies of Tajikistan, providing detailed information on… Continue Reading
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Tehran, Muscat discuss ways to forge sci-tech ties
TEHRAN –Iranian and Omani officials have examined the potentialities of expanding scientific and technological cooperation between the two countries. On Saturday, an Iranian delegation including Iran’s ambassador to Oman, Mousa Farhang, and… Continue Reading
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League of Historical Cities admits Iran’s Mashhad as member
Mayor of shrine city of Mashhad Mohammad Reza Ghalandar said on Saturday that the city had become the League’s 129th member and the 12th Iranian city to join the Japan-based organization. Mashhad, located in northeast Iran, has a population of… Continue Reading
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Japan Contributes ¥690 Million to Restore Lake Urmia – Society/Culture news
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Iran has welcomed a ¥690 million ($4.6 million) contribution from Japan to advance wetland conservation efforts and promote climate-adapted livelihoods in Lake Urmia, Shadegan, Parishan, and… Continue Reading