Iran Rozaneh

I worked as an undercover officer in the Iran Royal Air Force. I was responsible for investigating the business dealings and corruptions within the - - Iran Aircraft Industries - - a division of the Iran Royal Air Force formed through a partnership with the US Air Force and a few American weapons manufacturing companies.

During the early 1900s the only way to save country from government corruption and foreign manipulation was to make a written code of laws. This sentiment caused the Constitutional Revolution. There had been a series of ongoing covert and overt activities against Naser o-Din Shah?s despotic rule, for which many had lost their lives.

Today is the 9^th of Mordad. We have 19 more days until the fateful day of the 28^th of Mordad. The rest of this month will be dedicated to that event 51 years ago. Articles presented this month will be by different authors, representing different points of view. Even at the risk of being controversial, we need to look at this event from historical, not just ideological, points of view.

For many thousands of Iranians who were forced to leave Iran following the fall of the Shah in 1979, the Rifa'i mosque in Cairo has become a place of pilgrimage.

Failure or success of any massive uprising for change rests upon the behavior and presentation of those who wish to make the change. The message and its delivery system must be unambiguous and clear. The opposing forces of any such change will do whatever they can to disrupt and derail such uprising. The only way that a righteous uprising can succeed in a tyrannical ruling system is by silently communicating the message of hope and change.

In order to understand and ascertain Democracy, one needs to look at the definition of the word Democracy and the actions associated with it. How to invoke, maintain and constantly improve democracy requires for the public at large to continuously keep their governing rulers’ feet to the fire at all times.

For James Joyce enthusiasts around the world, June16th of each year marks a day filled with extraordinary celebration. Known only as "Bloomsday" to those in the literary world, June 16th has become a scholarly holiday of sorts where Joyce diehards and curious visitors can congregate to rejoice James Joyce’s brilliant masterpiece—Ulysses.

Note from the E-ditors: You are about to read an account of what happened during a domestic flight that one of our writers, Annie Jacobsen, took from Detroit to Los Angeles. The WomensWallStreet (WWS) Editorial Team debated long and hard about how to handle this information and ultimately we decided it was something that should be shared. What does it have to do with finances? Nothing, and everything. Here is Annie's story.

Racial profile yourself

Sara Sefeed

Some days the Persian Gulf is referred to as the Arabian Gulf. Some days Rumi–the great Iranian poet and philosopher—is referred to as a poet from Afghanistan or a poet from Turkey. Some days Sina or Avicenna, Razi, Farabi, Birouni—the great Iranian scientists—are referred to as Arab scientists. Some days Iranian arts are referred to as Islamic arts in famous European galleries.

Sociology

Shojaat-e Akhlaghi-e Maa Iranian

Hasan Naraaghi

(persian)

(Persian)

History

Parthia (Old Persian Parthava)

Satrapy of the ancient Achaemenid empire, the north-east of modern Iran.

The borders of Parthia were the Kopet Dag mountain range in the north (today the border between Iran and Turkmenistan) and the Dasht-e-Kavir desert in the south. In the west was Media, in the northwest Hyrcania, in the northeast Margiana, in the southeast Aria. (The road from Media through Parthia to Margiana is the famous Silk road.) On the other side of the southern desert was Persia proper. The country south of the Kopet Dag is fertile and was well-irrigated in Antiquity. There were large forests.

Human Rights timeline:

Parye Mazda

From "Speak Truth to Power": an educational and advocacy package in collaboration with Amnesty International and Umbrage Editions.

The dilemma of Norooz!

21st of March labeled as the Baha'i New Year!?

A response to the article "21st of March labeled as the Baha'i New Year!"

Shadam Tofighi

Dr. Dooskhah's response to Shadan Tofighi

Cinema

Sean Connery in the movie, Cyrus the Great

Sent by: Amil Imani

The world's richest head of state, The Sultan of Brunei, is believed to be part of a group of wealthy investors in talks with the UK-based production company Chayaha which is behind the £50 million independent film Cyrus.

According to the DailyTelegraph, Sean Connery and Angelina Jolie are being considered to play the key roles of Cyrus The Great - the ruler who lived from 580-529 BC and founded the first Achaemenian empire in Persia - and his empress in the film. Chayaha had hoped to begin filming next month but only around 80 per cent of the finance is in place right now. British director Alex Jovy hopes to start shooting in Tunisia, or possibly Pakistan, next year.

Unlike other rulers of the time, Cyrus promoted tolerance of all religion and freed all his empire's slaves. His decrees currently reside in the British Museum and are considered amongst the first documents in recorded history to declare and promote human rights.

The Keeper, the legend of Omar Khayyam

An interview with Kayvan Mashayekh the director of the movie

by Darius Kadivar