• Maral, the beautiful Persian deer

    Maral, the beautiful Persian deer

    Persian deer, known as maral in Iran, was unfortunately on the brink of extinction over the past decades.

  • Iran celebrating intl. astronomy week

    Iran celebrating intl. astronomy week

    TEHRAN – The Iranian Astronomy Association is celebrating International Astronomy Week in collaboration with amateur groups from May 13 to 19.

  • National youthful population week kicks off

    National youthful population week kicks off

    TEHRAN –The National Youthful Population Week commenced today with the theme of ‘My share in youthful population’ and will wrap up on May 19.

  • WMO report counts extreme climatic events in Iran

    WMO report counts extreme climatic events in Iran

    TEHRAN –The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has released a report on the State of the Climate in Asia, enumerating climate hazards and severe weather events in Iran in 2023.

  • Iran's sky hosting migratory birds

    Iran's sky hosting migratory birds

    Iran hosts more than five percent of the world's migratory birds in 450 sites in winter. Each year the World Migratory Bird Day is celebrated on May 11 to raise awareness about the importance of migratory birds and the need to protect them.

  • Rotavirus, pneumococcal vaccinations cover more provinces

    Rotavirus, pneumococcal vaccinations cover more provinces

    TEHRAN – The national vaccination program against rotavirus and pneumococcal started on Sunday in seven more provinces of the country.

  • Iran, Russia hold joint course on sustainable development

    Iran, Russia hold joint course on sustainable development

    TEHRAN –Iran and Russia have held a joint international course titled ‘Entrepreneurship and Future Skills’ aimed at fostering sustainable development and commercialization of ideas.

  • Iran is top medical device manufacturer in West Asia: official

    Iran is top medical device manufacturer in West Asia: official

    TEHRAN –With 50 percent of medical devices being domestically manufactured, Iran holds the first place in West Asia for producing medical equipment both in terms of quantity and diversity, a health ministry official has said.

  • A nation of networks: Iran’s NIN unmasked

    By Imad Payande

    A nation of networks: Iran’s NIN unmasked

    TEHRAN - The Internet-based digital revolution is racing ahead like a runaway train, leaving policymakers in its dust or even less. In the fast lane, countries are struggling to keep up with the lightning-fast evolution of, now ubiquitous, AI-powered products. But one country, Iran, is stuck in neutral; its “National Network of Information” policy mired in misunderstanding and ambiguity. It's a tale of missed opportunities, as the government fails to catch the digital wave, instead finding itself swept away by the tide of technological advancements. Will the Iranian government be able to reverse gear and get back on track, or will it be forever left in the slow lane, watching as other countries zoom past, leaving it in their dust?

  • Health ministry plays key role in youth law enforcement

    Health ministry plays key role in youth law enforcement

    TEHRAN –Two years after the enactment of the law on supporting families and the youth, investigations have shown that the health ministry has played a central role in the implementation of the law, Hasan Farshidi, an official with the health ministry, has said.