Women make up 24 percent of faculty members

TEHRAN – The 16-fold increase in the number of female faculty members in universities during the Iranian year 1396 (March 2017-March 2018) proves that 24 percent of the total faculty members are women.

Iran exporting radiopharmaceuticals to 15 countries 

TEHRAN —Iran is exporting radiopharmaceuticals to 15 countries worldwide, Ali Akbar Salehi, director of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran has said. 

Fashion and costume houses to be established

TEHRAN -- Houses of fashion and costume are to be established all around the country, Hamid Qobadi, head of the 8th edition of Fajr International Festival of Fashion and Costume, said here on Monday.

Women, environmental innovation, and green jobs festival to be held

TEHRAN – A festival on women, environmental innovation and green jobs will be held at the Department of Environment (DOE).

Photo exhibit showcasing Tehran’s attractions

TEHRAN – The National Museum of Iran on Sunday kicked off a photo exhibition, showcasing Tehran as a must-see destination for international and foreign travelers, CHTN reported.

Iranian-German team to start archaeological survey in Kerman

TEHRAN – A joint team of Iranian and German experts is about to start an archaeological exploration across southern regions of Kerman province, southeastern Iran.

Tehran exhibit features handmade carpets, Tableau rugs

TEHRAN - An exhibition of handwoven Persian rugs, carpets and pictorial rugs opened to the public on Monday at the Niavaran Cultural-Historical Complex in northern Tehran.

16,000 clunker buses running in transport fleet nationwide

TEHRAN – Some 22,000 busses are operating in the country’s public transport fleet, 16,000 of which are clunkers, accounting for 70 percent of the volume of bus transport system, deputy interior minister for urban and rural development has said.

Esfandgan respects dignity of women, mothers and earth

By Naghmeh Mizanian

Esfandgan is the day that people in ancient Iran praised the dignity of women, earth and mothers, all enjoying the quality of fertility.

Iran expecting China, Mongolia to join UNESCO-registered Noruz

TEHRAN – Iran is expecting China and Mongolia to officially join UNESCO-registered Noruz, which marks the beginning of spring and the new year.