By Marzieh Rezaei Ghaleh

Ecological, Social and Economic Benefits of Urban Agriculture

Urban and suburban agriculture takes place in and around the border of the world cities, including agriculture, animal husbandry, fish culture and tree planting in urban areas. It also includes non-consumable products such as ecological services. Urban agriculture is not the only gardening in the city; it is an important component of many cities. The main role of nutrition in the life, health, culture, and the environment are the most important urban issues in human society.

Men’s health ‘more at risk’ than women: official

TEHRAN- Men’s health, in all age groups, is more at risk compared to women, said an official with Health Ministry in a press conference. 

What does Islam say about prejudice?

When my nephew was about two years old, he experienced his first meet up with a cockroach. My sister and I found him sitting very close to a cockroach, looking at it, smiling and enjoying his new discovery. As soon as we saw the cockroach we started screaming out of fear of the cockroach. In a way that the poor little kid ran away and started crying.

Charity to raise fund for hearing impaired kids on Chaharshanbeh Suri

TEHRAN – The Komak Charity Foundation has initiated a campaign under the title of ‘Kind Wednesday’ to encourage Iranians to provide cochlear implant (CI) for hearing-impaired kids instead of buying fireworks on Chaharshanbeh-Suri.

Minister: Iranians’ lifestyle has changed drastically

TEHRAN – Iranian people’s lifestyle, including their entertainment, discourse, relationship and appearance, has changed drastically in recent years, Interior Minister Abdolreza Rahmani-Fazli has said.

Stories to add charm to student’s Noruz holidays

TEHRAN -- School children will entertain with book reading, storytelling and story writing during holidays of the Iranian New Year, Noruz, starting March 21.

By Setareh Behroozi

Time to welcome New Year in Persian style

TEHRAN – Esfand, the final month in the Iranian calendar year, is the month of hustle and bustle for all Iranians who are becoming prepared for the New Year celebration, Noruz.

'People’s taste in fashion matters at Fajr festival '

TEHRAN – Meeting the taste of people in fashion is one of the most important aims at the 7th Fajr International Fashion and Clothing Festival, the secretary of the National Islamic-Iranian Fashion and Clothes Foundation said.

Flavor cold nights with Persian style edibles

Not very long time ago, people in most parts of Iran, especially in cold regions, spent long nights of winter gathering together.

Iranian traditional medicine: Natural antibiotic

Winter is associated with flu and cold in our minds. Antibiotics are one of the most prescribed medicines in cold seasons.

By Samira Mohebali

Eating like an Iranian: A survey on Persian food

PART FIVE

In this series of articles you can trace cookery art in Iran during history up to present. The survey sheds light on different aspects of Iranian life, culture and civilization.

PERSIAN DRUGSTORE

Iranian traditional medicine: Natural antibiotic

Winter is associated with flu and cold in our minds. Antibiotics are one of the most prescribed medicines in cold seasons.

Fajr festival to put spotlight on fashion, clothing

TEHRAN – Different aspects of fashion and clothing industry will be discussed during a series of sessions, which will be held at the 7th Fajr International Fashion and Clothing Festival.

Tehran exhibit lends color to Iran’s textile industry

TEHRAN -- The large vibrant stores filled with domestically-produced textile and their special odor has created a common memory for people in Iran over the past decades.

By Setareh Behroozi

Great craft gift ideas for your beloved ones

Iran is the land of miscellaneous creative handicrafts made by artisans in different parts of the country in the forms of enamel, tile, metalwork, leatherwork and wood carving.

Start your day with Iranian breakfast

Breakfast is always considered as an important meal among Iranian families. Eating breakfast provides a time for them to enjoy togetherness and is a great choice for beginning a day. Flatbread and tea are essential parts of Persian style breakfast. They are always present on the table during breakfast time.

How to prepare, survive and recover from earthquake?

TEHRAN -- During the past 40 days, different cities in Iran have been shaken by earthquakes. The most recent one in the capital, made people to overthink the disaster.

Setting up permanent organic fruit markets in Tehran needed

TEHRAN – There is a need for making arrangement to set up permanent markets for organic products in Tehran, an official with Tehran Municipality said on Monday.  

Remedies of Iranian traditional medicine for days of pollution

TEHRAN - Never-ending air pollution in Tehran and other metropolises of Iran is nothing new. According to the Iranian traditional medicine, fresh and healthy air is one of the principals for healthy lifestyle.

Colorful Iran: Chelleh Sho in Mazandaran

Like other Iranians, people living in the northern Mazandaran province celebrate Yalda Night - the longest night of the year on the last eve of autumn - in a gathering called Chelleh Sho in local language.

Prepare for winter in Persian style

Winter is associated with flue and cold in our minds. Iranian traditional medicine provides some advice for each season. By following the guideline, you can enjoy more during the cold season:

Embellish your garments in Persian style

TEHRAN – Embellishment is an essential part of Iranian traditional dresses in each part of the country. During history, embellishing clothes manifested social class, financial situation and even the tribe of the person wearing it.

Sofreh: meal serving custom in Persian style

TEHRAN – In every language and culture, there are some untranslatable words and terms which do not have equivalents in other languages. ‘sofreh’ in Persian language is in this category.

PERSIAN DRUGSTORE

Soothing and relaxing with herbal teas

Iranian grandmothers always have a cabinet in their homes full of herbal teas as remedies for different diseases, especially for relaxation and soothing. Here are three herbal teas, which are good for relaxation and are remedies for sleep deprivation.

Korsi: pleasant warmth for family gathering

TEHRAN -- Not a long time ago, korsi was found in nearly all Iranian houses during cold seasons. With the change of lifestyle, korsi is not a houseware anymore these days.

PERSIAN STYLE

Men’s costume in Gilan Province

Men living in highlands and lowlands of the northern province of Gilan wear very different outfits.