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Tehran Skyline
2007-12-20 22:56:00 You get some pretty stunning views out over the city from "Baam-e Tehran " (Roof of Tehran) especially at dawn and sunset. From here you also get a good perspective on how breathable the city air is on any given day - mountains visible in the south is a sign that the smog is relatively thin. Same view, this time with thick, early morning cloud (not smog) smothering the city like a quilt. Iranian Music CDsBooks on IranGuide to TehranTagsIran Tehran More About: Skyline
Tehran Skyline
2007-12-20 22:56:00 You get some pretty stunning views out over the city from "Baam-e Tehran " (Roof of Tehran) especially at dawn and sunset. From here you also get a good perspective on how breathable the city air is on any given day - mountains visible in the south is a sign that the smog is relatively thin. Same view, this time with thick, early morning cloud (not smog) smothering the city like a quilt. Iranian Music CDsBooks on IranGuide to TehranTagsIran Tehran More About: Skyline
Imam Khomeini Airport (IKA)
2007-12-20 22:39:00 Plans to build IKA existed before 1979 but were put on hold after the Islamic revolution. The airport was eventually opened in 2004 and now almost all international flights have been transferred here from the old Mehrabad Airport in central Tehran.IKA is situated about 30km south of the city on the road to Qom. With no public transport system yet in place, the only way to get there is by private taxi (120,000 Rials, 1hr, Tel.: 021 88738855) Iranian Music CDsBooks on IranGuide to TehranTagsIran Tehran
Imam Khomeini Airport (IKA)
2007-12-20 22:39:00 Plans to build IKA existed before 1979 but were put on hold after the Islamic revolution. The airport was eventually opened in 2004 and now almost all international flights have been transferred here from the old Mehrabad Airport in central Tehran.IKA is situated about 30km south of the city on the road to Qom. With no public transport system yet in place, the only way to get there is by private taxi (120,000 Rials, 1hr, Tel.: 021 88738855) Iranian Music CDsBooks on IranGuide to TehranTagsIran Tehran
Basij Week
2007-12-17 09:19:00 This poster is publicising Basij Week which I think has just ended. You may have heard something about the Basij in the news where you are. Human Rights Watch calls them a "parallel organisation" which pretty well sums up their relationship with the government - they're not under direct control but they provide a loyal pillar of support for it in times of need.In the past this has involved getting heavy with student protests and enforcing codes of conduct and dress in public places. I remember last year seeing a run-in between a group of Basijis and some young men out for a walk in the mountains. The boys were wearing tight clothes and "fashionable" beards that the Basijis found objectionable and they tried to "arrest" them. I didn't stay to find out what happened.(NB. The Basij are not responsible for the current minor crackdown on "un-Islamic" dress which is going on around Tehran . Those guys are from Ershad (The Council for Islamic Guidance) which is a full government body. Ers... More About: Iran
Basij Week
2007-12-17 09:19:00 This poster is publicising Basij Week which I think has just ended. You may have heard something about the Basij in the news where you are. Human Rights Watch calls them a "parallel organisation" which pretty well sums up their relationship with the government - they're not under direct control but they provide a loyal pillar of support for it in times of need.In the past this has involved getting heavy with student protests and enforcing codes of conduct and dress in public places. I remember last year seeing a run-in between a group of Basijis and some young men out for a walk in the mountains. The boys were wearing tight clothes and "fashionable" beards that the Basijis found objectionable and they tried to "arrest" them. I didn't stay to find out what happened.(NB. The Basij are not responsible for the current minor crackdown on "un-Islamic" dress which is going on around Tehran . Those guys are from Ershad (The Council for Islamic Guidance) which is a full government body. Ers... More About: Iran
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BBQ Corn - Vali Asr
2007-12-10 05:13:00 On a quiet weekday evening there isn't really much going on in the streets of Tehran . Not even on the main strip - Vali -e Asr Street.But this guy was gamely fanning the flames of his makeshift barbecue and wooing passers-by with the prospect of chargrilled sweetcorn. I'd never had it over coals before, and I still prefer it boiled but it's a fun treat nonetheless especially on a cold autumn evening when you can gather around the hot coals and make small talk with other stray folk.Iranian Music CDsBooks on IranGuide to TehranTagsIran Tehran More About: Corn
BBQ Corn - Vali Asr
2007-12-10 05:13:00 On a quiet weekday evening there isn't really much going on in the streets of Tehran . Not even on the main strip - Vali -e Asr Street.But this guy was gamely fanning the flames of his makeshift barbecue and wooing passers-by with the prospect of chargrilled sweetcorn. I'd never had it over coals before, and I still prefer it boiled but it's a fun treat nonetheless especially on a cold autumn evening when you can gather around the hot coals and make small talk with other stray folk.Iranian Music CDsBooks on IranGuide to TehranTagsIran Tehran More About: Corn
Neon signs - Vali Asr
2007-12-04 07:40:00 Don't you just love neon on cold, crisp evenings? The shop below is photocopy and print shop and above it is the phone number of a travel agency consisting only of 7s and 8s.Iranian Music CDsBooks on IranGuide to Tehran TagsIran Tehran Neon Sign More About: Signs , Vali
Neon signs - Vali Asr
2007-12-04 07:40:00 Don't you just love neon on cold, crisp evenings? The shop below is photocopy and print shop and above it is the phone number of a travel agency consisting only of 7s and 8s.Iranian Music CDsBooks on IranGuide to Tehran TagsIran Tehran Neon Sign More About: Signs , Vali
Persimmons in Tehran
2007-12-01 08:19:00 Seasonal fruit is a great pleasure. There's so much tasteless imported produce in western (and Japanese) supermarkets that probably not that many people know what the right season for most fruit is. But I think Iran is pretty much self-sufficient when it comes to fruit and veg and I certainly look forward to autumn for several of my favourites - one of which is the persimmon which I've heard called "Sharon fruit" before, "kaki" in Japan and "khormaloo" in Iran. Khorma is the Farsi word for "dates" and aloo means "plum."I wonder if there's a connection there with the Hindi(?) word for potato - something like the French calling them "pommes de terre." Anyway "khormaloo" is a word loaded with sweet winter connotations for me, the colour itself is enough to warm your hands and the sight of abundant orange fruit weighing down leaveless branches and punctuating the air with their fat jolliness is a sure fire way to put a smile on my face. I think Santa Claus should wear persimmon orang... More About: Tehran , Mons
Persimmons in Tehran
2007-12-01 08:19:00 Seasonal fruit is a great pleasure. There's so much tasteless imported produce in western (and Japanese) supermarkets that probably not that many people know what the right season for most fruit is. But I think Iran is pretty much self-sufficient when it comes to fruit and veg and I certainly look forward to autumn for several of my favourites - one of which is the persimmon which I've heard called "Sharon fruit" before, "kaki" in Japan and "khormaloo" in Iran. Khorma is the Farsi word for "dates" and aloo means "plum."I wonder if there's a connection there with the Hindi(?) word for potato - something like the French calling them "pommes de terre." Anyway "khormaloo" is a word loaded with sweet winter connotations for me, the colour itself is enough to warm your hands and the sight of abundant orange fruit weighing down leaveless branches and punctuating the air with their fat jolliness is a sure fire way to put a smile on my face. I think Santa Claus should wear persimmon orang... More About: Tehran , Mons
Iran Tube
2007-10-24 05:27:00 Iran Tube is the Iranian equivalent of You Tube.Members can upload Iran-related videos. Categories include news, sports, travel and popular culture.Iranian Music CDsBooks on IranGuide to TehranTagsIran IranTube More About: Iran
Iran Tube
2007-10-24 05:27:00 Iran Tube is the Iranian equivalent of You Tube.Members can upload Iran-related videos. Categories include news, sports, travel and popular culture.Iranian Music CDsBooks on IranGuide to TehranTagsIran IranTube More About: Iran
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Afshin Ghotbi to Persepolis
2007-09-22 05:42:00 Afshin Ghotbi recently left his job as South Korea's national team assistant coach to return to Iran to coach Iranian giants Persepolis .Born in Iran, the 43-year-old left his homeland for America in 1977 and went to the 1998 World Cup with the United States and the 2002 and 2006 World Cups with South Korea.How do you feel about leaving Korea for Iran?I think I am numb at this moment. I feel excited because of a new challenge and going back to my home country that I haven't seen for 30 years. I also feel sadness because I have so many memories in Korea and so many experiences. It's hard to leave the Korean players as I am always impressed by their mentality and their willingness to learn.I am excited because I will be head coach of a team and more than that the biggest club in Iran and probably one of the biggest in Asia. They have such history and I remember that as a child. Even when I was a little boy playing in the street, it was always the Reds (Persepolis) against the Blues ...
Afshin Ghotbi to Persepolis
2007-09-22 05:42:00 Afshin Ghotbi recently left his job as South Korea's national team assistant coach to return to Iran to coach Iranian giants Persepolis .Born in Iran, the 43-year-old left his homeland for America in 1977 and went to the 1998 World Cup with the United States and the 2002 and 2006 World Cups with South Korea.How do you feel about leaving Korea for Iran?I think I am numb at this moment. I feel excited because of a new challenge and going back to my home country that I haven't seen for 30 years. I also feel sadness because I have so many memories in Korea and so many experiences. It's hard to leave the Korean players as I am always impressed by their mentality and their willingness to learn.I am excited because I will be head coach of a team and more than that the biggest club in Iran and probably one of the biggest in Asia. They have such history and I remember that as a child. Even when I was a little boy playing in the street, it was always the Reds (Persepolis) against the Blues ...
Iran on You Tube
2007-08-11 16:26:00 Type in "Iran " on You Tube and coming up No. 1 is this tribute to the country.The music is by Faramarz Aslani "age ye rooz"Iranian Music CDsBooks on IranGuide to Tehran TagsIran Tehran More About: Travel
Iran on You Tube
2007-08-11 16:26:00 Type in "Iran " on You Tube and coming up No. 1 is this tribute to the country.The music is by Faramarz Aslani "age ye rooz"Iranian Music CDsBooks on IranGuide to Tehran TagsIran Tehran More About: Travel
Iran Reach Asian Cup Second Round
2007-07-18 17:32:00 Iran beat co-hosts Malaysia in Kuala Lumpur to reach the quarterfinals of the Asian Cup as winners of Group C.Iran scored once in each half to set up a match with South Korea in Kuala Lumpur on Sunday.Javad Nekounam scored from the penalty spot after 29 minutes and Andranik Teymourian added a fine individual goal ten minutes from time.Iranian Music CDsBooks on IranGuide to Tehran TagsIran Tehran More About: Iran , Reach , Asian Cup
Iran Reach Asian Cup Second Round
2007-07-18 17:32:00 Iran beat co-hosts Malaysia in Kuala Lumpur to reach the quarterfinals of the Asian Cup as winners of Group C.Iran scored once in each half to set up a match with South Korea in Kuala Lumpur on Sunday.Javad Nekounam scored from the penalty spot after 29 minutes and Andranik Teymourian added a fine individual goal ten minutes from time.Iranian Music CDsBooks on IranGuide to Tehran TagsIran Tehran More About: Iran , Reach , Asian Cup
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Kashan
2007-06-20 06:16:00 Kashan is known for its beautiful, restored mansions.Iranian Music CDsBooks on IranGuide to Tehran TagsIran Tehran
Kashan
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