he Water Crisis: The Sun Proves the Watering Can / Nikahang Kowsar

Perhaps no object better illustrates water governance and management in Iran than the “aftabeh” (watering can). It is unclear exactly to which monarch’s era the historical origins of the aftabeh go back, but the mere mention of it brings to mind, for many, the image of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini—a photo taken months before his return […]...

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The Impact of Power Outages on Ordinary People’s Lives/ Fariborz Kalantari

Power outages, beyond being a mere technical disruption, can profoundly impact daily life, the economy, public health, and people’s mental well-being. This phenomenon, experienced in Iran and many other countries, has had widespread and even critical consequences. This report examines the effects of power outages across various dimensions using real examples from Iran and around […]...

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World Water Day, or Mirage?/ Good Melody of Kowsar

For decades, many people have been celebrating World Water Day on the first week of the year and trying to awaken the sleepers on this day. But I mostly remember the Day of the Dead in Mexico (Día de los Muertos) where they drink, dance, and laugh in memory of the dead. Although I do […]...

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