Why is cultural criticism necessary? / Mehrdad Naghibi

Criticism of culture is a necessary matter for social dynamism. For over a century, Iranian society has been firmly rooted in various efforts to maintain ancient structures of tyranny, and its extent has reached a critical stage. In such a situation, whether willingly or unwillingly, the issue of cultural analysis becomes necessary, as cultural crises […]...

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The Last Breaths of “Children and Adolescents Intellectual Development Center” / Keyumars Amiri

In the years 1353-1354, when the Sepah-e Danesh (literally “Knowledge Corps”) was a few years old, it had come to our village. We, the children of the village, had recently learned to read and write. Every now and then, we would see a Land Rover car coming from the city to the village, bringing us […]...

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“Savad Amoozi; A Narrative from the Past to the Future / Saeed Maleki”

Learning to read and write and gaining knowledge in our country was once considered a luxury and a source of pride for the wealthy and elite class, as it was only accessible to a select few during a distant and inaccessible time. However, as awareness grew, the necessity of educating the general population became increasingly […]...

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Rampant corruption, the product of crony economy/ Amir Aghayi

After the revelation of astronomical corruption in the field of tea imports by the “Dabash” agriculture and industry group, public opinion is under the influence of events and is seeking an answer to this fundamental question: how has such widespread corruption occurred and why is the culture of special privileges in Iran’s economy becoming more […]...

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Our Cartoon; A work by Sanaz Taheri.

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Conversation with Abolfazl Bahrehdar, President of the Iranian Rail Transportation Association / Matin Mostafaei

Iran, due to its geographical location, is situated in one of the most strategic regions of the world, and can be considered as the center of it. Iran is known as the “Crossroads of the World”; a crossroads that has access to the far east on one side, newly independent countries on the other, and […]...

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Conversation with Bahman Eshghi, Secretary General of the Tehran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture / Ali Kalaii

According to him, governments should be facilitators, not interveners. When government interference and intervention occur, renovation is delayed and wear and tear increases. Our topic of discussion is the wear and tear and problems in the transportation industry in Iran. The monthly magazine “Khat-e-Solh” has addressed the issues in this field and has had a […]...

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Conversation with Mehrdad Taghizadeh, former deputy of the Ministry of Roads and Urban Development/ Morteza Hamounian

As the Deputy Minister of Roads and Urban Development in the twelfth government and former member of the Supreme Council of National Aviation, I believe that we can benefit from foreign airlines in the domestic aviation network. He admits that we are “facing the problem of obsolescence in the transportation industry” but we do not […]...

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The Importance of Public Transportation for Human Rights / Alireza Goodarzi

Human rights have a relatively long but limited list. Every year, some claims are added to them, but what we recognize as human rights are still those that are included in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the two Covenants – namely the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and the International Covenant […]...

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Dynamic Cycle: The Impact of Transportation on the Glory of Tourism Industry/ Hassan Abbasi

The development of the tourism industry depends on a wide range of factors and parameters, and those activities that can create satisfaction for travelers through the expansion of amenities will have a direct impact on the growth and development of this industry. Transportation in the passenger road sector may be one of the most important […]...

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The impact of public transportation renovation on reducing air pollution/ Maryam Avishan and Ali Yousefi

According to the World Bank report in 2016, air pollution has been identified as the deadliest type of pollution and the fourth leading cause of premature death worldwide. In recent years, major cities in Iran – including Tehran – have been seriously affected by air pollution, with a significant contribution (over 60%) from mobile sources. […]...

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Why should health and well-being be at the center of urban planning? / Maryam Khojandi and Mehrush Khojandi

Epidemics of cholera and other infectious diseases in the 19th century taught us that clean drinking water, proper sanitation, and waste management are essential for healthy cities. Scientists around the world began to think about how the construction and functioning of modern urban infrastructure could affect the incidence of diseases. According to Dr. Haneen Khreis […]...

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