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NEDA AGHA-SOLTAN
Martyred on June 20, 2009

Homosexuality, Islam & Techno !



	Gay Muslims Pack a Dance Floor of Their Own BERLIN — Six men whirled faster and faster in the center of the nightclub, arms slung over one another’s shoulders, performing a traditional circle dance popular in Turkey and the Middle East. Nothing unusual given the German capital’ s large Muslim population.? read more

Dior Wireless Phone released this year



	Dior Phone Christian Dior will unveil a line of mobile phones -- priced from €3,500, or $5,000, and up. The basic model for Dior's new phone comes in a variety of colors, WSJ reports."In the same way that we have developed our watch and jewelry lines, we want to increase sales with the phone," Dior Chief Executive Sidney Toledano said in an interview. read more

Miss Universe Canada 2008 - Another Iranian beauty from Vancouver


	Toronto , Samantha Tajik was crowned the 57th annual Miss Universe Canada last night, April 28th 2008.An ecstatic Tajik, 25, outshone more than 60 delegates from across the country to capture the crown before hundreds of black-tie supporters at the Winter Garden Theatre, on Yonge St. "I want to thank my family and friends for all their support," she said. "I look forward to the Miss Universe pageant in Vietnam."Outgoing Miss Universe Canada 2007, Toronto's Inga Skaya, 22, said, "It's been a life-altering experience for me."Tajik will represent Canada at the July 14 Miss Universe 2008 pageant in Vietnam, and has won the use of a car for a year, jewellery and trips. view pictorial

Persian Body Art - Cultural Self-Expression


	As the fad of tattooing has grown largely in Western culture and throughout the world so has Persian Body Art. Over the course of the last decade, one ethnicity has taken the opportunity to express themselves beyond the generic tribal or Celtic designs found around the arms of young men and women and celebrities alike. Iranians (historically known as Persians) have also been in this growing mainstream phenomena of body art and tattooing. However, a significant difference lies in the way Iranians have decided to express themselves. read more or view photos

Nazanin confronts President Ahmadinejad at the United Nations


		International Human Rights crusader and celebrated Canadian Iranian beauty Nazanin Afshin-Jam strikes her boldest move ever by taking her struggle right to the lion's mouth. I.R. President Ahmadinejad's anticipated speech at the U.N. this past Tuesday was met with a "Wall of Shame". Organized by Afshin-Jam and other supporters demanding accountability for the numerous human rights violations committed and still being exercised by Iran's theocratic regime. read more

What Iran's Jews Say
Roger Cohen

Emporio Armani Fall/Winter 2008

Vali Nasr: Trying to Make Sense of it All



	There is no greater concern in US foreign policy today than managing relations with the Muslim world, and understanding the role Islam plays in politics. From the global war on terror, and the war in Iraq, to elections in the Palestinian territories, violent protests in Europe, and renewed radicalism in Iran, Muslim politics continue to dominate foreign policy discussions. To understand Islam's complex relations to politics and to make sense of where developments in the Muslim world fit in US foreign policy, there is no better person to turn to than Vali Nasr, who also serves as Secretary of State Clinton's Mid-East advisor. read more

T.N.I.G. - The Next Iranian Generation - Design with Attitude


	Toronto based Manufacturer Serge Zarrabian's TNIG clothing line provides not only fantastic and affordable Persian designs that all youth can sport as streetwear, but the design house also comes with over 20 years of experience in the Canadian textile market. TNIG also known as 'The Next Iranian Generation' is the fastest growing clothing label with a broad reach that has already hit fashion afficionados in Montreal, New York, Vancouver and is now breaking into California's large Iranian Community. Proudly being sported at this season's Comics Without Borders Charity Event by celebrities such as Maz Jobrani, Max Amini, Ahmed Ahmed, Peter the 'Persian' and many more View Latest Collection

Tala shines like Gold !

Rediscovering Hushi, Avant-garde designer extraordinaire !


			Fashion Terorrism at its finest ! Hushidar Mortezaie strikes bold imagery with iconic symbols of Iran's Islamic revolution and freedom fighters, influenced by resurgent student protests of the late 90's. Militant glamour infused with eclectic make-up within a historical context makes this collection a post-modern masterpiece. view collection

NOROUZ - Iranian New Year is around the corner !



			Norouz marks the first day of spring and the beginning of the Iranian year. It is celebrated on the day of the astronomical vernal equinox (start of spring in northern hemisphere), which usually occurs on March 21 or the previous/following day depending on where it is observed. As well as being a Zoroastrian holiday, it is also a holy day for adherents the Bahá'í Faith. In Iran it is also referred to as an Eyd. The term Norouz first appeared in Persian records in the second century AD, but it was also an important day during the time of the Achaemenids (c. 648-330 BC), where kings from different nations under the Persian empire used to bring gifts to the emperor (Shahanshah) of Persia on Nowruz. read more

Jewish Celebration of PURIM and deliverance in the Persian Empire



	Purim (Hebrew) is a festival that commemorates the deliverance of the Jewish people of the ancient Persian Empire from Haman's plot to annihilate them, as recorded in the Biblical Book of Esther (Megillat Esther). According to the story, Haman cast lots to determine the day upon which to exterminate the Jews. Purim is celebrated annually according to the Hebrew calendar on the 14th day of the Hebrew month of Adar (Adar II in leap years), the day following the victory of the Jews over their enemies; as with all Jewish holidays, Purim begins at sundown on the previous secular day. read more

Spring sizzles with model
model: Afsoon

New Face for the New Year
model: Hanieh

BODAZEY Op Ed: A Sit Down with George Galloway



	A Cigar Soirée with George Galloway The most controversial and outspoken British political figure since Winston Churchill, MP George Galloway has made headlines around the world with his outspoken stance on the War on Iraq and his undying support for Hezbollah. There are few public figures in the world that would risk as Galloway would say "their political life's blood" to take the side of truth, justice and peace. As one of the leaders of the British Anti-War coalition, George Galloway has given voice to millions of his countrymen and millions around the world... read more

How the Supreme Leader turned an uprising in Iran into a revolution


			Iran's Supreme Revolutionary By inexplicably inserting himself into the election controversy, Ayatollah Khamenei is destroying his reputation and tainting himself with an aura of corruption, Reza Aslan writes. Worse, he’s unwittingly turning a protest into a revolution. read more

Will the Ayatollahs come to their senses ?



	A Deal to Save Iran? Reza Aslan reports that Iran’s clerics may be close to forcing a compromise from the supreme leader—one that would entail a runoff election between Mousavi and Ahmadinejad. Read more