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A cosmopolitan Iranian looks at current events in Iran and beyond:
Located half-way between West and East, and influenced by its ancient Persian heritage as well as the dominant religion in the country, for decades Iran has been struggling with its schizophrenic identity. Tradition or Modernity? Is there a third way out?
Which direction are we moving to? Today, a new generation of young Iranians is shaping the future of the country. Many observers believe that Iranian youth and women are forces of change in the country--changes that will have implications beyond Iran, throughout the region or perhaps around the globe. In addition to these recurrent themes, you will read about my own trivial pursuits and interests, music, culture, movies, and etc. After all, life goes on, whether you live in East or West! See the world through the eyes of a young Iranian!
Yesterday This Day's Madness did prepare To-morrow's Silence, Triumph, or Despair: Drink! for you not know whence you came, nor why; Drink! for you know not why you go, no where. -From Rubaiyat by Omar-Khayyam (c. 1110 A.D.) *Title painting: "La joie de vivre" by Pablo Picasso  Wednesday, April 02, 2003
Kaveh Golestan, Iranian photojournalist died in Iraq
It was such a shock to see a familiar name in the news of the Iraq war. And, unfortunately, it was bad news. Kaveh Golestan, who was in Iraq as part of a BBC team, died when he stepped on a land mine in Northern Iraq (more here, a video from BBC here (Real Player file), and a tribute from BBC's John Simpson here). Only a few weeks ago I gave a link to his photos from the 1979 Revolution in Iran. And yesterday, before all these, I talked on the phone to his niece; one of my best friends. Now I have to call again. And I hate these phone calls. It was a very sad news.
Posted at 8:55 PM
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