The “Haft Sīn” Table, often misinterpreted as merely seven “Sīn” items, actually symbolizes a profound heritage with nine sacred components. This ancient Iranian tradition, deeply rooted in duality and nature, challenges superficial interpretations. Embrace the complexity of Norūz and its authentic origins—culture deserves better than simplification. Happy Norūz!
Wording, Phrasing, and Paragraphing in Academic Writing
Wording, Phrasing, and Paragraphing in Academic and Professional Writing I have been working as a Teaching Assistant for 13 academic terms, at the time of writing this post. I also have been a writing tutor at the writing centre of a prestigious college in Canada. Finally, I have been a language teacher for more thanContinue reading “Wording, Phrasing, and Paragraphing in Academic Writing”
Christmas, Winter Solstice, and Yalda Night
Christmas has an Iranic root. For Iranic people, the Winter Solstice was the birth of the Sun god: Mithra. They used to celebrate this night, giving homage to Mithra which gave birth to the religion of “Mithraism” from one side, and the practice of “Yalda” from the other. Mithraism left Iranic territories very soon and somehow became the prevalent religion in the soon-to-be-Christian Roman Empire, while Zoroastrianism was replacing it at home.
Liberty Has Always Been An Exposed Woman
The essence of “Liberty Leading the People” transcends time, showcasing women as powerful symbols of revolution. The movement’s potency lies in its radical roots, demanding profound societal change rather than mere adjustments. As demonstrated in Iran, embracing radical actions can create fissures in the status quo, propelling genuine progress and empowerment.
Five “Genderless” Persian Names That Sound Great for Your Future Baby
Here’s a list of five genderless Persian names perfect for your future kid, blending tradition with modern vibes. These names are unique, beautiful, and suit anyone, making them great for a diverse world!
5 Reasons to Learn the Persian Language
Persian is a language of so many wonders. It is a language of literature and beauty. It is a language as long as history. And it bears the trace of human progress and civilization more than many languages you may know. We are talking about the language that provided the world with the first human rights declaration. Amongst countless reasons for learning this language, I will give you five.
Movie Review – The Red Balloon: Imagination, Isolation and How Not to Be Another Brick in the Wall
When I started to watch this short film, it immediately reminded me of the childhood scenes of the 1982 Allan Parker movie: The Wall; a symbolic movie based on Pink Floyd’s conceptual album by the same name. Although it is not impossible that Allen Parker was influenced by The Red Balloon, I believe the similarities mostly come from having the same theme and worldview. Bedevilling the schoolmaster in The Wall, synchronized with the iconic song (“We don’t need no education …”) parallels the demonic role of the headmaster in The Red Balloon, both of whom are depicted as critics of childhood imagination. The themes of loneliness and individuality are also present in both movies. Befriending a balloon by Pascal is quite similar to the friendship of Pink with a sick rat.
How to Write an Academic “Thesis Statement”
Developing an idea for an Academic writing requires following a series of hierarchical steps. Mentioning these steps and the difference between a thesis/hypothesis and a thesis statement, this post provides a guide for writing an effective “Thesis Statement” for well-argued essay with a strong thesis.
In my path towards greatness!
The sole purpose of this website is to have a personal portfolio to document my different activities, in my personal path towards my goal in life. It is more of a personal project than a published announcement. However, I appreciate it if you join me on this journey and support me in the different academicContinue reading “In my path towards greatness!”
Chez Sohrab! 