Iranian scholar Hassan Habibi commemorated
TEHRAN – Hassan Ebrahim Habibi (1937 – 2013), the first director of the Academy of Persian Language and Literature was commemorated during a ceremony held at the Iranian Society of Cultural Works and...
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Tehran exhibit to raise funds for parentless children TEHRAN - A painting exhibition will open at in the courtyard of Tehran’s Milad Tower today to raise funds for parentless children. The...
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Tehran museum to hold German artist Otto Piene retrospective
TEHRAN -- The Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art (TMCA) plans to hold a retrospective of German artist Otto Piene (1928–2014), one of the leading figures in technology-based art, TMCA Director Majid...
View ArticleIranian publishers attend New Delhi World Book Fair
TEHRAN – A group of sixteen Iranian publishers is displaying their latest offerings at the 23rd New Delhi World Book Fair. Sorush, Sureh-Mehr, Hirmand, Yasavoli, Peydayesh, Negah and Afraz are...
View ArticlePieces by Iranian composer to highlight Iraqi national Symphony Orchestra...
TEHRAN -- The Iraqi National Symphony Orchestra is scheduled to perform compositions by Iranian musician Loris Tjeknavorian during its concert at Tehran’s Vahdat Hall today. The orchestra has been...
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Belarusian book fair lauds Iran’s pavilion
TEHRAN – Iran’s pavilion at the 22nd Minsk International Book Fair in Belarus have received an honorable mention for its beautiful decoration. Iran was attending the fair held at the national...
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Vesoul festival honors Iranian films
TEHRAN – Iranian movies “Melbourne” and “Iranian Ninja” have won awards at the 21st Vesoul International Film Festival of Asian Cinema in France. Directed by Nima Javidi, “Melbourne” and Chinese...
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Persian version of “Hegel’s Phenomenology of Spirit” republished TEHRAN -- A Persian version of British philosopher Robert Stern’s book “Hegel’s Phenomenology of Spirit” has recently been republished....
View ArticleTehran Painting Symposium opens at Qasr museum
TEHRAN – The second edition of the Tehran Painting Symposium was inaugurated at the Qasr Garden Museum on Wednesday. 14 artists will create their paintings in the main competition section with the...
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American saxophonist Bob Belden impressed by Iran visit
TEHRAN -- American saxophonist Bob Belden, who gave performances with his band Animation in Tehran, says he will never forget Iran. James Robert Belden known as Bob Belden attended the 30th Fajr...
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Offbeat: 10 Things to Do in Kashan, Iran
By Jay Shelton Kashan is a large city in Iran. With its origins dating back to late Neolithic times (approx. 7,000 BC), Kashan is one of the oldest human settlements in the world. Archaeological...
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Veteran film critic Zaven Qukasian dies at 64
TEHRAN - Veteran Iranian film critic, author and filmmaker Zaven Qukasian passed away at his home in Isfahan on Friday following a battle with stomach cancer. He was 64. He spent the five months...
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“A Few Cubic Meters of Love” to compete in Canadian filmfest TEHRAN – “A Few Cubic Meters of Love”, directed by Tehran-based Afghan filmmaker Jamshid Mahmudi, will be screened at the Reel World Film...
View ArticleIranian Artists Forum hosts Image of the Year festival
TEHRAN – The 12th edition of the Image of the Year and Tassvir Film Festival opened at the Iranian Artists Forum (IAF) on Friday. The annual exhibition has been divided into the two sections of...
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Sari Gelin: A love song of nowhere
Sari Gelin is a familiar love song for most people who live in Iran and neighbor countries. The song is the words of a boy complaining to/about a girl he loves but cannot achieve. Sari Gelin is...
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Culture minister outraged over “the obstinate” denial of music
TEHRAN -- Iranian Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance Ali Jannati has strongly criticized certain groups for their opposition to holding concerts and musical events, and called them “the...
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Ahvaz named Iran’s Book Capital
TEHRAN – The southwestern Iranian city of Ahvaz has been designated Iran’s Book Capital from among ten nominations competing for the position. The city was selected by a jury of seven experts...
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“A Few Cubic Meters of Love” to compete in Canadian filmfest TEHRAN – “A Few Cubic Meters of Love”, directed by Tehran-based Afghan filmmaker Jamshid Mahmudi, will be screened at the Reel World Film...
View ArticleIranian Artists Forum hosts Image of the Year festival
TEHRAN – The 12th edition of the Image of the Year and Tassvir Film Festival opened at the Iranian Artists Forum (IAF) on Friday. The annual exhibition has been divided into the two sections of...
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Sari Gelin: A love song of nowhere
Sari Gelin is a familiar love song for most people who live in Iran and neighbor countries. The song is the words of a boy complaining to/about a girl he loves but cannot achieve. Sari Gelin is...
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