Persian version of “Herman” republished

TEHRAN – The third edition of a Persian translation of Danish-Norwegian author Lars Saabye Christensen’s 1985 book “Herman” has recently been released by the Institute for the Intellectual Development of Children and Young Adults (IIDCY) in Tehran.

Iran warns movie theater owners not to dismiss employees during coronavirus shutdown

TEHRAN – Cinema Organization of Iran director Hossein Entezami has warned the theater owners not to dismiss their employees amid the coronavirus pandemic in the country.

Doc portrays Fatemiyoun’s coronavirus struggles in Iran

TEHRAN – Iranian director Hossein Nejadmusa has made a documentary that depicts the struggles of a group of Fatemiyoun, an Afghan brigade that fought against Daesh, in the northeastern Iranian town of Golshahr to hold back coronavirus.

By Manijeh Rezapoor

IIDCYA gives discounts on books to enrich children’s time during home quarantine

TEHRAN – Iran’s Institute for Intellectual Development of Children and Young Adults (IIDCYA) has given discounts on its electronic copies of a number of its publications to help keep children busy with reading during the home quarantine amid the coronavirus pandemic. 

“Water Never Dies” narrator Mirza Mohammad Solgi dies at 65

TEHRAN – Veteran Mirza Mohammad Solgi, whose memories of the 1980-1988 Iran-Iraq war were published in a book named “Water Never Dies”, passed away on Thursday from the chemical injuries he suffered during the war.

Italian writer Paolo Giordano’s “How Contagion Works” published in Persian

TEHRAN – An e-book version of Italian physicist and novelist Paolo Giordano’s latest book “How Contagion Works: Science, Awareness and Community in Times of Global Crises” has recently been published in Persian.

Children’s writer Sorayya Qezel-Ayaq dies at 77 

TEHRAN – Iranian children’s writer Sorayya Qezel-Ayaq died on Thursday at a Tehran hospital. She was 77.

“The Soldiers of the Commander” published in Turkish 

TEHRAN – “The Soldiers of the Commander” a book by Iranian writer Morteza Keramati about Lieutenant General Qassem Soleimani’s relationship with his soldiers has been published in Turkish.

Iranian center publishes book on social, cultural implications of coronavirus pandemic  

TEHRAN – Iran’s Institute for Social and Cultural Studies (ISCS) has recently published a book on the social and cultural implications of the coronavirus pandemic in Iran.

Iranian art galleries suffered worst year: curator   

TEHRAN – Rozita Sharafjahan, the curator of Tarrahan Azad Gallery, a major gallery in Tehran for young artists, has said that Iranian art galleries suffered their worst year as the government withheld its support from the galleries.

Saba animations to provide tips for dealing with coronavirus

TEHRAN – Iran’s Saba Animation Center is producing an animation series reminding people of tips to prevent spreading coronavirus.

Iranian artists rush to amuse people during home quarantine   

TEHRAN – Hundreds of Iranian artists have launched the nationwide #Moshahonar movement to entertain people who have chosen to stay at home voluntarily to prevent the spread of coronavirus.   

By Seyyed Mostafa Mousavi Sabet

Five Iranian publishers announce top 10 bestsellers of the year

TEHRAN – Iranian publishers Nimaj, Ruzbehan, Qoqnus, Cheshmeh and Afraz have announced their top ten bestselling books published over the past year as the Iranian New Year began on March 20.

“Colors of the Homeland” painter Edman O’Aivazian dies from coronavirus in London

TEHRAN – The London-based Iranian-Armenian painter Edman O’Aivazian passed away from a coronavirus infection at the age of 89 in London, the Persian service of Honaronline announced on Wednesday.

Tehran gallery to hold retrospective of expressionist artist Manuchehr Niazi

TEHRAN – Mojdeh Gallery in Tehran plans to hold a retrospective of Manuchehr Niazi, an Iranian expressionist artist who has created lots of invaluable artworks over his career spanning over six decades.

“All the Light We Cannot See” visible to Persian readers

TEHRAN – American writer Anthony Doerr’s acclaimed novel “All the Light We Cannot See” has recently been published in Persian.

Iran flood picture by Moheimani tops at World Water Day Photo Contest 2020 

TEHRAN – A picture of floods in Iran during March 2019 by photographer Mohammad-Hossein Moheimani won first prize at the 4th edition of the World Water Day Photo Contest, the organizers announced on Sunday.

Iranian artists urge world celebs to call on U.S. to lift sanctions amid coronavirus epidemic   

TEHRAN – Over 150 Iranian artists, cineastes and writers have urged celebrities around the world to call on the U.S. government to lift sanctions as Iran fights coronavirus epidemic.

Qader Ashena appointed new director of Iran’s Dramatic Arts Center

TEHRAN – Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance Seyyed Abbas Salehi has appointed Qader Ashena the new director of Iran’s Dramatic Arts Center. 

Books by land artist Ahmad Nadalian ready for publication

TEHRAN – Land artist Ahmad Nadalian has written several books which are ready for publication.

Epic love story “Tangled” published to promote native Iranian heroine   

TEHRAN – Iranian writer Amir Mahbub has recently completed his latest epic love story “Tangled” that revolves around a girl who decides to fulfill the expectations of her father who dreams of having a son.

IRIB to air four acclaimed Iranian movies during Noruz holiday

TEHRAN – Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) will air four acclaimed Iranian movies during the Noruz holiday beginning on March 20.

New edition of children’s book “Uncle Noruz” published after 42-year hiatus 

TEHRAN – The seventh edition of the memorable children’s book “Uncle Noruz” has been published 42 years after the release of its sixth edition in 1978.

By Samaneh Aboutalebi 

Hans Christian Andersen Award nomination stirs writer Hassanzadeh’s patriotic passion 

TEHRAN – Eminent Iranian children’s writer Farhad Hassanzadeh has said that his earning the 2020 Hans Christian Andersen Award nomination has made him happy as it made the headlines with the name of Iran. 

Pop singer Hamid Hirad battling leukemia

TEHRAN – Iranian pop singer Hamid Hirad is suffering from leukemia, Avazino Records, a Tehran-based record label, announced in a press release published on Monday. 

Mohsen Chavoshi to encourage people to stay at home in new song 

TEHRAN – Iranian pop star Mohsen Chavoshi plans to release a song to encourage people to stay at home while the coronavirus still spreads in the country.

“What the Wind Knows” comes to Iranian bookstores

TEHRAN – American writer and journalist Amy Harmon’s latest book “What the Wind Knows” has recently been published in Persian by Tandis Publications in Tehran. 

Coronavirus halts Iran-Vietnam film project “Falling in Love in Hanoi” 

TEHRAN – The production of “Falling in Love in Hanoi”, a project between Iran and Vietnam, has come to a halt as members of the Iranian crew have failed to get visas to Vietnam due to the new virus outbreak in the world.

Graphic designers display posters on new virus in virtual exhibit “Again Iran” 

TEHRAN – Groups of Iranian graphic designers have launched an online exhibition titled “Again Iran”, which displays their latest artworks promoting advice on coronavirus.

Turkish singer Mahsun Kirmizigül offers sympathy to Iranians over coronavirus blight

TEHRAN – Turkish singer and songwriter Mahsun Kirmizigül extended his sympathy to Iranians over the coronavirus epidemic in the country on his latest Instagram post published on Sunday.