Book on Iranian nuclear scientist Majid Shahriari published in Arabic 

TEHRAN – “Martyr of Science”, a book written about Iranian nuclear scientist Majid Shahriari, has recently been published in Arabic.

IRIB World Service to air “Mokhtarnameh” for Bosnians 

TEHRAN – The World Service of the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) plans to air the TV series “Mokhtarnameh” for Bosnians during the lunar months of Muharram and Safar.

“A Smiling Banana” selected for IBBY 2021 Collection for Young People with Disabilities 

TEHRAN – The International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY) has selected the Persian story “A Smiling Banana” for its 2021 Collection for Young People with Disabilities, the Children’s Book Council of Iran announced on Tuesday.

Story of Sultan Mahmud, slave Ayaz inspires Iranian board game

TEHRAN – Story of the Ghaznavid Sultan Mahmud and his Turkish slave Ayaz has inspired a board game produced by Iran’s Institute for Intellectual Development of Children and Young Adults (IIDCYA).

Official says taziehs can be performed despite pandemic

TEHRAN – Iranian Association of Tazieh Managing Director Ebrahim Galledarzadeh has said that tazieh performances should not be halted and these ritual plays can be performed during Muharram observing health protocols despite the pandemic.

Tehran Municipality to dedicate cultural centers to Muharram mourning rituals during pandemic

TEHRAN – The Art and Cultural Organization of the Tehran Municipality plans to dedicate courtyards of its cultural centers to Muharram mourning ceremonies amid the pandemic.

Artist Behzad Shishegaran’s self-portraits promote face masks during pandemic 

TEHRAN – Iranian painter and graphic designer Behzad Shishegaran has displayed a selection of his self-portraits wearing a face mask to encourage people to put on face masks during the coronavirus epidemic.

Book of interviews with Italian Iranologists published in Rome 

TEHRAN – The first volume of a book containing thirty interviews with Italian experts on Iran has recently been published in Rome.

Iranian cartoonist Mojtaba Heidarpanah runner-up at City of Trento contest

TEHRAN – Iranian cartoonist Mojtaba Heidarpanah has taken second place at the 28th International Satire and Humor Festival City of Trento in Italy.

Iran’s National Orchestra releases “Song of Humanity” in honor of health workers

TEHRAN – Iran’s National Orchestra has released a music video titled “Song of Humanity” to acknowledge the efforts the medical staff have made in the battle with the coronavirus.

Palestinian film events seek better ties with Iran Resistance festival  

TEHRAN – The organizers of the 16th edition of the Resistance International Film Festival have said that some Palestinian film events are seeking better ties with the Iranian festival.

Actress Mahchehreh Khalili dies at 44 

TEHRAN – Actress Mahchehreh Khalili, star of Iranian TV series such as “Mokhtarnameh” and “The Pahlavi Hat” and acclaimed movie “Wishbone”, has died of liver cancer in London. She was 44.

Iranian docs competing in Ierapetra festival 

TEHRAN – Iranian films “Kiarostami and His Missing Cane” and “The Little Plant” are competing in the 7th International Documentary Festival of Ierapetra in Greece.

Ghadir naqqali festival announced winners

TEHRAN – Winners of the fourth edition of the Ghadir Naqqali and Pardekhani Festival were honored during a ceremony at the courtyard of Namayesh Radio in Tehran.

“Returning” wins big at Sarv Theater Awards

TEHRAN – “Returning” was the big winner at the 1st edition of the Sarv Theater Awards as it garnered honors in several categories including best play.

John Bolton’s White House memoir rendered into Persian

TEHRAN – “The Room Where It Happened: A White House Memoir” written by John Bolton, President Trump’s former National Security Advisor, has been translated into Persian.

Resistance festival receives over 370 submissions to “Health Defenders” category

TEHRAN – The Resistance International Film Festival has so far received 372 submissions from around the world to “Health Defenders”, the organizers announced on Tuesday.

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Actor Faramarz Qaribian to receive lifetime achievement honor at Hafez Awards

TEHRAN – Actor Faramarz Qaribian will be honored for his lifetime achievements at the 20th edition of the Hafez Awards.

Kashan named capital of Nahj-ul-Balaghah of Imam Ali (AS)

TEHRAN – The Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance has selected the central Iranian city of Kashan, famous for its rosewater and historical monuments, as the capital of the Nahj-ul-Balaghah of Imam Ali (AS).

Pakistani publisher acquires rights to “Kiss the Lovely Face of God”

TEHRAN – A Pakistani publisher has acquired the rights to the Urdu translation of the bestselling Persian novel “Kiss the Lovely Face of God”.

Georgian scholar Murman Tavdishvili novelizes life story of Persian poet Ferdowsi  

TEHRAN – Iran’s Islamic Culture and Relations Organization announced on Monday that Georgian scholar Murman Tavdishvili has authored the life story of Ferdowsi, the composer of the Persian epic masterpiece Shahnameh.

“The Messiah” director Nader Talebzadeh tests positive for COVID-19

TEHRAN – Cinema Organization of Iran director Hossein Entezami said on Sunday that Nader Talebzadeh, director of the TV series “The Messiah”, has contracted COVID-19.

Kayhan Kalhor to perform “Silence City” online, free of charge

TEHRAN – Iranian kamancheh virtuoso Kayhan Kalhor plans to perform an online concert, which will feature tracks from “Silent City”, an album he produced in 2008 along with New York City-based string quartet, Brooklyn Rider.

Tokyo to host 3rd Iranian Film Festival 

TEHRAN – The 3rd Iranian Film Festival in Tokyo will open in Minato City on August 10 by screening “Villa Dwellers”, Monir Qeidi’s debut feature film on the Iran-Iraq 1980-1988 war.

Rastak sings “They Say…” in honor of Armenian community in Iran  

TEHRAN – Prolific Iranian ensemble Rastak has recorded a single named “They Say…” in honor of the Armenian community in Iran.

Afghan writer’s book “Atashgah” on Soviet war published in Iran 

TEHRAN – Ahmad Modaqeq, the Afghan author of the acclaimed novel “Russian Songs”, has published in Iran his new story “Atashgah” about the Soviet war in Afghanistan.

“Bride of Fire” director Khosro Sinai dies from coronavirus

TEHRAN – Khosro Sinai, director of acclaimed Iranian drama “Bride of Fire” and several documentary films, succumbed in his battle with COVID-19 and died at Tehran’s Amir Alam Hospital on Saturday. He was 79. 

Iran’s “Diapason” scoops awards at AVANCA festival

TEHRAN – Iranian director Hamed Tehrani’s drama “Diapason” has been the big winner of the 24th International Film Festival AVANCA, the organizers have announced.

Photographer Ahmad Khatiri honored at Italian competition

TEHRAN – Iranian photographer Ahmad Khatiri has been awarded an honorable mention at a contest organized by the Gruppo Operativo Fotografico Ascoli Piceno – GOFAP (Ascoli Piceno Photographic Operational Group) in Italy.