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2025-02-18 22:50

Harold Bloom’s “The Anxiety of Influence” available in Persian

TEHRAN-The Persian translation of the book “The Anxiety of Influence: A Theory of Poetry” written by Harold Bloom has been released in the Iranian book market.

2025-02-18 22:49

40th Fajr International Music Festival concludes at Vahdat Hall

TEHRAN-The closing ceremony of the 40th Fajr International Music Festival was held on Monday at Vahdat Hall in Tehran.

2025-02-17 21:28

Two films from Iran to attend Venezuela’s FINDECOIN festival

TEHRAN-Two Iranian films are in the lineup for the 11th edition of the FINDECOIN - Independent International Short & Feature Film Festival “The Day is Short,” slated for February 22 to 24 in Venezuela.

2025-02-17 21:28

Fajr Music Festival ends with homage to composer Javad Maroufi

TEHRAN- The closing night of the 40th International Fajr Music Festival at Tehran’s Rudaki Hall hosted a special performance dedicated to the renowned composer and pianist, Javad Maroufi. The evening featured a piano performance by Mohammadreza Amirghasemi.

2025-02-17 21:27

National Ceramic Art event underway in Tehran

TEHRAN - A national event showcasing the works of Iranian students of ceramic art opened at the Iranian Artists Forum (IAF) in Tehran on Friday.

2025-02-16 21:03

Vahdat Hall hosts Iranian, Dutch musical collaboration

TEHRAN- On the fifth night of the 40th International Fajr Music Festival, Tehran’s Vahdat Hall hosted a joint concert by Afro Anatolian Tales from the Netherlands and Nushe Band from Iran.

2025-02-16 21:02

Iranian miniseries “At the End of the Night” to compete in France’s Series Mania festival

TEHRAN-The 2024 Iranian drama romance television miniseries “At the End of the Night” directed by Ida Panahandeh will compete in the 2025 edition of the Series Mania festival in France, from March 21 to 28.

2025-02-16 17:50

By Ali Hamedin

Russian writer praises General Soleimani: "A commander with a heart for Iran"

TEHRAN- He was more than just a soldier—he was a guardian, a protector. A hero in the realm of truth whose fight was never confined to his own homeland but extended to others, standing resolutely against the terrorists who were, in truth, the offspring of the United States and Israel. A warrior who was martyred by the very empire that sought to erase his legacy, to bury his name in the shadows of oblivion.

2025-02-15 22:18

Resistance Film Festival condemns silence of global cinema

TEHRAN- The Resistance International Film Festival is poised to amplify the voices of the oppressed amidst a worrying silence from the world's leading film festivals, the secretary of the festival has stated.

2025-02-15 22:17

International Storytelling Festival showcases global talent in Yazd

TEHRAN- The 26th International Storytelling Festival, organized by Iran's Institute for Intellectual Development of Children and Young Adults (IIDCYA), commenced on Saturday in Yazd, showcasing a diverse range of talents from around the globe.

2025-02-15 22:17

22nd Tehran Auction realizes $2.5 million

TEHRAN-The 22nd Tehran Auction achieved a sales total of $2.5 million (2.25 trillion rials) on Friday evening.

2025-02-14 19:50

Book on political philosophy of Thomas Hobbes published in Persian

TEHRAN-The Persian translation of the book “The Political Philosophy of Hobbes: Its Basis and Its Genesis” written by Leo Strauss has been released in the bookstores across Iran.

2025-02-14 19:50

Ecuadorian pan flutist Leo Rojas to perform in Tehran for 3rd time

TEHRAN-Renowned Ecuadorian pan flutist Juan Leonardo Santillia Rojas, known as Leo Rojas, will hold a concert in Tehran next month.

2025-02-14 19:48

Iranian, Indian musicians unite for Fajr Music Festival performance

TEHRAN – On Thursday evening, the 40th International Fajr Music Festival featured a joint performance by Iranian and Indian musicians at Tehran's Vahdat Hall, showcasing a fusion of Indo-Persian music.

2025-02-12 23:29

“I Want to See Mioussov” on stage at Niavaran center

TEHRAN- An adaptation of Russian writer Valentin Kataev’s 1947 play “I Want to See Mioussov” is currently on stage at Tehran’s Niavaran Cultural Center.

2025-02-12 23:28

Iran, Tajikistan strengthen cultural ties at “Diplomatic Night”

TEHRAN- A cultural event titled “Tajikistan Night” was held in Tehran on Tuesday, aiming at boosting cultural ties between the two nations.

26th International Storytelling Festival

2025-02-11 23:44

By Samaneh Aboutalebi

International Storytelling Festival to honor themes of sacrifice and resistance with special award

TEHRAN- The 26th International Storytelling Festival has dedicated a special award to works with sacrifice and resistance themes, the organizers have announced.

2025-02-11 23:43

“War with the Newts” at Iranian bookstores

TEHRAN- “War with the Newts” written by Czech writer and playwright Karel Čapek has recently been published in Persian.

2025-02-11 23:42

Winners of 43rd Fajr Film Festival receive Crystal Simorgh awards

TEHRAN-The 43rd Fajr Film Festival concluded at the Milad Tower Conference Center in Tehran on Monday night, presenting the Crystal Simorgh awards to the winners of various sections.

2025-02-10 19:02

17th Fajr Visual Arts Festival launches nationwide

TEHRAN- The 17th edition of the Fajr Visual Arts Festival was officially inaugurated at a ceremony held in Shiraz, Fars province, on Sunday.

2025-02-10 19:01

Global musicians to perform at Tehran’s Vahdat hall during 40th International Fajr Music Festival

TEHRAN-The 40th International Fajr Music Festival will kick off in Tehran on Tuesday afternoon, with six international musicians and bands performing during the week-long event.