Iranian movies line up for Kerala festival

TEHRAN – A lineup of seven Iranian movies will be screened at the 26th International Film Festival of Kerala, India. 

Iranian artworks take visitors on hunt for birds of prey at U.S. show

TEHRAN – The key role birds of prey played in the arts and culture of Iran and some other nations takes the center stage at a new exhibition held at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art in Washington D.C.

Movies from Iran scoop awards at Khamrubu Intl. Short Film Festival 

TEHRAN – Iranian movies have won awards in various categories of the Khamrubu International Short Film Festival in India.

Iran FM wishes Indian counterpart health

TEHRAN— In a phone call on Monday, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian wished health for his Indian counterpart Subrahmanyam Jaishankar who has been diagnosed with coronavirus.

Amir Abdollahian visit to India postponed

TEHRAN — Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian’s visit to India has been postponed as his Indian counterpart Subrahmanyam Jaishankar has contracted coronavirus, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh broke the story on Friday.

Iranian foreign minister to visit India next week

TEHRAN - India is expected to host Iranian foreign minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian next week, close on the heels of the India-Central Asia summit, the Economic Times reported on Wednesday.

Iran not an easy team to beat: Maryam Irandoost

TEHRAN – Iran’s women’s football team coach Maryam Irandoost says that they are not an easy team to beat in the 2022 AFC Women’s Asian Cup despite they are debutants.

Female Iranian crafter wins top prize at Intl. Craft Awards

TEHRAN – Iranian artist Shahrbanu Arabian was named the Female Craftsperson of the Year at the 5th edition of the International Craft Awards (ICA) 2021, an official with the tourism ministry has announced. 

Irandoost names Iran team for AFC Asian Cup 2022

TEHRAN – Maryam Irandoost has named her 23-member team for the AFC Women's Asian Cup India 2022.

By Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhary

Self-Determination

 IMAGINE yourself as a Kashmiri born in Srinagar on Jan 5, 1949. You are 73 years old, and have completed nearly every phase of your life. You took decisions on what to study, where to work, how to contribute, and preparing to retire. A full circle of life. But at every stage, you were reminded that you were not free, that you were under Indian occupation, a kind of colonial rule. That’s the story of every man and woman who lives in the Valley of Kashmir or the Jammu region. You feel helpless and angry.

Iran FM discusses Afghanistan with Indian counterpart

TEHRAN— Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian on Saturday exchanged views on the phone with his Indian counterpart Subrahmanyam Jaishankar over key issues, including the situation in Afghanistan.

“19”, “Femininity”, “A Hero” to compete in Kolkata Intl. Film Festival

TEHRAN – Iranian movies “19”, “Femininity” and “A Hero” will be screened in the 27th edition of the Kolkata International Film Festival in India.

Iran coach Irandoost looks for AFC Women's Asian Cup knockout stage

TEHRAN - Iran’s women’s football team head coach Maryam Irandoost says that they want to book a place at the 2022 AFC Women's Asian Cup knockout stage.

Shamkhani says Iran is concerned about Daesh activities in Afghanistan

Iran announces readiness to help alleviate humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan

TEHRAN — The secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) on Wednesday stressed the need for a concerted effort to form an “inclusive government” in Afghanistan and deal with the humanitarian crisis in the Central Asian country, IRNA reported.

Iran learn fate at 2022 AFC Women’s Asian Cup

TEHRAN - The draw for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022 concluded in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday and the Iranian team discovered their opponents at the competition.

Iran's membership in SCO promises close political and economic cooperation in a wide geography 

TEHRAN - Among the regional organizations, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) has attracted Iran's attention since its formation in 2001. It centered on two major world powers, China and Russia. Now, Iran's membership in the organization is a harbinger of expanding economic-political cooperation in the region.

Intelligence chiefs meet in Islamabad to discuss Afghanistan

TEHRAN — Director General of Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) Lt. Gen. Faiz Hameed on Saturday hosted intelligence chiefs of regional countries in Islamabad to discuss the Afghan situation, according to Pakistani media outlets.

Over $125 million allocated to nanotechnology sector

TEHRAN – As of the start of a national plan to develop the nanotechnology sector 15 years ago, more than 5,283 billion rials (about $125.7 million at the official exchange rate of 42,000 rials) has been allocated to nanotechnology projects, IRNA reported on Saturday.

Iran FM holds phone conversations with several counterparts

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif spoke by phone with a number of his counterparts discussing bilateral and international issues. 

By: Ayanangsha Maitra

Jaishankar-Raisi meet in Tehran

Soon after the news of Iranian Judiciary head Ebrahim Raisi’s landslide victory reached New Delhi, India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi promptly shot a tweet to congratulate the president-elect.

India embraces Iran's invitation for Raisi oath-taking ceremony

TEHRAN - India has accepted Iran's invitation to attend the swearing-in ceremony of President-elect Raisi.