Iranian artists, literati who left the stage in 1397

TEHRAN – Many cineastes and cultural figures passed away during the Iranian calendar year 1397 (March 21, 2018-2019) and left us amidst tears and sorrow. We retain only the happy memories of those individuals who are no longer with us.

Leader asks literati to break new ground on justice and resistance   

TEHRAN – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has asked literati to break new ground in issues such as justice, resistance and the promotion of morals.

By Manijeh Rezapoor

Iranian artists, literati who left the stage in 1396

TEHRAN -- Many artists and cultural figures passed away during the Iranian calendar year 1396 (March 21, 2017-2018) and left us amidst tears and sorrow. We retain only the happy memories of those individuals who are no longer with us. 

Cafe Naderi maintains integrity with big dose of nostalgia

TEHRAN – Any move to split or transform premises of the nostalgic Cafe Naderi, an erstwhile hangout for intellectuals and literati in downtown Tehran, has been thwarted.

Literati discuss Hafez poetry at Tehran meeting

TEHRAN – The poetry of Hafez who is one of the finest lyric poets of Persian classical literature was discussed in a meeting in Tehran on Tuesday evening. 

Literati to discuss Persian translation of Nahj-ul-Balagha 

TEHRAN – Various Persian translations of the Nahj-ul-Balagha, an anthology of political discourses, sermons, letters and sayings attributed to Imam Ali (AS), will be discussed in a meeting at the Persian Language Center in Tehran on Tuesday.

Iran’s stand at Frankfurt Book Fair to host discussions by intl. literati

TEHRAN – Iran’s pavilion at the Frankfurt Book Fair will host discussions by a number of foreign literati during the world’s largest trade fair for books that will be held from October 19 to 23.