Culture and art
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Minister of Guidance: Retreat in Mashhad has caused problems in other cities as well
According to Ali Jannati, the Ministry of Cultural Affairs' agreement to cancel concerts in Mashhad has also created problems in Sabzevar and Neyshabur…
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Reactions to the passing of Abbas Kiarostami
The passing of Abbas Kiarostami, a renowned director, has drawn widespread reactions from artists, politicians, and cultural and social figures in Iran and abroad.
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Leonardo DiCaprio likely to be cast as Rumi
Hollywood is set to make a film about the life of the Persian-speaking poet Rumi. The role of Rumi will likely be played by Leonardo DiCaprio.…
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ISIS: We will destroy the three pyramids of Egypt
The Daily Mail published a video in which an ISIS member is seen standing next to the ruins of the Temple of Nabu, identifying the group's next target...
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Marquez's ashes buried in a monastery in Cartagena, Colombia
Some of Gabriel Garcia Marquez's ashes were buried in the Colombian city of Cartagena two years after his death. The rest…
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Erdogan attacks EU asylum policy
The UN conference on refugees has begun in Istanbul. German Chancellor Angela Merkel and many…
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Iranian cinema shines in Cannes; Best Actor and Best Screenplay Awards
Iranian cinema, in an unprecedented brilliance, won the Best Actor and Best Screenplay awards at the Cannes Film Festival. Shahab Hosseini…
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Iranian female filmmaker among Cannes Film Festival jury
The jury members of the 69th Cannes Film Festival have been introduced, including a female filmmaker...
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