Sense of mission leads young artist in way to promote Persian literature
PayvandNews - Young calligrapher Amir Jalilvand, who is also a prominent photographer, talks about a sense of responsibility that leads…
Culture
Did Rouhani stop screening of hardline film about jailed Iranian-American?
Al-monitor - Ever since taking office, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has come under increasing pressure from hard-liners who have been…
Maymand, an exemplar man-made cave dwelling
PayvandNews - Thousands of years before Persepolis - the magnificent Achaemenid ceremonial capital - was made in southern Iran in…
Iranian authorities dragged a writer to prison for writing an unpublished story
Radiozamaneh - On 24 October 2016, Iranian intelligence authorities broke the apartment door of writer and human rights activist Golrokh…
Why religious singers are gaining power in Iran
Al-monitor - The diversity of actors on Iran's political stage has made the political process in the country complex. The…
Iran becoming a major destination for European tourists: EU Official
PayvandNews - The European Union commissioner for industry and entrepreneurship said on Tuesday that Iran is being turned into a…
Iranian actor calls for famous actress in exile to be welcomed back
Al-monitor - Javad Hashemi, a famous Iranian actor who is best known for his blockbuster roles as a compassionate Basij…
Rouhani’s opponents take aim at concerts
Al-monitor - Repeated concert cancellations over the past year have turned into a real headache for moderate President Hassan Rouhani,…
Lima Wins Best Animation Award at Scottish Mental Health Arts & Film Festival
PayvandNews - Animation Lima directed by Afshin Roshanbakht and Vahid Jafari received the best animation award at the 10th Scottish…
Iran Cultural Official Resigns Over Concert In Holy City Of Qom
RFL/RE - A senior cultural official has resigned after protests by conservative religious authorities over a concert in Iran's holy…