Lily Golestan, born Leyli Taqvi Shirazi on 13 July 1944 in Tehran, stands as one of the most influential cultural figures in contemporary Iran. Known primarily as a translator, gallery founder, cultural activist, and intellectual voice, she is also a living bridge between Iran’s modern literary heritage and its post-revolutionary artistic struggles. As the daughter of the renowned writer and …

The recent appearance of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un at the ceremony marking the 80th founding anniversary of the Air Force of the Korean People’s Army was more than a symbolic military celebration. It was a carefully staged political message, rich with strategic implications for the future of Pyongyang’s armed forces, its nuclear deterrent doctrine, and its confrontation with the …

Hamid Rasa’i (born August 1, 1968) is an Iranian cleric and politician who is a representative of the 12th term of the Islamic Consultative Assembly from the Tehran, Rey, Shemiranat, Islamshahr and Pardis constituency. He entered the Islamic Consultative Assembly with 485,711 out of a total of 10 million 30 thousand 191 people eligible to vote and participate in the …

The death of Nasser Masoudi, the oldest surviving singer of Gilaki poetry and one of the last great regional vocalists of Iran, marked the end of a luminous chapter in Iranian musical history. Known affectionately as the “Nightingale of Gilan”, he passed away at the age of 90 in his beloved hometown of Rasht—the city that had shaped his identity, …

In a spectacular display of luxury and celebrity glamour, American singer and actress Jennifer Lopez traveled to the historic Indian city of Udaipur to headline one of the most talked-about weddings of the year. Lopez was reportedly paid an astonishing $2 million to perform at the wedding of pharmaceutical heiress Netra Mantena and her entrepreneur husband Vamsi Gadiraju—a fee considered …

Frank Sinatra (1915–1998) occupies a singular position in twentieth-century popular culture. A voice that defined American popular song, a screen presence that bridged romance and grit, and a public life woven through politics, celebrity, and controversy—Sinatra was far more than an entertainer. By the mid-1970s, he was already a living legend, an artist whose career had spanned swing, jazz, pop …

Hadi Marzban (April 4, 1944 – December 2, 1404) stands among the pivotal figures whose names are inseparably woven into the fabric of modern Iranian theater. As a director, actor, designer, and educator, he belonged to the rare generation that carried the post-Qajar and early Pahlavi theatrical traditions into the late 20th century, while simultaneously shaping a style that accommodated …

On November 10, deep within the dramatic winter landscape of Banff National Park, an adventurous couple decided to defy the elements and tie the knot amid gale-force winds, swirling snow, and sub-zero temperatures. What was meant to be a modest hike to a spectacular viewpoint became a test of perseverance, trust, and love—an unconventional ceremony captured in a breathtaking series …

Abolghasem Ghaffari (born June 15, 1967 – died November 14, 1993) remains one of the most fascinating and enigmatic figures in the scientific history of Iran and the world. His life, stretching across continents, political eras, academic revolutions, and technological breakthroughs, represents the story of an Iranian scholar who rose from modest beginnings near Tehran’s Baharestan Square to become a …

he third Pomegranate Festival in Satyari village—located approximately 126 kilometers from the center of Kermanshah province—marked not only a celebration of agricultural abundance but also a living expression of Iran’s ancient relationship with one of its most cherished fruits. As the people of this mountainous region gathered to thank God for their pomegranate harvest and to pray for rain, the …