On the Occasion of the Sixth Yalda Memorial at the Niavaran Cultural and Historical Complex On the occasion of Yalda Night and in commemoration of the anniversary of the international registration of the Yalda ritual, a series of cultural, artistic, and ritual programs were held at the Niavaran Cultural and Historical Complex under the title of the “Sixth Yalda Memorial.” …

From a Small Factory to a Concentrated Power in the Home Appliance Market The story of the Diani family’s industrial activities and the formation of what is now known as the Entebbe Industrial Group is inseparable from the broader transformations of Iran’s industrial and economic landscape over the past three decades. This path, which began modestly in the early 1990s, …

On December 17, 1955, the Officers’ Club in Tehran hosted a performance unlike anything the city had witnessed before. The main attraction was a young man named Khalil Tarighat Pima, better known to the public as Khalil Oqab. At just 28 years old, he had already begun to attract attention through extraordinary demonstrations of physical power, endurance, and courage. That …

Anahita Khalatbari is an Iranian-American journalist, news anchor, reporter, actress, model, and presenter whose multifaceted career reflects the intersections of media, culture, and identity in the contemporary Iranian diaspora. Known for her on-screen presence, professional versatility, and high-profile interviews, Khalatbari has established herself as a recognizable figure in Persian-language and international media. Raised and educated in England and later active …

In the age of social media, where visibility often equals value and algorithms reward shock more than substance, figures like Anahita Nacho emerge as both products and symbols of a deeper cultural phenomenon. Nacho, a social media influencer whose name has recently circulated widely across digital platforms and regional media, claims to have undergone an astonishing 388 cosmetic surgeries. According …

Yul Brynner (Russian: Юлий Борисович Бринер), born July 11, 1920, and deceased October 10, 1985, stands as one of the most distinctive and enduring figures of twentieth-century stage and film acting. Known worldwide for his commanding presence, resonant voice, and unmistakable shaved head, Brynner forged a career that bridged Broadway and Hollywood at a time when both industries were undergoing …

The early 1950s marked a decisive turning point in the history of Tehran’s urban development. As Iran’s capital expanded rapidly in population, geography, and economic complexity, the shortcomings of traditional urban infrastructure became increasingly visible. Among the most pressing challenges was the issue of food supply—particularly meat production and distribution—which directly affected public health, municipal order, and the daily lives …

Giti Darogar (Giti Jamal): A Forgotten Iranian Name in the Early History of Global Cinema Few names in the long and winding history of cinema are as obscure, and at the same time as astonishing, as that of Giti Darogar, also known in international artistic circles as Giti Jamal. Her story stands at the intersection of Iranian industrial modernity, European …

Hamideh Khairabadi (December 20, 1924 – April 2010), universally known by her artistic name Nadereh, occupies a singular and irreplaceable position in the history of Iranian performing arts. With a career spanning more than five decades across theater, cinema, and television, Khairabadi became one of the most recognizable faces of Iranian visual culture. She is widely remembered and honored as …

Parviz Narenjiha (1939–1993) belongs to the generation of Iranian voice actors whose distinctive tones shaped several decades of the country’s film and television landscape. His voice, warm yet authoritative, carried a resonance that immediately captured the listener’s attention. Whether voicing a stern judge, a gentle priest, a comic side character, or a beloved cartoon personality, Narenjiha left behind a body …