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 …

Seventy years ago, in the fall of 1955, Tehran experienced one of the most unusual and eye-catching cultural episodes of the decade—an event that merged fashion, international business, diplomacy, and media frenzy. The story of the seven French models who arrived in the Iranian capital as part of a promotional campaign for the prestigious clothing and perfume company Caron is …

The evening of Monday, December 17, 1404, marked one of the most solemn and heartbreaking gatherings in recent years within the political and social fabric of the Islamic Republic of Iran. At the Noor Mosque in Tehran, a large assembly of senior officials, statesmen, public figures, and ordinary citizens came together to mourn with Ismail Saqab Esfahani, Vice President and …

Dubai has always been a global crossroads of culture, culinary ambition, and cosmopolitan experiences. Its restaurants, celebrity chef residencies, and luxury hospitality scenes have set new standards for gastronomic innovation. Yet even in a city famous for spectacle, some events stand out for their scale, spirit, and unforgettable sensory richness.Among these is the grand culinary gathering hosted at The Guild …

Abdul Rahim Soleimani Ardestani, born in 1953, is one of the contemporary Iranian clerics whose intellectual path has been tied to religious studies, comparative theology, and research on the Abrahamic traditions. A long-time professor at Mufid University in Qom and a member of the Assembly of Teachers and Researchers of the Qom Seminary, he is known both for his scholarly …

The recent disciplinary and judicial measures taken in connection with the Kish International Marathon have sparked considerable discussion within Iran’s legal, administrative, and sporting communities. At the center of this developing case, which has drawn both domestic and international attention, stands a government official from the Kish Free Zone Organization and a private-sector event organizer whose professional futures now hang …

What you eat can play a significant role in reducing or worsening snoring. Spicy foods, in particular, can irritate your airways in much the same way alcohol does, increasing the likelihood of snoring throughout the night. Research shows that spicy meals may trigger acid reflux by relaxing the lower esophageal sphincter, allowing stomach acid to irritate the throat and interfere …