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Pictures: Shemiranat Yalda Festival

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.” …

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Who is Mohammad Reza Diani?

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, …

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Anahita Khalatbari, journalist, news anchor, reporter, actress, model, and presenter

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 …

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This Iranian woman holds the Guinness World Record for cosmetic surgery.

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 …

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An elevated culinary gathering at The Guild Dubai

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 …

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Peyman Maadi and his wife at the Morocco Film Festival

Mohammad Peyman Maadi stands among the most influential Iranian actors of his generation—an artist whose career bridges Iranian social realism and international cinema. Born on July 20, 1960, in New York City, Maadi’s life story reflects a rare fusion of Iranian cultural roots and Western upbringing. Over more than three decades, he has evolved from a screenwriter working behind the …

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Naser Masoudi in the picture frame

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, …

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Aristocrat Indian wedding with a $2 million performance by Jennifer Lopez

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 …

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Hadi Marzban’s funeral

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 …

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The wedding sermon was delivered in a heavy snow and blizzard.

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 …

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