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‘Cinema Verité’ festival and a new geography of global resistance documentary
Cinema Verité festival in Tehran redefines documentary diplomacy, uniting Global South voices, resistance cinema, Gaza narratives, and forms to challenge politicized images and reconstruct truth through perspectives.
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Iranian scholar wins recognition at Mahathir Mohammed Award
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Beacon of justice: Hazrat Fatima Zahra’s lasting legacy in shaping women's role in society
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Hope rekindled as rare Asiatic cheetah family spotted in central Iran
In a promising development, a recent sighting of an Asiatic cheetah family in central Iran has sparked renewed hope for the survival of the endangered species.
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The 3rd Sobh International Media Festival extends entry deadline to March 5
The third edition of the Sobh International Media Festival – a prestigious Iranian international media event – is accepting entries worldwide until March 5, 2025.
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CULTUREONE YEAR AGO
UNESCO listing of Nablus soap testament to Palestinian craftsmanship, resilience
In a moment of historic recognition, UNESCO has inscribed Nabulsi soap-making onto its list of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, a testament to Palestinian craftsmanship and resilience.
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China to marvel at ‘Glory of Ancient Persia’ exhibition: Iran FM spox
Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman has stated that the Glory of Ancient Persia exhibition is expected to captivate a wide audience.
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Refaat Alareer: Gaza's beloved poet who gave voice to Palestinian pain and resilience
On Dec. 6, 2023, Refaat Alareer, the beloved poet and professor of Gaza who gave voice to Palestinian pain and resilience, was killed in an Israeli airstrike at his family home.
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CULTUREONE YEAR AGO
Iran welcomes listing of Mehregan as intangible heritage by UNESCO
The Iranian foreign ministry spokesman hails a recent decision by UNESCO to list the Mehregan festival as intangible cultural heritage.
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CULTUREONE YEAR AGO
League of Historical Cities accepts Iran’s Mashhad as member
Iran’s second city of Mashhad joins the Japan-based League of Historical Cities.
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CULTUREONE YEAR AGO
How Iranian scholar Allameh Tabataba'i inspired French Orientalist Corbin
Allameh Tabatabai is regarded as one of the modern era's most revered Islamic luminaries whose intellectual brilliance inspired many including French Orientalist Henry Corbin.
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CULTUREONE YEAR AGO
Iranian students win 5 gold medals, 2 special awards at ISIF 2024
Iranian students have won five gold medals and two special awards at the International Science and Invention Fair (ISIF) 2024 held in Indonesia.
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‘Poetic genius’: Allama Iqbal Lahori in the words of Ayatollah Khamenei
Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has often expressed his admiration for Allama Iqbal Lahori in his speeches and writings and has even authored a book on him “Iqbal: Manifestation of Islamic Spirit.”
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