Category: 6. Culture
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Intl. congress on nanoscience, nanotechnology slated for January
TEHRAN –The tenth international congress on nanoscience and nanotechnology is scheduled to be held from January 29 to 30 in Rafsanjan, a city in the southern Kerman province. The congress will mainly cover chemistry, physics, and modern… Continue Reading
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Iran tops SCO Countries Worker Skills Contest
TEHRAN – The Iranian robotics team ranked first, securing a gold and a silver medal in the third Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Countries Worker Skills Contest, held in Qingdao, China’s Shandong, from December 15 to 18. The event… Continue Reading
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Yalda Night: Ancient Celebration of Sun’s Rebirth – Society/Culture news
While modern influences shape its celebration, the roots of “Cheleh” (or Yalda) remain deeply tied to Persian history and celestial beliefs. Yalda Night, known as “Shab-e Yalda” or “Shab-e Cheleh,” stands as one of Iran’s most cherished… Continue Reading
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Palestine World Prize for Literature announces winners
TEHRAN- The second edition of the Palestine World Prize for Literature announced its winners across six categories during a ceremony held in Baghdad, Iraq, on Monday night. In the play category, first place was awarded to “I Mean to Bury Them”… Continue Reading
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Iranian short animation, Palestinian feature film make it to 2025 Oscars shortlists
TEHRAN-A short animation from Iran and a feature film from Palestine have found their way into the shortlist of their respected category for the upcoming 97th Oscars ceremony. According to the announcement by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and… Continue Reading
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Yalda Night adorns marketplaces – Tehran Times
A woman is buying dried nuts for Yalda Night which is traditionally celebrated on the last day of the final month of autumn in the Iranian calendar that falls on December 20 this year. On this night, tables are adorned with floral bowls, fresh… Continue Reading
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Over 29,000 ID cards issued for children born to Iranian women, foreign men
TEHRAN –Under the nationality law amended in 2019, a total of 29,045 Iranian identity cards have been issued for children born to Iranian mothers and foreign fathers. According to the law, women who married non-Iranian men can request Iranian… Continue Reading
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Iran’s transition into an aging country seems inevitable
TEHRAN – Considering the fact that the fertility rate in Iran is stabilized at around 1.6 children per woman, which is much lower than the rate required to replace its aging population, the transition of society from young to middle-aged has… Continue Reading
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Iran expresses readiness for joint excavations and research with Armenia – Iran News Daily
The Iranian Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts has announced Iran’s readiness to conduct joint research and excavations with Armenia. Iran expresses readiness for joint excavations and research with Armenia TEHRAN (
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Play about Joseph Stalin on stage in Tehran
TEHRAN-The play “Joseph” directed by Sara Daruforoush had its first performance at Divar Art Home in Tehran on Tuesday. For her latest work, Daruforoush has chosen one of the plays by Scottish screenwriter and dramatist John Hodge titled… Continue Reading