Hedieh Lahiji is an Iranian journalist who mainly reports the latest developments in science and technology. Her work in the IFP is mainly focused on the coverage of Iranian knowledge-based companies and their scientific achievements.
A preterm baby was born aboard an emergency helicopter in Alborz Province, near the Iranian capital, marking a dramatic and successful rescue operation for a pregnant mother in labor.
Located on the slopes of Mount Sahand, in the northwestern Iranian Province of East Azerbaijan, Sahand Ski Resort is a 1,200-meter-long facility equipped with ski lifts, a ski school, and a hotel, attracting winter sports enthusiasts each year.
The Kitarich Skate Cup competitions were held on Friday in Tehran's Water and Fire Park. The event featured thrilling contests in two disciplines: Roller Freestyle (Aggressive) and Skateboarding, showcasing impressive skills and performances from the participants.
The diversity of traditional breads in Iran’s Kerman Province is very high. These breads are so attractive and pleasant and they include Tiri, Zarandi Kopoo, Kermani Taftan, Sirjan fatty and sweet bread, Kornoon bread of Shahrbabak and Anar, Kerman boiled oil and Baft cookie bread. All these have been listed as intangible heritage of the region.
Isfahan is one of the most visited and frequently cited historical cities in central Iran that captives tourists throughout the year, especially during the 13-day holidays of the Persian New Year, Nowruz.
During the past few months there have been reports and denials that the Iranian pop singer Nasrollah Moein who lives in self-exile in the US will be given the green light to return to the country.
The 17th Tehran International Exhibition of Tourism and Related Industries has opened, bringing together representatives from the tourism industry from 11 countries, namely Russia, Turkey, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, Tajikistan, Zimbabwe, Tanzania and Sri Lanka.
The feature-length movie The Night Guardian which was selected to represent Iran for the 2024 Oscars was not included among the shortlisted candidates for the next round of the cinematic ceremony released on Friday.
Iranians are preparing to celebrate the last night of the fall and the longest of the year in the Northern Hemisphere, known as Yalda or Shab-e Chelleh, with a host of traditions until midnight.
The world of music is mourning the loss of a true luminary as Professor Lily Afshar, a trailblazing Iranian guitarist and the first woman in the world to earn a doctorate in guitar, has passed away at the age of 63 after a long battle with illness. Her death comes as a poignant moment, just as one of her recent works was published in Iran.
Some 400 pieces of fossils dating back to 10 million years ago have been discovered near Iran’s northwestern city of Maragheh, the director general of the Environmental Protection Office of East Azarbaijan Province revealed on Tuesday.
The Dozaleh is one of the most important musical instruments in the Zagros region located in the west of Iran. The instrument has two sound tubes that are placed and tied together. The Dozaleh is played along with the Tombak or the Daf in wedding ceremonies and celebrations.
The historical palace of Ali Qapu in Iran’s Isfahan province dates back to the beginning of the eleventh century AH and is unique in its architectural and decorative arts.
The oud is an originally Iranian musical instrument and is as old as the Sumer Civilization. The Oud is highly popular in the Middle East, especially in Iran. Today, this instrument has its own fans in Western countries and in East Africa as well as in the east.
Popular Iranian musician and singer Mohsen Chavoshi slams the burning of the Holy Qur’an in Sweden, saying the sacrilegious move is rooted in a failure to distort the divine book of Muslims.
The northeastern city of Birjand, situated in Iran’s South Khorasan Province, has been hosting many tourists during New Year holidays thanks to its many historical monuments and natural attractions.
It is said that the martial music in Iran dates back to Achaemenid period. Since then, military songs have been used to muster courage in the soldiers fighting in the battlefield to gain further victories against enemies.