Intl. conference to highlight Jundi Shapur as Iran&s ancient universityIntl. conference to highlight Jundi Shapur as Iran’s ancient university

TEHRAN ––Jundi Shapur, which is an ancient Iranian university in Dezful, will host an international conference to discuss the history of education and science in the southwestern city.

A host of international thinkers, researchers, and historians, including representatives from UNESCO and several world prestigious universities, will be invited to

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Han Kang&s novel on Kwangju democratization uprising published in Persian Han Kang’s novel on Kwangju democratization uprising published in Persian 

TEHRAN – “Human Acts”, Korean writer Han Kang’s novel that draws upon the democratization uprising that occurred on May 18, 1980 in Kwangju, has been published in Persian by Chatrang.

Ali Qane’ is the translator of the book initially published in 2014.

The book is a rare and astonishing portrait of political unrest and the universal struggle for

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Bookstores give Persian readers &The Kiss of Deception&Bookstores give Persian readers “The Kiss of Deception”

TEHRAN – A Persian translation of “The Kiss of Deception”, a 2014 young adult fantasy novel written by Mary E. Pearson, has come to Iranian bookstores.

Adash is the publisher of the novel, which is the first book of the series “The Remnant Chronicles”. It has been translated into Persian by Zahra Rezvani-Sani.

In this timeless new series about love

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Dubai gallery showcases Iranian calligrapher&s &Endless Beauty&Dubai gallery showcases Iranian calligrapher’s “Endless Beauty”

TEHRAN – Urbanist Art Gallery, a major art center in Dubai, is showcasing works by Iranian calligrapher Sanaz Alborzi in an exhibition entitled “Endless Beauty”.

Over 20 calligraphic paintings presenting Kufic script motifs are on view at the exhibit, which will run until June 21. The artworks have been produced between 2015 and 2023.

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Iranian cinema competing in Geneva International Oriental Film FestivalIranian cinema competing in Geneva International Oriental Film Festival

TEHRAN – Eight films by Iranian directors are competing in the 18th edition of the Geneva International Oriental Film Festival, which opens on Monday in the Swiss city.

“Dream’s Gate”, an acclaimed documentary by Negin Ahmadi, has been selected to be screened in the official completion of the festival, which will run until June 18.

The winner of an

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Chabahar, the paradise of IranChabahar, the paradise of Iran

Chabahar is a port city in the southeastern Sistan-Baluchestan province and the only oceanic port in Iran.

Chabahar is an abbreviation of "Chahar Bahar", literally meaning “four springs”, and is called the paradise of Iran.

Photo: IRNA / Ali Arsalani 

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