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Hadi Marzban (born April 24, 1944, in Sabzevar) is a prominent theater director and actor whose career spans more than four decades across theater, cinema, and television. He holds a bachelor’s degree in acting and directing from the University of Tehran (1973) and a master’s degree in directing and design from the University of London. Marzban is also the recipient …

Born on November 10, 1971, in Tehran, Niki Karimi began acting in her adolescence. She gained national attention in the early 1990s, quickly becoming one of the leading actresses of her generation. Her breakthrough roles came in films that explored social issues, human emotions, and the complexities of life. Karimi has starred in numerous critically acclaimed Iranian films, working with …

Katy Perry is known for her bold fashion choices, vibrant personality, and occasionally eccentric public appearances—but her recent escalator poses have taken her signature quirkiness to a new level. Photographers and fans alike were left both amused and slightly bewildered as she was spotted striking unconventional poses while riding up and down an escalator. From leaning dramatically over the railings …

In November 1949, Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi—later given the honorific Shahanshah Arya Mehr—undertook his first official state visit to the United States, marking a significant early milestone in U.S. relations. This trip came at a formative moment in the post-World War II international order, when nations were recalibrating alliances and the Middle East was becoming increasingly vital to global strategic …

A theater actor is a storyteller brought to life—an artist who transforms words on a page into breath, movement, and emotion. They inhabit characters fully, carrying their fears, joys, secrets, and dreams under the stage lights. Every gesture is intentional, every pause deliberate, every line shaped by craft. Behind each performance lies disciplined rehearsal, vocal training, and the relentless pursuit …

Before major political or social revolutions, universities often reflected the broader structures and tensions of the society in which they operated. In many countries, these institutions served both as centers of learning and as spaces where early signs of revolutionary thinking emer ged. Universities were usually shaped by traditional educational models. Curricula tended to focus on classical subjects—philosophy, literature, law, …

Marzieh Hosseini is a prominent economics journalist working for International, known for her fearless reporting on corruption within economic infrastructure. Her investigations have focused particularly on free trade zones, where she exposed alleged embezzlement and mismanagement at the highest levels. In 2025, Hosseini came under sustained judicial pressure. According to Iran International, she was repeatedly summoned by authorities on charges …

Ali Dayi is a figure often associated with wisdom, community spirit, and the reassuring presence of an elder who has seen life from many angles. Whether imagined as a beloved family member or celebrated as a cultural archetype, Ali Dayi represents the blend of tradition, experience, and heartfelt sincerity that many people turn to for guidance. With his calm demeanor …

Sunflowers are nature’s cheerful beacons — tall, golden blooms that rise with confidence and stretch toward the sun. Their circular faces glow with warmth, fringed by vibrant yellow petals that resemble rays of sunshine. Whether standing alone or swaying in fields, sunflowers symbolize positivity, hope, and unwavering strength. Sunflowers brighten any space they inhabit. Their tall stalks and golden petals …

Cristiano Ronaldo joined world leaders and business executives at a White House state dinner Tuesday as US President Donald Trump welcomed Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for his first visit to Washington in seven years. The Portuguese football star, who has represented Saudi football since joining Al-Nassr in late 2022 on a reported $200 million (€173m) annual contract, was …