Mazandaran tourism in need of clear, inclusive roadmap,  official saysMazandaran tourism in need of clear, inclusive roadmap,  official says

TEHRAN – The newly-appointed deputy tourism chief of Mazandaran says the northern Iranian province requires a clear and comprehensive roadmap in the realm of tourism development.

“We still do not have a comprehensive plan or roadmap to define the provincial tourism management through an integrated and balanced view,” IRNA quoted Mohammad-Ali Sha

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Imam Khomeini&s personal items on show in QomImam Khomeini’s personal items on show in Qom

TEHRAN –  Personal items that once belonged to Ayatollah Seyyed Ruhollah Khomeini, the founder of Iran’s Islamic Republic, have been put on show in Qom.

The exhibition titled “One Hundred Years of Sun Presence” showcases a collection of rarely-seen items that once belonged to Imam Khomeini and his son Seyyed Ahmad Khomeini, IRNA reported.

“This is t

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Eager for a slice of village life? Iran is your tasteEager for a slice of village life? Iran is your taste

TEHRAN – There are numerous remote and offbeat villages on the Iranian plateau that attract throngs of visitors eager for a slice of village life, natural marvels, and a tradition of cleanliness.

Villages in Iran are stunning examples of what ancient Persians were capable of doing. Many of them have long histories and have been around for

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Esteghlal lift IPL trophyEsteghlal lift IPL trophy

TEHRAN – Esteghlal football team posed for a photograph after winning title of Iran Professional League (IPL) Monday night.

The Blues, captained by Vouria Ghafouri, won the title after nine years. 

Esteghlal also became the first team in history of the competition to win the title without suffering a single defeat.  

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Writer: Iranian young adults prefer scary storiesWriter: Iranian young adults prefer scary stories

TEHRAN – Children’s book writer Ahmad Akbarpur has said that scary stories are Iranian young adults’ first choice.

Talking to the Persian service of ISNA, he made the remarks based on a preliminary investigation he conducted at several schools before the outbreak of COVID-19.

“Sometimes when I was invited to give a talk for children at schools, I u

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Avini institute plans &Gando& sequelAvini institute plans “Gando” sequel

TEHRAN – The Avini Art and Cultural Institute said on Tuesday that plans to make a sequel to “Gando”, a controversial docudrama that revolves around the spy case of Iranian-American journalist Jason Rezaian.

The director of the institute, Mehdi Naqavian, said that a team of writers is working on the script for “Gando 3”, which follows a spying sto

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