Gym class taught us that running should be fast. You’ll be timed, and if you’re slow, the other kids will snicker at you. That’s why so many people hate running. They think they have to run fast. Read More »

Israeli May Tager has become the first model from her country to pose for a photoshoot in the United Arab Emirates, after the two nations agreed to normalise relations last month. Read More »

“The hosting industry has its own version of the triple threat where traditional and cutting-edge hosting skills come together: teleprompter skills, ear-prompter skills, and thinking on your feet off-script with strong improve skills. I’ve used all three in the same show and on auditions and have always booked a good number of jobs because I was proficient at all three ... Read More »

Ok, it’s no fun watching films in a face-mask. Or sitting in a theater that smells less of popcorn than of disinfectant. But for the hundreds of film critics, journalists and film professionals who made it here to this year’s Venice Film Festival — the first major festival since the coronavirus lockdown — the new hygiene measures are a small ... Read More »

Ali Daei (born 21 March 1969) is a former professional footballer, football manager and businessman. A striker, he was captain of the national football team, and played for clubs such as Bayern Munich and Hertha BSC. He is currently the owner and CEO of Daei Sport. Read More »

It took Majid Majidi four months and nearly 4,000 auditions to find the dynamic street children stars of Khorshid (Sun Children), the director’s latest movie premiering Sunday in Venice. Read More »

Farah Pahlavi (born 14 October 1938) is the widow of Mohammad Reza Pahlavi and was the Shahbanu (empress). Farah was born into a prosperous family, whose fortunes were diminished after her father’s early death. While studying architecture in Paris, she was introduced to the Shah at the Embassy, and they were married in December 1959. Read More »

Ali Parvin (born 20 ُSeptember 1946) is a retired Iranian football player and coach. He is regarded as one of the most prominent Iranian footballers. During his career, he has been associated mainly with Persepolis, played for the team for eighteen years, managed the club for seventeen years in three occasion and also the club’s president. Read More »

Ahmadreza Abedzadeh ( born 25 May 1966) is a former footballer who played as a goalkeeper. He played for Esteghlal, Sepahan, Persepolis and the Iranian national team. He made 79 appearances, and played for his country at the 1998 FIFA World Cup. Read More »

Mohammad-Reza Foroutan is an actor. His first film was Goal. After some minor roles his performance in an episode of TV series “The Clue” revealed his capabilities and Masoud Kimiay chose him for the leading role of Mercedes. Read More »