Next Foodnetwork Star: Interview with Persian Contestant, Penny Davidi
There’s a lot of fun around cooking in stilettos and that element of bringing that level of sensuality into the kitchen and making women feel good about themselves while cooking. It doesn’t need to be a chore.
Iranian-American Comedienne: Interview with Negin Farsad
When it comes to Iranian comedians, we’ve all got our favorites but what about Iranian comediennes? New York-based funny girl, Negin Farsad, is making the rounds and is bound to […]
Iranian Journalist Parisa Hafezi: Courage in Journalism Award Winner
Three brave women journalists who have risked their lives covering the news have been named the International Women’s Media Foundation’s 2011 Courage in Journalism Award winners. Withstanding danger, threats and […]
Sarah Shahi: #24 on Maxim Magazine’s “HOT 100”
Iranian sex-symbol and star of her own show on the USA Network, Fairly Legal, our very own Sarah Shahi, has been nominated as #24 on Maxim Magazine’s “Hot 100”.
Sharam Featuring Anousheh Khalili: “Fun” Music Video Released
He’s done it again! Born on January 12, 1970, DJ Sharam Tayebi–whose first name Shahram is pronounced shah-raam and means “King Raam” despite Wikipedia’s notes, which incorrectly mention the […]
Wellness: Family Health Portrait
Although April was National Minority Health Month, health awareness should be an ongoing effort, and knowledge about the prevalence of a disease within a family structure is important to all […]
IWMF: Fellowship for Women Journalists who focus on Human Rights and Social Justice
The International Women’s Media Foundation is now accepting applications for the 2011-12 Elizabeth Neuffer Fellowship, named for the 1998 IWMF Courage in Journalism Award winner and The Boston Globe correspondent […]
Free Dorothy Parvaz: Iranian Journalist Detained in Syria
UPDATE: Al Jazeera is now reporting that Iranian journalist, Dorothy Parvaz, has been deported from Syria to Iran, where she is being held.
“We are calling for information from the Iranian authorities, access to Dorothy, and for her immediate release. We have had no contact with Dorothy since she left Doha on April 29 and we are deeply concerned for her welfare.” An Al Jazeera spokesman said in a statement on Wednesday.
Omid Djalili: The Paul Reiser Show Canceled
Djalili played one of Reiser’s cohorts–all thrown together by circumstance–Habib, a sweet-natured friend, who runs a business selling “slightly-damaged” goods.
Iranian Artists Abroad: Q+A with Shaqayeq Arabi
Shaqayeq Arabi is a painter, sculptor and installation artist with a career spanning over two decades. Born in Tehran, she studied graphic design at Al Zahra University, eventually moving to […]
Gone too Soon: Iranian Fashion Legend Bijan Dies
Nearly 2 weeks after his 67th birthday on April 4th, world-renowned Iranian fashion designer Bijan Pakzad died Saturday after he suffered a stroke on Thursday night.
Call for Submissions: 2nd London Iranian Film Festival
The 2nd London Iranian Film Festival is calling for film submissions, Trailer Contest submissions, and Poster Contest submissions. The Festival is the only annual festival to present Iranian films in […]
Persian Community: PARSA CF Awards 2 Grants to Iran Heritage Foundation
As a part of its Mehrgan 2010 Grant Cycle, PARSA Community Foundation awards grants to two strategic and long-term initiatives spearheaded by London-based Iran Heritage Foundation (IHF). IHF was founded sixteen […]
Art Exhibit at the V&A: Jameel Prize 2011
Ten artists and designers have been shortlisted for this year’s prize, which is awarded every two years. Amongst them are five Iranian artists: Monir Shahroudy Farmanfarmaian, Bita Ghezelayagh, Babak Golkar, Hadieh Shafie, and Soody Sharifi.
Ali Karimi: Iranian Soccer Player on German Team, FC Schalke 04
In early 2011, Iranian soccer player, Ali Karimi, who has appeared in 112 international matches, was signed by popular German soccer team: FC Schalke 04. Donning the number 10 shirt […]
“Paradise Lost: Persia from Above” Interview with Aerial Photography Pioneer, Georg Gerster
“Flying over Iran, I had been struck by the thought that Persia’s natural and cultural landscape was predestined to be viewed from the air.”
Concert in NYC: Andy, Abjeez, K-von at Terminal 5
Just one day before the 8th annual Persian Day Parade in New York City–which will take place this Sunday, April 10th, 2011, at 12:00 PM on Madison Ave., beginning at 38th […]
Art Exhibit: Roya Farassat, A Mirror Has Two Faces
A Mirror Has Two Faces, will present Roya Farassat’s large-scale steel sculptures, exhibited alongside intimate paintings and works on paper. Born and raised in Iran, Farassat’s work has been largely […]
PARSA Foundation Awards $300K Grant to IAAB
As a part of its Mehrgan 2010 Grant Cycle, PARSA Community Foundation is pleased to announce a $300,000 grant to Iranian Alliances Across Borders (IAAB), the 501(c)3 nonprofit organization behind […]
International Cinema: Iranian Films at Filmfest DC 2011
The 25th annual Washington, DC International Film Festival (Filmfest DC) runs from April 7th, 2011 through April 17th, 2011, and once again brings the best of new international cinema to […]
