Persian, second most spoken and written language in Asia – Panel told
Persian, second most spoken and written language in Asia – Panel told
Nasib Goyushov, an Azeri professor in Persian language told a panel discussion on "challenges faced by Persian language overseas" that Persian has been second most used language of science and culture across a land extended from Asia Minor to Indian. The panel discussion was staged on Wednesday May 12 in the pavilion of House of Authors in the 23 rd edition of Tehran International Book Fair in a marquee assigned to showcase Iran's Publication Records. The panel was joined ...
Panel urges new mechanism for protection of theses' intellectual property
Panel urges new mechanism for protection of theses' intellectual property
Panelists urged on Tuesday May 11 for development of effective procedures for identification of true owner of an intellectual property, university dissertations in particular. The panel discussion was staged in the pavilion of House of International Authors in the 23 rd edition of Tehran International Book Fair. It was joined by Sayyid Abbas Husseini Nik, member of managing board of University Publishers Association, Sayyid Hasan Mirhusseini, secretary of Intellectual Property Council, Ahmad Ali Mohsenzadeh, director general of legal ...
Iranian illustrators embracing western standards – Panelists lament
Iranian illustrators embracing western standards – Panelists lament
Veteran Iranian illustrator, Muhammad-Ali Bani-Asadi, suggested in a panel discussion on "Iranian illustration in world" that a removal of domestic illustration festivals coupled with influence of related western festivals have altogether caused Iranian illustrators to adapt western styles, dealing a major blow to the Iranian art. The panel discussion was staged on Tuesday, May 11 in the pavilion of House of Children and Youngsters Authors in the 23 rd edition of Tehran International Book Fair and was joined by ...
Panel reviews Persian reference in children's theater
Panel reviews Persian reference in children's theater
A book review panel for new title "An Introduction to Children's Theater in Iran" hailed the book as methodically well-structured and a collection of hands-on experience in the field of children's theater. The review panel was staged on Wednesday, May 12 in a book review pavilion called 'Pavilion of Appointment' in the 23 rd edition of Tehran International Book Fair. The panel was joined by two distinguished critics and theater researchers, Shirin Bozorgmehr and Manuchehr Akbarlu, and the ...
Cultural delegate briefs audience on business of publishing in Austria
Cultural delegate briefs audience on business of publishing in Austria
Sara Shokuhbin, representative of the cultural association of the Austrian embassy in the 23 rd Tehran Book Fair briefed an audience of visitors Thursday May 23 on the book publishing royalties in Austrian book market and the rest of the European Union. The audience had gathered in the House of Authors pavilion in the fairground for marking an Austrian Cultural day, according to the House's press office. Shokuhbin, whose father is Iranian, runs a section of children books ...
We have failed to live up to status of Iranian scientists – Panelist laments
We have failed to live up to status of Iranian scientists – Panelist laments
A panelists lamented during a panel discussion on "culture and civilization of Iran and Islam" last Wednesday, May 12 that contemporary Iranian publishing corps has failed to live up to the high status of older generations of Iranian scholars and scientists. The panel discussion was staged in a pavilion of Iran House of Authors in the 23 rd edition of Tehran International Book Fair and was joined by two researchers in humanities, Qolam-Hussein Rahimi and Farid Qasemi. Rahimi ...
Foreign Minister enamored with major presence of foreign publishers
Foreign Minister enamored with major presence of foreign publishers
Manuchehr Mottaki, Foreign Minister of Islamic republic of Iran took time out on Friday to inspect a 23 rd edition of Tehran International Book Fair where he told an IBNA reported that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs took credit in a strong presence by international booksellers in the Iranian cultural even. Mottaki said at present the world was looking up to Iran, adding that the Iranian nation has managed to present an Islamic motivated culture in the eyes of ...
Presidential aide urges nationwide call for idle books
Presidential aide urges nationwide call for idle books
An aide to President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad recommended people contribute their idle books to mosque-based libraries. Ali Akbar Ash'ari made the call while speaking to the press office of the 23 rd Tehran International Book Fair on the sidelines of a panel on "what mosque-based librarians must know." The aide in cultural affairs urged for expansion of titles in the libraries, and in the same note, recommended issue a nationwide call for idle books to be later granted to ...
Islamic Republic, a promoter of intellect- Academy head
Islamic Republic, a promoter of intellect- Academy head
Ali Moallem Damqani, Head of Academy of Arts described the Islamic Republic was a companion of intellect and thought, adding that it was a key agendas item for the system to promote the intellectual and spiritual status of the public. Moallem made the remarks to the press office of the 23 rd edition of Tehran International Book Fair during an inspection to the major cultural event Thursday. The cultural official appreciated a strong attendance of the youths in ...
TIBF, a golden opportunity for proximity among Muslim nations – Syrian publisher
TIBF, a golden opportunity for proximity among Muslim nations – Syrian publisher
Delegate of Syrian-based Dar al-Mohaba publisher which has made a debut participation in Tehran International Book Fair said the landmark cultural event was a golden opportunity for brining Muslim nations closer to one another. Abd al-Rahim Mardini also said he was delighted at seeing visitors so much interested in exchange of views with foreign publishers. The Syrian author noted that Persian literary works have a broad readership among Arab population, adding that so far up to five contemporary ...
