Friday, April 3, 2026

LA Celebrates Nowruz, The Persian New Year, in Style

By Fred Parvaneh Nowruz (meaning 'new day' in Persian) is an ancient celebration rooted in Zoroastrianism that marks the beginning of the New Year. Nowruz coincides with the vernal equinox, meaning the first day of...
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Spreading Positivity With Cam Kashani

https://youtu.be/PhsNeWSatoI
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Anatomy of A Crime

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Interview – “Iran in Turmoil and the Clergy in Power: What Next?”

By Nazenin Ansari Ayatollah Ali Khamenei delivered his first sermon in eight years last Friday.  Caught in unprecedented turmoil unleashed by nation-wide protests, and following the loss of his right hand Quds Force commander Qasem...
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What Is Iran’s Role in the Future of Lebanon?

https://youtu.be/URhYZSeIjYk

L.A. Rock Vocalist Soraya Sebghati Would Love to Perform in Iran

By Fred Parvaneh Soraya Sebghati is a songwriter and the lead vocalist of Night Talks (NightTalkstheband.com), a Los-Angeles-based alternative rock band. The group’s debut album “In Dreams” got strong reviews, and the first single “Green” was...
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LA’s Farhang Foundation Unveils Program of Concerts, Films in 2019

By Fred Parvaneh Iranian-Americans living on the West Coast have a rich slate of cultural programming to look forward to, courtesy of the Farhang Foundation. The L.A.-based non-profit foundation, which has a mission to celebrate and...
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Abraham Accord Could Weaken Iran and Bring Peace to Middle East

https://youtu.be/I2AYuwkUSws

Santa Monica Reunion Draws Alumni of Iranzamin, Community School

By Fred Parvaneh On the first weekend in April, alumni of two major international schools in pre-revolutionary Tehran -- Iranzamin Tehran International School and Community School -- gathered at the Lowes Hotel in Santa Monica,...