Originally published in Shahrvand English (N° 59) – January 23, 2006 One woman, One city, One night. Niki Karimi, already celebrated as a well-known actress...
At the gates of the Underworld
Little red dragonflies are flying back and forth harmlessly all around me, engaged in seriously in their own business. The water undulates serenely. The white goose...
Recital Review : The commander-in-Schiff!
Two things I shall retain from this concert : go for mozart and not chopin, do NOT under any circumstances, cough!
Kateebeh – Inscription
The poem “Inscription (Kateebeh)” by the Iranian poet Mehdi Akhavan-Sales, in English.
Bach, Busoni and the joy of The Unexpected
There are at times those moments in life which are as beautiful as they are rare, when you are truly MOVED by something. Have you...
Understanding “Persepolis”
Originally published on Shahrvand English (N° 14) – January 11, 2005 It is very easy for one who has never (or rarely) travelled abroad and...
My colleague, TNG
” … ‘Cuz these students they’re like the Borg. You know, in star trek. As soon as the first transports onto your ship, you have to act quickly and get rid of it, otherwise they’ll take over really quickly”