Every city has spaces that have, over the years, become more than just restaurants. They're like little museums of unwritten history, archiving the city's journey through old chinaware, faded signboards and staff that has probably been around for as long as the establishment. Spaces that leave regulars despondent when they shutter, almost as if they have lost one of their own.

Mumbai has its distinct culinary heritage, represented in part by corner-side cafés run by the Irani Zoroastrians and Muslims who made this city their home in the early 1900s. At this year's The Guide Restaurant Awards 2019 presented by mid-day, we celebrate the culinary contribution of this community by honouring 10 surviving cafés. Unique to Mumbai, these Irani cafés have fought inflation, the fast food invasion and a future generation that would rather pick a professional degree over manning a family establishment at low profits. Back in Iran, the Zoroastrians and Muslims, celebrate the onset of spring with the festival of Navroze (new day) on March 21. In Mumbai, it's a day typified by feasting around family.

Six of the 10 winners of this coveted award, discuss what Navroze means to them and the signature dishes to try at their cafes.

Byculla Restaurant and Bakery

Don't forget to try: Mutton pattice
"Since Navroze is a holiday, we keep the shop closed and enjoy ourselves at home. After offering prayers, we relish a feast of kheema and falooda," says Darius Ferzandi, owner. "At night, we have a glass of beer or a peg of whisky and then, off to sleep," he jokes. The best dish here is the mutton pattice (Rs 18).

At: Alexandra Terrace, Byculla Station, Byculla East.
Time: 8 am to 11 pm
Call: 23727375

Cafe Dela Paix

Gustad Dinshaw

Don't forget to try: Egg akuri
Gustad Dinshaw, owner of the 80-year-old café in Girgaum, tells us, "Navroze is the augment of spring and we worship fire, so it's mostly about getting together and offering prayers. We lay out the sofrah table each year and look forward to the rituals." The top selling dish at this café is the humble egg akuri (Rs 30).

At: 7, Shanker Seth Road, Avantikabai Gokhale Street, Opera House, Girgaum.
Time: 10 am to 10 pm
Call: 23824384

Cafe Colony

Don't forget to try: Mutton biryani
For Mirza Mohammed Nazariyan, owner Aga Nazariyan's son, Navroze is all about celebrating togetherness. "The festival is synonymous with happiness and a time for our family to come together," Mirza tells us, adding that while the mutton biryani (Rs 280) is a crowd pleaser, it's his personal favourite, too.

At: Road 1, Shrikanth Lodge, near Tilak Bridge, Hindu Colony, Dadar East.
Time: 6 am to 10.30 pm
Call: 24142321

Cafe Excelsior

Mutton cutlet gravy

Don't forget to try: Mutton cutlet
"A different animal or bird is associated with every new year. This year, it's white pig," explains Ardeshir Maskoori, owner of one of the most popular Irani cafés in the city, which completed a century last month. "It's very difficult for me to pick one favourite dish, but if I had to, I would suggest the mutton cutlet [Rs 300 dry; Rs 320 with gravy]," he says.

Ardeshir Maskoori

At: 23, AK Nayak Marg, opposite New Excelsior Cinema, Fort.
Time: 8 am to 11 pm
Call: 22074543

Ideal Corner

Don't forget to try: Salli boti
At this Fort eatery, Navroze beckons a special menu featuring all-time favourites like pulao dal, salli boti (Rs 180), and mutton dhansak (Rs 230). When asked what the festival means to the family, partner Parvez Patel says, "To drink and make merry."

At: 12 F/G, Hornby View, Gunbow Street, Fort.
Time: 12 pm to 10 pm
Call: 22621930

Koolar & Co

The sofrah at Irani's home last year

Don't forget to try: Irani delight
At Koolar & Co's owner Amir Koolar Irani's home, sofrah, the laying of the table with a mirror, fruits, nuts, alcohol and other goodies on Navroze, is a big affair. "My favourite festival here is Diwali, but Navroze takes us back to our roots," Irani shares, adding, "You must come and try the Irani delight [Rs 120]. It's a unique dish made with egg and honey."

Amir Koolar Irani

At: 541, Noor Mahal, Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Road, Adenwada Road, Matunga East.
Time: 7 am to 11 pm
Call: 24125062

Caramel custard

Winning Irani cafes

*Kyani & Co: AT JSS Road, Marine Lines. Call: 61229437
*Cosmopolitan: AT 133, Raja Rammohan Roy Road. Call: 23826737
*Sassanian Boulangerie: AT Dhobi Talao, Marine Lines. Call: 22006198
*Cafe Military: AT Tamarind Lane, Fort. Call: 22654181

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Union Minister and BJP leader Smriti Irani is undoubtedly one of the coolest politicians. From sharing throwbacks pictures to family pictures and much more, Smriti always manages to tickle the funny bone and keep her followers entertained.

Although being locked at home like others due to the coronavirus epidemic, Smriti Irani recently took to Instagram new trend, the gibberish challenge. For many who don't know, the gibberish challenge on the gram is a much-in-fad filter where users have to guess the word or a phrase.

A screengarb of Smriti's first gibberish challenge

Upon taking the challenge, a random phrase or a word appears on the screen with a set time limit. Once the timer is over, the right answer pops up on the screen. The 44-year-old minister took part in the gibberish challenge twice and guess what? Smriti absolutely nailed it. Smriti also shared videos of the same as her Instagram stories.

A screengrab of Smriti's second gibberish challenge which lefet her shocked and surprised

While Smriti nailed the first one right, in the second gibberish challenge which came with a twist had its own set of challenges. Though she guessed the right answer 'Hugh Jackman', the answer for some reason appeared as 'Ryan Reynolds', which left the minister quite upset and her expressions said it all.

 

 

 

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Weaving new possibilities 🙏#supportweavers #makeinindia #handcraftedinindia

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Before taking part in the gibberish challenge, Smriti shared two pictures where she was seen donning handcrafted face masks made by weavers. Urging people to supports weavers and products made in India, Smriti captioned the picture: Weaving new possibilities!

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My Chintu baba! He was a nice and jovial person. He was good to each and every person. He came from a rich family -- the Kapoor family. Everyone knows who they are. He was so good and a comfortable artiste to work with. We used to call him Chintu baba.

"Bobby" was his first film. His father (Raj Kapoor) used to scold him, still he used to not feel bad. In such cases, kids get conscious but he never felt conscious. If his father would say something to him, he would say it's for his best. As an actor, of course, he was very good but he was also a very good human being. He used to never eat lunch on his own. He would sit down with everybody and eat. The dostana (friendship), yaarana... Where will you find it?

I have done many films with him. There's one incident. We had gone to some remote place for a film's shooting. There were so many mosquitoes that used to bite us. It was difficult to sleep because of that. Back then there were no good hotels also. We told Chintu baba that we will die. Even he said 'Aruna ji mai b mar gaya mujhe neend nai arahi hai (Even I am dead, I am unable to sleep). What should I do?' I said 'We can't say anything but you are the hero, so you only say something'. Then he told the film's producer. I don't remember the film's name. He said it was not possible to work in the morning like this, so shift the location. Then the location got shifted.

It's been many years since we worked together but he used to be so nice. We used to be in touch on WhatsApp. We spoke about his health. I was happy to see him return after his treatment. Then a few days later he said he was going to work. I was so happy then I stopped asking him because I thought he was out of this trap. He had started working, so I thought he had improved but he ditched us.

I still love him. May his soul rest in peace. He was a fabulous person.

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The nation witnessed 85 Indian and global stars come on one platform to raise funds for GiveIndia COVID-19 relief fund for a fundraiser concert that was held live on May 3, 2020. Aamir Khan and Kiran Rao kickstarted the philanthropic extravaganza by singing classic melodies of hope for the virtual audience.

Sharing heartfelt messages of hope with the audience, Aamir and Kiran made sure to urge everyone to contribute to the fundraiser. The classics they chose were- Aa Chal Ke Tujhe by Kishore Kumar and Raj Kapoor's Kisi Ki Muskurahaton Se from Anari and they both sang them beautifully.

Aamir Khan also said that we are passing through a difficult stage and it is important to help the needy and expressed that people should not lose hope. Kiran also said that everyone should come together in tough times.

I for India was a home-to-home fundraiser concert that went live on Facebook on Sunday, May 3, 2020, at 7:30 pm. The concert was a no-sponsors, only-donors approach where 100% proceeds from the fundraiser concert went to the India COVID Response Fund, to support on-ground relief efforts.

The vision for the concert by leaders from the entertainment industry, including Aamir Khan and Kiran Rao was three-pronged: to entertain those locked down in their homes, to pay tribute to those who are working on the frontlines and to raise funds for those who have no work and no home and do not know where their next meal is coming from. The concert features performances and personal messages from the entertainers from across the world.

With the nation facing a lockdown to curb the spread of COVID-19, these efforts by personalities like Aamir Khan inspire many others. Though this is not the first time he has extended his support to help the people affected by the lockdown, the personal touch that Aamir and Kiran gave in order to raise funds is commendable.

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The two of the biggest superstars of Bollywood, Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan, also have an electrifying chemistry on screen. This was evident in Rakesh Roshan’s 1995 blockbuster Karan Arjun. Even in the romance saga Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, where Salman had a supporting part, the film went on another level whenever they came forward. Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam today is memorable chiefly because it starred both of them together. It’s been 18 years since they both came together, though they were sweet enough to do special appearances in each other’s films (Om Shanti Om, Tubelight and Zero). But to see them together in a two-hero flick is something that fans have been waiting for keenly. Their excitement did arise when reports emerged that Sanjay Leela Bhansali was planning to cast Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan in his next flick. But sadly, the project failed to take off.

After SRK’s Zero tanked, the star took a long time in deciding his next and finally, if reports are believed, he has given his nod to blockbuster filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani. However, as per a write-up by Rajeev Masand in Open magazine, Rajkumar Hirani had initially approached SRK with a different film. The article states that Rajkumar had the concept of a two-hero film in his mind. For this project, he wanted to cast both Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan. However, when he met SRK, he insisted that he’s keen on doing a solo-starrer. Hence, Rajkumar Hirani went back to the drawing board and he finally came up with an idea which was fine to both the filmmaker and the actor.

Rajkumar Hirani is writing the script with his regular colleague, Abhijat Joshi. As it is his style, Rajkumar Hirani is taking his own sweet time to write and fine-tune the script. He’s been sharing all the drafts with the superstar, who also provides his feedback and input to Rajkumar. However, an official announcement regarding this film will happen only when a fully satisfied Rajkumar Hirani locks the script. This is being done at the behest of the filmmaker and Shah Rukh Khan reportedly has no qualms in delaying the announcement.

Recently, SRK had got his fans excited when in a reply to a fan question on Twitter, he had hinted that his film with Rajkumar Hirani is indeed on.

Wow both are awesome and I have met them...but Raju apna sa lagta hai...nahi? https://t.co/EuSsrTHtx5

— Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) April 20, 2020

Also Read: Rajkumar Hirani and Sri Sri Ravi Shankar to have an insightful conversation on the Heart To Heart Show

With the coronavirus lockdown forcing people to stay at home, they are turning to the internet to keep their spirits up such a turbulent time. The social media is flooded with hilarious memes, videos and other posts that not only kept the netizens entertained but also spread awareness about the importance of maintaining  social distance.

Not just new content, even old content is making rounds of social media which is being seen in pretext of the lockdown. Union Minister Smriti Irani has shared a video to explain the importance of staying at home during the lockdown.

The video originally posted by popular Youtuber Ashish Chanchlani  in his page, Ashish Chanchlani Vines shows what would happen if American films were made in India. Portraying as a thriller, the video shows a man being chased by a masked man dressing like a ghost. As the man reaches at the doorstep of his house, he stops to remove his shoes and socks before stepping in, which customary in Indian households. After being prompted by the man, the killer removes his shoes too.

The union minister for Women and Child Development and Textiles posted the video on Instagram and captioned it as, "Lockdown Humour. Stay Home, Stay Safe!

 

 

 

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A post shared by Smriti Irani (@smritiiraniofficial) onApr 12, 2020 at 9:54pm PDT

The post garnered 193,272 views and 23,209 likes on the photo-sharing app where many of her followers thanked her sharing the video along with posting hilarious reactions. One user said, "Culture with ever care vision (sic)." Another user said, "Kahani ghar ghar ki." A user said, "Nowadays, after entering the house both of them should wash their hands thoroughly too before continuing their run, otherwise donon ko corona mar degi!"

What do you think about this video?

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Smriti Irani's social media posts are easily the best with throwback grams, pictures of her family and memes!

This time she got us all nostalgic with her Instagram stories. She shared a couple of pictures which only the 20th century kids would relate to.

The first picture that she shared was of a white-shoe which was being polished. If you look carefully, you will realise that these are the same shoes that were worn by everyone during school days. She captioned the picture, "Kisko yaad hai? (Who remembers?)"

The second picture was of a landline phone with a round dial and the receiver kept down. In those days, it was the only way to stop the incoming calls. The text on this picture read, "How we blocked people in the 1980s."

The third image was of a cassette player with the cassette reel stuck in it. The caption of this picture read, "The youth of today will never know our struggle."

The last picture of the story showed a handle which was used to roll the car windows down before it was replaced with a button.

Feeling nostalgic yet?

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Union Textiles Minister Smriti Irani on Wednesday penned down a poem paying tribute to the legendary lyricist and poet Gulzar thanking him for making lives happier with his magical work even during the lockdown.

Irani took to Twitter to share that she had a conversation with the poet and also posted the poem.

The poem ended with Smriti thanking Gulzar for making everybody's lives 'Gulzar' or a beautiful garden.

Irani who is also a former actor incorporated Gulzar's famous works like the iconic songs 'chappa chappa charkha chale' and 'chhaiya chhaiya.'

"Jinki kalam se gilehri key jhoothe matar ka swaad aajaye muh mei, jinhone chappe chappe mei charkha chalvaaya shabdo ka," read the minister's post.

"Jinki ek lakeer pe bade se bada sitaara chhaiya chhaiya karta hua, rail ki raftaar ki tarah dil se dil ko chhoo jaaye, unko salaam," her post further read.

She ended the post by saying that it is due to the senior poet's art that lives of many is still full of happiness even during the testing times of coronavirus crisis. "Kyunki unki kalam se corona mei bhi, zindagi kahi na kahi gulzar hai," Irani's poem further read.

The Amethi MP further complemented the 'Tujhse Naraz Nahi Zindagi' lyricist in her caption and shared the details of her conversation with him.

"There are many in our lives who impact us unknowingly... their lives, their works inspire millions & touch many a chords," she wrote.

"today I asked one such person "sab khairiyat Sir?". I've had the privilege of being inspired by his craft over the years. Say thank you to those who help us get over our corona blues ... jinki wajah se aapki zindagi Gulzar hai," her post further read.

 

 

 

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There are many in our lives who impact us unknowingly... their lives , their works inspire millions & touch many a chords.. today I asked one such person “ sab khairiyat Sir ?“. I’ve had the privilege of being inspired by his craft over the years. Say thank you to those who help us get over our corona blues ... jinki wajah se aapki zindagi Gulzar hai 🙏❤ï¸Â

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One of the most senior songwriters of the Indian cinema, Gulzar has given several marvels to music and poetry lovers.

A national award-winning lyricist, Gulzar has penned down songs for many iconic films like 'Dil Se,' 'Saathiya,' 'Masoom', and others.

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On October 23, the Swiss Federal Council adopted a dispatch on a protocol to the double tax agreement with Iran, which implements the minimum standards for such agreements.

Megastar Chiranjeevi, T Subbarami Reddy and Akkineni Nagarjuna honoured Bollywood actress Rekha and late Sridevi with ANR National Award 2019 at a grand ceremony held at the Annapurna Studios in Hyderabad on Sunday.

The South Indian stars of 80s had their 10th reunion on Sunday, 24 November. The photos of their meeting have now gone viral.

The buzz is that the script is not yet narrated to Chiranjeevi. Also, there's a rumour that Meher Ramesh might take up the remake of Driving License.

Exports to Iran in Turkey decreased to 36.27 USD Million in March from 160.01 USD Million in February of 2020. Exports to Iran in Turkey averaged 334.57 USD Million from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 4088 USD Million in April of 2014 and a record low of 36.27 USD Million in March of 2020. This page includes a chart with historical data for Turkey Exports to Iran.

Imports from Iran in Turkey decreased to 51.05 USD Million in March from 112.63 USD Million in February of 2020. Imports from Iran in Turkey averaged 495.72 USD Million from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 929.67 USD Million in July of 2014 and a record low of 51.05 USD Million in March of 2020. This page includes a chart with historical data for Turkey Imports from Iran.

IP Addresses in Iran decreased to 6878918 IP in the first quarter of 2017 from 7179821 IP in the fourth quarter of 2016. IP Addresses in Iran averaged 2925365.46 IP from 2007 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 7634376 IP in the first quarter of 2016 and a record low of 175430 IP in the third quarter of 2007. This page includes a chart with historical data for IranIP Addresses.

Temperature in Iran decreased to 6.54 celsius in December from 11.87 celsius in November of 2015. Temperature in Iran averaged 17.61 celsius from 1837 until 2015, reaching an all time high of 31.65 celsius in July of 2010 and a record low of -0.02 celsius in January of 1964. This page includes a chart with historical data for Iran Average Temperature.

Precipitation in Iran increased to 32.77 mm in December from 16.97 mm in November of 2015. Precipitation in Iran averaged 18.72 mm from 1901 until 2015, reaching an all time high of 81.40 mm in March of 1996 and a record low of 0.15 mm in August of 1995. This page includes a chart with historical data for Iran Average Precipitation.

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Iran expanded 1.80 percent in the second quarter of 2018 over the same quarter of the previous year. GDP Annual Growth Rate in Iran averaged 4.53 percent from 1963 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 23.01 percent in the second quarter of 1992 and a record low of -12.54 percent in the fourth quarter of 1979. Iran has a fairy diversified economy. Although the country is one of the world’s major oil producers, the oil sector accounts only for 23 percent of GDP. The largest contributor to the GDP is services (around 50 percent of total output). Within services, the most important are real estate and specialized and professional services (14 percent of GDP); trade, restaurants and hotels (12 percent of GDP) and public services (10 percent of GDP). Manufacturing and mining constitute 20 percent of GDP and agriculture 10 percent. This page provides - Iran GDP Annual Growth Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Exports in Iran increased to 29336 USD Million in the second quarter of 2018 from 29064 USD Million in the first quarter of 2018. Exports in Iran averaged 17978.83 USD Million from 1974 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 38751 USD Million in the second quarter of 2011 and a record low of 3112 USD Million in the first quarter of 1999. Oil and natural gas are Iran’s most important exports, accounting for 82 percent of the country’s export revenues. Other exports include chemicals, plastics, fruits, ceramic products and metals. Iran’s main exports partners are: China (21 percent of total exports), Japan (9.2 percent) and Turkey (9 percent). Others include: South Korea and Italy. . This page provides - Iran Exports - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Imports in Iran decreased to 16353 USD Million in the second quarter of 2018 from 22836 USD Million in the first quarter of 2018. Imports in Iran averaged 13170.39 USD Million from 1974 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 26131 USD Million in the first quarter of 2011 and a record low of 2917 USD Million in the second quarter of 1999. Iran main imports are: non-electrical machinery (17 percent of total imports), iron and steel (14 percent), chemicals and related products (11 percent), transport vehicles (9 percent) and electrical machinery, tools and appliances (7 percent). Main import partners are: United Arab Emirates (31 percent of total imports) and China (17 percent). Others include: South Korea, Turkey and Germany. This page provides - Iran Imports - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Iran recorded a Current Account surplus of 11061 USD Million in the second quarter of 2018. Current Account in Iran averaged 3534.54 USD Million from 1975 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 18850 USD Million in the second quarter of 2011 and a record low of -9448 USD Million in the second quarter of 1993. Current Account is the sum of the balance of trade (exports minus imports of goods and services), net factor income (such as interest and dividends) and net transfer payments (such as foreign aid). This page provides - Iran Current Account - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Industrial Production in Iran decreased 0.50 percent in the third quarter of 2018 over the same quarter in the previous year. Industrial Production in Iran averaged 7.94 percent from 1975 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 102.50 percent in the second quarter of 1980 and a record low of -61.20 percent in the second quarter of 1979. In Iran, industrial production measures the output of businesses integrated in industrial sector of the economy such as manufacturing, mining, and utilities. This page provides - Iran Industrial Production - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Iran recorded a Current Account surplus of 1.30 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2018. Current Account to GDP in Iran averaged 1.55 percent from 1980 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 10.45 percent in 2011 and a record low of -14.77 percent in 1992. The Current account balance as a percent of GDP provides an indication on the level of international competitiveness of a country. Usually, countries recording a strong current account surplus have an economy heavily dependent on exports revenues, with high savings ratings but weak domestic demand. On the other hand, countries recording a current account deficit have strong imports, a low saving rates and high personal consumption rates as a percentage of disposable incomes. This page provides - Iran Current Account to GDP - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Iran recorded a government debt equivalent to 44.20 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2018. Government Debt to GDP in Iran averaged 19.13 percent from 1996 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 47.50 percent in 2016 and a record low of 8.90 percent in 2011. Generally, Government debt as a percent of GDP is used by investors to measure a country ability to make future payments on its debt, thus affecting the country borrowing costs and government bond yields. This page provides - Iran Government Debt To GDP - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Deposit Interest Rate in Iran decreased to 12.80 percent in 2016 from 16.30 percent in 2015. Deposit Interest Rate in Iran averaged 13.10 percent from 2003 until 2016, reaching an all time high of 16.94 percent in 2014 and a record low of 11.16 percent in 2011. The Deposit Interest Rate is the average rate paid by commercial banks to individuals or corporations on deposits. This page includes a chart with historical data for Deposit Interest Rate in Iran.

Military Expenditure in Iran decreased to 12612 USD Million in 2018 from 13931 USD Million in 2017. Military Expenditure in Iran averaged 7435.07 USD Million from 1960 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 17581 USD Million in 1976 and a record low of 540 USD Million in 1960.

Car Production in Iran decreased to 955923 Units in 2019 from 1535756 Units in 2018. Car Production in Iran averaged 1068760.10 Units from 2010 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 1535756 Units in 2018 and a record low of 624749 Units in 2014. This page provides - Iran Car Production- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Iran recorded a government budget deficit of 778100 IRR Billion in 2018. Government Budget Value in Iran averaged -252755.82 IRR Billion from 1999 until 2018, reaching an all time high of -19764.50 IRR Billion in 2000 and a record low of -778100 IRR Billion in 2018. The government budget balance is the difference between government revenues and expenses. The budget is balanced when outlays equal to receipts, the country reports budget surplus when revenues are higher than expenses and deficit when expenses exceed the revenues. This page provides - Iran Government Budget Value - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Government Revenues in Iran increased to 2161900 IRR Billion in 2018 from 1459875.40 IRR Billion in 2017. Government Revenues in Iran averaged 496721.08 IRR Billion from 1999 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 2161900 IRR Billion in 2018 and a record low of 31006.10 IRR Billion in 1999. Government Revenues refer to all receipts the government gets, including taxes, custom duties, revenue from state-owned enterprises, capital revenues and foreign aid. Government Revenues are part of government budget balance calculation. This page provides - Iran Government Revenues- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

External Debt in Iran increased to 10910 USD Million in 2017 from 8481 USD Million in 2016. External Debt in Iran averaged 16132.20 USD Million from 1993 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 28647 USD Million in 2007 and a record low of 5107 USD Million in 2014. This page provides - Iran External Debt- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Weapons Sales in Iran increased to 20 USD Million in 2017 from 5 USD Million in 2016. Weapons Sales in Iran averaged 22.53 USD Million from 1962 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 123 USD Million in 1974 and a record low of 0 USD Million in 2000. Weapons Sales are presented as a Trend-Indicator Value based on the known unit production costs of a core set of weapons such as aircraft, air defence systems, anti-submarine warfare weapons, armoured vehicles, artillery, engines, missiles, sensors, satellites, ships and others. The indicator aims to represent the transfer value of military resources rather than the financial value of the transfer.

The Gross Domestic Product per capita in Iran was last recorded at 6952.40 US dollars in 2017. The GDP per Capita in Iran is equivalent to 55 percent of the world's average. GDP per capita in Iran averaged 5649.78 USD from 1960 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 10266.90 USD in 1976 and a record low of 2980.60 USD in 1960. The GDP per capita is obtained by dividing the country’s gross domestic product, adjusted by inflation, by the total population. This page provides - Iran GDP per capita - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Gross Domestic Product per capita in Iran was last recorded at 19098 US dollars in 2017, when adjusted by purchasing power parity (PPP). The GDP per Capita, in Iran, when adjusted by Purchasing Power Parity is equivalent to 108 percent of the world's average. GDP per capita PPP in Iran averaged 15027.93 USD from 1990 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 19098 USD in 2017 and a record low of 11364.30 USD in 1990. The GDP per capita PPP is obtained by dividing the country’s gross domestic product, adjusted by purchasing power parity, by the total population. This page provides - Iran GDP per capita PPP - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Producer Prices in Iran increased 52.88 percent in January of 2019 over the same month in the previous year. Producer Prices Change in Iran averaged 20.20 Percent from 1991 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 63.32 Percent in November of 2018 and a record low of 1.57 Percent in June of 2016. This page provides - Iran Producer Prices Change- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Foreign Direct Investment in Iran increased by 2430.20 USD Million in 2017. Foreign Direct Investment in Iran averaged 2409.97 USD Million from 1998 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 4488.60 USD Million in 2012 and a record low of 15.60 USD Million in 1999. This page provides - Iran Foreign Direct Investment- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

GDP Constant Prices in Iran decreased to 1677000 IRR Billion in the second quarter of 2018 from 1703000 IRR Billion in the first quarter of 2018. GDP Constant Prices in Iran averaged 330214.70 IRR Billion from 1988 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 1904000 IRR Billion in the third quarter of 2017 and a record low of 40077.46 IRR Billion in the first quarter of 1989. This page provides - Iran Gdp Constant Prices - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Gross Fixed Capital Formation in Iran decreased to 197000 IRR Billion in the second quarter of 2018 from 369000 IRR Billion in the first quarter of 2018. Gross Fixed Capital Formation in Iran averaged 76337.90 IRR Billion from 1988 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 385000 IRR Billion in the fourth quarter of 2014 and a record low of 10115.11 IRR Billion in the second quarter of 1989. This page provides - Iran Gross Fixed Capital Formation - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

GDP From Agriculture in Iran increased to 103000 IRR Billion in the second quarter of 2018 from 16000 IRR Billion in the first quarter of 2018. GDP From Agriculture in Iran averaged 26657.34 IRR Billion from 1988 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 228000 IRR Billion in the third quarter of 2017 and a record low of 891.56 IRR Billion in the first quarter of 1990. This page provides - Iran Gdp From Agriculture- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

GDP From Mining in Iran decreased to 370000 IRR Billion in the second quarter of 2018 from 443000 IRR Billion in the first quarter of 2018. GDP From Mining in Iran averaged 81084.11 IRR Billion from 1988 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 444000 IRR Billion in the third quarter of 2017 and a record low of 6309.34 IRR Billion in the second quarter of 1989. This page provides - Iran Gdp From Mining- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Producer Prices in Iran increased to 175.20 Index Points in January from 173.90 Index Points in December of 2018. Producer Prices in Iran averaged 32.81 Index Points from 1990 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 182.10 Index Points in November of 2018 and a record low of 0.90 Index Points in May of 1990. This page provides - Iran Producer Prices - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Government Spending in Iran increased to 256990 RR Billion in the second quarter of 2018 from 149000 RR Billion in the first quarter of 2018. Government Spending in Iran averaged 36830.08 RR Billion from 1988 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 256990 RR Billion in the second quarter of 2018 and a record low of 7002.11 RR Billion in the second quarter of 1989. This page provides - Iran Government Spending- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Iran recorded a trade surplus of 12983 USD Million in the second quarter of 2018. Balance of Trade in Iran averaged 4808.44 USD Million from 1974 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 20935 USD Million in the second quarter of 2011 and a record low of -6529 USD Million in the fourth quarter of 1992. Iran has been recording trade surpluses since 1999 due to a rise in the shipments of oil and natural gas (82 percent of total exports). Yet, the UN Security Council sanctions, extended in June of 2012, will have a negative impact on Iran's foreign trade. Iran main imports are: non-electrical machinery; iron and steel and chemicals and related products. Iran´s main trading partner is China (21 percent of total exports and 17 percent of imports). Others include: South Korea, Turkey and United Arab Emirates. This page provides - Iran Balance of Trade - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Consumer Spending in Iran increased to 706000 IRR Billion in the second quarter of 2018 from 704000 IRR Billion in the first quarter of 2018. Consumer Spending in Iran averaged 149322.87 IRR Billion from 1988 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 709000 IRR Billion in the second quarter of 2017 and a record low of 24472.17 IRR Billion in the second quarter of 1989. This page provides - Iran Consumer Spending - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Iran scored 26 points out of 100 on the 2019 Corruption Perceptions Index reported by Transparency International. Corruption Index in Iran averaged 26.47 Points from 2003 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 30 Points in 2003 and a record low of 18 Points in 2009. The Corruption Perceptions Index ranks countries and territories based on how corrupt their public sector is perceived to be. A country or territory’s score indicates the perceived level of public sector corruption on a scale of 0 (highly corrupt) to 100 (very clean). This page provides the latest reported value for - Iran Corruption Index - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Iran is the 146 least corrupt nation out of 175 countries, according to the 2019 Corruption Perceptions Index reported by Transparency International. Corruption Rank in Iran averaged 126.59 from 2003 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 168 in 2009 and a record low of 78 in 2003. The Corruption Perceptions Index ranks countries and territories based on how corrupt their public sector is perceived to be. A country or territory's rank indicates its position relative to the other countries and territories in the index. This page provides the latest reported value for - Iran Corruption Rank - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Unemployment Rate in Iran decreased to 10.40 percent in the third quarter of 2019 from 10.90 percent in the second quarter of 2019. Unemployment Rate in Iran averaged 11.69 percent from 2001 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 14.70 percent in the first quarter of 2002 and a record low of 9.50 percent in the fourth quarter of 2008. In Iran, the unemployment rate measures the number of people actively looking for a job as a percentage of the labour force. This page provides - Iran Unemployment Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The number of employed persons in Iran increased to 24750884 in the third quarter of 2019 from 23813045 in the second quarter of 2019. Employed Persons in Iran averaged 21810970.19 from 2008 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 24750884 in the third quarter of 2019 and a record low of 19508063 in the first quarter of 2010. This page provides - Iran Employed Persons - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Youth Unemployment Rate in Iran decreased to 26.10 percent in the third quarter of 2019 from 28.30 percent in the second quarter of 2018. Youth Unemployment Rate in Iran averaged 26.35 percent from 2011 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 30.40 percent in the fourth quarter of 2016 and a record low of 22.90 percent in the second quarter of 2013. This page provides - Iran Youth Unemployment Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.