Dandeh Kebab: the secret of lamb ribs from Kermanshah chefs
Dandeh Kebab is considered a hallmark of Kermanshah cuisine. Structurally, it resembles shish kebab but differs in its special marinating method and the sauce used during grilling
Articles
Art Therapy in the Era of Shorts Is Offered by the Gallery on Aga Berdiyev Street
We live in a world "behind glass." Smartphones, endless reels, glossy marketplaces, and flawless yet cold AI visualizations. We've learned to consume content, but we've almost forgotten how to sense reality. In this digital race, it's easy to lose touch with our own "inner light"
The Price of Energy Expectations: Why Global Tensions Are Already Reflected in Costs
The transition from the weekend to the start of the week on global markets occurred without any sudden upheavals, but in an atmosphere of growing caution. By early Tuesday morning, the price of Brent crude oil had stabilized near $88-$90 per barrel, down from $85-$86 on Friday
An Interview with the Founders of the Melodiya Orchestra
Dear reader, would you like to know how musicians typically spend their final moments before a concert and what happens on the other side of the stage? The other side of the stage is also populated, and passions run high. If you thought the musicians were melancholically tuning their violins before going onstage, I have some bad news: dramas and comedies worthy of an Oscar unto themselves unfold there
Journalism as a Tool for the Attention Economy – A Dialogue Between Media and Business
On Sunday, young journalists from the ORIENT website held a seminar, "Fundamentals of Modern Journalism," at the Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs (UIET) building on Turkmenbashi Avenue in Ashgabat
Your Child Simply Thinks Differently
We're used to measuring a child's success by grades and achievements in school. But does this always reflect their true potential? Sometimes labels like "underachieving" or "not capable enough" hide a unique way of thinking that simply doesn't fit into standard frameworks
Telomeres and Biological Age: What's Important to Know About Aging
Why do some people look energetic and healthy at 50, while others face chronic problems at 40? It's all about the difference between chronological (as recorded on their passport) and biological age. And the key to this difference is hidden in every cell—in the DNA molecule
Uzbekistan–Tajikistan: A new stage of bilateral cooperation based on a strong foundation of historical and cultural affinity
On March 26–27, the President of Tajikistan, Emomali Rahmon, will pay a state visit to Uzbekistan
Flowers, Markets, and Meaning: A New Lifestyle Trend Among China’s Youth
A few days ago, while working on this mini podcast series, I found myself scrolling through what looked like a very typical “weekend recommendation” post—until I realized none of it was typical at all
The Brain Also Ages. Why You Need to Take Care of It After 30
Research shows that human cognitive abilities peak around the third decade of life. After age 30, information processing speed, working memory, and the ability to quickly switch between tasks gradually begin to decline. These changes occur slowly and imperceptibly, so we rarely pay attention to them
The Anatomy of a Global Energy Storm and the Logic of Salvation
Are there perfect storms? Unlikely, in my opinion... However, the world entered the workweek of March 23, 2026, in what some experts have called a "perfect storm." This isn't just a crisis, but a fatal confluence of circumstances, where political will, economic chaos, and the physical destruction of supply routes collided
Istanbul: Where time folds into rings
My immersion into the heart of Türkiye began at an altitude of ten thousand meters. The Ashgabat–Istanbul flight operated by Turkish Airlines brought the first pleasant surprise: by a fortunate coincidence, I was offered an upgrade to business class
Yin and Yang in the spring dialogue of two artists – a new exhibition at the Gallery on Aga Berdyev Street
On the first day of spring, the art gallery on Aga Berdyev Street was filled with a special light that contrasted with the gloomy day outside
Techniques for Coping with "Uncontrollable" Stress - Why Do Experts Recommend Them?
Life is accelerating, workloads are mounting, and the opportunity to "take a breather" is becoming increasingly rare. Stress in itself isn't evil: it helps us mobilize and focus. In moderate forms, stress is necessary for everyone
A Musical Journey Through the Mountains by Composer Kerimguly Garovov
At the Maya Kulieva Turkmen National Conservatory, in the Chamber Ensemble Department under the direction of Maral Agayeva, music becomes a living art, transforming sounds into feelings and melodies into images. Here, each student, like a budding artist, learns not just to play notes, but to reveal the full depth and beauty of the composer's vision
