Although Microsoft’s clever jabs at Apple over the past year have managed to win a few fans, a new parody video, posted by the company on Friday, apparently wasn’t having the desired effect and has now been pulled from YouTube.
Year: 2013
Paula Deen in tears in first public appearance since racism scandal
Disgraced celebrity chef Paula Deen couldn’t hold back the tears during her first public appearance since the lawsuit accusing her of workplace racism was settled.
Terry McMillan’s characters wrestle with middle-age dilemmas
By Terry McMillan
New Miss America to be crowned Sunday night
The next Miss America will be crowned Sunday night as the pageant returns to on the boardwalk in Atlantic City, N.J. — the place where it all began in 1921.
Syria deal brings fresh attention to Israel’s chemical weapons program
The Wall Street Journal reports: The joint U.S. Russian push to dismantle Syria’s chemical weapons is starting to have ripple effects, focusing attention on the suspected arsenal of Israel.
The great sin: Oslo 20 years later
This year marks 20 years since the Oslo accord. 2013, the world has almost seemed to reshape itself this year. Wars and political differences have spun most of the Middle East into what we know and see today. Countries and…
BB’s financial stability report depicts rosy pix of economy
The Bangladesh economy demonstrated considerable resilience in 2012. While advanced economies recorded a real GDP growth of only 1.5 percent in 2012, Bangladesh achieved a remarkable real GDP growth of 6.3 percent in FY2011-12 underpinned by robust banking sector, attributable…
Liga – Ronaldo renews Real Madrid contract
The Portuguese superstar inked his new contract in the Royal Box at the Bernabeu at 12.45pm BST, with president Florentino Perez in attendance.
Serbia level with Canada in Davis Cup semis
World number one Novak Djokovic kept Serbia alive in the Davis Cup semifinal match against Canada on Sunday by defeating Milos Raonic 7-6 (7/1), 6-2, 6-2.
Golf – Furyk becomes sixth member of ’59 club’
Despite breezy conditions on the outskirts of Chicago, the American piled up 11 birdies, one bogey and an eagle at the par-four 15th to fire a course record 12-under 59 that left him in a share of the lead with…
Bangladesh to host Asia Cup next year
The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) held a meeting here on Saturday and finalised details of the Asia Cup to be held in Bangladesh next year.
75 pc pay hike prescribed for media workers
The government has announced a new salary structure for print media and news agency employees with a 75 percent rise in the basic pay.
BSF returns minor girl
Kolkata: A minor Bangladeshi girl, who along with her mother and brother had illegally migrated to India and spent few years at a shelter home in West Bengal following their arrest, was Saturday repatriated by the Border Security Force (BSF).
Gordon Brown portrayed as Macbeth of politics
A new one-man comedy-show aims to shed light on the personality behind former prime minister Gordon Brown.
Piracy, trafficking major challenges for BD Navy: US official
Addressing piracy, illegal fishing and trafficking at the Bay of Bengal are the major challenges for Bangladesh Navy, says a top US navy official.
Library inaugurated at DRU
With support from Islami Bank Bangladesh Ltd, a library was opened at Dhaka Reporters’ Unity (DRU) in the capital’s Segunbagicha on Sunday.
Suzuki recalls 193,936 vehicles for air bag defect
Detroit – Suzuki is recalling 193,936 cars and SUVs because of a defective air bag sensor in the front passenger seat.
Warrant against five incliding police ASI
A Dhaka on Sunday issued warrant of arrest against five persons including an assistant sub-inspector of Ashulia Model Police Station in Dhaka in a dowry case.
‘Rampal power plant not approved yet’
Dhaka – Environment and Forest Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud informed the Parliament that Rampal Coal Power plant has not got final approval as yet.
Raise voice against polluters, land grabbers
Environment and Forests Minster Dr Hasan Mahmud on Sunday urged people to raise their voice against polluters and grabbers to protect the country’s rivers from rampant pollution and grabbing.
‘BNP to prevent AL vote-rigging’
Opposition BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia declared to prevent any vote rigging by Awami League in upcoming election.
Biswajit’s father testifies in court
Ananta Chandra Das, father of Biswajit Das, burst into tears while standing in the witness box of a Dhaka court Sunday.
Bangladesh is getting smaller!
By Nusrat Islam Khan
Hasina must go, no polls under her: Khaleda
Renewing her demand for a non-party caretaker administration to oversee the next general election, BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia on Sunday categorically said Sheikh Hasina will not be allowed to head the election-time government.
CPB chief injured in BCL attack, strike called in Sylhet; BNP lends support
The Communist Party of Bangladesh (CPB) chief Mujahidul Islam Selim has been injured in an attack by a group of suspected pro-government Bangladesh Chhatra League activists at a rally in Sylhet. Selim has blamed Awami League student front for the…
Khaleda heating up politics over EC reconstitution: Inu
Information Minister Hasanul Haq Inu on Sunday alleged that BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia is heating up the field of politics by what he said talking about the reconstitution of the present Election Commission (EC) in the name of creating a…
No credible election possible sans caretaker govt: Bikalpa Dhara
Dhaka – Bikalpadhara Bangladesh joint secretary Mahi B Chowdhury on Sunday said no acceptable election could be held without caretaker government. “We have to start politics based on knowledge and wisdom since country’ people don’t want politics of revenge anymore,”…
Police, last shelter of people: Hasina
Dhaka: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, also ruling Awami League president, categorically said police forces have to work for the people to attain their trust and respect as the force is the last shelter of people.
Jamaat terms voter list bill as against human rights
Dhaka: Terming the amended ‘Voter List Act-2013’ a defiance of human rights, Jamaat-e-Islami said that government initiated war crimes trial against humanity, but it violated human rights.
Sazzad, Humayan reelected RU Journalists Alumni president, secy
Sazzad Hossain Shahin and FHM Humayan Kabir have been reelected president and general secretary of the executive committee of Journalism Alumni forum of Rajshahi University (JAFRU), an association of former students of Mass Communication and Journalism department of Rajshahi University.