Hawaiian “super corals” that have recovered despite living in warm and acidic water offer a glimmer of hope that dying reefs across the world could be saved, a new study says. The research suggests that the gloomiest climate change picture…
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San Francisco bans facial recognition use by police
San Francisco on Tuesday became the first US city to ban use of facial recognition technology by police or other government agencies. Backers of the legislation argued that using software and cameras to positively identify people is, as city councillor…
Cannes Film Festival 2019: Films to watch
The 72nd Cannes Film Festival begins on Tuesday with a heady mix of star names, fresh faces and both high- and low-brow subject matters. From familiar-looking zombies to a late Hollywood arrival – via football icons, rock stars and zero-hour…
Hrithik shifts the release date of Super 30 yet again
Hrithik Roshan’s Super 30 was scheduled to hit the theatres on July 26 this year. But it got pushed back as it was clashing with Kangana Ranaut’s Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi. It was then slated to release on July…
Nawazuddin Siddiqui to feature in Akshay Kumar’s Housefull 4
Akshay Kumar starrer, Housefull 4, will have a special guest and it’s none other than Nawazuddin Siddiqui. When it comes to Nawaz, you can expect surprises and this one is certainly no exception. According to a report, the actor will…
Madhuri’s dance track in Kalank in news
Dharma Productions’ upcoming film Kalank has been in the news since its inception. The film stars Varun Dhawan, Alia Bhatt, Aditya Roy Kapur, Sonakshi Sinha, Madhuri Dixit Nene and Sanjay Dutt in pivotal parts and is directed by Abhishek Varman.…
Clues emerge in ‘missing’ ocean plastics conundrum
It’s a puzzle that has perplexed scientists for years: humanity dumps millions of tonnes of plastics into the world’s oceans annually, yet only a tiny fraction remains visible on the surface. Now an international team of researchers believe they may…
Guidelines for cardiac patients during Ramadan
Cardiovascular patients should follow at least three guidelines during the fasting month of Ramadan to stay safe from heart failure or other severe ailments, experts suggest. “We can divide the cardiac patients in two categories – cardiac patient with diabetes…
Delhi hit by rare summer air pollution alert
New Delhi suffered a rare summer air pollution alert Monday as dust storms and heat over northern India took smog to hazardous levels. The world’s most polluted capital city is blanketed in a toxic smog of car fumes, agricultural smoke…
Hollywood icon Doris Day dead
Doris Day, the US screen icon famed for her wholesome, girl-next-door appeal in a string of box office hits, died Monday at age 97, her foundation said. The Doris Day Animal Foundation said the actress and animal rights activist died…
Cannes makes killing on the film festival
The Cannes film festival is not just about killings made on big-money movie deals sealed over champagne in hotel suites and on luxury yachts. It is a goldmine too for many locals in the French Riviera resort. “For my boss…
Chirkutt bringing surprise Eid song for fans
Culture Desk Music band Chirkutt has prepared a new song for Eid-ul-Fitr. The song penned and tuned by vocalist of the band Sharmin Sultana Shumi, will be released on a digital platform. The song will be a surprise for the…
Mango harvesting begins in Meherpur on May 14
Mango harvesting is set to begin in Meherpur from May 14 in the current season. The decision has been taken in a meeting related to mango harvesting held at the conference hall of Deputy Commissioner here today. Deputy Commissioner Md…
Indigenous Australians take government to UN over climate change
Indigenous residents of low-lying islands off northern Australia will submit a landmark complaint with the United Nations on Monday accusing the government of violating their human rights by failing to tackle climate change. The Torres Strait Islanders will tell the…
Saturday Afternoon reviewed by Hollywood Reporter
Culture Desk Saturday Afternoon the latest big-screen production from Mostofa Sarwar Farooki has been reviewed by US film activist, festival director Deborah Young. Published on US magazine, The Hollywood Reporter the review hails the film for having a ‘breathless’ narrative…
Fakir Alamgir sings two new songs for ‘Mothers’
Culture Desk Veteran Gonosangeet artiste Fakir Alamgir has sung two songs for International Mothers Day. Yesterday marked the International Mother Day 2019. On this day the new songs by him were released on the YouTube channel of KolerGaan Multimedia. The…
Who will play Kader Khan’s role in the sequel of Coolie No. 1
Varun Dhawan will be seen in the remake of his father’s directorial venture Coolie No. 1. It is established that David Dhawan will be helming the project this time as well. Playing Karisma Kapoor’s character in the film will be…
Taapsee in another project with director Anubhav Sinha
Entertainment Desk Taapsee Pannu’s last release Badla alongside Amitabh Bachchan received good reviews from one and all. The film definitely kept the audience engrossed till the end and that’s what worked well for its business at the box-office too. Now…
Rishi Kapoor’s all praise for ‘Konttho’ trailer
Entertainment Desk The much-awaited trailer of Shiboprosad Mukherjee and Nandita Roy’s next, ‘Konttho’, is out. The film that had piqued the curiosity of the audience right since its poster was released, is receiving tons of appreciation post the trailer launch.…
Shah Rukh Khan turns rapper, urges fans to vote
Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has joined the league of Bollywood stars who have been encouraging Indians to vote in the ongoing Lok Sabha elections. SRK on Monday shared a special video urging the citizens of the nation to exercise…
3528 hectares land brought under jute cultivation in Manikganj
The Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE) has brought a total of 3528 hectares of land under Jute cultivation in all seven upazilas in the district with a production target of 46,353 bales during the current season. Of the total, 2956…
Deer rescued in Laxmipur
Police rescued a deer from the Meghn river in Alexander area under Ramgati Upazila of the district today. Police said local people found the deer floating in river water. On information, they rescued the sick deer from the river this…
Jacqueline keen on starring in Varun’s Coolie No. 1?
David Dhawan is set to remake Coolie No.1 with Varun Dhawan and Sara Ali Khan playing the lead roles. This will be the first time Varun and Sara will be seen together in a film and the audience is rather…
Shahid to unveil his wax statue at the Madame Tussauds Singapore
Shahid Kapoor is all set to unveil his first wax statue at the Madame Tussauds Museum in Singapore. The star shared the good news with his fans on Twitter and wrote excitedly, “7 days from now, I will be unveiling…
Article 15 to be screened at the London Indian Film Festival
Ayushmann Khurrana just started shooting for Amar Kaushik’s Bala a few days back and yesterday, he announced his next film, Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan and today, another big news is out about the actor’s upcoming release, Article 15. Ayushmann’s investigative…
New Zealand unveils plan to go carbon neutral by 2050
New Zealand introduced legislation Wednesday to make the South Pacific nation carbon neutral by 2050, although greenhouse gas emissions from the economically vital agricultural sector will not have to meet the commitment. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said the bill would…
Khulna celebrates Tagore’s 158th birthday
People of Khulna today joined th nation to celebrate the 158th birth anniversary of Biswa Kobi Rabindranath Tagore with much enthusiasm. On the occasion Khulna district administration arranged a discussion, Rabindra Fair and Rabindra poem recitation program in the premises…
Loko Natyadal brings another drama by Buddhadeb Basu
Cultural Correspondent Loko Natyadal’s new drama ‘Aamra Tin Jon’ was premiered on April 30 at National Theatre Hall of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy, Segunbagicha in the city. The drama is based on a story by Buddhadeb Basu. Liaquat Ali Lucky has…
Newly identified Leonardo portrait on show in London
A 500-year-old sketch of a bearded man was on Thursday revealed to be one of only two surviving portraits of Renaissance artist Leonardo da Vinci made during his lifetime. The drawing, believed to have been made by an assistant, is…
Prof Anisuzzaman to get SAARC Literature Award
Culture Desk National Professor Anisuzzaman has been named as the recipient of SAARC Literature Award 2019. The award will be officially handed over on May 21 in Bhutan. The president of Bangla Academy has now become the fourth Bangladeshi to…