When “Veep” premiered in the middle of Barack Obama’s presidency, its brand of dark satire — and its take on narcissism in American political life — seemed at odds with reality. Seven years on, the award-winning HBO comedy — which…
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NASA scraps all-women spacewalk for lack of well-fitting suits
The US space agency NASA scrapped Monday a planned historic spacewalk by two women astronauts, citing a lack of available spacesuits that would fit them at the International Space Station. Christina Koch will now perform tasks in space Friday with…
Dwayne Johnson returns to ‘Jumanji 3’
Hollywood star Dwayne Johnson, who was forced to cut short filming for the ‘Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle’ sequel. After suffering from fluid in his lungs, has now returned to the sets. The Rampage star, also known as The Rock,…
Pop singer Scott Walker dies
Singer-songwriter Scott Walker has died aged 76, his record label said on Monday, after a career that took him from 1960s pop icon to 21st-century avant-garde musician. US-born Walker, who acquired British citizenship, was the lead singer of the 1960s…
Ireen Tani busy with TVCs, serials
Entertainment Desk Popular face of the small screen of present time Ireen Tani. Started her career in media working in Badol Khondokar’s movie ‘Bidrohi Padma’. Though she acted in movie but later she engaged herself with acting in the small…
Apple’s rivals in streaming video
Apple is expected to take on streaming rivals like Netflix and Amazon as Hollywood giants Disney and WarnerMedia also move into the space. Here is a rundown of the key players in the market. Netflix is the undisputed leader in…
Bolsonaro says Brazil owes world nothing on environment
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro on Saturday said his country “does not owe the world anything” when it comes to the environment. The far right leader, who is critical of the Paris climate change accord, was speaking in Chile following Friday’s…
Kesari earns Rs 56.51 crore on day 3
Kesari, starring Akshay Kumar in the lead role, has had a tremendous start at the box office with a huge number of people thronging theaters across places. The film’s total collection stands at Rs 56.51 crore. The war saga is…
Raazi scores big in Filmfare Awards
Bollywood’s biggest award night – the 64th edition of the Filmfare Awards – ended on a celebratory note for Team Raazi, which went home with as many as five of the black statuettes. Alia Bhatt won Best Actress for playing…
Documentary on minority persecution
A documentary on the politically motivated persecution of Hindu minorities in the country was premiered on February 16 at Biswa Sahitya Kendra, Bangla Motor in the city. The docu drama named ‘Bhoyer Tara’ or ‘Scare of Fear’ has been shot…
World Tuberculosis Day today
The World Tuberculosis (TB) Day-2019 is being observed in the country today like elsewhere in the globe. To create awareness against the devastating health, social and economic consequences of TB disease and mobilize political and social commitments to eliminate it…
Commercial banana farming gains ground in Rajshahi
With grassroots farers reaping a sound profit, commercial farming of banana has been gaining ground in the region including its vast Barind tract. Currently, the banana is being adjudged as one of the cash crops here. Though the farmers were…
Deepika begins script-reading sessions for Chhapaak
Deepika Padukone is all set to captivate the audience with her performance in Meghna Gulzar’s Chhapaak. The actress will be essaying the part of Laxmi Agarwal, an acid attack survivor. Deepika will be seen on the big screen after almost…
Bobby to act in a West Bengal film
Entertainment Desk After acting in “Nolok” opposite Shakib Khan, actor Bobby Haque seemed very inactive in films. However, Bobby recently told media she is actually busy shooting for a West Bengal film, titled “Roktomukhi Neela.” This film belongs to the…
Aryan Khan winning the internet with these photos
Just like his superstar father, Aryan Khan too is pretty famous. An internet sensation, Aryan Khan often shares pictures with his family including Shah Rukh Khan, mom Gauri Khan and his siblings Suhana and AbRam. Even though the star kid…
Germany launches 5G auction amid row with US over Huawei
Germany launches its auction today for the construction of an ultra-fast 5G mobile network .As a transatlantic dispute rages over security concerns surrounding giant Chinese telecoms equipment maker Huawei. The United States has threatened to end intelligence sharing with Berlin…
Dead whale in Philippines had 40 kg of plastic in stomach
A starving whale with 40 kilos (88 pounds) of plastic trash in its stomach has died after being washed ashore in the Philippines. Activists said Monday, calling it one of the worst cases of poisoning they have seen. Environmental groups…
Three-day Lalon Fair kicks off
A three-day Lalon Fair will kick-off on Wednesday, March 20, at Lalon’s Shrine in Cheuriya, Kumarkhali, of Kushtia district. The fair is being organized as a memorial festival to commemorate the life of Lalon Fakir, with an accompanying village fair.…
Chasing celluloid dreams at China’s Tinseltown
Fed up with the drudgery of his sales job in southern China, Lu Qi quit and traveled a thousand kilometres north . That was one of the country’s biggest film studios with hopes of making it in movies. That dream…
National Magic Festival held
Entertainment Desk A daylong National Magic Festival-2019 was held at Public Library Auditorium in the city yesterday. Lawmaker Mirza Azam was present as the chief guest organized by Jadu Shilpi Kalyan Parishad. Cultural Affairs Secretary Dr Md Abu Hena Mostofa…
Remote Cape with ‘world’s cleanest air’ offers smog respite
As much of Asia wheezes, coughs and sniffles its way through another smog season , one isolated and windswept corner of Australia is serving as the global standard for clean air. With panoramic views of swaying tussock grass and the…
Tracking cholera in a drop of blood
Bangladeshi researchers and US collaborators have jointly developed a method to use blood samples to identify individuals recently infected with cholera aiming to improve cholera surveillance. Six blood serum markers identified in cholera patients have been shown to confirm recent…
Furious Michael Jackson fan groups sue his alleged abuse victims
Three Michael Jackson fan groups are suing his alleged victims in France for “sullying his memory” by taking part in the Leaving Neverland documentary, the fans’ lawyer told AFP on Sunday. The Michael Jackson Community – which claims to be…
Keerthy Suresh to star opposite Ajay Devgn
Entertainment Desk Ajay Devgn is all set to embark on his next, a subject based on the life of Syed Abdul Rahim, revolving around football. The film will be directed by Amit Sharma, whose last directorial, Badhaai Ho made quite…
Akshay Kumar to do horror film after Good News
Akshay Kumar has been known as Khiladi Kumar in Bollywood. The actor has impressed with his skills in action films through the years. Of late he also tried his hand at other genres and has left audiences impressed. One such…
New Zealand wants answers from tech giants after mosque attack livestream
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on Sunday said she would be looking for answers from Facebook and other social media firms. About how an attack that killed 50 mosque-goers was livestreamed on their platforms. Saying there were “further questions…
Hundreds of thousands join world youth climate demo
Hundreds of thousands of young people skipped school across the globe on Friday to march through the streets. For an international day of student protests aimed at pushing world leaders into action on climate change. Classrooms in capitals from Bangkok…
Paris Jackson slams reports of suicide attempt
Paris Jackson, daughter of the late superstar Michael, struck down rumors that she attempted suicide on Saturday. Assailing “liars” in an expletive-laden tweet. Celebrity news website TMZ initially ran the report saying Jackson, a 20-year-old model, was hospitalized after a…
Shraddha quits Saina Nehwal biopic
After months of speculations, it’s been confirmed that Shraddha Kapoor will not star in the Saina Nehwal biopic. The actress has walked out of the film and has been replaced by Parineeti Chopra. Based on Olympian and badminton star Saina…
Salman ’s Dabangg 3 to clash with Ranbir’s Brahmastra
Salman Khan’s Dabangg 3 is one of the most anticipated films of the year. Starring Sonakshi Sinha in the female lead, the film will be helmed by Prabhu Deva. While Dabangg (2010) was helmed by Abhinav Kashyap, Dabangg 2 (2012)…