Hi-tech Singapore is planning to roll out a swarm of drones for tasks that include delivering parcels, inspecting buildings and providing security.
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No doctors, nurses or painkillers: surviving pregnancy in Venezuela
Yoli Cabeza was sent from one hospital to another before finally giving birth to her daughter Yusmari in the corridor of a maternity ward because her contractions came quicker than medical help.
“I can’t emulate her” – Janhvi on mom Sridevi
It was just in February this year when Bollywood lost one of its most iconic movie stars – Sridevi.
Ranveer Singh is back to work after wedding
Ranveer is already back to the grind after his wedding and a recent reception in Bengaluru.
PM to bear all treatment costs of filmmaker Amjad Hossain abroad
Entertainment Desk Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will bear all medical treatment costs of critically ill eminent film director Amjad Hossain including air ambulance expenses .
Farmers to produce 34.48 lakh tonnes potato in Rangpur div
The Department of Agriculture Extension (DAE) has fixed a target of producing 34.48 lakh tonnes of potato from 1.64-lakh hectares of land in Rangpur division during this Rabi season.
Probiotics no help to kids with stomach flu: studies
Probiotics are a multibillion dollar international industry, but new research Wednesday showed they don’t help children recover from stomach flu any better than a placebo.
‘Thugs of Hindostan’ falls short of Rs 150-crore mark
The Yash Raj Films production Thugs of Hindostan hasn’t managed to reach the Rs 150-crore mark at the box office 16 days after its release.
Shah Rukh , AbRam Khan leave Mumbai
Shah Rukh Khan and AbRam Khan leave Mumbai for their London vacay on Thursday.
Varun’s ABC3D to mark the debut of an int’l dancer
For the first time ever, Varun Dhawan and Katrina Kaif are all set to come together on the big screen and impress one an all with their chemistry.
Fossil records from “Cradle of Humankind” give picture of early climate change
Research released by an international group of scientists, including those from Australia, is creating a much more definitive understanding of how and when our ancestors evolved.
Alia responds to her wedding rumors
Alia Bhatt has made it clear that her well-wishers have to wait to see her marriage happening whenever it does.
Tahsan, Kona’s new duet ‘Keno Ke Jane’
Culture Desk Popular singers Tahsan and Kona have lent their voices to a song titled, “Keno Ke Jane” for Bioscope’s telefilm, “Nishsash.”
‘Hridoyer Rongdhonu’ to be screened at Goa Film Bazaar
Entertainment Desk Adventure movie in Bangla ‘Hridoyer Rongdhonu’ (Life in Rainbow) has been selected as “View Corner” at Goa Film Bazaar.
‘6kg of plastic’ found in dead whale’s stomach
A dead sperm whale that washed ashore in a national park in Indonesia had nearly 6kg (13 lbs) of plastic waste in its stomach, park officials say.
UNICEF holds programmes marking World Children’s Day
Culture Desk UNICEF Bangladesh has held a series of activities involving thousands of children as part of the World Children’s Day. It has honoured 50 media professionals during the Meena Media Awards 2018.
The modern artists for whom the ancient Dutch bells toll
Days after French crooner Charles Aznavour’s death last month, the strains of his 1963 hit “For me, formidable” could be heard from the Domtoren (Dom Tower) in the central student city of Utrecht.
John Bluthal no more
Entertainment Desk John Bluthal, who was best known for playing Frank Pickle in the Vicar of Dibley, has died at the age of 89.
‘Fantastic Beasts’ enchants North American box office
Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling’s new movie “Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald” enchanted the North American box office over the weekend, taking in around $62.2 million, industry tracker Exhibitor Relations said Monday.
Kareena on Sara: She is a born star
Kareena Kapoor Khan, who was last seen in Veere Di Wedding, says that her step-daughter Sara Ali Khan is a born star. Kareena was interacting with media at Lux Golden Rose Awards 2018 on Sunday.
Amjad Hossain’s condition worsens
Culture Desk Veteran film activist Amjad Hossain has been in critical condition. The actor-cum-filmmaker suffered brain stroke in the morning of November 18 and was quickly admitted to the Impulse Hospital in Tajgaon where he was taken to ICU.
Over 17-lakh tonnes maize to produce in Rangpur Divn
The Department of Agriculture Extension (DAE) has fixed a production target of 17.17-lakh tonnes of maize from 1.88- lakh hectares of land during this Rabi season in Rangpur division.
Farmers getting incentives in Rajshahi division
Around 1.47 lakh small and marginal farmers are getting special agriculture incentives in terms of seed and fertilisers worth around Taka 17.70 crore in eight districts under Rajshahi division.
Higher risk links between kidney disease, type 2 diabetes
More than one-third of Australians with type two diabetes will develop chronic kidney disease (CKD), raising their risk of cardiovascular mortality to “exceptionally high,” scientists said on Monday.
Pranksters plant missing ‘Picasso’ in Romania
A writer who thought she had found a painting by Pablo Picasso stolen in an infamous art heist six years ago said Sunday she was the victim of a “publicity stunt”.
‘Fagun Haway’ to be released on February 8
Entertainment Desk Actor turned film-maker Tauquir Ahmed’s upcoming film, “Fagun Haway – In spring Breeze,” will be released on February 8 next year.
Priyanka tells Nick he’s special, with or without diabetes
On November 17, American singer and actor Nick Jonas, who will soon to marry Priyanka Chopra, wrote a long post on being diagnosed with diabetes 13 years ago. Wife-to-be, Priyanka commented on his post with words of encouragement.
Lives at risk as drug prices soar in crisis-hit Zimbabwe
Since starting treatment five years ago, 50-year-old Alice Chenyika kept her blood pressure under control by adhering to doctors’ strict instructions to take two daily doses of nifedipine.
Amitabh Reza’s short films set to premiere on Iflix
Entertainment Desk Good news for fans and followers of Amitabh Reza Chowdhury. The prominent film maker has made a short film called “Nishshobdotar Shahar” which is set to premiere on Iflix soon.
Priyanka’s mom Madhu kick starts wedding preparations
With less than 15 days to go for the big day, Priyanka’s mother Madhu Chopra was spotted in Jodhpur today as she started the preps for the big day.