Rishi Kapoor is currently in New York undergoing treatment for his illness and his wife Neetu Kapoor and son Ranbir Kapoor are there with him through this tough time.
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New TB test could save hundreds of thousands of children: scientists
Scientists on Thursday unveiled a revolutionary way of screening children for tuberculosis, which they say will prevent hundreds of thousands each year from contracting the world’s deadliest infectious disease.
Imran and Konal to judge ‘Ganer Raja’
Entertainment Desk Singers Imran Mahmudul and Somnur Monir Konal will judge the musical reality show for children “Ganer Raja.
Art exhibition begins at DU Fine Art Faculty
The annual art exhibition of Dhaka University’s Printmaking Department began here today with a pledge to make fine arts a medium for intellectual exercise for social advancement.
Khulna’s traditional boat race with a cheering crowd
Culture Des The 13th Khulna Boat Race competition was recently held with the participation of thirty boat racers from across the country. The boats were divided into three groups based on their sizes. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd winners were chosen…
Philippines to re-open ‘cesspool’ Boracay after clean up
The Philippines re-opens its crown jewel resort island Boracay to holidaymakers on Friday, after a six-month clean up aimed at repairing the damage inflicted by years of unrestrained mass tourism.
Mr Bangladesh’ gets uncut censor certificate
Entertainment Desk Abu Akhter Ul Iman’s debut film “Mr Bangladesh” has received uncut censor certificate from Bangladesh Film Censor Board . The film based on anti militancy and anti terrorism is produced and starred by Khijir Hayat Khan, director of…
Puja, Siam to star in Bollywood remake of ‘Dohon’
Culture Desk Puja Chery Roy and Siam Ahmed, the popular newcomer duo in Dhallywood, are set to star in the Bollywood remake of their upcoming film “Dohon.”
Johnny Depp to play legendary war photographer W Eugene Smith
Johnny Depp will headline a biopic of legendary war photographer W Eugene Smith, Variety reported. Minamata will be directed by actor and filmmaker Andrew Levitas (“Lullaby” 2013).
Japan orders Facebook to improve data protection
The Japanese government on Monday ordered Facebook to improve protection of users’ personal information following data breaches affecting tens of millions of people worldwide.
Enhanced salinity to displace 2 lakh in Bangladesh coastlines
A new study released by Washington-based international Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) today feared the elevated sea level as the climate change fallout to cause increased soil salinity which alone would force some 200,000 people in Bangladesh coastlines to migrate…
When Sridevi called her hit film Himmatwala ‘bad luck’
The 1980s smashing hit Himmatwala might have turned Sridevi into an overnight star in Bollywood, but according to a new book, the actor considered the film a “bad luck” for her.
Bhuban Majhi to take part in two foreign festivals
Culture Desk Fakhrul Arefin Khan’s Liberation War-based film Bhuban Majhi is going to take part in two foreign film festivals- Guwahati International Film Festival and Asian Film Festival, Barcelona in Spain.
Comedy serial on expatriate workers
Culture Desk A new drama serial which will be a comedy in genre is starting on Channel i from October 26.
‘Himalayan Viagra’ under threat from climate change: researchers
A prized caterpillar fungus that is more valuable than gold and is nicknamed “Himalayan Viagra” in Asia, where it is seen as a wonder drug, is becoming harder to find due to climate change, researchers said Monday.
Two DU students develop new formalin detection device
DU Correspondent In a breakthrough in formalin detection mechanism, two thoughtful students of the Dhaka University (DU) have made their mark in this arena developing a portable formalin detection system.
Kapil Sharma marrying girlfriend Ginni Chatrath
Kapil Sharma and his girlfriend Ginni Chatrath are all set to get married on December 12 this year, the actor comedian told news agency IANS on Monday.
Japanese educational play staged for the 80th time
Culture Desk Educational drama ‘Eksho Bosta Chaal’ has been staged for the 80th time. The drama was first presented in 2007 as a joint project of Bangladesh and Japan. The drama was written by Iojo Yamamoto. It was then translated…
Telefilm ‘Megher Canvas’ on painter’s love life
Culture Desk A drama on the oscillating mindset of a painter regarding love will go on air on Maasranga Television on October 27 at 8.30pm. The telefilm is the first one by Tarunnalok. It has been titled “Megher Canvas.”
China-backed hydro dam threatens world’s rarest orangutan
A billion-dollar hydroelectric dam development in Indonesia that threatens the habitat of the world’s rarest great ape has sparked fresh concerns about the impact of China’s globe-spanning infrastructure drive.
Reduction of waterborne diseases improves health
With reduction in recurrence of waterborne diseases following growing public consciousness, the overall health indexes improved largely in rural areas of the district in last ten years.
BD film ‘Bhoy – The Fear of Silence’ wins Best Short Film Award in Delhi
Culture Desk Bangladeshi short film “Bhoy – The Fear of Silence” won the Best Short Film Award at the 7th Delhi International Film Festival 2018 in New Delhi, India recently.
Deepika,Ranveer finally announce wedding date
Entertainment Desk Deepika and Ranveer began dating on the sets of ‘Ram Leela’ back in 2013. After months of speculations and rumours, popular Bollywood actors Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone have confirmed that they will get married on November 14-15,…
DU team to join dance festival in Beijing
DU Correspondent An eight-member group of Dhaka University (DU) is going to join the Beijing International Ballet Competition for Dance Schools 2018 in Beijing, China today .
U.S. scientiss create new drug to sustain oxygen-starved hearts
US scientists at University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) have developed a new drug that can restore the function of oxygen-starved heart tissue under the conditions of hypoxia, according to the results of a new study released over the weekend.
Badhaai Ho has a fantastic opening day
Badhaai Ho is an out and out entertainer. With a dash of drama, comedy and romance, the film is the perfect blend of having a message and being light on the head.
Sonakshi to play the female lead in Mogul?
A biopic based on the life of a T-series honcho Gulshan Kumar is in the pipeline, but looks like the film is facing a lot of hurdles. A source close to the film revealed to a leading newspaper, “Sonakshi Sinha…
Wahid Ibn Reza joins The Angry Bird-2 team
Culture Desk Celebrated animator Wahid Ibn Reza has been continuing to uphold the name of Bangladesh in American film industry. Very recently it was revealed that he has signed up for yet another big American project-The Angry Birds 2.
Bangladesh a role model in climate change adaptation: Ban Ki-moon
Former UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has said Bangladesh is a role model in the world as it has taken many initiatives to cope with climate change impacts despite being a developing one.
Sushant Singh dubs harassment allegations
Post sexual misconduct allegations, Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput on Friday morning shared screenshots of conversations that took place between himself and his Kizie Aur Manny co-star Sanjana Sanghi, explaining his side of the story.