Mosquito larvae have been observed ingesting microplastics that can be passed up the food chain, researchers said Wednesday, potentially uncovering a new way that the polluting particles could damage the environment.
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Melting permafrost threatens climate rescue plan
Global targets aimed at warding off runaway planetary warming could be breached sooner than expected, experts warned Monday, as gases released by melting permafrost threaten to undermine human efforts to avert climate disaster.
‘Mrs Maisel,’ ‘Game of Thrones’ win Emmy
Amy Sherman-Palladino won both the writing and directing Emmys for comedy series .The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel “Game of Thrones” and “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” won the top prizes at the Emmy awards on Monday on a night of upsets for…
Salman’s Loveratri to be called LoveYatri
Culture Desk Salman Khan’s upcoming production, ‘Loveratri’ ran into trouble owing to its title which had hurt Hindu sentiments. The film launches Salman Khan’s brother in law, Aayush Sharma in Bollywood and also marks the debut of the beautiful Warina…
Kumar Shanu in Muhin’s composition for first time
Entertainment Desk Legendary Indian singer of the Subcontinent Kumar Shanu has lent his voice for first time under music composition and arrangement by Bangladeshi singer and music director of present time Muhin Khan.
Researchers turn to oysters as pollution-tracking sentinels
French researchers hoping to get an early warning on pollution in the ocean have found an unlikely ally in a mollusc more often destined for the dinner table.
Japanese billionaire businessman revealed as SpaceX’s first Moon traveler
A Japanese billionaire and online fashion tycoon, Yusaku Maezawa, will be the first man to fly on a monster SpaceX rocket around the Moon as early as 2023, and he plans to bring six to eight artists along. Maezawa, 42,…
Paris show blends happiness, melancholia of young Picasso
More than 300 works from two key periods in Pablo Picasso’s early years go on display in Paris on Tuesday, the first time they have been brought together in the city where the Spanish master took his first steps toward…
Americans’ star Matthew Rhys wins best drama actor Emmy
Welsh actor Matthew Rhys on Monday took home the Emmy for best actor in a drama series for his role in FX’s Cold War spy thriller “The Americans” — a big win for the critically acclaimed show in its final…
Champa, Jaya to meet at judges’ panel
Entertainment Desk The two popular actresses Champa and Jaya from two generation are sitting together in the judges’ panel. They are both going to judge the ‘Notun Mukher Sondhane’, one of the Bangladeshi film industry’s premier talent pipelines that returned after…
NASA counts down to launch of laser study of ice sheets
NASA counted down Saturday to the launch of its $1 billion ICESat-2 mission, using advanced lasers to uncover the true depth of the melting of Earth’s ice sheets.
Paris, Brussels call for car-free day in Europe
Europe should hold an annual car-free day in a bid to ease air pollution, the mayors of Paris and Brussels said Saturday on the eve of a vehicle-free day in their cities.
Kareena to star in a woman-centric dark comedy?
After welcoming little Taimur Ali Khan, Kareena Kapoor Khan finally made her come back in films with Shashanka Ghosh’s Veere Di Wedding.
Green Book’ wins Toronto film festival audience prize
Peter Farrelly’s dramatic comedy buddy movie “Green Book,” starring Mahershala Ali and Viggo Mortensen, won the Toronto International Film Festival audience prize on Sunday, making it a surprise Oscar contender.
DU Fazilatunnesa Mujib Hall holds cultural programme
Culture Desk Bangamata Sheikh Fazilatunnesa Mujib Hall of Dhaka University (DU) organized its annual cultural programme and prize giving ceremony of internal sports and literature competition at the Hall Auditorium on Saturday.
Eco-friendly pest management gains ground in Rajshahi
Farmers of the Barind region are being encouraged and habituated to using eco-friendly pest management in their transplanted paddy field.
NASA blasts off space laser satellite to track ice loss
NASA’s most advanced space laser satellite blasted off Saturday on a mission to track ice loss around the world and improve forecasts of sea level rise as the climate warms.
Nazrul Sangeet workshop ends at Barishal
Barishal Correspondent A two-day long Nazrul Sangeet workshop was held at Barisal on Friday and Saturday. The program was organized by Bangladesh Nazrul Sangeet Sangstha (BNSS) and supported by Nazrul Sangskritik Jote, Barisal (NSJB).
Kangana to work with Saroj Khan
The iconic choreographer Saroj Khan is all set to choreograph a song for Kangana Ranaut’s Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi.
Shah Rukh gets felicitated with the Game Changer Award
Bollywood’s most loved star, fondly known as the King of Romance – Shah Rukh Khan was yesterday felicitated with The Economic Times Game Changers of India – Hall of Fame award for “His Unmatched Contribution To Globalising Indian Cinema” at…
Rangpur region farmers happy with excellent jute price
Farmers under five districts of Rangpur agriculture region are happy with an excellent market price of the newly harvested jute amid achieving a better production of the crop in the current season.
Thugs of Hindostan’s first look to be unveiled in 3 days
Entertainment Desk Thugs of Hindostan is undoubtedly one of the most awaited film of the year because it promises to be a larger than life, never seen before visual and cinematic extravaganza.
Have Disha Patani, Tiger Shroff called it quits?
From dancing buddies to movie co-stars, Disha Patani and Tiger Shroff shared an impeccable chemistry off and on screen.
John on stepping into Aamir Khan’s shoes for Sarfarosh 2
John Abraham’s last release Satyamev Jayate fared well at the box-office. John has completely shifted over to the genre of hard-hitting films currently. But looks like the actor is ready to push his limits a little more with his upcoming…
SpaceX announces new plan to send tourist around Moon
SpaceX on Thursday announced a new plan to launch a tourist around the Moon using its Big Falcon Rocket (BFR), a massive launch vehicle that is being designed to carry people into deep space.
Weinstein accuser reveals video of apparent harassment
Video footage emerged Wednesday showing disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein apparently sexually harassing a woman who subsequently accused him of rape.
Soumitra Chatterjee receives honorary D Litt
Culture Desk Soumitra is considered to be a living legend and is acknowledged as one of the most versatile actors of Indian cinema. He was dizcovered and mentored by Satyajit Ray, for whom he has acted in 14 films and…
‘Bengali Beauty’ to screen in Chinese cinemas on next January
Flim ‘Bengali Beauty,’ is set to re-release in Bangladesh on October 5. It was previously scheduled to be released on September 21 but the date has been pushed back for Rahsaan’s convenience. Rahsaan Noor’s “Bengali Beauty” will be the first…
BKB to disburse Taka 202 crore in Narsingdi
Bangladesh Krishi Bank (BKB) Narsingdi region has taken a plan to disburse Taka 202 crore as agriculture loans among farmers of the district during the current fiscal year 2018-19.
Cancer to kill 10 mn in 2018 despite better prevention
Cancer will kill nearly 10 million people this year, experts said Wednesday, warning the disease’s global burden continues to rise in spite of better prevention and earlier diagnosis.