Marc Jacobs, the darling of American high fashion, kept fashionistas kicking their heels Wednesday, before bringing the house down 90 minutes late with a dexterous display of 1950s glamor, pastels and ruffles.
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People in film business have a tendency to gravitate towards depression: Mahesh Bhatt
Having been in the industry for more than four decades, filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt has seen many artists come and go. The director says the unpredictable nature of Bollywood can drive anyone insane and make them walk away from movies forever.…
Famed flute artiste Ustad Azizul Islam demonstrated musical talents
Famed flute artiste Ustad Azizul Islam demonstrated his musical talents before the Dhaka audience at the Poet Sufia Kamal Auditorium of Bangladesh National Museum.
Cancer in Europe: more cases but fewer deaths
The number of cancer cases has continued to rise across Europe, however mortality rates from the disease have fallen, according to the World Health Organization’s “European Health Report”, published today.
US will miss Paris climate pact target by a third: report
The United States will fall short by a third on its commitment under the Paris climate treaty to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, according to a report released Wednesday in San Francisco.
Elton John starts long goodbye
Elton John took fans down memory lane as he launched his “Farewell Yellow Brick Road” world tour that will bring his touring career to an end.
‘Swapnajaal’, ‘Poramon 2’ to hit US theatres
Entertainmnet Desk Chief Executive Officer of Bioscope Films Raj Hamid informed that the films ‘Swapnajaal’, ‘Poramon 2’will be screened in US to spread Bangla culture in the heart of that country.
Case filed against singer Nancy
A case was recently filed against popular Bangladeshi singer Nazmun Munira Nancy and her younger brother Shahriar Aman Sunny. Sunny’s wife Samiun Nahar Shanu filed the case with Netrakona Sadar police station under the Women and Child Repression Prevention Act…
Climate extremes ‘key driver’ behind rising global hunger: UN
Extreme weather events were a leading cause of global hunger rising last year, with women, babies, and old people particularly vulnerable to the worsening trend, a UN report said Tuesday. Increasingly frequent shocks such as extreme rainfall or temperatures, as…
Many conservatives fret over Trump’s war on tech giants
President Donald Trump’s simmering war against Silicon Valley is raising concerns, notably among conservatives, about a politically motivated crackdown on tech firms that could damage free speech protections.
Simple blood test may reveal body’s inner clock
A team of researchers at Northwestern University said Monday they have designed a blood test that can measure a person’s inner body clock within 1.5 hours, an advance that may help personalize medical treatments in the future.
Aman farming target exceeds in Gaibandha
The high yielding paddy T-Aman cultivation target has exceeded in all seven upazilas of the district this season as farmers are expecting its bumper production.
Development concerts launched in 20 districts
The Cultural Affairs Ministry and the District Administration have jointly launched development concerts “Aprotirodhya Agrajatray Bangladesh” to project development activities of the country.
Xavier Dolan slips in English language debut at Toronto film fest
Canadian filmmaker Xavier Dolan made his English-language debut on Monday, premiering “The Death and Life of John F. Donovan” at the Toronto film festival.
Thai film company to retell cave boy saga
A Thai-based film company has joined the scramble to retell the dramatic story of the 12 young footballers and their coach who were freed from a flooded cave, one of the producers said Tuesday.
Chirkutt to perform in Australia for the first time
Culture Desk Popular band Chirkutt will be leaving for Australia in October. A facebook post by the band has revealed the news. They will perform in a concert titled “Bangladesh Night” in Sydney on October 13.
Aman farming target exceeds in Rajshahi division
Nearly 48,000 hectares of lands more have been brought under transplanted Aman paddy farming than the target in Rajshahi division comprising eight districts during the current season.
New iPhones aim for momentum in sputtering smartphone market
Apple is set to unveil new iPhones, aiming to gain fresh momentum in the premium segment of a global smartphone market showing signs of fatigue. In its usual secretive style, Apple has remained mum about revelations planned for Wednesday’s event…
German pop star goes missing at sea
Search and rescue workers were actively seeking Sunday a German pop star who went missing while on a cruise off Canada’s coast, the Royal Canadian Navy said.
Artist camp held marking Shahabuddin’s birthday
An artist camp and children’s drawing competition were held here yesterday marking the 69th birth anniversary of internationally-acclaimed Bangladeshi artist and freedom fighter Shahabuddin Ahmed.
RMCH to re-launch Cobalt- 60 for cancer treatment
Rajshahi Medical College Hospital (RMCH) is going to re-launch its Cobalt- 60 machine for cancer treatment within a shortest possible time.
Australia drought extends despite ‘widespread, significant rain’
A devastating drought that has left Australian farmers struggling to stay afloat is set to persist despite widespread and significant rain last month, authorities have said.
Syrian war documentary wins top Venice prizes
A film that follows two friends through four nightmarish years of the Syrian civil war has lifted some of the top prizes at the Venice film festival, which ends Saturday.
Gaaner Raza’ auditions in October
Culture Desk A reality show for singers age six to 13, named ‘Gaaner Raza,’ will be launched in October. The show, based on a music festival, is an initiative of ACI Pure Spices and Channel i, to provide creative psychological…
Rapper Mac Miller dead
Rapper Mac Miller, who found fame early with his raucous, retro hip-hop but struggled with substance abuse and a painfully public breakup with pop star Ariana Grande, died Friday, officials said. He was 26.
Japan resilient, but climate change making disasters worse
Record typhoons, biblical floods, heatwaves, landslides and earthquakes: this summer, Japan really has seen it all and images of the destruction caused have been beamed around the world.
GP, Banglalink get 3cr numbers in new series
Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has allocated three crore numbers to two mobile network operators (MNOs) – Grameenphone and Banglalink – in two new number series, 013 and 014, following their repeated appeals.
‘Haldaa’ screens in Russia
Entertainment Desk Bangladeshi actor turned filmmaker Tauquir Ahmed’s acclaimed film, ‘Haldaa,’ will be screened at the Kazan International Muslim Film Festival 2018’s competitive section in Russia.
Busan Film Festival to screen ‘Sincerely Yours, Dhaka’
Entertainment Desk Busan Film Festival to screen ‘Sincerely Yours, Dhaka’ Intekhab Dinar in a scene of film anthology ‘Sincerely Yours, Dhaka’.
Canal water irrigation contributes transplanted Aman paddy in Barind
Canal water irrigation has been contributing transplanted Aman paddy in the high Barind tract Gausul Islam, 50, a farmer of Paharpur village under Godgari Upazila of the district, said during the rainless condition, the farmers transplanted paddy and subsequently protected it…