A relatively inexperienced crew of two astronauts and a cosmonaut blasted off Wednesday from theBaikonur cosmodrome in Kazakhstan for a five-month mission on the International Space Station.
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Raveena Tandon defends her remark on farmers protest
Bollywood star Raveena Tandon on Tuesday justified her stance on farmers’ protests and said she never intended the arrest of agitating farmers. The 43-year-old said she was misquoted as all she wanted was the arrest of the anti-social people who…
It’s decision time for Kareena Kapoor
After Veere Di Wedding, what will Kareena Kapoor Khan’s next film be? Bebo is said to be in no hurry to embark on a signing spree as she wants to spend time with son, Taimur Ali Khan.
Pop legend Azam Khan’s 7th death anniversary observed
The 7th death anniversary of Bengali pop music legend Azam Khan, popularly known as ‘Pop Guru’ was observed on Tuesday with due respect. To mark the day, fans, well wishers and relatives paid rich tributes to his grave while milad…
1,155 clubfoot babies get cost-free treatment in RMCH
Some 1,155 clubfoot babies got cost-free treatment in Rajshahi Medical College Hospital (RMCH) with financial support from Walk for Life Project.
Manila ‘trash bin’ waterway choked with plastic
The blanket of trash on a creek that flows between the makeshift homes of a Manila slum is so dense it appears one could walk across it like a paved street. However, the thick and fetid mosaic of plastic bottles,…
SpaceX delays plans to send tourists around Moon
SpaceX will not send tourists around the Moon this year as previously announced, and will delay the project until the middle of next year, US media reported on Monday.
Pregnant cow sentenced to death after ‘illegally’ crossing EU border
A pregnant cow has been sentenced to death after it wandered over the EU border. Penka, due to give birth in about three weeks, walked away from her herd near the Bulgarian village of Kopilovtsi and crossed the border into…
Koler Putul in Eid TV plans
Cultural Correspondent Koler Putul will get its world premiere on TV. Channel i will telecast the cinema on the day of Eid-ul-Fitr at 2.30pm. Inspired by Agatha Christie’s crime novels director Aka Reza Ghalib tried his hands on something new.…
Jahid Hasan coming as Matbor Ramzan Bhai
Culture Desk In an Eid drama due to be aired on ATN Bangla Jahid Hasan will be seen as a somewhat goon. We have seen Jahid Hasan in a similar role in the hit Arman Bhai franchise. Now the actor…
Actor Alexander Bow becomes Karate Champion in Busan
Cultural Correspondent Film actor Alexander Bow has won at an international Marshall Art competition in South Korea. The competition is named Busan mayors Cup Karate Competiion-2018.
Tips for adequate nutrition
James Heagney Observing a 16-hour fast can at first invoke many difficulties in balancing your daily nutrition and hydration. However, it can be used to your advantage from a body compositional perspective, depending on the food choices you make.
Clean your jewelry at home
Whether you’re a fan of trendy jewelry or prefer the finerthings in life, all accessory lovers can agree on one thing: Keeping jewelryclean can feel like an uphill battle. Between air pollution, tarnish and daily wear, jewelry issubjected to plenty…
Lata Mangeshkar pens an open letter to record companies on the ‘remix trend’
It is the age of remixes, of turning the old into new and creating chart-topping numbers. Be it the remixed version of Ek Do Teen featuring Jacqueline Fernandez or Laila Main Laila featuring Sunny Leone; these tracks have caught the…
Superman going strong at 80
In an era when superheroes seem to be everywhere — there were literally dozens in the most recent “Avengers” film — the Man of Steel stands apart. Eighty years after his debut in Action Comics #1, dated June 1938, Superman…
Romana Swarna is super busy in Eid
Entertainment Desk Romana Swarna is a popular face in Bangladesh showbiz. This actress is currently passing very busy time with several Eid special and serial dramas.
Whale dies in Thailand after swallowing 80 plastic bags
A whale has died in southern Thailand after swallowing more than 80 plastic bags, officials said, ending an attempted rescue that failed to nurse the mammal back to health. Thailand is one of the world’s largest consumers of plastic bags,…
Long-soaring smartphone market heading to earth
After a decade of sizzling growth, the smartphone market has suddenly cooled. Surveys show smartphone sales last year shrank slightly for the first time since the 2007 debut of the iPhone, and preliminary data this year suggests further deceleration.
Varun suffers an injury on the sets of Kalank
Varun Dhawan, who is currently shooting for his upcoming period drama Kalank, has unfortunately suffered an arm injury on the sets of the film. The actor was reportedly shooting an action sequence for the film during which he injured his…
Shahid to take month long paternity break
Shahid Kapoor and Mira Kapoor are expecting their second child and are extremely excited to welcome a new member into their family. Shahid and Mira are already blessed with a two-year-old daughter Misha. Mira is expecting her second delivery…
Sanjay, Manisha to reunite after 10 years
Bollywood stars Sanjay Dutt and Manisha Koirala, who starred together in films like Yalgaar, Baaghi, Kartoos, and Khauff are reuniting after 10 years for the Hindi remake of Telugu hit film Prasthaanam.
Ferdous turns to writer
Entertainment Desk National Film Award winning actor Ferdous has turned to writer for Eid special telefilm Queen. Purnima and Shajal will be seen in the lead roles in this film.
Debi’ gets release date
Entertainment Desk “Debi,” the film that has generated some controversy following dispute between producers and family members of late writer Humayun Ahmed, will be released in theatres across Bangladesh on September 7.
Incredible 2′: Kajol lends voice to the Hindi version
After getting her first wax statue in Singapore, Bollywood’s quintessential actress Kajol has now added another feather to her cap. The Indian beauty has lent her voice to the Hindi version of ‘Incredibles 2’.
Google retreating from military AI project: reports
Google workers on Friday got word that the internet titan will retreat from a deal to help the US military use artificial intelligence to analyze drone video following an outcry from staff, according to reports. The collaboration with the US…
Swedish team witnesses climate change adaptation initiative in Khulna
Swedish Ambassador to Bangladesh Charlotta Schlyter today visited Deluti Union Parishad of Paikgacha upazila of the district to see the initiative of Gender Responsive Climate Change Adaptation. The visiting team also included Counselor and Head of Development Cooperation in Swedish…
Supercomputer helps scientists solve next-generation physics problem
Using the Titan supercomputer, an international research team Wednesday released a groundbreaking precise calculation of a fundamental property of protons and neutrons, known as the nucleon axial coupling.
Solo: A Star Wars Story’ struggles to take off in opening weekend
“Solo: A Star Wars Story,” the latest prequel in the hugely popular film franchise, struggled to achieve escape velocity this holiday weekend, with a $103 million four-day take falling far below expectations.
Japan whale hunt killed 122 pregnant minkes
Japan killed 122 pregnant minke whales during a highly controversial annual whaling expedition that Tokyo defends as scientific research but conservationists call “gruesome and unnecessary.”
Eid Special Ityadi features four actors in a rhythmic talk show
Entertainment Desk Production work for the Eid special episode of Hanif Sanket’s magnum opus Ityadi is going on in full swing. Fagun Audio Vision reveals Ityadi will boast with an unconventional rhythmic talk show in this episode featuring four famous…