For years, Jacqueline Robinson was a hairdresser to Aretha Franklin, invited to lavish Christmas parties, whisked off to meet Oprah Winfrey or joining the likes of Stevie Wonder at dinner. The hair stylist, who trained in Europe and runs an…
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First satellite to measure global winds set for launch
A satellite designed to measure Earth’s global wind patterns is set to be hoisted into orbit Tuesday from the Arianespace launch site in French Guiana.
Health experts for awareness to check dengue during Eid vacation
Health experts today urged the people, especially those leaving the city to celebrate the Eid-ul-Azha elsewhere, to keep clean their houses and destroy all potential stagnant water sources to prevent outbreak of dengue disease.
Salman Shah festival on Nagorik TV this Eid
Entertainment Desk Nagorik TV is all set to host a Salman Shah film festival this Eid-ul-Adha with eight of the iconic hero’s films. Starting from Eid day, the films will be aired continuously for next eight days.
Yami Gautam to create an eco-friendly fashion
Yami Gautam, who will be next seen in ‘Batti Gul Meter Chalu’, along with Shraddha Kapoor and Shahid Kapoor has found a new love interest. We have often seen the actress in her most stylish avatar at every public appearance.
Sonali Bendre’s son posts an emotional message
Family and close friends of Bollywood actress Sonali Bendre have come out as the biggest support in her journey of fighting cancer. The actress who has been diagnosed with high-grade cancer is undergoing her treatment in New York.
122 sea turtles found dead on Mexico beach
Mexican authorities said Friday they found 122 sea turtles dead on a beach in the southern state of Chiapas, mostly from an endangered species.
42.7 pct people affected by passive smokers at workplaces
A total of 42.7 per cent people in the country are being affected by passive smoking in their workplaces, according to a Global Adult Tobacco Survey (GATS) 2017.
Poet Shamsur Rahman’s 12th death anniversary observed
Entertainment Desk The 12th death anniversary of Shamsur Rahman, one of the major poets in modern Bengali literature, was observed today in a befitting manner. Marking the anniversary, different socio-cultural organisations placed wreaths at the grave of the poet at…
Bangladeshi docu-film in two int’l festivals
Entertainment Desk ‘Gotipot’ (Moving Canvas), a Bangladeshi documentary film featuring the lost tradition and culture of Bangladesh is being featured in two international film festivals. Jointly produced by Stanford University and Drisshokar Films, the film is written, scripted and directed…
Tributes pour in for ‘Queen of Soul’ Aretha Franklin
Tributes have poured in for the beloved and iconic singer Aretha Franklin from friends, musicians, politicians and fans after the legendary “Queen of Soul” died aged 76.
Cabbage, broccoli, kale can stop cancers
Scientists say they have discovered why some vegetables – including cabbage, broccoli and kale – can reduce the risk of bowel cancers. That cruciferous veg is good for the gut has never been in doubt but a detailed explanation has…
SpaceX vows manned flight to space station is on track
Tech magnate Elon Musk’s SpaceX vowed Monday to send its first astronauts into orbit on schedule next year — part of a drive to restore America’s dominance of the space race.
Crazy Rich Asians’ touted as Hollywood watershed
Rich, dashing man sweeps sweet young girl off her feet. It’s the fantasy to launch a thousand love stories, but Hollywood’s latest rom-com oozes more than sentimental escapism.
‘Poramon-2’ set to release in 14 countries
Entertainment Desk ‘Poramon 2’, now running at nine cinema halls across the country following its release during Eid-ul-Fitr, will soon hit theatres in 14 countries targeting Bangladeshi expatriates living there.
Channel i to air six films on Eid-ul-Adha
Entertainment Desk Channel i will air six Impress Telefilm productions this Eid-ul-Adha. The films will air from Eid day till the sixth day of the holiday, at 10:15pm every night.
Brace for extra-warm weather through 2022
Manmade global warming and a natural surge in Earth’s surface temperature will join forces to make the next five years exceptionally hot, according to a study published Tuesday.
Researchers find new security flaw in Intel chips
Researchers have discovered a new security flaw that could let hackers pry information from supposedly secure virtual vaults in Intel chips, the company warned on Tuesday.
Pill points to better hypertension treatment
A new medical pill has significantly helped more patients hit blood pressure targets than conventional medication, pointing to better treatment of hypertension worldwide, according to latest Australian-led trials.
Mark Wahlberg is on board with the Oscars’ popular film category
Mark Wahlberg, who has starred in a lot of would be “popular film” hopefuls, defended what a lot of film critics are calling “a second-class category,” “nonsense consolation prize,” and “a head-slapper on all counts.”
Workshop on films of Tareque, Catherine concludes
Culture Desk A three-day workshop on films of Tareque Masud and Catherine Masud concluded on August 13 at Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy in the city. The workshop titled ‘Adam Surat Theke Runway’ was jointly organised by Moviyana Film Society and Bangladesh…
‘Amar Ganer Prante’ in memory of father
Entertainment Desk Bengal Foundation has released an audio album titled ‘Amar Ganer Prante’ featuring some selected songs from Mahmudun Nabi’s numerous songs. Mahmudun Nabi’s two daughters, celebrated sibling singers Fahmida Nabi and Samina Chowdhury, have lent their vocals to the…
Bloomberg targets Big Tobacco’s ‘underhanded tactics’
Billionaire former New York mayor Michael Bloomberg on Tuesday gave a trio of anti-tobacco crusaders $20 million to up their game against an industry aggressively marketing its deadly wares worldwide, especially in developing countries.
‘Queen of Soul’ Aretha Franklin gravely ill, ‘in hospice care’
Music legend Aretha Franklin is gravely ill and reportedly receiving hospice care, friends of the singer said Monday, as prayers and well wishes poured in for the Grammy-winning “Queen of Soul.”
Farmers happy with better jute price in Rajshahi
As jute harvesting progressing fast in this region, including the vast Barind tract, amid a good yield, the growers are happy with better prices of their produce this year.
Senior Trump officials survey California fire devastation
Senior members of President Donald Trump’s administration visited California Monday as blazes that have killed at least eight people continued to cut a catastrophic swathe through the country’s most populous state.
The hunt is on for all girl band members
Entertainment Desk Sunsilk rolls out ‘Sunsilk Divas’, the first ever music talent hunt, to form the first all-girl band of Bangladesh. This musical reality show has already been started registration. The organizers revealed the information in a press conference and…
Sequel to Mental Family coming in Eid
Cultural Correspondent Comedy drama Mental Family was aired in the very recent Eid-ul-Fitr. Now another Eid is knocking on the door. This time almost the same cast and crew members would bring a similar comedy drama under the title “Daager…
Digital literacy vital to combat cybercrime and propaganda
Experts and development activists here underscored the need for enhancing digital literacy and strong monitoring of ocial media mechanism to combat cybercrime and propaganda everywhere in the society.
Manisha Koirala pens her first book
Manisha Koirala has just penned her first book titled “The Book of Untold Stories”. On Wednesday, Manisha took to her Instagram account and shared the first look of her labour of love.