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,…
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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…
Sanju poster: Anushka Sharma’s new avatar has left us intrigued
A new poster of the Ranbir Kapoor starrer Sanju just landed on the internet and it features the first look of actor Anushka Sharma in the biopic. While it is difficult to guess who Anushka is portraying in the film,…
Dolphin ‘happiness’ measured by scientists
Scientists working with dolphins at a marine park near Paris have attempted to measure how the animals feel about aspects of their lives in captivity. In what researchers say is the first project to examine captivity “from the animals’ perspective”,…
Krishoker Eid Ananda goes to Chalan Bil
Culture Desk In this Eid, Krishoker Eid Ananda will take viewers to the Chalanbil area in North-West Bengal. According to agricultural personality Shykh Seraj the area is immersed with dynamic agricultural activities that reflect multidimensional aspects of culture in the…
Humayun Faridi’s birth anniversary observed
Cultural Correspondent Humayun Faridi was a veteran actor, director and cultural activist. He was born on May 29 in 1952 at Narinda in Old Dhaka. Yesterday marked his 66th birth anniversary. In the face of crisis of opera house in…
Bangladeshi liberation war short film to compete in Busan
Entertainment Desk Young director Sabbir Ahmed Shohag’s Ekattorer Din (Day of ’71) has been selected to represent Bangladesh at Busan International Kids and Youth Film Festival. Starting in the first week of July in South Korea, this short film is…
Great Barrier Reef on sixth life in 30,000 years
Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, under severe stress in a warmer, more acidic ocean, has returned from near-extinction five times in the past 30,000 years, researchers said Monday. And while this suggests the reef may be more resilient than once thought,…
Eating an egg a day cuts down risk of stroke by 12%
Eggs often get a bad reputation for being loaded with cholesterol. But they also have several benefits. Studies have shown that eating up to 12 eggs per week can reduce cardiovascular risk among patients with pre-diabetes and type 2 diabetes.
Farmers urged to farm vegetables on homesteads to get nutrition
Speakers at a function here yesterday urged the char farmers to cultivate various vegetables on their homesteads to get nutrition. “The farmers will also be able to earn economical profit through selling the additional vegetables locally after meeting their family…
Sweeping gene survey reveals new facets of evolution
Who would have suspected that a handheld genetic test used to unmask sushi bars pawning off tilapia for tuna could deliver deep insights into evolution, including how new species emerge? And who would have thought to trawl through five million…
Fakir Alamgir gets Lifetime Achievement Award
Culture Desk Veteran Ganasangeet artiste Fakir Alamgir was given Lifetime Achievement Award at the Dhallywood Music and Film Award. The award ceremony was held for the 17th time at Atlantic City in the state of New Jersey, USA. Fakir Alamgir…
Arjun Rampal and wife Mehr announce separation
After 20 years of marriage, Arjun Rampal and wife Mehr have decided to go their own separate ways, as revealed in a statement released by the duo. Though speculations about things not being so well between the two were rife…
Doctor suggests kidney patients to be more cautious during Ramzan
Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), a long-term condition involving the gradual loss of kidney function, must consult with their physicians to assess the severity of their condition, if they choose to fast during the holy month of Ramzan .…
Dhaka Attack coming to small screen in Eid
Culture Desk Box-office hit Dhaka Attack is returning to viewers once again. This time it will land on the most popular media-TV. The film will be released on ATN Bangla in the upcoming Eid. The film was released on October…
Will Smith’s World Cup song
The official World Cup song has been released ahead of the tournament kicking off in Russia next month. Live It Up has been produced by Diplo and features Nicky Jam, Will Smith, and Kosovar Albanian singer Era Istrefi.
Know about thyroid disorder
May 25th is World Thyroid Day. “World Thyroid Day” is a call for action to spread words about thyroid disorders, to increase awareness about the disease and to educate people on what they can do to prevent them or minimize…
‘Halda’ wins Best Feature at SAARC Film Festival
Bangladeshi director Tauquir Ahmed’s ‘Halda’ took the Best Feature at the 8th SAARC Film Festival which concluded in Sri Lanka’s Colombo on Sunday. The film also bagged the awards for Best Original Score, Best Editor and Best Cinematographer.