The head of the United States Environmental Protection Agency signed on Tuesday a draft decision to roll back Obama-era measures to counter climate change. Repealing the Clean Power Plan (CPP) was a campaign promise by President Donald Trump and follows…
Tax overhauls and black market clampdowns have been touted as radical medicine to modernise India’s economy, but for small traders like Swarn Singh Darera, “Modinomics” has been a bitter pill to swallow. At his factory in the northern Punjab city…
A weeklong solo tapestry exhibition of artist Tajul Islam began on October 7 at Gallery Cosmos in the capital’s Mohakhali area. President of Bangladesh Enterprise Institute Farooq Sobhan and Spanish Ambassador to Bangladesh Alvaro de Salas jointly inaugurated the exhibition…
Japan’s space agency on Tuesday successfully launched into orbit a fourth and final satellite as part of an overall new system to improve global positioning data for a number of services and systems. An H2A rocket carrying the Michibiki No.…
Entertainment Desk Anushka Sharma has forever shied away from talking openly about her relationship with Virat Kohli, but the star cricketer compensates for both. Every now and then, Virat Kohli shares an adorable picture of the two or makes an…
Organisers of the Busan International Film Festival say they are confident they can cast off the politics that has overshadowed the influential event as its 22nd edition kicks off on Thursday. The annual festival, which has long championed independent Asian…
Nearly 100 environmental and poverty fighting groups jointly released a letter Tuesday slamming a UN proposal that backs large-scale use of biofuels in commercial planes. Extensive burning of biofuels would vastly expand the production of palm oil, which critics say…
Hong Kong shares opened slightly higher on Tuesday after the previous day’s losses but gains were muted following a weak lead from Wall Street. The Hang Seng Index added 0.15 percent, or 41.88 points, to 28,368.47. But the benchmark Shanghai…
Entertainment Desk Since its release on March 1, Bhuban Majhi has continued to enjoy a fair degree of success. The film already received a huge appreciation from the viewers in Europe, USA and Australia after it was screened in different…
Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein was fired from his film studio The Weinstein Company on Sunday following reports that he sexually harassed women over several decades. “In light of new information about misconduct by Harvey Weinstein that has emerged in the…
Superstar Aamir Khan said he is upset that his and megastar Amitabh Bachchan’s looks from Thugs of Hindostan were leaked online. The 52-year-old star said it was disheartening for the team as they wanted to release the look officially in…
This weekend might mark the 30th anniversary since the first running of the world’s foremost solar car competition, the World Solar Challenge, but event organizers have made sure they are “still pushing boundaries” to ensure a future involving sustainable solar-powered…
Shanghai soared more than one percent Monday as Chinese trading floors reopened after a long break while other Asian markets were mixed following last week’s surprising fall in US jobs. Geopolitical concerns also returned on worries North Korea will test…
– Japanese researchers have genetically engineered hens whose eggs contain drugs that can fight serious diseases including cancer, in a bid to dramatically reduce the cost of treatment, a report said Monday. If the scientists are able to safely produce…
Pumpkin cultivation has changed the socio-economic conditions of many farmers of the district in the recent years. A large number of farmers have engaged themselves in the cultivation of high yield variety (HYV) of pumpkin considering its economic prospect. People…
An epic 3,000-kilometre (1,860-mile) solar car race across the desert heart of Australia designed to showcase new technology that could one day help develop commercial vehicles got underway Sunday. The World Solar Challenge, first run in 1987 and last held…
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan was supposed to start shooting for Fanney Khan for a two day schedule from the 6th of October, after which she would head to celebrate father-in-law, Amitabh Bachchan’s 75th birthday in Maldives. The evening before the shoot,…
Earlier this week Katrina Kaif shared a candid picture of her in a gorgeous gown and we were all wondering where the actress is enjoying herself. She is currently in the US savouring the autumn weather with friends and family.…
Entertainment Desk Tuhin’s egress from the band, however, prompted a huge outcry in social media platforms immediately Shironamhin front man Tanzir Tuhin stepped away from his troupe. The musician, singer-songwriter, actor and architect made an announcement in this regard on…
Big-name investors including Expedia and Alibaba are pumping billions of dollars into Indonesian tech start-ups in a bid to capitalise on the country’s burgeoning digital economy and potential as Southeast Asia’s largest online market. Indonesia has seen a surge of…
Classes will resume at Dhaka University (DU) tomorrow after an 11-day vacation on the occasion of the holy Durga Puja, Ashura, Laxmi Puja and Autumn holidays, said a DU press release here today. The classes remained close from September 27…
There are a lot of Hollywood films being remade in Bollywood these days. Some of them hit the blocks while others die a silent death. The latest remake that has caught our attention is of the romantic drama film, The…
Entertainment Desk Country’s known pop singer Mila’s husband has been arrested over the charges of domestic violence. Mila’s husband who is pilot of a private airline company has been arrested on last thursday over the complaint filed against him by…
Entertainment Desk Model and actress Monalisa invited as international judge in Mrs India Worldwide. Though the famed TV actress received the invitation letter to be a judge of honour on August 22, she chose her birthday to disclose the news…
Swiss researchers have revealed that nearly 75 percent of honey produced all over the world has been contaminated by pesticides, which, if consumed daily, may pose a long-term problem for human health, local media Swissinfo reported on Friday. The study,…
When skill shortage is seen a major constraint to steady growth of the country’s apparel industry, in-house training for skill development of garment employees and workers has become a panacea bringing in huge benefit to this sector. The International Labour…
From the American mink to the lionfish and the Argentine ant.They may not be household names but, according to experts, they’re top priority for attention over their potential risks to the environment. Already found in parts of Europe, they can…
Kirsten Stewart is being eyed for the “Charlie’s Angels” reboot, according to sources close to the project. The “Twilight” star would play one of the members of the female private detective agency. Stewart’s is not the only name being considered.…
Telecommunications infrastructure services provider edotco Group was given “Asia Pacific Telecoms Tower Company of the Year 2017” award by Frost and Sullivan. In the first time a company has been recognised in this category on the Asia Pacific, said a…
Information Minister Hasanul Haq Inu, MP, today said that television was a great medium to acculturate children on Thursday . The minister was speaking as the chief guest at a program marking the launching of Duranta TV – a specialized…