Nawazuddin Siddiqui’s upcoming film, Haraamkhor has been creating quite the controversy ever since the project came into existence. First, the film sets a new record of shoot in 16 days, then it was reportedly banned from release. Haraamkhor has gone…
Entertainment Desk Tasmiah Afrin Mou, a Bangladeshi filmmaker whose recent short fiction Statement After My Poet Husband’s Death garnered plaudits at several film festivals in home and abroad, has been selected as a jury member of the competition section of…
Culture Desk Mahira Khan, the female lead in the much awaited Shah Rukh Khan starrer, Raaes, took to social media to express what she felt about the demise of veteran actor, Om Puri. The actress shared an emotional tweet saying,…
In a recent interview with Mirzya star, Saiyami Kher, when quizzed on what a perfect date for the beauty would be, Saiyami’s answer was quite different and shocked us all! The sporty girl, who is a self-confessed cricket and ofcourse,…
SpaceX plans to resume flights of its Falcon 9 rocket on Monday, after pinning down the cause of a launchpad explosion that destroyed a satellite in September, a spokesman said. The California-based private space firm is expected to launch 10…
Firefighters in Argentina said Thursday they were bringing under control three wildfires that have devastated nearly a million hectares (2.5 million acres) of the country’s famous pampas, or plains. Driven by strong winds, high summer temperatures and drought, the fires…
Sri Lanka earned a record $3.5 billion from tourism in 2016, seven years after the end of a devastating civil war, a government minister said. But sources in the industry warned that the post-war boom could be short-lived as planned…
People who live near major roads have higher rates of dementia, research published in the Lancet suggests. About 10% of dementia cases in people living within 50m of a major road could be down to traffic, the study suggests. The…
The US space agency NASA on They have been dubbed Lucy and Psyche, and NASA hopes to launch them in 2021 and 2023, respectively. The period NASA wants to learn more about is an era less than 10 million years…
Here are the nominees in key categories for the 74th Golden Globe Awards, which will be handed out on Sunday in Beverly Hills: FILM – Best film, drama “Hacksaw Ridge” “Hell or High Water” “Lion” “Manchester by the Sea” “Moonlight”…
A wildfire ravaged woods and burned 100 homes in the hilly Chilean port city of Valparaiso, where authorities evacuated hundreds of people on Monday. At least 19 people were reported hurt after the fire broke out on the outskirts of…
After mango and guava, fruit bagging banana farming has been started here for the first time in order to make the cash crop farming hygienic and profitable. In limited scale, Sujammel Haque and some of his neighbouring farmers of Birhasthail…
Call it the coming together of friends for a professional reason. Salman Khan and Karan Johar have now joined hands to roll out their maiden joint production venture and the same will star none other than their close friend Akshay…
There is a thin line between celebrities and depression, and unfortunately at times suicide. More often than not, the fame and stardom that soak our stars in success and get them used to the fandom that follows them, brings about…
The world’s oldest known killer whale, affectionately known as Granny, is missing and presumed dead, researchers say. This matriarch orca’s official name was J2; she was a focal point of a 2016 BBC Radio 4 science documentary. The programme followed…
Chinese electronics giant Huawei announced Tuesday a global launch of its mid-range Honor 6x smartphone which includes dual-lens camera technology and is aimed at young consumers. The smartphone, which was launched in China last year, will be available in 13…
Screen icon Debbie Reynolds and her daughter, “Star Wars” legend Carrie Fisher, are to be buried side by side among numerous stars of Hollywood’s Golden Age, US media reported Tuesday. ABC News said a private memorial service limited to family…
The sun sets in eastern Spain and dozens of ancient olive trees cast long shadows on the ground. Once dug up and sold as luxury items for the wealthy, they are increasingly protected as farmers and authorities realise these trees,…
Tokyo shares opened higher Wednesday on the first trading day of 2017, following gains on Wall Street driven by optimism about the US economy. The dollar’s gain also perked up sentiment. Troubled autoparts maker Takata jumped more than 17 percent…
Sugar seems to have developed a reputation as the big bad wolf in relation to health. Numerous studies associate sugar intake with increased aging, cardiovascular disease, obesity and even cancer. Such research has led to many health experts around the…
Culture Desk Veteran singer Tapan Chowdhury is to celebrate his birthday on January 7 with much solemnity and dedication as he has envisioned awarding seven of his dearest compatriots in career. These seven personalities in one way or another contributed…
Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, an ardent fan of comic characters, says during his childhood he used to borrow money from his friends and family members to buy comic books. Shah Rukh revealed some of his childhood secrets on Nickelodeon…
Bangladesh witnessed a tangible progress in the telecommunication sector in 2016 by implementing biometric SIM registration system for mobile phone users, initiating installation of own communication satellite, connecting to a second submarine cable and getting rights over ‘dot bangla domain’.…
It’s an all-too-familiar Hollywood story: the out-of-work actor eking out an existence in cheap housing, earning minimum wage delivering pizzas, desperate for his big break. But for Jay Abdo—one of the Arab world’s biggest stars before the conflict in Syria…
Beijing will extend the orange alert for heavy air pollution for another three days as heavy smog will continue in the city, environmental authorities said Monday. The alert, which was originally effective from Friday to Sunday, will not be lifted…
An adequate financing along with necessary training for development of skill and expertise of the women entrepreneurs could further flourish their trade, business and enterprises in enhancing national economy. Leaders of Rangpur Women Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RWCCI) made…
Pan Pan, the world’s oldest male panda has died in China aged 31, six months after being diagnosed with cancer. His more than 130 descendants account for a quarter of the world’s captive-bred panda population. Born in the wild in…
Tea is the most refreshing drink which can energize one in a minute. Hot tea or ice-tea, all types of tea has beneficial ingredients which is good for health. FariaAman, nutritionist of Prudent Nutrition and Diet Centre, said, “Tea contains…
Health Desk Many fad diets give carbohydrates a bad rap, leading you to believe that they’re the cause of unwanted weight gain. But carbs are an essential part of a healthy diet. Carbohydrates are highlighted as an important part of…
A few days back, Salman Khan complained that his family thinks Aamir Khan’s Dangal was way better than his film, Sultan. And maybe that is the reason why the actor has now signed a project where he might appear in…