Entertainment Desk Romanian actress-model lulia Vantur, who is rumoured to be dating Salman Khan, says the superstar is a very ‘good friend’. “He is a very good friend. He is a good friend to all who know him. He has…
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Include potassium in everyday diet to balance high salt intake
Doctors, dieticians and naturopaths consider that potassium can be helpful in counterbalancing diets that are now often too high in salt. This essential mineral plays a key role in the transmission of nerve impulses, as well as muscle contractions (especially…
Roohani Sisters perform in city
Culture Desk Indira Gandhi Culture Centre organised an evening of Sufi music by ICCR troupe led by the Roohani Sisters from India on November 29 at 6 pm at IGCC Dhanmondi and on November 30 at the Gulshan Club, Dhaka.…
Karan Johar to produce India’s first war-at-sea film
Entertainment Desk Karan Johar has teamed up with AA Films to produce India’s first war-at-sea film ‘The Ghazi Attack’. Taking to Twitter, the 44-year-old director chose Indian Navy Day to announce the film, which is set to release on February…
Justice Sikandar Ali Trust Fund launched at DU
A new trust fund titled “Justice Sikandar Ali Memorial Trust Fund” was set up at Law Department of Dhaka University (DU) here. Former Resident Representative of UNDP Sarwar Sultana, also daughter of late Justice Sikandar Ali, today handed over a…
Understanding of Parkinson’s ‘transformed’
Scientists in California say they have transformed understanding of Parkinson’s disease. Their animal experiments, published in the journal Cell, suggest the brain disorder may be caused by bacteria living in the gut. The findings could eventually lead to new ways…
Buzz Aldrin recovering after polar evacuation, can’t go home
Retired US astronaut and the second man to walk on the moon, Buzz Aldrin, was recovering after his medical evacuation from Antarctica but is not yet able to return home, his manager Christina Korp said Sunday. “He still has some…
Apple reveals autonomous vehicle ambitions
Apple has revealed it is investing heavily in autonomous vehicles in a letter asking the government to make it easier to develop self-driving cars. The company is “excited about the potential of automated systems in many areas, including transportation,” Apple…
Mom-to-be Kareena graces magazine cover
Bollywood actress Kareena Kapoor is just a few days away from delivering her first child, but that hasn’t stopped her from working. And her fans are so glad about the same because Bebo has been constantly proving to be a…
Band Festival begins
Entertainment Desk For the third consecutive year, Channel i organised the annual Band Fest. The youth is the target audience for this occasion. The opening ceremony started on Thursday. Ayub Bachchu, the leading man of the band LRB, Ashraful Haq,…
Sonakshi Sinha to play a trapeze artist?
Entertainment Desk It’s been a whole lot of ups and downs for Bosco Martis’ directorial debut, Circus. The choreographer was on a high when he signed Sooraj Pancholi, Kangana Ranaut and Suniel Shetty in his film. But Kangana soon made…
Drake dominates Spotify for another year
Rap superstar Drake has dominated Spotify for the second straight year, ending 2016 as the most streamed artist and with both the most heard album and song. The world’s leading streaming service, releasing figures Thursday for the past one-year period,…
Rapper Kanye West released from hospital: Media reports
Rapper Kanye West was released from hospital on Wednesday, according to media outlets citing unidentified sources, more than a week after he was admitted for exhaustion. CNN and the Los Angeles Times said West left the UCLA Medical Center. People…
Shark attacks surfer in Australia
A man suffered foot and arm injuries after being attacked by a shark while surfing off Australia’s east coast on Thursday, authorities said. The 65-year-old managed to swim ashore and raise the alarm, before being airlifted to hospital in a…
EU unveils plans to boost ‘clean energy’ use
The EU on Wednesday unveiled “clean energy” plans to boost renewables, cut waste and reduce subsidies for coal power in a bid to meet commitments under the Paris climate deal. Binding energy efficiency targets would also be raised by 30…
Human ancestor Lucy spent much of her time in trees: study
Lucy, the ancient ancestor of modern humans, probably spent at least a third of her day nesting in trees, according to new research unveiled Wednesday. Our 3.18 million-year-old relative, whose fossilized partial skeleton was discovered in Ethiopia in 1974, likely…
Oil eases in Asian trade after OPEC cut
Oil eased in Asian trade Thursday, taking a breather after soaring nearly 10 percent on the wings of OPEC’s decision to carry out its first output cut in eight years. The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries at a meeting…
VR offers television producers ‘Hollywood in a box’
On a soundstage no bigger than a large bedroom a cameraman takes up various angles to film a helicopter that isn’t there, landing in a field that isn’t there either. Until recently, virtual reality was the preserve of the gaming…
Swadhinata Sangsad delivers Personality Award ’16
Cultural Correspondent Swadhinata Sangsad” organised a discussion session, cultural programme and prize giving ceremony at the Shawkat Osman Auditorium of Central Public Library in Shahbagh. Dr Md Azizur Rahman, vice-chancellor of Uttara University; Rotarian ABM Nurul Kabir; senior journalist Mohosinul…
Asian art extravaganza begins in city tomorrow
The biennial art extravaganza for the artists of Asia and the Pacific regions is set to go on tomorrow in the capital city, marking the beginning of the Month of Victory. The 17th Asian Art Biennial Bangladesh, which is going…
Sun setting on Japan’s solar energy boom
The sun is setting on Japan’s clean-energy boom, despite projects like a massive floating solar farm near Tokyo, as the government cuts subsidies and bets on nuclear and coal-fired power, critics say. Workers at the floating power station, one of…
HC dismisses plea against Rs 2.5L withdrawal cap for weddings
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday dismissed a petition seeking relaxation of the Rs 2.5 lakh withdrawal limit for marriages.“The writ petition is dismissed,” a bench of Chief Justice G Rohini and Justice Sangita Dhingra Sehgal said on the plea…
Karisma Kapoor and Salman Khan to reunite in ‘Judwaa 2’
Salman Khan and Karisma Kapoor are all set to reunite on the big screen after 19 years. ‘Judwaa 2’ is all set to go on floors next year and Varun Dhawan would be seen reprising Salman Khan’s role in the…
Under-50 smokers face 8-fold higher heart attack risk
Smokers under 50 are eight times more likely than non-smokers of the same age to have a major heart attack, scientists said Wednesday. The gap in risk between those who do and don’t consume tobacco diminishes with age, dropping to…
Record coral kill-off on Great Barrier Reef
Scientists Tuesday confirmed a mass bleaching event on the Great Barrier Reef this year killed more corals than ever before, with more than two thirds destroyed across large swathes of the biodiverse site. The 2,300-kilometre (1,400-mile) long reef—the world’s biggest…
China puts brakes on overseas spending spree
Beijing is tightening screening on Chinese companies’ overseas investments, according to the government and reports, after a record-setting shopping spree raised concerns of capital flight and reckless spending. Authorities will “combine facilitating foreign investment with guarding against investment risks” by…
Poor diet sees scurvy reappear in Australia
Scurvy, a disease historically associated with old-world sailors on long voyages, is making a surprise comeback in Australia with health officials Tuesday revealing a spate of cases. Caused by vitamin C deficiency, it used to be a common, and often…
Samsung Electronics eyes separation in reform plan
Samsung Electronics said Tuesday it was considering splitting the company into two as it faces growing pressure to overhaul its governance during a crucial power transfer in top management. The announcement came as the South Korean electronics giant is seeking…
Disney’s ‘Moana’ tops N.American movie charts
The animated sea-faring musical adventure “Moana” sailed to success in its debut weekend, taking in an estimated $55.5 million to top the North American box office, an industry group said Sunday. The Disney film about a brave Polynesian teenage girl…
Tahsa, Konal’s first duet for romantic film
Culture Desk Talented singer composer, model and actor Tahsan and with renowned singer Konal will sing a song together for the first time. The song will also be a movie song. The film “Tumi Je Amaar” is being directed…