44-year-old Dattatray Phuge, who had hit the headlines for making a Rs 1.27 crore gold shirt, was stoned to death in Dighi near the city early on Friday. Reports said that the murder was linked to the alleged financial irregularities…
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Peya joins leading law firm
Entertainment Desk Jannatul Ferdous Peya, one of the top models of the country who has made her mark in acting and anchoring as well, is now on her way to make a career in law. Peya, who was an LLB…
India’s Infosys shares plunge as sales outlook cut
shares plunged more than nine percent on the Bombay Stock Exchange Friday after the Indian software giant cut its earnings outlook for the year. The Bangalore-based IT services exporter reported a 13 percent rise in first-quarter net profit year-on-year but…
ADB to fund $275 million for safe water supply in Dhaka
The government will sign a $275 million agreement with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) next week to fund a project for ensuring supply of safe drinking water in the capital city. ERD Senior Secretary Mohammad Mejbahuddin and ADB Country Director…
Tay-tay makes bank
Entertainment Desk Taylor Swift has become the world’s highest paid celebrity after pulling in $170 million last year. Subsequently, Adele has been put down to number nine on the Forbes list with $80.5 million, Madonna at 12 with $76.5 million,…
Jennifer Aniston on media scrutiny over pregnancy rumours
Jennifer Aniston has said women are exposed to “absurd and disturbing” scrutiny by the media. In a blog for the Huffington Post, the actress denied rumours she was pregnant before voicing fears about the impact of the “objectification and scrutiny…
ADB delegate meets DU VC
DU Correspondent Principal Social Development Specialist of Asian Development Bank (ADB) Sunhwa Lee called on Dhaka University (DU) Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. AAMS Arefin Siddique on Wednesday at the latter’s office of the university. Additional Finance Secretary Abdur Rouf Talukder, former…
Scientists find stubby-armed dinosaur in Argentina
Researchers announced Wednesday they have discovered a ferocious meat-eating dinosaur in Argentina, notable for having short arms like the T-rex but hailing from a different branch of the family tree. The Gualicho shinyae—nicknamed Gualicho—is a theropod, a two-legged, bird-like dinosaur.…
Chinese jailed for hacking US defense firms
A Chinese national was sentenced on Wednesday in Los Angeles to three years and 10 months in prison for hacking American defense contractors to steal trade secrets on Beijing’s behalf. Su Bin, 51, who went by the names Stephen Su…
Marion Cotillard given France’s highest honour
Entertainment Desk Oscar-winning actress Marion Cotillard was among those put forward for the Legion d’Honneur, France’s highest honour, as the country celebrates its national day on Thursday. The 40-year-old star was among some 650 names from the worlds of politics,…
Solar plane lands in Egypt in stop of world tour
The Solar Impulse 2 landed in Cairo on Wednesday for its penultimate stop as the solar-powered plane nears the end of its marathon tour around the world. After the two-day flight from Spain, just one final leg lies between it…
Prospect of dragon fruit farming bright in Rajshahi
Rajshahi Correspondent Prospect of Dragon, a delicious but non- conventional fruit in Bangladesh, is very much bright in the region including its vast Barind tract as it has started gaining popularity among both farmers and consumers level for its high…
DU confiscates anniversary day souvenir
DU Correspondent Dhaka University authority confiscated and withdrew the souvenir which was published on the occasion of 95th founding anniversary of the university on July 1. “On July 1, Dhaka University vice-chancellor confiscated the souvenir of 95th Dhaka University Day…
Aust’n scientists make breakthrough in charging for low-powered devices
A breakthrough in wireless charging could result in the death of costly battery-powered wireless sensors, researchers from the Australian National University (ANU) said on Wednesday. Used in the health industry as well as agricultural sectors such as viniculture and farming…
Game of Thrones’ tipped to top Emmys nods
Hollywood begins the run-up to its annual prize giving season Thursday with “Game of Thrones” tipped once again to dominate the field at the announcement of the television industry’s 2016 Emmy Awards nominations. The Television Academy’s 19,000 members were given…
Drink enough water is secret weapon to achieve perfect weight
Health Desk If you’ve not made drinking enough water through the day a habit, here’s why you should start it soon. A new study suggests that it could be the potential secret weapon to achieving a healthier weight. People who…
Age, gender of a blood donor may impact the result on patient
Health Desk Blood received from young or female donors may yield poorer outcomes in the patients who use them, suggests a new study. The findings in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) Internal Medicine are based on a…
Iranian film doyen Abbas’ immense contributions to world cinema
Following the Iranian revolution in 1979, the country’s vibrant and original cinema took its place on the world stage. Among the many superb film directors who contributed to Iran’s new wave the most celebrated was Abbas Kiarostami, who has died…
Shruti Haasan plays a journalist in Singam 3
Entertainment Desk Actress Shruti Haasan has reportedly been roped in for the third instalment of the “Singam” franchise. The film, which will be helmed by Hari Gopalakrishnan, also features Suriya and Anushka Shetty in the lead roles. Shruti will shoot…
Pomegranate juice may help fight ageing
Health Desk Pomegranates are found with a potential to boost muscle strength and help to counteract the ageing, say researchers. The findings showed that when we drink the pomegranate juice, our body produces Urolithin A — a molecule. When this…
Pregnancy multivitamins ‘are a waste of money’
Pregnancy multivitamins are a waste of money because most mothers-to-be do not need them, according to researchers. In Drug and Therapeutics Bulletin, researchers say they looked at all evidence and found supplements did not boost the health of mothers and…
Jennifer Lopez, Miranda release Orlando tribute
US pop diva Jennifer Lopez and Broadway superstar Lin-Manuel Miranda on Monday put out a musical tribute to victims of the Orlando nightclub attack, with proceeds going to charity. “Love Make the World Go Round” is tinged with an uptempo…
Kim Dotcom to revive Megaupload
Internet mogul Kim Dotcom has announced plans to relaunch his Megaupload empire in 2017, exactly five years after US authorities shut it down over allegations of massive copyright piracy. The file-sharing service was once the 13th most visited site on…
Aerosmith’s Joe Perry collapses in concert
Entertainment Desk Aerosmith’s hard-rocking guitarist Joe Perry collapsed during a concert in New York but was said Monday to be recovering. Perry was performing Sunday night with his side project Hollywood Vampires, which features glam metal pioneer Alice Cooper on…
Oil prices rise up but supply worries temper gains
Oil prices recovered Tuesday but stayed near two-month lows as increased US drilling, a strong dollar and hints of higher production by Iran and Libya brought worries about a global glut back into focus. The commodity has retreated since last…
Mexico to plant 18 million trees against pollution
Authorities will plant 18 million trees in Mexico City and its surrounding suburbs as part of efforts to combat air pollution, the government said Monday. Environment Minister Rafael Pacchiano dubbed it a “historic reforestation” to reinforce the “green belt in…
Deepika says yes
Entertainment Desk The “Bajirao” Ranveer Singh had more than one reason to celebrate last Wednesday, his birthday, when he got “unofficially” engaged to his rumoured girlfriend Deepika Padukone. The news comes from a report published on the Indian Express. It…
David Gilmour returns to Pompeii
Showtime Desk On Thursday, David Gilmour played in Pompeii for the first time since Pink Floyd’s legendary 1972 concert film. The guitarist made his return to the Roman Amphitheatre after 45 years. It was the first-ever rock show to take…
IWC demands action on rare New Zealand dolphin
The International Whaling Commission (IWC) has called on New Zealand to take urgent action to save the world’s rarest dolphin from extinction, voicing “grave concern” about its future. Population numbers of the Maui’s dolphin, the world’s smallest and scarcest sub-species…
Japan messaging app Line set for year’s top tech IPO
Japan-based messaging app Line said Monday it could raise more than $1.0 billion in one of the year’s biggest share sales, as it makes its market debut this week. The company, looking to expand on booming popularity among smartphone users…