Entertainment Desk A couple of days back, stories surfaced that Sangeeta might sue the makers if she finds herself being portrayed negatively in the film Azhar. The source also went on to say that Sangeeta will definitely not be watching…
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Original Tintin ‘King Ottokar’s Sceptre’ art sells for $1.2 mn
Culture Desk The orginal artwork for the last two pages of the Tintin comic book “King Ottokar’s Sceptre” sold for a total of 1.046 million euros ($1.2 million) at auction Saturday in Paris. “This is only the second time a…
Ivorians say final goodbye to rumba icon Papa Wemba with all-night tribute
Mourning Ivorian fans were performing an all-night musical tribute to honour legendary Congolese rumba star Papa Wemba, who died after collapsing on stage during a festival in Abidjan this week. Ivorian Prime Minister Daniel Kablan Duncan and Papa Wemba’s widow…
Ireland edges closer to forming new government with deal on water charges
A deal between two rival parties to suspend controversial water charges nudged Ireland closer to the formation of a minority government on Wednesday after more than two months of tortuous negotiations. Fine Gael, the largest party to emerge from the…
Arifin-Tisha busy promoting Ostitto
Entertainment Desk Arifin Shuvo and Tisha are planning to tour the city, targetting universities to promote their new flick, Ostitto. Director Anonno Mamun informed the media that he plans to reach out to the younger generation for promotional purposes. Moreover,…
Nrityanchal’s dance fest begins
Showtime Desk Nrityanchal, a renowned dance troupe, has arranged a three-day dance festival at the National Theatre Hall of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy which was inaugurated yesterday. Titled “Nrityanchal Utsab,” the festival is being organised in cooperation with Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy.…
In Africa, tracker dogs join war against elephant poachers
It’s all hands (and paws) on deck when it comes to the poaching crisis in Africa. Didi and Leyian, her handler with the Kenyan Big Life Tracker Dog Unit, are poised to start a search. The moment Leyian straps on…
Lucky Akhand back from chemotherapy
Culture Desk Legendary musician and freedom fighter, Lucky Akhand returned to the country after completing one phase of chemotherapy in Bangkok, Thailand. The singer-composer, who is suffering from lung cancer, returned to Dhaka with his daughter Mamminti on March 25.…
Angelina Jolie’s latest appearance will make you feel anything but gray
Entertainment Desk We’re pretty sure Angelina Jolie looks amazing no matter what she does. The actress stepped out in London on Monday to grab dinner with politician William Hague. Angelina, who stunned in a gray dress and heels, politely waved…
30 best and worst foods for healthy hair
Health Desk Your hair is hungry—for the right foods! Instead of relying on shampoos and other products, reach for these items that are perfect for your weight loss plan, too. Win-win. There are some major factors that influence your hair—genetics,…
LA Film Festival announces 42 world premieres
Entertainment Desk The LA Film Festival announced 42 world premieres in its competition lineup on Tuesday, boasting strong representation by women and ethnic minorities among the featured directors. The nine-day event, hosted by Film Independent, the producer of the pre-Oscar…
60 mn people worldwide hit by El Nino: UN
Some 60 million people worldwide need assistance due to havoc wreaked by the El Nino climate phenomenon, but a shortage of funding could threaten the delivery of life-saving aid, the UN warned Tuesday. “The numbers are truly alarming,” UN humanitarian…
Alyson Hannigan says she won’t let her kids watch ‘American Pie’
Entertainment Desk Alyson Hannigan’s daughters Satyana, 7, and Keeva, 3, may be young, but the Penn & Teller: Fool Us host is already thinking about when she’ll allow them to watch her in the cult classic, American Pie. “In college,”…
New album Tumi ar ami to release soon
Showtime Desk Music arranger and singer Kishore has just completed new album Tumi ar ami. A duet album, Kishore will be singing along with Elita. The album is full of romantic numbers. Popular lyricist Kabir Bokul and Shomeshywar Ali have…
Enhance less water consuming Aus rice cultivation: experts
Rangpur Correspondent Experts at a regional workshop have stressed on enchaining farming of less irrigation water consuming Aus, drought- and other stress tolerant rice to gradually reduce Boro cultivation and lessen pressure on underground water. They also put emphasis on…
France fires up push for renewable energies
France announced Monday it was raising its renewable energy goals and would become the first country to issue “green bonds” to fund projects which benefit the enviroment. French President Francois Hollande also confirmed that the country’s oldest nuclear power plant,…
Vishal-Shekhar-Shruti to perform in Dhaka
Culture Desk Bollywood’s musical sensation the duo Vishal and Shekhar will perform in Dhaka for the first time on May 5. They will be accompanied by Shruti Pathak. The concert will be held at the fourth hall of Bashundhara International…
Heart disease, Alzheimer’s, diabetes, ADHD: Fructose is very, very bad
Health Desk Fructose, a form of sugar, can damage hundreds of brain genes in a way that could lead to a range of diseases — from diabetes to cardiovascular disease, and from Alzheimer’s to attention deficit hyperactivity disorder — warns…
Robert Downey Jr. joins ‘Spider-Man: Homecoming’
Entertainment Desk It looks like the team-up of Spider-Man and Iron Man seen in Captain America: Civil War won’t be the duo’s last. Robert Downey Jr., who plays the red-and-gold-armored Marvel character, has closed a deal to join the cast…
These animals live in the most powerful city in the World
Exploring the wild in the nation’s capital with field notes from Rock Creek Park. Washington, D.C.Walking along the trail on this April day, wildflowers and blossoms dot the ground: bluebells, violets, spring beauties, trout lilies, jack-in-the-pulpit, mayapples, and bloodroot. Redbuds…
Heatwave affects normal life badly in Rajshahi
Rajshahi Correspondent April 24, 2016 (BSS)- People in Rajshahi region are experiencing a hot spell amid a drought-like situation with an average 40 degrees Celsius temperature for the last couples of days and absence of rainfall for a long time.…
3-day Dance Festival begins April 27
Culture Desk A three-day Nrityanchal Dance Festival will begin at Jatiya Natyashala and Nandan Manch of the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy from April 27. “The Nrityanhal Dance Festival will be performed at 7 pm every day. Renowned Indian dance master Lila…
Father of Bengali Cinema: Satyajit Ray’s 24th death anniversary today
Culture Desk Satyajit Ray (1921-1992) is amongst the dozen or so master filmmakers of global cinema. His humanistic approach to films is considered unmatched to this day. He made his films mostly in Bengali, yet they are of universal interest…
Bill Cosby’s wife completes giving evidence
Bill Cosby’s wife has finished giving evidence in a defamation case filed by seven women accusing the comedian of sexual assault. Camille Cosby, 72, underwent more than five hours of questioning on her second and final day before lawyers in…
Prevent makeup from melting in heat
Health Desk An unrelenting heatwave has been sweeping the country for few days which results in raising mercury. The heatwave affects your skin and hair more than you realise. And more than anything, it gets difficult for your makeup to…
Here’s what Princess Diana ate every day
Her favorite food might surprise you. If you’ve ever wondered what it would be like to dine with Princess Diana, a former chef who served the royal family for nearly two decades is spilling the beans (get it?). As…
This 30-day plank challenge will transform your body
Health Desk A strong core is the foundation to a strong body. Think about it: A tree would fall if its trunk wasn’t solid and stable. Doing core work isn’t just about your middle, either. Having a strong core will…
Animals like green space in cities—and that’s a problem
Parks, green roofs, and urban trees all welcome animals, but people have to learn how to share their living space, experts say. In 2014, a snowy owl briefly lived in Washington, D.C., until it was hit by a bus and…
Hear Elk scream like Demons from lord of the rings
The large North American deer have evolved a dual strategy to produce their bloodcurdling shrieks, a new study says. Scientists have solved one of nature’s greatest mysteries: How do big bull elk produce an eerie shriek that sounds like the…
Exhibition to celebrate women’s empowerment
Culture Desk Bengal Art Lounge opened its door for a four-day exhibition titled Wings of Hope, an exhibition celebrating women’s empowerment yesterday. The exhibition will close on April 24, exactly three years after the tragic collapse of the Rana Plaza…