Veteran actress Shabana Azmi has slammed Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis for allegedly facilitating the extortion of money from Bollywood producers. Shabana expressed her views on Twitter on Sunday, accusing him of ‘buying’ patriotism. “What a sorry state of affairs!…
Hollywood superstar Scarlett Johansson swapped the red carpet for a turn behind the counter at her new popcorn shop in Paris on Saturday. The “Lost in Translation” actress—decked out in a classic French blue and white striped top—dished out the…
Dhaka – Bob Dylan’s failure to acknowledge his Nobel Prize in literature is “impolite and arrogant”, according to a member of the body that awards it. The 75-year-old singer was named the shock winner of the prize last week.
The 88th birth anniversary of renowned Poet Shamsur Rahman will be observed tomorrow.Different socio-cultural organisations chalked up elaborate programmes to celebrate the anniversary through placing of wreaths at his grave at Banani, discussions, recitation sessions and musical soirees.In one of…
Luxembourg – Media OutReach – October 18, 2016 – Asian University for Women, Chittagong, Bangladesh, announced today the commitment of Her Royal Highness The Grand Duchess of Luxembourg to serve as a Patron of the University.
Cultural Desk Poet Rudra Muhammad Shahidullah was born in Barisal in 1956. His actual name is Sheikh Mohammad Shahidullah; however, later he chose ‘Rudra Muhammad Shahidullah’ to be his name. His mother was Shiria Begum and father Sheikh Waliullah who…
While promoting Inferno, Tom Hanks made headlines in Bollywood and Hollywood when he made the statement – “Here’s what I hate about Irrfan Khan… I always think I’m the coolest guy in the room, and everybody’s hanging on to every…
Entertainment Desk During one of her interactions on Facebook, when Katrina Kaif was asked by a fan which movie she cried while watching, the actor instantly replied, “That one is easy. Movie that made me cry is Udta Punjab –…
Bangkok (AP/UNB) — Thailand began its first day in 70 years without a king on Friday in a profound state of mourning, with people across the shaken nation dressed in black following the death of the world’s longest-reigning monarch, Bhumibol…
Stockholm (AP/UNB) — Singer-songwriter Bob Dylan won the 2016 Nobel Prize in literature on Thursday, a stunning announcement that for the first time bestowed the prestigious award on a musician for “having created new poetic expressions within the great American…
Bangkok (AP/UNB) — King Bhumibol Adulyadej, revered in Thailand as a demigod, a humble father figure and an anchor of stability through decades of upheaval at home and abroad, died Thursday. He was 88 and had been the world’s longest…
At a time when celebrities across the board are readily commenting on the bilateral tensions between India and Pakistan, actress Dia Mirza says [Patriotism does not propagate hate: Dia Mirza] patriotism in its true spirit does not propagate hate. “Patriotism…
New York (AP/UNB) — Janet Jackson has confirmed she’s pregnant at 50. The star showed off her baby bump in a photo Wednesday, smiling in a white dress and cradling her belly.
Bangkok (BSS/AFP) – Well-wishers kept up their vigil outside a Bangkok hospital on Thursday, offering prayers for ailing King Bhumibol Adulyadej as deeply polarised Thailand faces the prospect of losing its figure of unity. Bhumibol, 88, is the world’s longest…
British-born Oliver Hart and Bengt Holmstrom of Finland won the Nobel prize in economics for their contributions to contract theory, shedding light on how contracts help people deal with conflicting interests.Such contractual relationships can deal with anything from CEO bonuses…
Entertainment Desk Two time Oscar winning actor, Tom Hanks will be hosting Saturday Night Live (SNL) for the ninth time in his… Two time Oscar winning actor, Tom Hanks will be hosting Saturday Night Live (SNL) for the ninth time…
Dhaka – The 22nd death anniversary of legendary artist SM Sultan will be observed in a befitting manner in Narail on Monday, says a message received in Dhaka. The SM Sultan Foundation and the district administration have taken up elaborate…
Dhaka – Jannatul Ferdous Peya, renowned Bangladeshi model and actress, has been featured on the cover of the famous magazine Vogue India, a fashion beauty and lifestyle magazine. The 2007 Miss Bangladesh has posed for the cover of the Indian…
Venezuela (AP/UNB) – Venezuela’s socialist president is establishing a peace prize in honor of the late Hugo Chavez and says his pick for the initial award would be Russian leader Vladimir Putin.
Music legend Dolly Parton will be presented with a special honor during this year’s CMA Awards. The 70-year-old artist has earned the Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award. The honor is given to artists who have “positively impacted and contributed to…
Cultural Desk Eminent music composer Alam Khan is undergoing treatment for his respiratory problems at the Samorita Hospital in the city. Khan, who composed a number of classic songs for Bangla films, has been suffering from a number of health…
Culture Desk Mehreen to release new album and return to concerts] Pop singer Mehreen Mahmud is about to bring her next album from Impress Audio Vision. The album named Seven has been produced by GoGirl. The album contains ten songs.…
US reality TV star Kim Kardashian West has been robbed at gunpoint at a luxury residence in Paris by at least two men dressed as police officers, her publicist and police say. A box containing jewellery worth up to €6m…
Cultural Desk As if the excitement around his rugged muscular look in Dangaal wasn’t enough, Aamir’s avatar in Thug is raising the curiosity bar to another level. While the post production of Dangaal is on in full swing, Aamir is…
Entertainment Desk Angelina Jolie has reached a temporary agreement with Brad Pitt giving her custody of their six children and granting him visiting rights, reports said on Friday. Several celebrity gossip outlets reported that the divorcing couple were persuaded to…
Entertainment Desk This project had been under wraps for sometime now but Salman Khan’s surprise for cinegoers is out now! Sabka favourite bhaijaan is now going to open cinema halls with low price tickets. Contrary to multiplexes that charge anything…
Cultural Desk Hers is truly a mind over matter story. She was just 13 when she lost her father but didn’t let the tragedy get to her, learning the intricacies of music, of playback singing and slowly rising to become…
Dhaka – Versatile writer Syed Shamsul Haq was buried on the Kurigram Govt College premises in his birthplace Kurigram district on Wednesday as per his last wish, UNB news agency reported. The eminent writer was buried abound 5 pm after…
The Hrithik Roshan, Kangana Ranaut saga is far from over. Months after the legal and public face-off between the two hit the headlines, we still keep on hearing that the truth is yet to come out. If last week it…
Versatile writer Syed Shamsul Haq passed away at a city hospital on Tuesday evening. He was 81.Haq, who had long been fighting with deadly lung cancer, breathed his last at United Hospital around 5:26, hospital sources said.He left behind his…