Mr Lee Kuan Yew, Prime Minister of Singapore at the time of independence, was fully aware of what was required for the country to survive and become a sovereign state. With acute vision and excellent foresight, he championed Singapore’s journey…
Mr Lee Kuan Yew, Prime Minister of Singapore at the time of independence, was fully aware of what was required for the country to survive and become a sovereign state. With acute vision and excellent foresight, he championed Singapore’s journey…
Professor Yunus receives very high fees for speaking at international conferences. At many places, audiences purchase tickets to hear him speak. Several books written by him have been translated into 25 languages around the world. His books have been included…
The National Board of Revenue has summoned Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus to collect nearly Tk 140 million in taxes due from him. The NBR in a letter sent recently asked Yunus to meet with the relevant commissioner of Taxes Zone-6…
After veteran writer-lyricist Javed Akhtar voiced his strong opinion in favour of “India’s Daughter”, his son Farhan Akhtar has come forward to support the controversial documentary, saying filmmaker Leslee Udwin’s intent is not to defame India.
The Maharashtra State Commission for Child Rights (MSCCR) has asked police to file an FIR against Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan for using foul language in the presence of children after an IPL match at Wankhede Stadium in 2012.
Walt Disney Co will release the eighth instalment in the “Star Wars” sci-fi film series on May 26, 2017, Chief Executive Bob Iger said on Thursday.
Actress Lily James says the shoes she wore in “Cinderella” are worth more than her home!
Circketer Virat Kohli has openly praised his ladylove Anushka Sharma’s performance in her debut film production “NH10”, saying that he is “blown away”.
Pop superstar Elton John, leading the chorus of criticism, called for a boycott of the brand on Sunday.
“Cinderella” enchanted audiences this weekend, racking up a royal $70.1 million to lead the domestic box office and a massive $132 million globally.
“Cinderella” enchanted audiences this weekend, racking up a royal $70.1 million to lead the domestic box office and a massive $132 million globally.
Aamir Khan has etched an image as Bollywood’s ‘Mr Perfectionist’ in action-packed, comedy, romantic and emotional movies in his career of over 25 years.
Sir Terry Pratchett, fantasy author and creator of the Discworld series, has died aged 66, eight years after being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease.
Jeremy Clarkson made light of his suspension by the BBC, as an online petition for him to be reinstated topped 500,000 signatures.
An online petition calling for the BBC to “reinstate” Top Gear presenter Jeremy Clarkson has been signed by more than 300,000 people.
Scottish virtuoso percussionist Dame Evelyn Glennie and US country singer Emmylou Harris have been named 2015 Laureates of the Polar Music Prize.
Nobel laureate Prof. Muhammad Yunus on Monday conveyed heartfelt congratulations to the Bangladesh Cricket team for earning a place in quarter finals by its glorious victory against cricket super power England in the Cricket World Cup.
Albert Maysles, whose 1970 film Gimme Shelter followed the Rolling Stones on their US tour, has died aged 88.
A man who normally performs as a Mick Jagger tribute act will compete for the UK in May’s Eurovision Song Contest.
The doctor who pulled Harrison Ford from the wreck of a plane crash has described how he feared a fireball from the aircraft’s leaking fuel.
US actor Harrison Ford has been injured in a small plane crash in Los Angeles. The 72-year-old star of the Indiana Jones and Star Wars films reported engine failure and crash-landed his vintage plane on a Venice golf course. He…
James Bond star Daniel Craig will appear in a “special one-off sketch” for Comic Relief, to be broadcast as part of Red Nose Day on 13 March.
Will Smith’s crime caper Focus has debuted at number one on the North American box office chart, knocking Fifty Shades of Grey off the top spot.
One of Turkey’s best-known writers, Yasar Kemal, 92, has died in an Istanbul hospital following respiratory and organ failure.
US actor Leonard Nimoy, who played Mr Spock in the cult sci-fi series Star Trek, has died at the age of 83 in Los Angeles, his family has said.
A Los Angeles judge has told Lindsay Lohan to do 125 more hours of community service after decreeing that activities she performed while appearing in a West End play last year did not count.
Pop star Madonna has fallen off the stage during her performance at the 2015 Brit Awards.
The US TV broadcast of this year’s Oscars ceremony on Sunday scored the event’s lowest ratings in six years, averaging 36.6 million.
Rolf Harris has been stripped of his Australian honours after his conviction last year for child sex offences.
British actor Eddie Redmayne has won the best actor Oscar for The Theory of Everything, while Julianne Moore picked up best actress for Still Alice.