Bangkok (AP/UNB)— Thailand’s parliament on Tuesday named Crown Prince Vajiralongkorn as the new king, completing a formal step for the heir to take the throne following the death of his father last month. The Cabinet, following a 1924 law on…
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World’s oldest living person celebrates 117th birthday
The Italian woman who is the world’s oldest living person has marked her 117th birthday by blowing out all the candles on her cake.Emma Morano received a greeting from Italy’s president, read by an official, and a visit from two…
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…
Dictionary.com’s word of Year 2016 is ‘xenophobia’
New York (AP/UNB) — You might have thought about it, heard it. A lot. You might have even felt it: Dictionary.com’s word of the year is “xenophobia.” While it’s difficult to get at exactly why people look words up in…
The making of a global villain
Sudhirendar Sharma While repeating itself, history does leave foot-marks of discerning patterns often ignored by the forces that coerce, invade, or conquer other societies.
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…
Younger Cubans grieve Castro, 9-day mourning begins Monday
Havana — Cuba will observe nine days of mourning for Fidel Castro, including a three-day journey by his ashes along the route taken by the rebel army he led on a victorious march across the island in 1959. The plans…
Why journalistic ‘balance’ is failing the public
Bruce Mutsvairo, The Conversation Renowned reporter Christiane Amanpour recently told a conference of the Committee to Protect Journalists that they should aim for truth over neutrality. Watching the recent US presidential campaign unfold, she said she was “shocked by the…
World reacts to death of Cuba’s Fidel Castro
Psris (BSS/AFP) – The legacy of Cuba’s Fidel Castro elicited reactions Saturday from leaders and figures from around the world many of whom remembered him as a friend and ally, while exiles in Miami celebrated his death. Here are some…
Mahesh Bhatt praises Alia Bhatt’s acting
After Alia Bhatt’s father, Mahesh Bhatt watched her performance in Dear Zindagi, the proud dad has been raving about how brilliant his daughter’s performance was! According to a leading daily, Bhatt said that he is staggered by Gauri’s work and…
Aamir started smoking again
Entertainment Desk For almost a year Aamir Khan stayed away from smoking but according to reports, the actor has given into the habit yet again. With his new film, Dangal set to hit theatres this December, Aamir ‘s anxiousness has…
Fidel Castro, Latin American Marxist idol, dies at 90
Havana (AP/UNB) – Former Cuban President Fidel Castro has died at age 90, his brother, President Raul Castro announced late Friday on state television. Fidel Castro, who led a rebel army to improbable victory in Cuba, embraced Soviet-style communism and…
Sir Elton John denies he will play at Trump inauguration
Sir Elton John will not perform at Donald Trump’s presidential inauguration, a spokeswoman for the singer has said. Anthony Scaramucci, a member of Mr Trump’s transition team, had told BBC HARDtalk that Sir Elton would perform in Washington DC in…
Bappi Lahiri enjoyed his first animated voice
Indians seem to be the flavour of the season in Hollywood. After Priyanka Chopra and Deepika Padukone set the tone right, it is Bappi Lahiri who has now decided to spread his bling in the west. The veteran composer has…
Obama makes final Thanksgiving turkey pardon
President Barack Obama got the holiday mood started at the White House on Wednesday with the traditional pardoning of the national Thanksgiving turkey, this time with his nephews standing in for daughters Malia and Sasha.The light-hearted ceremony in the Rose…
Is cash a monetary curse?
Sudhirendar Sharma A tax regime is incompatible with peoples’ perception of living in a truly democratic society, posing a challenge to balance an individual’s right to privacy with society’s need to enforce regulations! Cash has undoubtedly proven a curse, irrespective…
FBI clears Pitt of child abuse allegations
The FBI has concluded its review of a murky, September incident involving actor Brad Pitt and his children aboard an airplane, and no charges will be brought in the case, a bureau spokeswoman said Tuesday. In a statement, spokeswoman Laura…
Karisma Kapoor believes in inculcating right values in her children
Entertainment Desk Karisma Kapoor believes in inculcating right values in her children Karisma Kapoor says she believes in imparting good values to her children. Karisma has two children- daughter Samaira and son Kiaan. “I believe in inculcating the right values…
When Rajinikanth returned money to distributors after his film
Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar has revealed that he was amazed when superstar Rajinikanth gave money back to distributors after his film failed commercially. “Rajini sir is not a superstar, he is an entire galaxy. If anybody has got swag, be…
Pope Francis allows Catholic priests to forgive abortions
Dhaka – Pope Francis on Monday extended indefinitely to all Roman Catholic priests the power to forgive abortion, a right previously reserved for bishops or special confessors in most parts of the world, according to reports received in Dhaka. Francis,…
Remembering André Malraux
Dhaka – In commemoration of the 40th anniversary of André Malraux’s passing, under the patronage of the Ministry of Cultural Affairs, Government of Bangladesh and the Embassy of France in Dhaka, Alliance Française and Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy are organising a…
Marilyn Monroe birthday dress fetches $4.8m
The dress worn by Marilyn Monroe as she sang “Happy Birthday Mr President” to John F Kennedy has been sold at auction for $4.8m (£3.9m). The figure-hugging Jean Louis gown, with 2,500 crystals, was bought by the Ripley’s Believe It…
Wizardry of “Fantastic Beasts” tops N. American box office
The movie “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them”—another foray into the world of wizardry from “Harry Potter” author JK Rowling—topped North American box offices in its debut as it took in $75 million, an industry group said Sunday. Based…
Tintin drawing sells for record 1.55 mn euros in Paris
An original drawing from the popular Tintin adventure “Explorers on the Moon” sold for a record 1.55 million euros at a Paris auction on Saturday, auction house Artcurial announced. The 50 cm X 35 cm drawing in Chinese ink by…
Sufia Kamal’s death anniversary Sunday
Dhaka – The 17th death anniversary of legendary poet, political activist and torchbearer of women’s emancipation Sufia Kamal will be observed across the country on Sunday.
Thrones’ star Emilia Clarke joins ‘Star Wars’ spin-off
From the mystical land of Westeros to a galaxy far, far away—British actress Emilia Clarke has been announced as the female lead in the “Star Wars” Han Solo spin-off. Clarke, 30, who plays flaxen-haired warrior queen Daenerys Targaryen in “Game…
100 most influential images of all Time
New York (AP/UNB)— A single drop of milk. A newborn baby. The ravages of war and terrorism. The defiance of those who protest and the fear of those entrapped. All are included in a multimedia project featuring Time magazine’s most…
Jamdani gets GI registration
Dhaka – Jamdani, one of the finest muslin textiles of Bengal, has got registered as the country’s 1st first Geographical Indication (GI) product. Industries Minister Amir Hossain Amu handed over the registration certificate to BSCIC chairman Mustak Hasan Mohammad Iftekhar…
Kona-Konal pair up for film song
Culture Desk Singing duo Somnur Monir Konal and Dilshad Nahar Kona have lent voices for a film. The two previously sang for a TV programme. Now they have sung for the film “Golap-Torir Kajol.” The song has been composed and…
Sonam Kapoor to win Best Actress Award for Neerja
Bollywood actress Sonam Kapoor will be feted with the Best Actress honour for her performance in the biopic Neerja at the Asia Vision Movie Awards. The actress will be presented the honour at the 11th Edition of the Asia Vision…