A ceiling collapse at London’s Apollo Theatre has been put down to weak and old materials, the BBC has learned.
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Aaradhya to get her personal open space at the Bachchans’ new bungalow
The Bachchans acquired their fifth bungalow in Juhu sometime ago. It’s exactly behind their current residence, Jalsa.
Stolen Rembrandt painting recovered after 15 years
L’enfant a la bulle de savon (Child with soap bubble), valued at 3.2m euros (£2.7m), was taken from a museum in the southern city of Draguignan in 1999.
L’Wren Scott death ruled suicide by NYC authorities
The death of fashion designer L’Wren Scott has been ruled suicide by hanging, New York City authorities say.
Policemen suspended as cat eats Pak PM’s peacock
Three policemen in Pakistan guarding the prime minister’s home have been suspended for negligence after a cat devoured one of the premier’s peacocks, it seems.
Judith Light to co-star in ABC comedy pilot ‘The Winklers’
Exclusive Stars of two of ABC’s most popular 1980s family comedies are teaming for the network’s multi-generational comedy pilot The Winklers.
Star Wars: Episode VII filming to begin in UK in May
Star Wars: Episode VII will start shooting at Pinewood Studios near London in May, its producers have said.
Japan drags down global music market
A sharp decline in music consumption in Japan caused overall global growth to slow down in 2013, according to figures from the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI).
Wind power prospect moderately good in B’desh coast
A recent feasibility study at the country’s coastal belt has found a ‘moderately good prospect’ for wind energy. According to official sources, Indian company ReGen Powertech has been conducting the study in Chittagong and Cox’s Bazar. After the collection of…
Frank Quitely, comic book artist at work
By Helen Stewart “If you can’t be the best footballer, you might as well be the best at drawing,” he acknowledges. “There is a certain kudos.”
‘Life is art all the time’
Lady Gaga − sphinx-like on a makeshift throne − is surrounded by mannequins draped in white material. She takes long (sometimes minutes-long) pauses between questions, eyes closed.
Malaysian music festival cancelled after death at event
The final day of the Future Music Festival in Malaysia has been cancelled following a death at the event.
US country stars perform at London festival
Some of the US’s top country music acts including Dixie Chicks and Zac Brown Band have played for 15,000 fans at London’s Country to Country festival.
Japan arrest over Anne Frank book vandalism
Police in Japan have arrested a man suspected of vandalising copies of Anne Frank’s diaries and related material.
Saudi demands Qatar ‘shut down Al-Jazeera’
Dubai – Saudi Arabia demanded that Qatar shut down Al-Jazeera and two think tanks during a recent meeting of the Gulf Cooperation Council, a source close to someone who attended the talks told AFP Friday.
Saudi Arabia bans 50 names of children
The interior ministry of Saudi Arabia has banned 50 names including ‘foreign’ names, related to royalty that it considers blasphemous, according to local media. Quoting Saudi news sites, Gulf News reported that Saudis will no longer be able to give…
Jamaica dancehall star Vybz Kartel guilty of murder
Popular Jamaican dancehall and reggae star Vybz Kartel has been found guilty of murder in a high-profile trial.
Ancient China coffin ‘rescued’ from tomb raiders
Chinese archaeologists have “rescued” an ancient coffin from tomb raiders trying to break in to a grave site via a 10m (33ft) hole, it appears.
Middle East ban for Hollywood’s Noah epic
The UAE, Qatar and Bahrain are among Middle Eastern countries banning Hollywood epic Noah as it breaks Islam’s taboo of depicting a prophet. “There are scenes that contradict Islam and the Bible, so we decided not to show it,” Juma…
‘Shocking’ scale of pangolin smuggling revealed
Official records show that pangolins are being illegally traded on a “shocking” scale, according to a report.
Stars gather to honour Sir David Frost
Leading figures from the world of politics and showbusiness have been remembering Sir David Frost at a memorial at Westminster Abbey.
Hollywood: Too few women on screen, new study finds
Female characters were “dramatically under-represented” in the biggest films of 2013, according to a new US study.
Kate Middleton, Prince William went on vacation without Prince George
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have received some public criticism for leaving seven-month-old Prince George behind in the U.K. while they enjoy a luxury holiday in the Maldives, but Royal Watch can understand the temptation of a respite.
Telecast policy for private TV channels at final stage: Inu
The formulation of a telecast policy for the private television channels is at the final stage, Information Minister Hasanul Huq Inu told Parliament on Monday. Responding to a supplementary question of Kamal Ahmed Majumder (Awami League-Dhaka), he said the draft…
Olivier Awards: Dame Judi Dench and Jude Law up for acting prizes
Dame Judi Dench and Jude Law are among the acting nominees in the running for this year’s Olivier Awards.
Italy up in arms over Michelangelo’s David rifle advert
Italy’s culture minister has expressed outrage over an advertisement by a US weapons firm showing Michelangelo’s David holding a rifle.
Gravity cameraman collects Hollywood honour
The chief cameraman on Oscar-winning film Gravity has won an award for his work at a ceremony in Los Angeles.
22 girl’s colleges get Asia Foundation books on Int’l Women’s Day
Dhaka – The Asia Foundation’s Books for Asia program in Bangladesh will celebrate the International Women’s Day by distributing 4000 books across a wide variety of disciplines, such as English, Business, Management, and Computer Science, to 22 Girl’s colleges from…
A valuable library in remote Jhenidah village
Shahneawz Khan Sumon Tutul is a household name in the village of Kaluihuda under Moheshpur upazila in Jhenidah district. Tutul established a library names as “Matrri Vasha Public Library” in the village for spreading education and inspiring local people with…
Woman hangs herself in Korean reality television show
A woman taking part in a popular South Korean reality television show has been found dead in a bathroom on the set.