The Queen has been pictured with three future kings – the first such image of royal succession for nearly 120 years.
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Prince Charles ‘prison’ claim denied
Clarence House has denied reports that the Prince of Wales believes becoming king will be a form of prison.
Early yogis struck lovely poses – and also fought fierce battles.
Early yogis struck lovely poses – and also fought fierce battles. An exhibit in Washington shows the complex dimensions of yogi life.
Manna Dey: Legendary Indian singer dies
Indian singer Manna Dey has died in a Bangalore hospital at the age of 94. He had been ill for the past few months and was in hospital for a respiratory infection. His funeral is due to take place later…
Qatari Sheikha tops 2013 art power list
The female head of the Qatar Museums Authority (QMA) has been named the most powerful figure in the art world. Sheikha Al-Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani came top of ArtReview magazine’s annual Power 100 due to “her organisation’s vast…
Jailed artist Nigel Milsom wins portrait prize
A prominent Australian artist who was jailed earlier this year for robbing a convenience store while high on drugs has won a major national art prize. Nigel Milsom was awarded the Doug Moran National Portrait Prize, winning $150,000, for his…
Great British Bake Off final watched by 9.1 million
The Great British Bake Off is BBC Two’s most-watched programme in a decade, after an average 8.4 million viewers saw Frances Quinn win series four.
Death anniversary of Jibanananda Das passed silently in his native city Barisal
The 59th death anniversary of poet of Ruposi Bangla Jibanananda Das passed silently in Barisal, the native city of the poet, on Tuesday.
Bolshoi dancer Dmitrichenko set for acid attack trial
A Bolshoi Ballet soloist is due to go on trial over an acid attack on the company’s artistic director in January.
Carol Burnett receives Mark Twain Prize for comedy
US comedian Carol Burnett has been honoured with the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor.
Rihanna asked to leave Abu Dhabi mosque over photo shoot
Pop star Rihanna was asked to leave a famous Abu Dhabi mosque complex after posing outside the building for an unauthorised photo shoot.
Dry weather likely
Light to moderate rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at one or two places over Dhaka, Khulna,Barisal and Chittagong divisions in 24 hours till 6pm tomorrow (Saturday).
Depp surprises Sir Christopher Lee with film award
Hammer horror star Sir Christopher Lee said it was a “very emotional moment” when he received his British Institute Fellowship from his friend Johnny Depp.
Laura Mvula and Wiley win at Mobos
Soul singer Laura Mvula won two Mobo Awards at Saturday night’s ceremony in Glasgow. The Mercury nominated singer won best female act, ahead of Jessie J and Rita Ora. She also picked up the prize for best R&B or soul…
Earning from hobbies
Maria Mohsin The traditional way for starting the earning life is to educate yourself in a particular direction and wait to earn until you are appointed by clashing with the huge number of candidates in the job market. Everyone wants…
Cries on stage during song about Bieber?
Selena Gomez is still torn up about her ex, Justin Bieber — or she’s a really good actress … that’s the only explanation for her sappy and tear-filled performance last night in Brooklyn.
Lady looks like a dude: Female model goes male to get more jobs
By Mike Krumboltz, Yahoo News If you’re looking for a career that can take you into retirement, don’t be a female model. But if you already are one and find yourself approaching the (gasp!) big three-oh, consider doing what Elliott…
How Walking Dead brought Norman Reedus’s career back to life
By Rob Moynihan The roar of Norman Reedus’s motorcycle engine cuts through the tranquil Georgia field housing The Walking Dead’s production trailers. Even though the actor is not listed on today’s call sheet — he doesn’t even appear in the…
‘Bionic man’ makes debut at Air and Space Museum
By Lacey Johnson Washington – A first-ever walking, talking “bionic man” built entirely out of synthetic body parts made his Washington debut on Thursday.
Glee ‘confirmed to end next series’
Glee creator Ryan Murphy has confirmed the musical show will end after the next series, it has been reported.
Transformers director Michael Bay attacked in Hong Kong
American film director Michael Bay has been injured in an attack in Hong Kong while filming on the set of his latest Transformers film.
Man Booker Prize: Eleanor Catton becomes youngest winner with The Luminaries
By Tim Masters New Zealand author Eleanor Catton has, at the age of 28, become the youngest ever winner of the £50,000 Man Booker Prize for her novel The Luminaries.
Slavery on film: What is Hollywood’s problem?
A new film, 12 Years a Slave is attracting attention for its brutal depiction of slavery. But why have directors been reticent to tackle the subject until now? Tom Brook reports.
Mysterious elephant wins photo prize
By Melissa Hogenboom Elephants have a mysterious and “tangible energy” according to South African photographer Greg Du Toit.
Madonna banned from cinema for texting during film
Madonna has been banned from a US cinema chain after being accused of texting during a film.
Rufus Norris revealed as British National Theatre boss
Rufus Norris is to take over from Sir Nicholas Hytner as director of the National Theatre. The role is widely regarded as the biggest job in British theatre, and Norris called it “a great honour”.
Gravity eclipses competition at US box office
Astronaut thriller Gravity has kept its grip on the North American box office for a second consecutive weekend.
Eating popcorn ‘disrupts advertising’
Cinema advertising is less effective when audiences eat popcorn, according to a study from Cologne University.
Jonas Brothers cancel US tour over creative differences
The Jonas Brothers have cancelled their upcoming US tour because of creative differences.
Julian Assange refused to meet Benedict Cumberbatch, email reveals
Julian Assange refused to meet Benedict Cumberbatch while he was preparing to play the WikiLeaks founder on film, a leaked email has revealed.