As leaders from the 53 Commonwealth countries prepare to fly to London for a Summit meeting next week, six Commonwealth organisations Wednesday unveiled proposals for a 12-point Commonwealth code of conduct aimed at reducing the heavy toll of journalists’ killings…
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have not invited Theresa May or Jeremy Corbyn to their wedding. The decision not to have an “official list” of political leaders in attendance also means that US President Donald Trump will not be invited.
Donald McKayle, a modern dancer and choreographer who brought the black experience in America to the Broadway stage in musicals such as “Raisin” and “Sophisticated Ladies,” has died. He was 87.
Convicted Bollywood star Salman Khan tweeted “tears of gratitude” to all his fans Monday in his first remarks since being bailed over a five-year jail sentence for killing rare antelopes.
“Black Panther” broke more records over the weekend in North America, exceeding revenues from the 1997 blockbuster “Titanic,” while horror thriller “A Quiet Place,” with barely three minutes of dialogue, made a resounding $50.2 million debut.
The Dutt biopic has been in the news for a very long time and for all the right reasons. It’s for the first time ace filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani will be working with Ranbir Kapoor who will be essaying the role…
Ishaan Khatter and Janhvi Kapoor have almost finished shooting for Shashank Khaitan’s Dhadak, produced by Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions.
Rajinikanth’s film 2.0 has been in the news for quite some time. From the day the first look of the characters was released, fans have been waiting with bated breaths for the release of the film. After the grand success…
Kartik Aaryan is garnering praise for his fabulous performance in the super hit film, Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety and with this film, he has joined the 100cr club of young actors of Bollywood.
New Delhi— A court has granted bail to Bollywood superstar Salman Khan, who spent the past two days in prison after he was convicted of poaching rare deer in a wildlife preserve two decades ago. –AP/UNB
Nazia Jabin has long been working for the education of visually impaired children through this publication Sporsho that produces the braille books.
The daughter in law of BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia and wife of late Arafat Rahman Koko went to Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) to visit her ailing mother in law on Saturday.
Culture Desk Bangla Academy and Chhayanaut felicitated renowned Tagore exponent and cultural activist Sanjida Khatun on her 85th birthday by organising programmes at separate venues on April 3 and 4, respectively. Chhayanaut organised a cultural show celebrating the 85th birth…
Culture Dski The government has announced winners of National Film Awards 2017. ‘Oggatonama’, director by Tauquir Ahmed and produced by Impress Telefilm, won the best picture.
Saudi Arabia’s first cinema in more than 35 years will open on April 18 in Riyadh, the capital, the authorities said after agreeing with AMC Entertainment Holdings to open up to 40 theatres over the next five years. Movie theatres…
An Indian court on Thursday jailed Bollywood superstar Salman Khan for five years for killing endangered animals on a hunting trip. Prosecution lawyer Mahipal Bishnoi told reporters outside the court in the Rajasthan city of Jodhpur:
Anupam Kher has been nominated for a BAFTA award for his performance in the British TV movie, The Boy with the Topknot. The nominations for the British Academy Television Awards were announced on Wednesday.
How do bowhead whales in the unbroken darkness of the Arctic’s polar winter keep busy during breeding season? Why, they sing, of course.
Humayun Ahmed’s daughter, Sheila Ahmed, took to Facebook on Monday to state her astonishment at how a film was made based on her father’s book ‘Debi’, without her or her siblings’ permission.
Inspector General of Police (IGP) Dr Javed Patwari on Tuesday ordered the police force to perform their duties professionally so that people can celebrate ‘Pahela Baishakh’ in a festive manner.
Megastar Amitabh Bachchan, who met multiple Oscar-nominated filmmaker Christopher Nolan to talk about celluloid films in the digital era, rues that film has lost its charm due to the growth of digitalisation.
The district administration at a meeting here today chalked out elaborate daylong programmes to celebrate “Pahela Boishakh”, the first day of the Bangla New Year- 1425, amid traditional festivities on April 14 next.
US television writer and producer Steven Bochco, the creator of iconic shows such as “Hill Street Blues,” “NYPD Blue” and “LA Law,” has died from leukemia at the age of 74, according to reports.
Baaghi 2 starring Tiger Shroff and Disha Patani is a ‘lottery’, reported trade analyst Taran Adarsh. The film, continues to ‘surprise trade and shock pessimists.’ Film’s total collection now stands at Rs. 45.50 crore.
Culture Desk The wedding date of Rubina Dilaik and Abhinav Shukla is finally out. Sources confirm with us that Rubina and Abhinav will take their nuptial vows on June 21 in Rubina’s hometown Shimla. The pre-wedding rituals, on the other…
For most people, preparing to climb the world’s highest mountain would be a daunting experience fraught with unknowns. But not for 48-year-old Nepali climber Kami Rita Sherpa. He will set off on Sunday aiming to break the record for the…
With more and more fashion houses going fur-free, San Francisco banning fur sales in the city and British MPs considering outlawing all imports of pelts after Brexit, the signs do not seem good for the industry.
Culture Reporter Dhallywood superstar Shakib Khan has been admitted to the capital’s Labaid hospital on Thursday afternoon due to sudden illness. After being taken to the hospital, the doctors advised him to get admitted. Labaid’s Public Relations Department employee Saifur…
Well-known human rights lawyer Amal Clooney has said she will join the legal team representing two Reuters reporters detained in Myanmar. She said “it is clear beyond doubt” that Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo were innocent, and called for…