She began her career in the early 80’s at just 16-years-old. But almost three decades later, Cindy Crawford proves that she still has her supermodel figure as she poses for a new campaign for Deichman Shoes in the middle of a busy New York street, the Daily Mail reports. The 45-year-old beauty looked stunning as ... Read more
Month: July 2011
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie to Get Married This Summer? For Real?
Are Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie really getting married? As in, within the next three months? A new report claims it’s true, citing three different sources! We’ll believe it when the “I dos” are exchanged, or the couple confirms the report themselves. Take Us Weekly’s cover story with a grain of salt. Or 864. A ... Read more
In relationships, expectations can often have unexpected consequences
From Bangkok Post For happy couples, few things in life come close to the feeling of being in love and being loved in return; it’s like living in a magical fantasy land where all is bright and beautiful. But many of us suffer a very rude awakening, later on, when our ideals are not being ... Read more
The health benefits of blood donation
From Bangkok Post There is no substitute for human blood. Only blood from one person can save another. And did you know that donating blood not only benefits the recipient but may also improve the health of the donor? So if you donate blood on a regular basis, you’ll get more than just that great ... Read more
Sleeping beauty
Your beauty routine needn’t stop when you go to bed Do you know just how much the hours of sleep can contribute to your beauty regime? We’re all aware that sleeping well is essential for both physical and mental health and well-being, but good nocturnal cosmetic habits are also important. So if you want to ... Read more
32 foothill shanties evicted at Batali Hill
Bangladesh Railway (East zone) evicted 32 foothill shanties yesterday at Batali Hill in the city, where 17 people died in a landslide on July 1. Divisional Estate Officer of BR, Rashid Ahmed led the 3-hour drive at Ambagan under Khulshi Police Station, reports our correspondent
Dr Mizan rebukes RMCH authorities
Human Rights Commission Chairman Dr Mizanur Rahman yesterday visited Rajshahi Medical College Hospital and rebuked the authorities for untold sufferings to patients due to mismanagement. “A very strong syndicate of brokers is active under the authorities’ nose and the staffs are charging fees for some free services,” said Dr Rahman while talking to reporters after ... Read more
Stocks rise for seventh day
Stocks gained for a seventh day as investors went on a buying spree to cash in on the lower price earnings ratio of individual sectors. The benchmark general index of Dhaka Stock Exchange, DGEN, rose 48 points or 0.78 percent to 6,562. On the port city’s bourse, the selective categories index of Chittagong Stock Exchange, ... Read more
Abahani in last four
Draw 0-0 with Sk Jamal Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club emerged as Group A champions to qualify for the semifinals of the Graneenphone Super Cup along with Abahani as the two sides played out a goalless draw in their last group match at the Bangabandhu National Stadium yesterday. Bangladesh League champions Sheikh Jamal, who had already ... Read more
Drama puts Tigers’ squad on hold
Chief selector Akram Khan is already facing a severe first spell as he prepared to name the Bangladesh team for the forthcoming tour of Zimbabwe. After the 23-member skills training camp under Sarwar Imran ended yesterday, it was expected that the announcement of the squad will be made today with one new face, all-rounder
Back from wilderness at last
The short-term camp under Australian coach Geoff Lawson has given some pace bowlers, who were in the wilderness for several years, a renewed hope to revive their international career. Tapash Baishya, Talha Jubair, Tarek Aziz and Farhad Reza had lost their all hopes of returning to mainstream cricket after they were dumped from the national ... Read more
Shafiul gives Tigers new injury scare
Bangladesh national cricket team was hit by another injury scare on Wednesday when pace bowler Shafiul Islam stopped bowling in the nets after seven overs complaining a pain. The lanky pace bowler, who has already missed a large part of the month-long fitness training due to callosity operation in his left ankle, suffered a stiff ... Read more
Sandro out of Copa America
Sandro will take no further part in the Copa America in Argentina after suffering a knee injury on international duty with Brazil. The 22-year-old was sent for a scan after complaining of pains in both his calves and his left knee in training and results showed that the Tottenham midfielder had ruptured the meniscus in ... Read more
Karnival rocks the youngsters
Formed in 2006, musical band Karnival has attained the attention of young rock music lovers in a very short span of time by means of its experimental rock music. Karnival’s debut album “Indraloy” was released on September, 2009 and their three other tracks were featured in different mixed albums. “We have almost finished
Shaina, Antu in a music video
Promising model cum actors Antu Karim and Shaina Amin have recently performed together in a music video album. They both took part in a video recording of a song titled “Ai jibon hoyechhe modhur” for the album titled ‘Nilambhori’ by Shahid, the chief vocalist of band group Durbin. The album was produced under the direction ... Read more
‘Concert for Humanity’ tomorrow
Brittanto ’71, a socio-cultural organisation, is going to arrange a charity concert titled ‘Concert for Humanity’ in the city’s Mirpur Indoor Stadium on July 15. With a view to raising fund for setting up a free health centre for the poor and underprivileged people titled ‘Sheba Kutir’, the newly formed organisation is arranging the show. ... Read more
‘Shonkshepey Uponyash’
Short story of Bonphul titled ‘Shonkshepey Uponyas’’ will go on air tonight on Boishakhi Television in the category of ‘Best Drama of Best Story’ category. The drama, directed by Ashrafi Mithu, will be aired at 9:15pm where Shimu Naznin has performed in the lead role. Sanjay is a jobless youth. He loves a woman named ... Read more
Moushumi Biswas back from Canada
After her eight month long stay in Canada, actress Moushumi Biswas returned to the country on July 4. Since she’s been back, Moushumi hasn’t wasted any time. She stood before the camera on July 7 for a single-episode TV play, titled “Balika Bou”. Directed by Imran Hossen, the play is being shot at TSC (Dhaka ... Read more
Scarlett Johansson dines out with Ryan Reynolds
Rayan Reynolds and Scarlett Johansson were spotted together at an intimate dinner in LA on July 9. According to Life & Style magazine, the pair — who split six months ago — dined at Little Dom’s in the Loz Feliz section of LA. They reportedly arrived together and sat at a secluded booth in the back ... Read more
Robert Pattinson wants to play the villain
Robert Pattinson wants to destroy his heartthrob reputation. The Twilight star is said to be considering a number of roles which would see him cast as unlikable and villainous characters. “Robert is excited about moving on to other more diverse roles after Twilight and playing a villain is very appealing to him,” says a source ... Read more