Film: “Delhi Belly” Director: Abhinay Deo Starring: Imran Khan, Vir Das, Kunaal Roy Kapur, Vijay Raaz It is a cliche as old as this nation – of the many Indias that breathe under one India, Indian cinema has hardly been representative of even a few of these. Yet, one would have expected, after globalization and the ... Read more
Month: July 2011
Robbie Williams ‘to become a dad’
Robbie Williams is “going to be a dad”. The Take That star – who is married to US actress Ayda Field – is hopeful of starting a family in the near future and says impending parenthood is the reason he has taken control of his life and become more comfortable with appearing on stage and ... Read more
`Fat cow’ remark helps weight loss
The 18-stone victim of an armed robbery decided to lose weight – when a masked raider called her a “fat cow”. British woman Josie Barnes said being ridiculed by the robber was more traumatic than being tied up and a gun held to her head. She decided to slim down – and has now lost ... Read more
Yoga Fan Jennifer Aniston
Jennifer Aniston admits yoga is an “important” part of her life. The ‘Horrible Bosses’ star believes in looking after her diet and following a regular exercise regime and says her spirit “goes” if she is unable to find the time to do so. She said: “I do yoga, yoga is very important. I love it. ... Read more
George Clooney’s Dirty Awards Season
Oscar-winning actor George Clooney feels ”unclean” after awards season because he has to campaign so much. George Clooney feels “unclean” after awards season. The 50-year-old actor began humanitarian work in Sudan in 2005 after feeling the need to do something more beneficial to the world after tiring of “campaigning” to be
Megan Fox likes it raw
Megan Fox “mostly” eats raw foods. The brunette beauty – who is married to Brian Austin Green – has a strict healthy eating regime, and makes sure she sits down for a meal five times a day alongside vitamin and mineral supplements. She said: “I eat five times a day and don’t diet, but I ... Read more
Emma Watson wants to explore self
Emma Watson is ready to explore ”who she is” now the ‘Harry Potter’ franchise is over. Emma Watson is ready to “figure out” who she really is. The 21-year-old actress – who was cast as brainbox Hermione Granger in the ‘Harry Potter’ film series when she was just 11 years old – admits working on ... Read more
How Kate Middleton became the Royal Recessionista
By Lorna Hogg for Irish Independent First she was Waity-Katy – as everyone wondered when she would get married. Then she was the Fairytale Bride when she wowed the world at her wedding in Westminster Abbey. Now she’s Princess Prudent — the royal who recognises a recession . . . Kate Middleton style gallery She ... Read more
‘Thank you & goodbye’, says NoW
The last edition of the News of the World (NoW) has been published, its front page declaring: “Thank you & goodbye.” Editor Colin Myler, after leading staff from the building late on Saturday, said: “This is not where we want to be and not where we deserve
AUW sticks to expulsion order
Expelled students mull legal fight The authorities of the Asian University of Women in Chittagong have decided to stick to their stance on the expulsion of 12 students, who, the authorities said, failed to achieve the required marks in the semester examinations. The university authorities held a scheduled meeting with the expelled students and their
The Monalisa mystique
Shooting has kept glamour girl Monalisa on her toes. Her upcoming works include a number of single episode TV plays “Baji”, “Ektu Bhalobasha”, Bhandoloom” and “Romeora” and serials like “All Rounder” and “Bhalo Theko Phul Mishty Bokul”. The serial “All Rounder” is currently being aired on Banglavision. Monalisa has broken new ground with
Farah Ruma: Acting the host
Magazine Anand Bichitra’s find, the beautiful Farah Ruma is playing her part to the hilt in front of the camera. Her current schedule includes three serials: Kaisar Ahmed’s “Ohonkar”, “Tokhon Hemonto” by Humayun Faridee and “Lorai” by Aruna Biswas. The actress says the audience will definitely enjoy the varied characters she plays in the three ... Read more
Rekha: Star power
Remember the well loved tale of the ugly duckling at the receiving end of cruel jibes until it was transformed into a beautiful swan? That story has amazing parallels with the life Rekha aka “The Bollywood Queen”. Once dismissed as a fat and mediocre actor in “Sawan Badhon” her debut film as a lead, in ... Read more
Stocks gain for third week
Stocks gained for a third week as the general index of Dhaka Stock Exchange hit a three-month high following the news of undisclosed funds flowing into the capital market. The benchmark general index, DGEN, gained 3.18 percent or 194 points, to end the week at 6,311. The yardstick of DSE gained 9.27 percent or 535 ... Read more
Qubee expands in Chittagong
WiMAX service provider Qubee is going to expand it operation in Chittagong following its business success in Dhaka. The officials of Qubee announced its full-scale operation in Chittangong city through a press conference, said a press release
Muktis-MSC share point
Mukti-joddha Sangsad KC started their Super Cup mission with a come-from-behind 2-2 draw with Mohammedan Sporting Club at the Bangabandhu National Stadium on Sunday. Mohammedan’s Nigerian striker Sunday Chizoba and Farashganj-lent playmaker Abdul Hamid Khan Bhasani gave their side a two-goal lead in the first half. Muktijoddha forwards
More questions than answers
League committee ends investigation into match-fixing scandal RECOMMENDATIONS o Taka 20 lakh fine for Jamal o Taka 5 lakh fine for Rahmatganj o Two-year suspension for Rahmatganj goalkeeper Iran Sheikh o Three-year suspension of Rahmatganj official Salahuddin Kala
15 countries take part in kite exhibition
Kites from more than 15 countries were on display at the ‘Prime Bank Asian Kite Exhibition 2011’ that began at Nalinikanta Bhattashali Gallery of National Museum on Saturday. Cultural affairs state minister Promad Mankin inaugurated the two-day kite exhibition organised by socio-cultural organisation Dhakabasi, said a press release
‘Sherader Mohajuddha’ on Channel i
Trishna tops among the best ‘Channel i Sherakantha’ famed singer Trishna Tithi Khan has won the top position among the competitors in the grand finale of a reality show titled ‘Sherader Mohajuddha’. Winners of several reality shows organised by channel i took part in the competition. The competition was concluded on Thursday declaring the name ... Read more
‘Harry Potter’ made me an actress, says Emma Watson
Emma Watson has claimed that she felt like an actress for the first time while working on Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows: Part 2. The 21-year-old, who has played Hermione Granger for 11 years, likened her time on the wizarding franchise to the “most difficult film school” in existence. “Watching the new film I ... Read more