Maria Shriver has filed for divorce from Arnold Schwarzenegger after 25 years of marriage. The former television journalist and Kennedy family heiress cited irreconcilable differences in papers she signed two weeks ago. The news comes almost two months after Schwarzenegger and Shriver separated when she discovered
Month: July 2011
Men and women don’t like the same films
Spending the night in front of the television and watching a film with the other half could be more damaging to your relationship than you could possibly think. New research confirms what most of us already knew, that men and women don’t like watching the same films. Women are far more interested in a happy ... Read more
Women’s football team to play in bikinis
A women’s football team in Russia will play their next match in bikinis in an attempt to draw more fans. WFC Rossiyanka, based in Krasnoarmeysk near Moscow, has struggled with deteriorating ticket sales despite club success. Its members now hope that competing half-naked will resolve the crisis, The Sun reports. The club has won the
More update on “Ke Hote Chay Kotipoti” annonced
At a press conference on June 30, noted media personality and host of the much-talked about “Ke Hote Chay Kotipoti”, Asaduzzaman Noor, provided further information on the game show. He shared his personal views on the show as well. “This is a totally new and challenging experience for me,” said Noor. “I am very happy ... Read more
Landslide, wall collapse kill 16
20 houses in Ctg hill destroyed; locals allege poor construction of protection wall At least 16 persons, including women and children, were killed as a portion of Batali Hill protection wall along with a huge chunk of earth fell on shanties early yesterday. The victims used to live in a slum of nearly five hundred ... Read more
Monica Yunus, our pride
Md Rokanuzzaman for The New Nation She is a famous opera singer in the USA. She has performed in many of the world’s finest operas. The New York Times called her “especially winning”. Many other American newspapers applauded her achievements and performance as a Western Classical Singer. She is a Bangladeshi by birth. She is ... Read more
Sunny wants to shine in practice matches
All-rounder Elias Sunny said he was eagerly waiting to excel in the practice matches before the Zimbabwe tour to strengthen his claim in the Bangladesh 15-member squad for the away series. The left-arm spinner has been included in the 23-member preliminary squad, announced on Thursday, and he is expected to make a stiff challenge to ... Read more
Dhaka University turns 90
The Dhaka University Day was observed yesterday on the university campus with great enthusiasm among the teachers, students and officials. There was an air of festivity on the campus as hundreds of students, teachers and administrators organised processions, discussions, cultural events, debate competitions and sports, marking the day. Key buildings on the campus were illuminated ... Read more
Karnaphuli shrinking
Losing navigability due to heavy siltation, creating scope for land grabbers The Karnaphuli river, a lifeline for Chittagong city and the port, is gradually losing navigability with its width already shrunk by 50 to 270 metres at several points in the last two decades. Its depth reduced sharply for heavy siltation, disposal of huge quantity ... Read more
Black money move keeps up market tempo
Stocks gained for a fourth day as the government has recently given a green light to undisclosed money to be invested in the market. “The government decision will help increase the tempo of industrialisation and exports as well as establish its Vision 2021,” said Shakil Rizvi, president of Dhaka Stock Exchange, in
Selectors trim team to 23
Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) announced a 23-member preliminary squad on Thursday for the upcoming tour of Zimbabwe. There were no surprises when the Akram Khan-led selection panel trimmed the squad from the 32-member pre-conditioning camp for the Zimbabwe trip where Shakib Al Hasan’s men will play
Tamim to make county debut today
Bangladesh vice captain and opening batsman Tamim Iqbal will make his county debut today for the Nottinghamshire in their match against Derbyshire in the Friends Life T20 championship. Upon his arrival at the Heathrow Airport, the left handed batsman was received by the Nott’s manager Mick Newell. Before making his debut today, Tamim attended the ... Read more
Bangladesh daring to hope
Despite an emphatic 3-0 win over Pakistan in the first leg of the World Cup pre-qualifiers, the Bangladesh booters kept their feet firmly on the ground before flying to Pakistan early today morning to play their second leg match at Lahore on July 3. Only a draw, even a loss by less than a 3-0 ... Read more
Mr Cool still courting pretty Pippa
He hasn’t been seen with her in months and has maintained a discreet silence about their relationship. But Alex Loudon obviously wanted to make it clear that he’s still very much with Pippa Middleton. In what marks their first public appearance together since the royal wedding, the brunette arrived at