Photography exhibition ends at Iranian Cultural Centre Jamil Mahmud “Gaza hit by new Israeli strikes”, “Israel defies UN call for truce, pounds Gaza”, “Israel puts media clamp on Gaza” — these are some of the news headlines over the last few days on the recent Israeli offensive over
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Bororiar Mela in Magura A 153-year old tradition
Hossain Seraj, Magura Boriar Mela’, one of the oldest continuing traditions of Magura district, ended here yesterday amidst much fanfare. The ‘mela’ (fair) has been a part of local culture for the last 153 years. As per tradition, the ‘mela’ began
SRK at the Golden Globe Awards
Sarah Jacob (Universal City, (Hollywood) Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan spoke to NDTV at Universal city in Hollywood just as he was stepping out for the Golden Globe awards. He spoke about the honour of being called on to present an award at the Golden Globe and of the darling of the event — the ... Read more
The lure of ‘roopkotha’
‘Konthoshilon’ stages fairy tale-based plays Mainul Hassan Who has not heard or read fairy tales in childhood? To every child ‘roopkotha’ (fairy tales) from “Thakurmar Jhuli” (grandmother’s repertoire), involving ‘ponkhiraj’ (flying horse), ‘Rakkhosh Puri’ (den of demons) have always been a subject of great fascination. On January 10, cultural organisation ‘Konthoshilon’ organised a “Golpo Bolar ... Read more
Juneer’s alien, yet relevant images
Takir Hossain Shaded, subdued colours, distinctly delicate technique and imagery are the ingredients that mark the works of Juneer Kibria — a young painter who likes to delve into enigmatic views through abstract images. Three movements that have contributed to the development of abstract art were romanticism, impressionism and expressionism. Artistic liberty was advanced during ... Read more
Southern heroines sizzle in Bollywood
By Abdulla Mahmood Until not too long ago, every failed Bollywood actress would pack her bags for the South Indian film industry, where she would attempt to establish herself as the undisputed queen of her chosen cinema – Tamil, Telegu,
EC to send equipment for UZ polls from Jan 14
Postponed JS poll in Noakhali-1 tomorrow Staff Correspondent Election Commission (EC) will start sending all sorts of poll equipment including ballot papers, ballot boxes, seals and inerasable ink to its respective election offices throughout the country from January 14 to hold elections to 481 upazilas scheduled to be held on January 22. Meanwhile, the commission ... Read more
B’day girl Deepika turns into a goddess!
Jeevan Prakash Sharma, NDTVMovies.com New Delhi: Actress Deepika Padukone has turned into a goddess on her birthday! You might wonder if this is about her character in one of her forthcoming films. But actually it isn’t. Neither is she playing any character of a goddess in a film nor her fans have planned a temple ... Read more
Hopes, goals and ambitions
In conversation with Close Up 1 champion Liza Mainul Hassan “And the winner is…Liza.” “When I heard my name being announced, it took a while to register. I went running to the MC Putul Apu and asked her if she was calling me,” said Sania Sultana Liza, recalling the moment when she was crowned the ... Read more
Ranbir-Deepika headed for break-up, courtesy Katrina!
Spicezee Bureau Mumbai, Jan 02: New Year has just kicked off and one of the most talked about Bollywood couple is reportedly heading towards splitsville. All doesn`t seem to be well between Ranbir and Deepika, as the lady was recently spotted with a stranger watching a movie in a multiplex. And not just that, grapevine ... Read more
Aamir is the hottest, says Asin
NDTV Correspondent New Delhi: Who is the hottest actor in the film industry? Undoubtedly it’s Amir Khan. No, it’s not a result of any survey or contest but this is Ghajini girl Asin’s verdict on who’s the hottest actor of Bollywood. When asked,”Who does she think is the hottest in Bollywood”, pat comes the reply, ... Read more
World bids farewell to a rocky year
Hundreds of thousands of revellers have rung in 2009 from a freezing Times Square in New York, signalling the end of a historic and troubled year that saw the election of the first black US president and the worst
Raibeshe demonstration at Natmondol
Sheikh Arif Bulbon Shadhona, a centre working for the development of South Asian music and dance, organised a demonstration of ‘Raibeshe’ and other folk dances of the Bengal at Natmondol of Dhaka University on
New TV commercial of Banglalink
Art & Culture Desk Last year Banglalink has talked extensively about its customer care service. They have highlighted their state of the art call centre, their vast customer care network with over 700 customer care touch points across the country as well as the quality of service provided by their customer care representatives. The customer ... Read more
Style Icon on ATN Bangla tonight
Cultural Correspondent Beauty contest “Style Icon” finally hits the small screen tonight. Starting from tonight, the show will be aired on ATN Bangla twice a week. On Fridays, the show will be aired at 8 pm, and on Mondays at 8:45 pm. Primary selection round of the contest started from November 25, 2008 where 16 ... Read more
Analysts predict immediate majority for none
Reuters, Dhaka Some analysts predict neither Mahajote chief Sheikh Hasina nor her rival ex-PM Begum Khaleda Zia will have an immediate majority. Jockeying to win needed parliamentary support could add to fears of post-election violence and delays in a new government tackling such challenges as fighting poverty and reducing endemic corruption in the South Asian ... Read more
Katrina Kaif is accident prone
Mumbai, (IANS): Katrina Kaif is very accident prone. A month ago, Ranbir Kapoor missed his cue and slapped her so hard on the sets of “Ajab Prem Ki Gazab Kahani” that her face got swollen badly and shooting had to be cancelled. Last week, she got her leg rather badly injured while shooting for “De ... Read more
Like Aamir, I’m also quite a perfectionist: Asin
New Delhi, (IANS): Aamir Khan’s perfectionist attitude often sends jitters down his co-stars’ spines. But southern beauty Asin, who is set to make her Bollywood debut with Aamir in “Ghajini”, says she had no issues matching up to the superstar as she too always settles for nothing but the best. “People often call Aamir a ... Read more
BTV reaches 44
A leap or a slide? Sadya Afreen Mallick How BTV has changed! When it was launched sometime around middle of 1964 (under the name of Pakistan Television Corporation), people would excitedly flock in front of the TV sets, waiting expectantly, and all this time, watching a blank screen with the words PTC on the screen. ... Read more
CAT, Bangladesh stages Lady from the Sea
Ibsen Festival in Delhi CAT, Bangladesh stages Lady from the Sea Kavita Charanji, New Delhi Dark, bleak and brooding — this best describes the landscape of parts of Norway. And Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen has aptly captured the ambiance of his country in his famous plays. Recently an Ibsen festival was held in Delhi ... Read more