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Mujib's 'Joy Bangla' is no more Bangladesh's national slogan

The Bangladesh Supreme Court has stayed a high court verdict that declared 'Joy Bangla' -- popularised by Bangbandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman -- as the country's national slogan. Rahman's daughter......

Bangladesh foreign secy meets Indian envoy over border tensions

Bangladesh foreign secretary Mohammed Jashim Uddin on Sunday expressed the country's 'deep concern' over the recent border tensions during a meeting with Indian high commissioner Pranay Verma at......

'Pakistan Is Very Active In Bangladesh'

'The government is saying 88 Hindus have been killed, but it could be much more.''Their properties are being looted, their businesses have been ransacked. I am getting distress calls from......

Party will decide, not me: Mamata on her successor

Amidst the ongoing internal struggle within the Trinamool Congress between veteran leaders and the Young Turks, West Bengal Chief Minister and party chief Mamata Banerjee said any decision......

Willing to lead INDIA bloc if....: Mamata Banerjee

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday expressed dissatisfaction with the functioning of the opposition INDIA bloc, signaling her intent to take charge of the alliance if given the......

Indo-Bangla trade comes to standstill as students' protests intensify

Trade between India and Bangladesh via land ports came to a standstill on Sunday as there was no movement of cargo trucks to and fro due to the ongoing student protests in the neighbouring country,......

Zee, Sony amicably settle disputes over their failed merger, to withdraw claims

ZEE Entertainment Enterprises Ltd (ZEEL) and Sony Pictures Networks India on Tuesday said they have settled their six-month-long dispute related to the failed $10-billion merger and have agreed to......

Zee plans to raise funds via issue of shares, QIPs

Leading broadcaster Zee Entertainment on Monday said it is planning to raise funds from the market through various routes, including issuing of equity of shares, and qualified institutions......

Zee seeks $90 million from Sony for calling off merger

Zee Entertainment Enterprises has sought a termination fee of $90 million (around Rs 748.7 crore) from the Sony Group for calling off the $10 billion merger deal in January this year. Photograph:......

Zee moves NCLT against Sony; to contest $90 mn claim

Two days after the termination of the merger agreement by Sony Group, Zee Entertainment on Wednesday hit back by filing a petition before the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), seeking a......

What Is Tabu Doing With Akshay?

Photograph: Kind courtesy Tabu/Instagram Tabu will unite with Akshay Kumar after 25 years! The duo are all set to work with in the horror comedy Bhoot Bangla. Produced by Balaji Telefilms and......

Meet The New Influencers

Across the board, brands use influencers like a Bhuvan Bam or Kusha Kapila as the second or third rung of their strategy. The first rung is always a celebrity that has been created outside the......

'They Declared Me Dead!'

'There was panic among my friends and relatives since I was out of reach.''My son-in-law Govind drove down to my home to check on my wellbeing.''When I opened the door, he joked, "Bhoot Bhoot!"'......

Mithun: The Outsider We Love To Watch

Mithun Chakraborty started from scratch in bit roles and had no Godfather backing him. Yet, remarkably, his career now straddles six decades and he continues to win acclaim, observes Dinesh Raheja.......

'Nothing Can Keep Akshay Down'

'Mohanlal and Akshay are two actors who trust me implicitly.' IMAGE: Akshay Kumar on the Bhoot Bangla poster. Priyadarshan reunites with Akshay Kumar after 14 years, for their new horror comedy,......

Livingstone excited to join RCB's power-packed lineup

IMAGE: Liam Livingstone said he could not wait to play for RCB, especially in home games at the Chinnaswamy Stadium. Photograph: BCCI England all-rounder Liam Livingstone expressed his......

Bajrang Dal stages protest against Bangla cricket team

IMAGE: Several right-wing groups have been protesting against the India-Bangladesh series citing alleged atrocities against Hindus in Bangladesh. Photograph: BCCI Bajrang Dal workers on Sunday......

Rabada powers South Africa to victory in first Test

IMAGE: Kagiso Rabada took 6/46 as South Africa eased to a seven-wicket victory against Bangladesh in the first Test in Dhaka on Thursday. Photograph: Proteas Men/X Fast bowler Kagiso Rabada took......

Bangladesh fight back puts them back into contest vs South Africa

IMAGE: Bangladesh were 283 for seven in their second innings when bad light brought play to a premature close. Photograph: Kind Courtesy BCB/X Middle order batsman Mehidy Hasan Miraz led......

S Africa expecting tough challenge in Bangladesh tour

IMAGE: Aiden Markram takes over the captaincy for the first Test in the Bangladeshi capital, starting on Oct. 21st. Photograph: BCCI The absence of Shakib Al Hasan has come as a relief to South......

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