NASA is sending astronaut Scott Kelly to live on the International Space Station for a year. That’s the longest any U.S. astronaut has spent in space and twice as long as crew members usually stay on the space station. A year is a long time to stay anyplace. But staying a year in space has some special challenges. There’s what ...

Good posture goes beyond sitting up straight. Slouching over a computer keyboard all day creates a chain reaction throughout your body that can result in shoulder, neck and back pain. Not pretty.Here are six simple stretches you can do to improve your posture. Good posture means good health.Sitting is part of our every day, even if we lead an active ...

Oiling your hair is one of the most important steps of hair care regime. Going for a hot oil hair massage before taking a bath is always a good idea. It not only adds shine to your hair, but also helps in improving its health. Here are a few steps that you should keep in mind before going for a ...

If you are planning to take supplements based on green tea extracts as a measure to lose weight, think again. Researchers have warned that the supplements could result in harmful side effects including liver toxicity.Drinking green tea, instead of taking the supplements, could help you enjoy the benefits associated with the beverage while avoiding the risk of liver toxicity, they ...

Artiste and social activist Monica Jahan Bose conducted an Art Talk titled Storytelling with Saris on February 15 at the Bengal Café in Dhanmondi. The event was organised by Bengal Foundation. The US-based Bangladeshi artiste screened a short film of her own making, highlighting the influenceof climate change on rural women. The film delves into issues of women empowerment andfinancial ...

Marking Pohela Falgun, the first day of spring on Bengali calendar, the Department ofFolk Music of Chhayanaut Sangeet Bidyayatan arranged a folk music event on Friday. Artists Kangal Deenohin, Arkum Shah, Shamser Ali, AKM Abdul Aziz and Sirajul Islam, among others, performed at the event. Chhayanaut General Secretary Khairul Anam Shakil delivered welcome address at the programme. The musical soiree ...

After a long time break, popular TV actress, Chandni is again becoming busy with acting in media. Now she is trying to act in single episode play and drama serial. As a part of its continuation, Chandni, also a dancer, performed in a special play on the occasion of coming Mother’s Day. Title of the play is Bala. Directed by ...

Popular singer of present time Nazmin Mimi tied the nuptial knot with Canadian expatriate Afzal Hossain recently. The wedding ceremony was held at Mimi’s residence in the city’s Gulshan area with the presence of both family members. Hailed from Noakhali Afzal has been residing in Canada from his early childhood. He is engaged with business there. While sharing her feelings ...

Mumbai police said Friday they have registered a case against a string of Bollywood  celebrities, alleging obscenity in the staging of a comedy “roast” television show which sparked a furore over freedom of expression.A-list actress Deepika Padukone and filmmaker Karan Johar are among those named in the case over the show AIB Knockout, which was pulled from YouTube after causing ...

Paul Epworth, who has worked with stars from Paul McCartney to Adele, has been named producer of the year by the Music Producers Guild for a third time.His win meant he automatically received the Brit Award for best producer, which was also presented at the guild’s ceremony in London on Thursday.Meanwhile, ex-Eurythmic Dave Stewar was honoured with an outstanding contribution ...