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West Bengal observes International Mother Language Day
21Feb By Sumon AdminNo Comments
Asia, ENGLISH

West Bengal observes International Mother Language Day

    The Indian state of West Bengal on Tuesday observed International Mother Language Day paying homage to those who laid down their lives for the cause of the Bengali language in Bangladesh in 1952. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee took to Twitter in Bengali, stressing the importance of each and every language. ‘Every language is equal. The mother tongue should be the medium to express one’s views. My respect to the martyrs,’ she said. In her homage, Banerjee highlighted the song ‘Ekusher Gaan’ which is popularly known for its opening line ‘Amar Bhaiyer Rakte Ranga Ekushey February, Aami Ki Bhulite Pari’ (How can I forget February 21, it is soaked in the blood of my brethren), that was composed in memory of the martyrs of the language movement. The day began with ‘prabhat pheri...
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Five die as plane crashes into Melbourne shopping centre
21Feb By Sumon AdminNo Comments
Australia, ENGLISH

Five die as plane crashes into Melbourne shopping centre

    Five people have been killed after a small plane crashed into a shopping centre near an airport north of Melbourne, Australia. The Beechcraft plane exploded on impact just before 9am local time, an hour before the Direct Factory Outlet shopping mall was due to open. Those killed reportedly include four US citizens. Assistant police commissioner Stephen Leane said: There were five people on the aeroplane and it looks like nobody's survived the crash. A plane carrying five people has crashed into a shopping centre in northern Melbourne A taxi driver told ABC radio there was a "massive fireball" after the impact. He said: I could feel the heat through the window of the taxi, and then a wheel - it looked like a plane wheel bounced on the road and hit the front of the taxi as w...
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The top 12 rumors we’re hearing about Apple’s next iPhone
20Feb By Sumon AdminNo Comments
ENGLISH, Technology

The top 12 rumors we’re hearing about Apple’s next iPhone

    Even die-hard iPhone fans have to admit that the AMOLED displays on other phones, particularly those from Samsung, look better than the LCD screens on iPhones. But if the rumors are true, iPhone fans may no longer need to make that admission, as Apple is reportedly looking to use a form of OLED display on the next iPhone. Just prepare your wallet, because OLED isn't cheap. But that's just one of the rumors we're hearing. Check out all the latest scuttlebutt surrounding Apple's next iPhone. There WILL be an S model of the iPhone 7. A Barclay's report obtained by MacRumors said Apple would skip the S model this year, which has historically followed each new phone version. The report claimed Apple would instead jump directly from the iPhone 7 to the iPhone 8 — possibly called...
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Most vitamin supplements are useless but there’s more evidence that vitamin D could be the exception
20Feb By Sumon AdminNo Comments
ENGLISH, Life Style

Most vitamin supplements are useless but there’s more evidence that vitamin D could be the exception

    When it comes to vitamins and minerals, more is always better, right? Not exactly. While it may be enticing to reach for that vitamin-C packed drink when feeling under the weather, your body can't actually process it all. And a balanced diet typically carries enough B, C, and E vitamins to keep your body running smoothly. But there is growing evidence that there could be one vitamin worth getting with the help of supplements: vitamin D. Though how much of this vitamin the body is actually able to use is still up for debate, it's difficult to get much vitamin D from food. Especially if a person is deficient in vitamin D, a supplement can help get to the recommended daily amount. Technically, two different vitamins D2, which mainly comes from supplements and food, and D3, wh...
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There’s one quality in men that women find even more attractive than good looks
20Feb By Sumon AdminNo Comments
ENGLISH, Life Style

There’s one quality in men that women find even more attractive than good looks

    Women’s preferences for men are more influenced by whether they are altruistic than good looking, a new study has found. To establish this scientists showed women photographs of different men accompanied by a description of how they would behave (altruistically or not) in certain situations for instance whether or not they would buy a homeless person a sandwich or help a drowning child. The results showed that women preferred altruistic men, especially when it came to long term relationships. This preference interacted directly with a preference for physical attractiveness; being both attractive and altruistic made a man more desirable than the sum of the two desirable parts. Though the ideal man would be both attractive and altruistic, the study showed that for long term ...
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PM hands over Ekushey Padak to 17 eminent persons
20Feb By Sumon AdminNo Comments
Bangladesh, ENGLISH

PM hands over Ekushey Padak to 17 eminent persons

    Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina handed over the Ekushey Padak 2017 to seventeen eminent personalities on Monday in various categories for their outstanding contributions to their respective fields. The prime minister gave the prestigious award to the recipients at a ceremony held at Osmani Memorial Auditorium. The awardees are—Dr Sharifa Khatun (Language Movement), Shushama Das (music), Julhas Uddin Ahmed (music), Ustad Ajijul Islam (music), Tanvir Mokammel (film), Syed Abdullah Khalid (sculpture), Sara Zaker (acting), Abul Momen (journalism), Syed Akram Hossain (research), Professor Emeritus Sr Alamgir Mohammad Sirajuddin (education), Dr Zamilur Reza Choudhury (science and technology), Professor Sr Mahmud Hasan (social welfare), late poet Omar Ali (language and literature), ...
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Donald Trump admits Sweden attack comments were based on debunked
20Feb By Sumon AdminNo Comments
America, ENGLISH

Donald Trump admits Sweden attack comments were based on debunked

    Donald Trump sparked no small number of raised eyebrows along with a flurry of sarcastic comments - when he suggested something ominous had happened last night in Sweden. After Mr Trump made the remarks at a rally in Florida, everyone from Sweden’s former prime minister, weighed in to point out that nothing averse had happened. What has he been smoking, pondered Carl Bildt? You look at what’s happening in Germany. You look at what’s happening last night in Sweden. Sweden, who would believe this? Sweden. They took in large numbers. They’re having problems like they never thought possible. Some smart observers suggested Mr Trump may, not for the first time, have been referring to something he had watched on Fox News. Business Times pointed to a segment on anchor Tucker Carls...
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Say goodbye to cold with home remedies
19Feb By Sumon AdminNo Comments
ENGLISH, Life Style

Say goodbye to cold with home remedies

    Winter may be on its way out, but the common cold is pretty much the year-long companion. Changes in weather lowers the immunity and increases the susceptibility to catching a cold but with a few handy, home remedies, its easy to fight the cold. Here are a few simple remedies to cure a common cold and be healthy and rejuvenated through the season: Drink lots of liquid: It's important to stay hydrated as it helps break the congestion and keeps the throat moist, reducing irritation. Drink more than the usual eight glasses of liquid from water to tender coconut water, juices or soups. Take steam: Inhaling steam two times a day is highly recommended for clearing chest congestion. It helps you breathe easy and clears the nasal passage. Hold your head over a pot of boiling water...
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What Actually Happens When You Flush an Airplane Toilet
19Feb By Sumon AdminNo Comments
ENGLISH, Extras

What Actually Happens When You Flush an Airplane Toilet

    If you’ve ever imagined pee or poop dropping out of an airplane like a surprise crop-dusting, that actually used to happen. Early airplane toilets were primitive and direct: a bucket or bottle. The contents were simply hurled out of the window onto the unsuspecting world below. However, once commercial flying become popular and pressurized cabins were introduced, they had to develop a new system. That’s when airlines introduced a toilet using Anotec (a blue deodorizing gel) to flush away waste and combat odor. But this meant carrying gallons of Anotec, which was very heavy, causing planes to waste precious fuel and limiting passenger space. Storage tanks were also directly underneath the toilets, so the smell sometimes drifted up into the cabin not something you want when ...
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EU citizens living in the UK could face legal limbo after Brexit
19Feb By Sumon AdminNo Comments
ENGLISH, United Kingdom

EU citizens living in the UK could face legal limbo after Brexit

    The EU fears millions of its nationals living in the UK will be left stranded in a legal no man’s land after the country leaves the EU because of the weaknesses of the British immigration system, a document obtained by the Observer reveals. MEPs and senior European diplomats fear that chaos will ensue as the Home Office does not have the information or systems in place to select who can stay, once the UK restricts access to nationals from the other 27 EU member states. It is widely assumed that, at an early stage of the article 50 negotiations, Britain and the EU will agree a cut-off date after which foreigners who have settled in the country will not have an automatic right to remain. But a leaked document, drawn up by MEPs on the European parliament’s employment committe...
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