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‘Jane Eyre’ added to mandatory reading list for 14-year-old students in China
Charlotte Brontë’s classic English novel ‘Jane Eyre’ has secured a place on the mandatory reading list for 14-year-old students in China in the new academic year. Published in 1847 and known as a story of female self-respect, independence and love, the novel is being presented by Chinese authorities as helpful in fostering sound values among adolescents.
Paris court grants Kim Kardashian symbolic one euro compensation in heist case
A Paris court has awarded Kim Kardashian just 1 euro ($1.15) in damages over the armed robbery she suffered in the French capital in 2016. A lawyer involved in the case said Kardashian herself had requested this compensation, which was granted on Tuesday.
Harry Potter officially casts key Chamber of Secrets role for season 2
While HBO's new Harry Potter TV series has yet to premiere, filming for its second season has already started. As such, more and more roles are being cast for season 2, which will introduce new characters from the second book, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. Recently, Tom Riddle and Ginny Weasley were cast (or, in Ginny's case, recast).
Shah Rukh Khan breaks silence on ‘Dhurandhar’, praises both parts
Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has finally shared his reaction to Ranveer Singh’s action film ‘Dhurandhar’, praising both parts and the work of the entire team.
Nusraat Faria steps away from ‘Tribunal’ over scheduling conflicts
Actress Nusraat Faria has decided to leave director Raihan Khan’s upcoming film “Tribunal” because of uncertainty over the shooting schedule and difficulties coordinating her dates with other projects.
Mithila’s unusual reason for studying political science
Actress and model Rafiath Rashid Mithila has revealed an unexpected reason behind her decision to study political science at the University of Dhaka: the subject had the word “science” in its name.
Foreign state minister visits actress Badhon’s home
State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humayun Kabir has visited the home of actress Azmeri Haque Badhon, who returned home after being attacked in Italy, to inquire about her and her family members on Tuesday. Badhon herself informed that the state minister had gone to her home on behalf of the prime minister.
Over 200 Israeli filmmakers back makers of Gaza documentary 'Naza'
More than 200 Israeli filmmakers have expressed support for Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor, the makers of the documentary 'Naza', which was made on various aspects of Israel's military operations in Gaza. Many well-known figures from the country's film industry have signed a petition in this regard. The information was reported on Monday, September 14, citing Israeli media.
Playwright and director Maruf Hossain Sajib dies
Playwright and director Maruf Hossain Sajib has died after suffering a heart attack. He breathed his last at 5am on Tuesday, September 15. He was 40 years old at the time of his death.
Call for films for second edition of New York Bangla Film Festival
The New York Bangla Film Festival has invited submissions of films for its second edition to be held in New York early next year. In this edition, Bangla language films will be screened in four categories — short film, documentary, web film and feature film. There will be awards for selected and winning filmmakers in each category.