Nipa researches on folk dance

For the last few years, Shamim Ara Nipa has been conducting vast research on Bangladeshi folk dance forms. With her great passion for folk dance, the dance diva is trying to popularise the folk genres like jari, lathi, dhamail, bratachari and more. Full story

Shayema’s solo sets at EMK Centre

Young US expatriate artist Shayema Rahim’s paintings present her emotion through the delicate use of vibrant colours and lines. Her ongoing solo exhibition titled Vision in Encaustic features 20 paintings at the Edward M. Kennedy Centre at the... Full story

Kaak satires social anomalies

Prantik Theatre staged a political satire on Monday at the Studio Theatre Hall of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy on Monday. Written by directed by Kamruzzaman Litan, the play titled Kaak satirises tendency of giving importance to an ugly creature... Full story

Sanjay seeks blessings before court’s verdict

Sanjay Dutt visited Nanded’s divine shrine of Hajoor Saheb on 6th January 2013. The actor, who is worried about the Supreme Court verdict seems to find some peace in the spiritual journey, reports The Times of India. Sources said Sanjay Dutt had... Full story

Looking outside: theme for latest issue of Depart

The latest issue of the art magazine Depart [June-September 2012] focuses on a variety of subjects that are involved in the art scene of our community. ‘Looking outside’ is the common theme of the articles included in the issue. Full story

Will try my best to be like Kishore da: Ranbir

As Ranbir Kapoor teams up once again with his Barfi director Anurag Basu for his untitled next on the life of legendary singer Kishore Kumar, the actor prepares himself to play the part to the tee, reports The Times of India. Ranbir who has a host of films... Full story

AROUND THE TOWN

Exhibition Art exhibition Pentagon: An Exploration of the Five Senses By artists Mohammad Eunus, Jamal Ahmed, Ahmed Shamsuddoha, Sheikh Afzal Hossain, and Mohammad Iqbal Athena Gallery, Uttar Badda... Full story