Arts-&-Culture
Palestinian schools strive to modernize classrooms
Ramallah, Sep 19 (AP/UNB) — As the teacher pointed to the large touch screen, her first-grade classroom came alive. With the click of a link, an animated character popped up on the screen, singing and dancing as it taught the children how to read.
Archaeologists discover ancient sphinx in Egypt
Cairo, Sept 16 (AP/UNB) — Egypt says archaeologists have discovered a statue of a lion's body and a human head in the southern city of Aswan.
Govt buys historic Rose Garden mansion
Dhaka, Sept 16 (UNB) - The government has bought the historic Rose Garden mansion in Old Dhaka , the birthplace of Awami League, considering its archaeological values.
Former Colorado nuke site opens to public as wildlife refuge
Denver, Sep 16 (AP/UNB) — Cyclists and hikers explored a newly opened wildlife refuge at the site of a former nuclear weapons plant in Colorado on Saturday, while a protester in a gas mask brought signs warning about the dangers of plutonium.
Japan Fest 2018 held in city
Dhaka, Sept 15 (UNB) - A colorful festival titled ‘Japan Fest 2018’ was held in the city on Saturday for the first time after several years that showcased both traditional and contemporary Japanese culture as well as music.
Experts: Mayan altar hints at ancient intrigue
Guatemala City, Sept 15 (AP/UNB) — An altar found at Guatemala's La Corona site suggests the Mayan dynasty of Kaanul, known as the Snake Kings, acted like its namesake in slowly squeezing the rival kingdom of Tikal, archaeologists said Friday.
Peru celebrates return of stolen gold mask found in Germany
Lima, Sep 11 (AP/UNB) — Peru is celebrating the return of an ancient funeral mask made of gold following a two-decade legal battle to repatriate the smuggled antiquity from Germany.
Debolina Sur to sing Monday at Nat’l Museum
Dhaka, Sept 9 (UNB) - Indira Gandhi Cultural Centre (IGCC) will host an evening of Nazrul Sangeet, Rabindra Sangeet and modern songs by Debolina Sur on Monday evening at Kabi Sufia Kamal auditorium of Bangladesh National Museum in the city.
John Lennon celebrated with release of commemorative stamp
New York, Sept 8 (AP/UNB) — John Lennon's iconic round glasses and shaggy 1970s mane will now adorn a U.S. stamp.
Group art exhibition ‘Mrinmoy Bangla’ begins at Gallery Cosmos
Dhaka, Sept 7 (UNB) – Mrinmoy Bangla, a group art exhibition of four young artists featuring a rich collection of water colour paintings depicting the beauty and nature of Bangladesh, kicked off at the Mohakhali DOHS chapter of Gallery Cosmos on Friday.