Lifestyle
McDonald's says most burgers now preservative-free
Chicago, Sep 27 (AP/UNB) — Following years of reformulating at McDonald's, most of the burgers it serves in the U.S. are now preservative-free.
Wisconsin museum with large angel collection is closing
Beloit, Sep 26 (AP/UNB) — The Wisconsin museum that holds the record for the world's largest collection of angels is closing.
Dior and Gucci theatrically kick off Paris Fashion Week
Paris, Sep 25 (AP/UNB) — Dance and theatricality were at the heart of Paris Fashion Week's first day of spring shows, as American stars Blake Lively and Shailene Woodley gushed over Dior's balletic presentation at the famed Longchamps racecourse. While, Gucci held its evening spectacle at France's answer to Studio 54, the iconic Le Palace — once the club that showcased fashion's most dramatic looks.
Meghan reveals 'something blue' she wore at royal wedding
London, Sep 24 (AP/UNB) — It's an old tradition that a bride should have something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue on her wedding day, and the Duchess of Sussex followed at least part of that when she married Prince Harry.
UN: Excessive drinking killed over 3 million people in 2016
Geneva, Sep 23 (AP/UNB) — Drinking too much alcohol killed more than 3 million people in 2016, mostly men, the World Health Organization said.
Researchers say they're closing in on Captain Cook's ship
Providence, Sept 22 (AP/UNB) — Researchers are exploring whether a shipwreck off the coast of Rhode Island could be the vessel that 18th-century explorer Capt. James Cook used to sail around the world.
Solo musical show ‘Jannat Gaise’ held in city
Dhaka, Sept 21 (UNB) - A solo musical programme “Jannat Gaise” by third gender (hijra) artist Jannat was held in the city’s Green Road area on Friday evening.
The programme was organised under the project of ‘development of the standard of lifestyle and good behaviour’ in association with the social welfare department and ‘Rethink’, a platform works for the hijra community, a neglected portion of the society.
As part of the project, third gender artist Jannat was trained for six months on a different genre of music for Jannat’s keen interest in music.
Jannat said, "I feel honoured that I can sing in front of people without any hesitation and people have started accepting us."
Another third gender Opshora Prokash said the platform helped them explore their talent which was hidden.
“Please do not neglect us. We want to walk, sing and live together with all others. Do not treat us as a joker or a dangerous one. Accept us as we are the part of the same society," she added.
One of the leaders of the third gender community Shahanewaz Shaila said, "We want all-out cooperation and assistance to stand up and flourish our talent. If we get a platform to work, our community will be changed.”
‘Rethink' Director Lulu-Al-Marjan delivered the thanksgiving speech saying that the purpose of the programme was to nurture their (hijra) talent and increase cultural engagement.
She urged other people to invite the third gender people for performing in cultural programmes which will help them engage in the mainstream society.
The organisation is regularly holding many cultural sessions in the city with the participation and performance of transgender people (hijra).
Nasir Ali’s photo exhibition on Sultan begins in city
Dhaka, Sept 20 (UNB) – Cultural Affairs Minister Asaduzzaman Noor said on Thursday Bangladesh needs more photographers to go all over the places capturing photographs of country's cultural history.
Marijuana museum opens in Vegas
Las Vegas, Sep 20 (AP/UNB) — A glass bong taller than a giraffe. Huggable faux marijuana buds. A pool full of foam weed nuggets.
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.