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Bata introduces virtual sneakers with AR technology

Bata has launched an innovative Augmented Reality (AR) filter as part of its Sneaker Fest campaign. The filter allows customers to try on sneakers virtually from their homes, according to a media release. This cutting-edge tool offers an immersive shopping experience, showcasing Batas latest...

United States announces $1.25 billion military aid package for Ukraine

The United States has announced a significant military assistance package for Ukraine, valued at $1.25 billion. This new aid, provided through previous drawdowns from Department of Defense stocks, includes a range of essential munitions and equipment to support Ukraines defense against Russias...

US helps Poland’s defense with $4 billion loan

The United States has announced an additional $4 billion Foreign Military Financing (FMF) loan guarantee to Poland, bringing the total U.S. support for Polands defense to more than $11 billion over the past two years; the state department of the USA stated this on Thursday (Washington time)....

Dozen killed in Colombia clashes

A dozen people have been killed in southwestern Colombia since Saturday in fighting between two dissident factions of the defunct FARC guerilla group, reports BSS. Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias de Colombia- Ejército del Pueblo (FARC) known as the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia...

US announces $725 million military assistance package for Ukraine

On Monday (Washington time), U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced a new military aid package worth $725 million to support Ukraine in its ongoing defense against Russias invasion. The package, which is part of a broader surge of security assistance pledged by President Biden on...

CA hopeful SAARC can give dividends to people of the region if revitalized

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Monday urged the SAARC Secretariat to work more intensely to make the regional body functional for the shared benefit of the South Asian countries, reports UNB. SAARC is a forgotten word. If you can revitalise it, this will give dividends to the people of the...

Biden hosts AIDS memorial quilt at White House for 'World AIDS Day'

President Joe Biden commemorated World AIDS Day on Sunday by hosting the AIDS Memorial Quilt on the South Lawn of the White House, marking the first time the quilt has been displayed at the executive residence. The event gathered survivors, advocates, and families to honor those who lost their...

Mohini Dey addresses rumors linking her to AR Rahman’s divorce

Indian bassist Mohini Dey, a long-time collaborator of Oscar-winning composer AR Rahman, recently addressed rumors speculating about a potential relationship with the music legend. The rumors began circulating after reports of a separation between AR Rahman and his wife, Saira Banu, coincided...

AR Rahman's children urge privacy and respect following parents' separation

Composer AR Rahman and his wife Saira Banu have announced their separation after 29 years of marriage, shocking their fans. The couple released a joint statement on Tuesday evening. Later that night, Rahmans three children shared their first reactions to the news, asking fans to respect their...

AR Rahman to pay tribute to legend Lata Mangeshkar

The 55th edition of the prestigious International Film Festival of India (IFFI) will kick off on Thursday in Goa, with one of the key events being Oscar winning composer AR Rahman paying tribute to late Lata Mangeshkar as part of a memorial talk on the legendary singer, reports NDTV. Giving...

25 drones downed over Moscow region

Russia shot down 25 Ukrainian drones targeting Moscow overnight from Saturday to Sunday, marking one of the largest drone attacks on the capital since the onset of the conflict in 2022, according to Moscows mayor. Sergei Sobyanin initially reported 22 drones had been intercepted, but later...

Governor takes chair of the SAARC Finance Network

Ahsan H. Mansur, the Governor of Bangladesh Bank, has assumed the role of Chairperson of the SAARC Finance Network. He was appointed to this position during the 46th SAARC Finance Governors Group Meeting held in Washington, D.C. on October 24, for a term of one year. He takes over as Chair...

Bangladeshi critic Reeti joins jury panel with AR Rahman at Iranian film festival

Bangladeshi film critic, screenwriter, and journalist Sadia Khalid Reeti has joined the panel of jurors for the international section of the 41st Tehran International Short Film Festival (TISFF), where she will be working with Oscar-winning Indian music composer A.R. Rahman. Reeti confirmed this...

Adilur stresses for strengthening SAARC activities for industrial development

Industries Adviser Adilur Rahman Khan on Tuesday laid emphasis on strengthening the activities of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) for accelerating industrial development in the region. The adviser said thisduring a meeting with Indian High commissioner to Bangladesh...

AR Rahman supports Kamala Harris with virtual concert

Oscar-winning composer AR Rahman has made history as the first South Asian international artist to publicly endorse a US presidential candidate by supporting Vice President Kamala Harriss campaign. His endorsement included a 30-minute virtual concert organized in partnership with the...