Leah Sharman, PhD Candidate in the school of psychology at the University of Queensland/ Channel NewsAsia Crying can be a self-soothing behaviour, one researcher points out. Crying is a big part of being a kid. As you grow older, you may find you’re crying less than during childhood and adolescence. Studies show, on average, adult…
DOT Desk: Theatre troupe Mohakal Natya Sampraday is going to participate in three theatre festivals in Tripura, India, reports The New Age. The troupe will stage its acclaimed play Nilakhyan, an adaptation of Kazi Nazrul Islam’s short story Sapure, at the festivals. Mohakal will stage the play tomorrow at the ‘5th International Natyamancha Festival’, organised…
Bishal Thapa/My Republica In April 2017, Bhawani Rana was elected President of the Federation of Nepali Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI). Representing approximately 900 private enterprises across Nepal, FNCCI is the largest umbrella organization of businesses in Nepal. When Rana took over as President, FNCCI had celebrated its 50th anniversary a year ago. Rana…
DOT Desk: Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) Mayor Sayeed Khokon today asked the authorities concerned of the corporation to remove within next 48 hours all posters, banners, and other campaign materials used ahead of the 11th parliamentary election, reports The Daily Star. He gave the instruction while inaugurating a campaign to remove the election materials…
Reihan Salam, Contributing editor at The Atlantic and executive editor of National Review/The Atlantic There’s a key vulnerability the president can exploit—aligning himself with the Chinese people and against the party-state. President Donald Trump has good reason to denounce China’s tolerance of intellectual-property theft and various other trade abuses, as even his harshest critics will…
Raj Ahmed of DOT Police yesterday dispersed a group of protesters who were demanding a re-election under non-partisan government. About 50 people, under the banner of “National Unity for right to voting and good governance” formed a human chain in front of the National Press Club around 11am, reported Dhaka Tribune. ABM Mostafa Amin, convener…
Sayeed Muhammad of DOT Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has expressed heartfelt gratitude to the people for her party’s absolute victory in the December 30 national elections, promising to continue serving them for their well being. “Serving the people is a huge task and I will continue to do it as long as I remain alive,”…
Daily Mail: A Chinese space probe has moved into position to land on the dark side of the moon for the first time, the official Xinhua news agency reported. The probe, the Chang’e-4, entered a planned orbit on Sunday ‘to prepare for the first-ever soft landing on the far side of the moon’, the news…
DOT Desk: Jasimuddin was a Bengali poet, songwriter, prose writer and folklore collector. He is commonly known as Polli Kobi, for his superb rendition of Bengali folklore in his literary works, reports The Daily Observer. His poetry is a demonstration to the simple, timeless appeal of rural Bengal and folk life. His poetic rhythms are…
Mental Floss: As Game of Thrones has risen in popularity, so too have the unique character names featured in the series. Since the show began, Khaleesi and Arya have become popular baby and pet names. And now, the acclaimed HBO series will be forever linked to the insect world. According to the Omaha World-Herald, Brett…