It's not been long since the Miss Grand International pageant came into existence. However, in a span of just three years, the pageant has definitely given us some gorgeous winners. Let's take a look at the elegant and stunning winners of Miss Grand International pageant. Claire Elizabeth Parker The sexy Australian beauty Claire Elizabeth Parker won the Miss Grand International title in the…

After the conclusion of the Eliminator against Kolkata Knight Riders, David Warner said that he was a believer of putting runs on the board. That wasn't the case, however, on Friday (May 27), where Warner opted to bowl at the Feroz Shah Kotla in Delhi against Gujarat Lions in the second Qualifier of the ninth edition of the Indian Premier League. When asked about why there was a change in plan,…

Priding himself on being extremely agile and in the field, David Warner kept his disappointment under the wraps as Sunrisers Hyderabad let Gujarat Lions off the hook. Having them on the mat with 84 for 5 at one stage, Barinder Sran's spilt chance of Aaron Finch, who came in at No.5, cost them dearly. The burly Australian went on to score a half-century to help Lions finish with a par score of…

The Islamic State group's commander in the besieged Iraqi city of Falluja is among 70 militants killed in coalition air strikes, the US military says.   Colonel Steve Warren said more than 20 strikes have been carried out in the past four days, destroying IS positions.   The raids are in support of Iraqi forces who are trying to retake Falluja from IS.   Meanwhile there are dire…

More than 100 leading scientists say the Rio Olympics should be moved or postponed over the Zika outbreak.   The group says new findings about the virus make it "unethical" for the games to go ahead in an open letter to the World Health Organization.   They call on the WHO to revisit its guidance on Zika, which is linked to serious birth defects.   The International Olympic…

Popular small screen and art-film actress Sohana Saba is all set to make her Tollywood debut on upcoming June 3.   ‘Shoro-ripu’, directed by debutant director Ayon Chakraborti, is the first film of Saba in Kolkata. Tollywood heartthrob Indranil is cast opposite the sensational actress in the film. The film also stars Chiranjeet Chakraborty, Rudranil Ghosh, Rajatava Dutta, Sudiptaa…

In the last decade the world has witnessed a stupendous growth of internet users due to the proliferation of cyber media. As of today, most of the leading newspapers and magazines have their online versions for more reachability, and this further enhances the brand of the respective media houses along with the business. Besides, there are hundreds of sites that exist only on the Internet. Hence,…

A declaration at the G7 meeting in Japan says a vote by the UK to leave the European Union would pose a "serious threat to global growth".   In its final statement, the group warned that a UK exit from the EU would reverse the trend of increased global trade, investment and jobs.   The meeting brings together the world's leading seven industrialised nations.   The final…

American drivers take to the roads this holiday weekend enjoying the lowest fuel prices for a decade.   On Friday, the average price of a gallon of petrol (4.5 litres) was $2.31 (£1.58) - 40 cents lower than the same time last year.   Although oil prices are beginning to rise, briefly going above $50 a barrel on Thursday, fuel remains cheap.   As many as 38 million Americans are…

Highlighting the apparent gender bias in northern India, fewer girl children suffering from congenital heart diseases are brought for treatment in comparison to boys even when the treatment is provided free of cost, finds a new study.   The findings showed that the gender bias is present for all ages of children and for parents living in both rural and urban communities.   "The bias…

Heath Streak has decided not to continue as Bangladesh's bowling coach as his two-year contract terminates at the end of this month. The BCB was waiting on him and would have renewed the contract if he was willing to stay. "I have decided that I shall leave my role as National Bowling Coach when my contract expires at the end of the month," Streak said in a statement. "I would like…

Researchers, including one of Indian-origin, have discovered that lower levels of a hormone may make teenagers vulnerable to gaining unhealthy weight.   "Our study is the first to look at levels of spexin in the pediatric population," said one of the study authors Seema Kumar from Mayo Clinic Children's Centre in Minnesota, US.   Potentially tied to weight management, spexin…

May is just around the corner, a month completely dedicated to masturbation. A month totally dedicated to orgasms and a month that will guarantee a Happy Ending. Yes! Yes! Yes! You might be familiar with some facts about orgasms already, such as they can last anything between five and 22 seconds. But did you know orgasming releases oxytocin and prolactin? Here are 21 other things you also may never…

Drexel University scientists have discovered an unusual mechanism for how two new antimalarial drugs operate: They give the parasite's skin a boost in cholesterol, making it unable to traverse the narrow labyrinths of the human bloodstream. The drugs also seem to trick the parasite into reproducing prematurely.   Malaria is a mosquito-borne disease caused by Plasmodium parasites. After a…

Bangladesh's chief selector Faruque Ahmed has said that he is reluctant to continue in his post if the BCB approves the proposed expansion of the selection committee during their next board meeting, which is likely to be held next week. The BCB's working committee had proposed changes after a meeting on Thursday. According to their recommendation, the new selection panel will consist of four…

A Singapore court on Friday indicted six Bangladeshi nationals for armed violence and financing militants.   The six, aged between 26 and 31, were among eight Bangladeshi men who the Singapore authority said were members of a group called Islamic State in Bangladesh (ISB).   The investigation revealed that several members of the group had considered carrying out armed violence overseas.…

Brazilian police are hunting more than 30 men suspected of raping a teenage girl in Rio de Janeiro, and of putting video of the attack on social media.   The girl, 16, believes she was doped after going to her boyfriend's house on Saturday and says she woke up in a different house, surrounded by the men.   Arrest warrants have been issued, including one for the boyfriend.   The…

WASHINGTON: Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump has said he would "cancel" the Paris climate deal.   More than 195 countries pledged to reduce carbon emissions in a landmark agreement last year.   The billionaire businessman has said before there is no evidence that humans are responsible for climate change.   During a speech at an oil industry conference in North…

Would-be-mothers please listen! The more fruits you eat during pregnancy, the higher would be your kid’s IQ levels, reveals a study. The results showed that if pregnant mothers ate six or seven servings of fruit or fruit juice a day on average, their infants placed six or seven points higher on the IQ scale at one year of age. “We found that one of the biggest predictors of cognitive development…

An unbeaten 58-ball 93 from David Warner, his eighth half-century of the season, steered Sunrisers Hyderabad through a tense chase against Gujarat Lions and into their maiden IPL final. Warner batted through a chase of 163 even as Lions chipped away at the wickets, and found a calm lower-order ally in Bipul Sharma at a critical juncture when Sunrisers needed 46 from 25 balls, with four wickets in…

Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee was on Friday sworn-in as West Bengal’s chief minister for the second time. Forty-one others also were sworn-in as her ministers. Banerjee was administered the oath of office and secrecy by Governor Keshari Nath Tripathi before a galaxy of political leaders and thousands of common people at the Indira Gandhi Sarani (Red Road). Banerjee, the state’s…

Resisting the allegations raised by BNP leaders, Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader on Friday said the government has not taken any decision to arrest Khaleda Zia.   He came up with the remarks while replying to a question during a sudden visit to BRTC Bus Depot in Nagpara area of the city on Friday morning.   “BNP leaders are saying in their comments that the government…

A local Chhatra League (BCL) leader of Barisal Polytechnic Institute has been hacked to death in an attack by some unidentified miscreants on Friday night. Two others also injured during this clash.   The deceased was identified as Rezaul Islam Reza, 28, ex-student of the Institute.   The injured are Mehdi Hasan, 26, and Samsuzzaman Fahim, 20, a 4th year student of Electrical Engineering.…

BNP senior leader Nazrul Islam Khan on Friday said only a vigorous democratic movement is now a solution to restore democracy in the country and get rid of repression, killings and misrule.   The BNP leader came up with the statement while addressing a discussion at the Jatiya Press Club arranged by Jatiyatabadi Swechchhasebak Dal marking the 35th death anniversary of BNP founder Ziaur Rahman.…