Vol. 5 Num 102 Sat. September 04, 2004       Home  News Today's Index Front Page Business Sports Point-counterpoint Metropolitan National International Culture General Views Editorial Letters to Editor Write to Editor Sections Literature Others About Us Contact Advertisement Supplements Archives Culture New wine in old bottle Salahuddin's irresistible canvases Kazi Salahuddin Ahmed's new artistic venture, at the ongoing exhibition at Alliance Francaise, proves once more that here is an artist who does not just carry on with experimentation and academic knowledge, A tale of oppression Aranyak Natya Dal premieres its latest play The story of oppression on the colourful ethnic people named Santal in the play Raaraang reminds of other stories of discriminating the ethnic people in different parts of the country by the ruling Paul Newman debuts in latest role--as circus clown Veteran Hollywood star Paul Newman was making a flying visit to Britain to perform in a somewhat unorthodox role--that of a slapstick circus clown. Helen Mirren to play Queen Elizabeth Helen Mirren will play Queen Elizabeth II in a film that delves into the strained relationship between Buckingham Palace and 10 Downing Street after Princess Diana's death.     Advertisement