Harry Potter
Robert Pattinson calls out “Insidious” body standards in Hollywood
“The Batman” famed Robert Pattinson claimed that he ate nothing but potatoes-in an effort to lose weight. In an interview with a magazine, the actor recalled that he had never been concerned about how he looked, but however has tried multiple ‘fad’ diets in order to ‘detox to build his physique for a role.
22 January 2023
Livraria Lello: the bookstore that inspired Flourish and Blotts
Visiting the Livaria Lello transports any Harry Potter fan to Flourish and Blotts.
19 January 2023
International Youth Day: Why I enjoy reading YA books as an adult
We are drawn to stories about first experiences, and YA literature is rich with it. First experiences draw us in because they are the crucible for change.
12 August 2022
On books that became memories over Eid holidays
I remember Ma through her books as well, the little of her thoughts and ideas that she could share with the young me then.
15 July 2022
Revisiting Hogwarts: Harry Potter's 20th Anniversary
The nearly two-hour-long special felt like being splashed in the face with a potion that induces nostalgia.
2 January 2022
What to expect from Harry Potter “Return to Hogwarts”
HBO Max released the trailer of the 20th anniversary special episode.
6 December 2021
The 'Harry Potter' character you identify with could reveal your personality
The small-scale study selected 14 characters from the "Harry Potter" movies and asked participants to report which one they identified with most.
3 August 2018
Emma Watson and William “Mack” Knight Part Ways
Emma Watson has called it quits with William “Mack” Knight. The former Harry Potter actress has ended her relationship with her tech entrepreneur boyfriend after two years of relationship. Watson has always been extremely private about
1 December 2017
Harry Potter Festival takes off in Bangladesh
The festival will be hosted in three different phases through five public libraries in Dhaka, Chittagong, Sylhet, Khulna and Rajshahi as part of its collaboration with Libraries Unlimited, which is another British Council project in partnership with the Ministry of Cultural Affairs and supported by the Department of Public Libraries.
20 October 2017
2 new Harry Potter books set to be published in October
Two new books from the Harry Potter universe are set to be released as part of a British exhibition that celebrates the 20th anniversary of the launch of the series.
19 July 2017
JK Rowling marks 20 years since Harry Potter appeared
Wizarding legend Harry Potter's tale has turned 20. Author JK Rowling's first novel, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, was published in Britain on June 26, 1997.
27 June 2017
Harry Potter still casts spell for fans 20 years on
Monday marks 20 years since the release of "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone," the first of seven Potter books in a series that sold 450 million copies in 79 languages and sparked a $7 billion movie franchise.
23 June 2017
Rare Harry Potter prequel stolen in British burglary
A rare Harry Potter prequel handwritten by author JK Rowling on a postcard is stolen during a burglary in central England, police say.
12 May 2017
JK Rowling mourns loss of Orlando shooting victim
JK Rowling is mourning one of the victims of the Orlando shooting after it emerged he worked on a Harry Potter ride at Universal Studios theme park.
14 June 2016
'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' cast photos released
Two sets of photographs featuring some cast members of the play 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' in costume are released, less than two months before the play is set to open in London.
1 June 2016
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child tops bestseller chart
The script from the forthcoming Harry Potter play has leapt to the top of bestseller lists, a day after its July release was announced.
14 February 2016
Alan Rickman's phenomenal legacy in his own words
Alan Rickman’s incredible and almost magical career spanned over three decades and touched the hearts of generations of audiences.
15 January 2016
Actor Alan Rickman dies aged 69
Actor Alan Rickman, known for films including Harry Potter, Die Hard, Truly Madly Deeply and Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves, dies at the age of 69.
14 January 2016
First Look at “Fantastic Beasts” revealed JK Rowling's Harry Potter prequel in the works
“Harry Potter” fans who are missing the wizarding world introduced in JK Rowling's books may be comforted by the newly released images from...
5 November 2015
Harry Potter’s invisibility cloak is close to reality!
A cloak of invisibility may be common in science fiction but it is not so easy in the real world. New research suggests such a device may be moving closer to reality.
19 September 2015