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ISRO Bets Big on Space Startups

ISRO Bets Big on Space Startups

Rediff.com6 hours ago

'ISRO will not manufacture any launch vehicles. That will all be done by the private sector or public sector undertakings.'

Shubhankar Sharma Drops In Nexo Championship Third Round

Shubhankar Sharma Drops In Nexo Championship Third Round

Rediff.com22 hours ago

Indian golfer Shubhankar Sharma dropped to tied 41st after a three-over 75 in the third round of the Nexo Championship. South Africa's Shaun Norris took a commanding two-shot lead after equalling the course record with a nine-under 66.

Why Dravid, Waugh, And Bachchan Are At The Hockey World Cup

Why Dravid, Waugh, And Bachchan Are At The Hockey World Cup

Rediff.com1 days ago

Cricket icons Rahul Dravid and Steve Waugh, along with Bollywood actor Abhishek Bachchan, were spotted at the India-Netherlands FIH Hockey World Cup match in Amstelveen. Their presence is linked to the upcoming European T20 Premier League, co-founded by Bachchan, which aims to boost cricket in Europe.

Why Dravid, Waugh, And Bachchan Are At The Hockey World Cup

Why Dravid, Waugh, And Bachchan Are At The Hockey World Cup

Rediff.com1 days ago

Cricket icons Rahul Dravid and Steve Waugh, along with Bollywood actor Abhishek Bachchan, were spotted at the India-Netherlands FIH Hockey World Cup match in Amstelveen. Their presence is linked to the upcoming European T20 Premier League, co-founded by Bachchan, which aims to boost cricket in Europe.

Vijay shelves Parandur airport; announces more free LPGs, bus travel for women

Vijay shelves Parandur airport; announces more free LPGs, bus travel for women

Rediff.com6 hours ago

Making several announcements in the assembly, Vijay, fulfilling TVK's key electoral assurances, announced three free cooking gas cylinders and also declared that the Parandur greenfield airport project will be shelved.

Brydon Carse faces ECB investigation as fresh off-field storm hits England

Brydon Carse faces ECB investigation as fresh off-field storm hits England

Rediff.com18 hours ago

The ECB is investigating an alleged Derby incident involving England fast bowler Brydon Carse, with his availability for the second Pakistan Test now uncertain.

Priya Bhavani Shankar Has Written A Love Letter To...

Priya Bhavani Shankar Has Written A Love Letter To...

Rediff.com4 days ago

Priya Bhavani Shankar has a wardrobe that feels like a love letter to desi dressing. The Irumudi actress knows her way around a sari, but her ethnic style never feels predictable. There's always a little colour, a playful detail or a modern twist that keeps things fresh.

French Badminton Makes History With Double World Titles

French Badminton Makes History With Double World Titles

Rediff.com19 hours ago

France achieved a historic double victory at the World Championships, with Thom Gicquel and Delphine Delrue winning mixed doubles and Alex Lanier securing the men's singles title. This unprecedented success is attributed to decades of strategic investment in a national badminton system, including national and regional centres, coach education, and a focus on holistic player development, aiming to elevate France among traditional Asian powerhouses in the sport.

Yeh Hai India: Cyclist Rides to Everest Base Camp Without Front Wheel

Yeh Hai India: Cyclist Rides to Everest Base Camp Without Front Wheel

Rediff.com4 days ago

Kerala-based professional stunt cyclist Saneed is undertaking an extraordinary journey from Kerala to the Everest Base Camp on a specially modified bicycle lacking a front wheel, aiming to spread a 'Say No to Drugs' awareness message.

Arsenal open championship defence with rivals reshaped and Premier League reborn

Arsenal open championship defence with rivals reshaped and Premier League reborn

Rediff.com3 days ago

Arsenal begin their Premier League title defence as the hunted, facing heightened expectations and a reshaped league featuring new managers, major departures and ambitious rivals challenging their supremacy.

India cited Trump's 'unpredictable behaviour' for no presser

India cited Trump's 'unpredictable behaviour' for no presser

Rediff.com2 hours ago

Indian government sources revealed that a 'cautious approach' was adopted during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's June talks with then-US President Donald Trump due to concerns over Trump's 'unpredictable behaviour' with foreign leaders, leading to a preference against a joint media interaction.

Fake airline job racket busted in Delhi, 6 arrested

Fake airline job racket busted in Delhi, 6 arrested

Rediff.com2 hours ago

Six individuals, including the alleged mastermind and a website developer, have been arrested for operating a sophisticated fake airline job racket. The fraudsters used social media ads and fake websites to solicit fees for aviation diplomas, promising jobs at Indira Gandhi International Airport, and duped numerous job seekers before being caught.

Arjun Tendulkar Commits To Goa; Ends Exit Rumours

Arjun Tendulkar Commits To Goa; Ends Exit Rumours

Rediff.com2 days ago

Arjun Tendulkar, son of cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, has confirmed he will continue playing for the Goa cricket team, dispelling recent rumours of his departure after missing a tour to Oman.

Where's Shreyas Iyer Holidaying?

Where's Shreyas Iyer Holidaying?

Rediff.com3 days ago

Shreyas Iyer is unwinding in Bali with close friend Aman Khan, sharing glimpses of their relaxing holiday away from the demands of the sport.

Badminton World Championships: Treesa-Gayatri Storm Into Quarter-finals

Badminton World Championships: Treesa-Gayatri Storm Into Quarter-finals

Rediff.com4 days ago

Indian women's doubles pair Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand have reached the quarterfinals of the World Championships, putting them one step closer to securing a medal.

East Bengal FC secure historic back-to-back AFC Women's Champions League berth

East Bengal FC secure historic back-to-back AFC Women's Champions League berth

Rediff.com18 hours ago

East Bengal FC's women's team defeated Sabah FA 2-0 to secure their place in the AFC Women's Champions League Group Stage for the second consecutive time, a historic first for an Indian club. Goals from Olivia Anokye and Soumya Guguloth sealed their victory, topping Group A with a perfect record.

Mumbai Indians Appoint Zubin Bharucha As Director of Performance

Mumbai Indians Appoint Zubin Bharucha As Director of Performance

Rediff.com2 days ago

Mumbai Indians have appointed Zubin Bharucha, a former first-class cricketer and ex-Rajasthan Royals official, as their Director of Performance.

Gujarat: Pregnant woman accuses 4 men of rape, forced conversion

Gujarat: Pregnant woman accuses 4 men of rape, forced conversion

Rediff.com6 hours ago

A 30-year-old pregnant woman in Gujarat's Banaskantha district has accused four men, including three brothers and their uncle, of repeatedly raping her and forcing her to convert to their religion. A case has been registered under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Gujarat Freedom of Religion Act, but no arrests have been made yet. The woman alleges a history of abuse, blackmail, and threats against her and her daughters.

Giuliano Simeone's Late Goal Rescues 10-Man Atletico in Tense Villarreal Draw

Giuliano Simeone's Late Goal Rescues 10-Man Atletico in Tense Villarreal Draw

Rediff.com6 hours ago

Giuliano Simeone, son of manager Diego Simeone, scored a dramatic late equaliser to secure a 2-2 draw for 10-man Atletico Madrid against Villarreal. The match was marked by fan anger towards striker Julian Alvarez and a contentious red card for Robin Le Normand.

'No fire alarm, sprinkler failed': Man who lost son in Amravati hospital fire

'No fire alarm, sprinkler failed': Man who lost son in Amravati hospital fire

Rediff.com57 minutes ago

A devastating fire in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) of a government hospital in Amravati, Maharashtra, resulted in the deaths of three newborns. Eyewitnesses and grieving parents allege that fire alarms remained silent and water sprinklers failed to activate, pointing to severe safety lapses and hospital negligence. While 36 infants were rescued, families are demanding accountability for the tragic loss of life.

Praggnanandhaa on Cusp of Grand Chess Tour Finals

Praggnanandhaa on Cusp of Grand Chess Tour Finals

Rediff.com7 hours ago

Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa has taken a commanding 9-3 lead over Germany's Vincent Keymer, putting him just six points away from qualifying for the finals of the prestigious US$450,000 Grand Chess Tour concluding event.

Pat Cummins lauds Australia's fightback, backs Green to build on batting revival

Pat Cummins lauds Australia's fightback, backs Green to build on batting revival

Rediff.com1 days ago

Captain Pat Cummins praised Australia's emphatic Mackay response after their Darwin shock, while Cameron Green's gritty 67 and commanding series batting silenced doubts over his Test place.

Quiz: Do You Know Bollywood's Jabardast Jodis?

Quiz: Do You Know Bollywood's Jabardast Jodis?

Rediff.com4 days ago

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.

2nd Test: Jaiswal faces possible punishment after physical contact with Fernando

2nd Test: Jaiswal faces possible punishment after physical contact with Fernando

Rediff.com22 hours ago

Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal is under scrutiny for a potential ICC Code of Conduct breach following a heated altercation with Sri Lankan pacer Asitha Fernando during the second Test. The incident involved physical contact, with Jaiswal's helmet touching Fernando's forehead after Jaiswal's dismissal. India's batting coach Sitanshu Kotak acknowledged the 'heat of the moment' but stated Jaiswal should not have made body contact. Match referee Andy Pycroft may invoke Article 2.12, which could lead to a reprimand, fine, or demerit points for Jaiswal.

SC to hear plea of journalist who blew lid off Ram temple theft

SC to hear plea of journalist who blew lid off Ram temple theft

Rediff.com3 hours ago

The Supreme Court will hear a plea from journalist Abhishek Upadhyay, who is challenging an FIR filed against him by Ghaziabad police in an alleged road rage case. Upadhyay claims the FIR is retaliatory, stemming from his reporting on alleged irregularities in donations to Ayodhya's Ram temple and corruption in Uttar Pradesh. He fears arrest and seeks quashing of the FIR or transfer of the investigation to an independent agency.

Bank unions threaten strike on Sept 11 over 5-day banking

Bank unions threaten strike on Sept 11 over 5-day banking

Rediff.com3 hours ago

If the strike materialises, banking services, especially in public sector banks, would be impacted for four days in many parts of the country. September 11 is a Friday, and the subsequent two days are bank holidays.

Shubman Gill Becomes Fourth-Youngest Indian to 3,000 Test Runs

Shubman Gill Becomes Fourth-Youngest Indian to 3,000 Test Runs

Rediff.com1 days ago

Shubman Gill has become the fourth-youngest Indian cricketer to reach 3,000 Test runs, achieving the milestone during the second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo, further solidifying his impressive record, especially as captain.

Mumbai Ganesh idol collapse: Broken welding support caused fall, police say

Mumbai Ganesh idol collapse: Broken welding support caused fall, police say

Rediff.com1 days ago

Two individuals died and five others, including two children, sustained injuries after a large Ganesh idol of 'Bhuleshwaracha Raja' collapsed during its arrival ceremony in south Mumbai. The incident occurred on Saturday night, prompting immediate rescue efforts and hospitalisation of the injured.

Japanese Ice Skating Champions Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara Announce Engagement

Japanese Ice Skating Champions Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara Announce Engagement

Rediff.com1 days ago

Japanese ice-skating champions Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara, known as 'Riku-Ryu', have announced their engagement, becoming partners off as well as on the ice after winning Olympic gold.

Praggnanandhaa lets Keymer escape in grand finale opener

Praggnanandhaa lets Keymer escape in grand finale opener

Rediff.com17 hours ago

Praggnanandhaa squandered a winning advantage against Vincent Keymer in the Grand Chess Tour opener, allowing the resilient German to survive and secure a hard-fought draw.

Chinese Robot Lightning Beats Usain Bolt's 100m World Record

Chinese Robot Lightning Beats Usain Bolt's 100m World Record

Rediff.com2 days ago

A humanoid robot named Lightning, developed by Chinese smartphone maker Honor, has reportedly run 100 meters in 9.32 seconds, surpassing Usain Bolt's human world record.

Jadavpur University vandalism probe panel chief quits

Jadavpur University vandalism probe panel chief quits

Rediff.com5 hours ago

Professor Subha Shankar Sarkar has resigned as the head of a five-member committee investigating alleged ABVP vandalism at Jadavpur University, citing his inability to conduct an effective inquiry, prompting the university to seek a new chairperson.

RBI's concessional swap schemes fail to boost rupee despite large forex inflows

RBI's concessional swap schemes fail to boost rupee despite large forex inflows

Rediff.com5 hours ago

Despite large inflows of foreign funds mobilised through the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI's) concessional swap schemes, the rupee has seen little impact because the dollars have largely been absorbed into the central bank's reserves instead of being released into the spot market, according to market participants.

Like Bhumi Pednekar, Sonam Kapoor's Jewellery?

Like Bhumi Pednekar, Sonam Kapoor's Jewellery?

Rediff.com4 days ago

Bollywood steps out for a dazzling Wednesday evening.

South Africa's former World boxing champion Tete shot dead outside his home

South Africa's former World boxing champion Tete shot dead outside his home

Rediff.com2 days ago

Former world boxing champion Zolani "Last Born" Tete was tragically shot dead outside his home in South Africa's Eastern Cape province.

Cauvery row: SC tells Tamil Nadu to raise water share plea before CWMA

Cauvery row: SC tells Tamil Nadu to raise water share plea before CWMA

Rediff.com33 minutes ago

The Supreme Court has advised the Tamil Nadu government to present its grievance regarding the proportionate release of Cauvery water to the Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA). This comes after Tamil Nadu alleged that Karnataka was not releasing its due share of water despite directions from the Cauvery Water Regulation Committee (CWRC) and CWMA, impacting farmers in the state.

FIR against Dipke for 'entering govt school without permission'

FIR against Dipke for 'entering govt school without permission'

Rediff.com1 days ago

Police in Latur, Maharashtra, have registered an FIR against Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) convenor Abhijeet Dipke and others. The charges stem from allegations of unauthorised entry into a government school, disrupting official work, threatening teachers, and filming proceedings during his 'School Thik Karo' campaign.

Pulwama terror attack accused Insha Jan's bail plea rejected

Pulwama terror attack accused Insha Jan's bail plea rejected

Rediff.com1 days ago

A special NIA court in Jammu has rejected the bail plea of Insha Jan alias Insha Tariq, an accused in the 2019 Pulwama suicide attack that killed 40 Central Reserve Police Force personnel, observing that sufficient material existed on record to presume that the accusations against her were prima facie true.

Heavy rain waterlogs Delhi, traffic, flights disrupted

Heavy rain waterlogs Delhi, traffic, flights disrupted

Rediff.com1 hour ago

Heavy rainfall in Delhi led to widespread waterlogging and severe traffic congestion, bringing the national capital to a standstill, with the India Meteorological Department issuing a red alert for further heavy rain.

Legendary Actress Sowcar Janaki Passes Away at 94

Legendary Actress Sowcar Janaki Passes Away at 94

Rediff.com2 days ago

Legendary South Indian actress Sowcar Janaki, a Padma Shri awardee with a career spanning nearly seven decades and over 400 films, has passed away at 94, leaving an indelible mark on Indian cinema.