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GalaxEye Buys StarOps, Expands Space Capabilities

GalaxEye Buys StarOps, Expands Space Capabilities

Rediff.com6 days ago

'From day one, our vision has been to build a company that develops and owns the technologies defining the future of space.'

10 Stars Who Clashed With Themselves On The Same Day!

10 Stars Who Clashed With Themselves On The Same Day!

Rediff.com5 days ago

Before Shabana Azmi tries to outrival herself in the Batwara 1947 and Awarapan 2 clash, we look at other Bollywood stars whose films released on the same day.

Man books 5-star hotel room, kills 2 daughters, attempts suicide

Man books 5-star hotel room, kills 2 daughters, attempts suicide

Rediff.com6 days ago

A 40-year-old man allegedly strangled his two minor daughters, aged 5 and 10, inside a five-star hotel room in Bengaluru before attempting suicide. A note found at the scene cited a marital dispute and suspicion of his wife's infidelity as the motive.

Australian Star Min Woo Lee Set For DP World India Championship Debut

Australian Star Min Woo Lee Set For DP World India Championship Debut

Rediff.com7 days ago

Australian golf sensation Min Woo Lee, a winner on both the DP World Tour and PGA Tour, is set to make his debut at the DP World India Championship in October. He will join an impressive lineup of international stars, including Tommy Fleetwood, Rory McIlroy, and Ryan Fox, at the Delhi Golf Club for the USD 4 million tournament, which also features top Indian golfers.

FIDE celebrates chess star Praggnanandhaa on 21st birthday

FIDE celebrates chess star Praggnanandhaa on 21st birthday

Rediff.com7 days ago

Indian chess Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa, who turned 21, has already amassed a remarkable list of achievements, including becoming a Grandmaster at 12, reaching a career-high world ranking of No. 4, and recently winning the Grand Chess Tour St Louis Rapid and Blitz title.

Priyanka Chopra's Warm Birthday Wish For Varanasi Co-Star Mahesh Babu

Priyanka Chopra's Warm Birthday Wish For Varanasi Co-Star Mahesh Babu

Rediff.com7 days ago

Priyanka Chopra celebrated co-star Mahesh Babu's birthday by sharing a behind-the-scenes photograph from their upcoming film Varanasi.

1st Test, Day 3: Suthar, Jadeja star as Sri Lanka bowled out for 284

1st Test, Day 3: Suthar, Jadeja star as Sri Lanka bowled out for 284

Rediff.com3 hours ago

Manav Suthar and Ravindra Jadeja led India's bowling attack on Day 3 in Galle.

India batting coach names stars who impressed in warm-up

India batting coach names stars who impressed in warm-up

Rediff.com7 days ago

India's batting coach Sitanshu Kotak lauded the team's productive warm-up victory against Sri Lanka, highlighting strong performances from both batters and bowlers, including Shubman Gill's quick 44 and Devdutt Padikkal's unbeaten 142, which set a positive tone for the upcoming two-match Test series.

Badminton star Antonsen says India Open should be played outside Delhi winter

Badminton star Antonsen says India Open should be played outside Delhi winter

Rediff.com42 minutes ago

World No. 4 badminton player Anders Antonsen has called for the India Open tournament to be moved from its traditional January-February slot due to severe winter pollution in New Delhi. He described the conditions as "insane" and "not pleasant to play in," causing a burning sensation and poor visibility. Antonsen believes the current time of year is much better for hosting such events.

Vedika Pinto: 'I Don't Begrudge Star Kids At All'

Vedika Pinto: 'I Don't Begrudge Star Kids At All'

Rediff.com4 Aug 2026

'I don't think they are at fault for where they are born or what they are allotted.' 'If anything, today it feels like being a star kid comes with its own set of assumptions and challenges, regardless of how talented you are.'

Bhai Tera Star Hai Review: Raghav Juyal's Film Is Absurd

Bhai Tera Star Hai Review: Raghav Juyal's Film Is Absurd

Rediff.com30 Jul 2026

For such a likeable ensemble cast, it is almost tragic how Bhai Tera Star Hai never grows funnier, notes Mayur Sanap.

Hollywood Star Brad Pitt Weighs In On AI's Impact On Filmmaking

Hollywood Star Brad Pitt Weighs In On AI's Impact On Filmmaking

Rediff.com6 days ago

Hollywood actor Brad Pitt believes artificial intelligence could be a boon for mid-budget filmmaking by making visual effects more accessible. However, he expresses caution regarding AI's use in replicating actors' performances and raises concerns about body scanning and digital likeness ownership. Pitt also shared his thoughts on AI-generated music and his upcoming film projects.

Young Table Tennis Stars Shine In UTT National Quarterfinals

Young Table Tennis Stars Shine In UTT National Quarterfinals

Rediff.com7 hours ago

Rajvardhan Tiwari and Debanshu Chakraborty secured quarterfinal victories in the Under-11 Boys category at the UTT National Ranking Table Tennis Championships in Kanpur. The tournament also saw thrilling five-game matches and a remarkable comeback by unseeded Inaaya in the girls' section, highlighting emerging talent.

India's young long jump star sets bold Asian Games goal

India's young long jump star sets bold Asian Games goal

Rediff.com5 days ago

Long jumper Shahnavaz Khan and high jumper Basant Kumar Meghwal, both recent World Athletics U20 Championships medalists, are now setting their sights on podium finishes at the upcoming Asian Games in Japan, aiming to improve their personal bests.

Olympic Medallist Neeraj Chopra To Face Top Javelin Stars In Lausanne

Olympic Medallist Neeraj Chopra To Face Top Javelin Stars In Lausanne

Rediff.com4 Aug 2026

Two-time Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra is set to compete in the Lausanne Diamond League on August 21. He will face a formidable field of javelin throwers, including Commonwealth Games champion Rumesh Pathirage, Olympic champion Arshad Nadeem, and world champions. This marks Chopra's third competition since returning from injury, following his silver medal win at the recent Commonwealth Games.

Rising Indian Badminton Stars Secure Quarterfinal Berths At Taipei Open

Rising Indian Badminton Stars Secure Quarterfinal Berths At Taipei Open

Rediff.com30 Jul 2026

Indian badminton players Unnati Hooda, Tanvi Sharma, Devika Sihag, and Kiran George have successfully advanced to the quarterfinals of the Taipei Open Super 300 tournament. While these rising stars secured impressive victories, seasoned players HS Prannoy and Anmol Kharb faced defeats, ending their campaign.

Harmanpreet stars as India win Hockey World Cup opener

Harmanpreet stars as India win Hockey World Cup opener

Rediff.com2 days ago

Captain Harmanpreet Singh's two goals helped India secure a 3-1 victory over Wales in their first match of the men's Hockey World Cup, with Sanjay also contributing to the scoreline.

Javelin Star Neeraj Sets Sights On 2nd Commonwealth Games Gold Medal

Javelin Star Neeraj Sets Sights On 2nd Commonwealth Games Gold Medal

Rediff.com30 Jul 2026

Indian javelin star Neeraj Chopra is set to compete at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, aiming to secure his second gold medal after missing the 2022 edition due to injury.

Indian Squash Star Sanya Vats Loses Thrilling Semifinal At Bendigo Open

Indian Squash Star Sanya Vats Loses Thrilling Semifinal At Bendigo Open

Rediff.com2 days ago

Indian squash player Sanya Vats was defeated by Australia's Rachael Grinham in a closely contested five-game semifinal match at the Bendigo Open, a PSA Challenger event. Vats, the top seed, had previously advanced by beating England's Zoe Tanner in the quarterfinals.

India's next Olympic stars? PM Modi targets 5-15 age group

India's next Olympic stars? PM Modi targets 5-15 age group

Rediff.com2 days ago

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reaffirmed India's commitment to hosting the 2036 Olympic Games and unveiled a comprehensive nationwide talent hunt programme aimed at identifying and nurturing sporting talent among children aged five to 15 years.

Pakistan stars in trouble after Zambia league

Pakistan stars in trouble after Zambia league

Rediff.com5 Aug 2026

The Pakistan Cricket Board is considering a two-year ban for several former national players who participated in the unsanctioned Asian Legends Cup in Lusaka, Zambia. The tournament, which was not approved by the ICC or the Zambia Cricket Union, saw players like Mohammed Irfan, Imran Nazir, and Yasir Shah take part, while others like Muhammad Hafeez and Shoaib Malik withdrew. The PCB has warned of severe disciplinary action, including ineligibility for future cricketing assignments.

Ajinkya Rahane's retirement sparks heartfelt tributes from India's cricket stars

Ajinkya Rahane's retirement sparks heartfelt tributes from India's cricket stars

Rediff.com31 Jul 2026

Ajinkya Rahane's retirement from international cricket drew tributes from the cricket fraternity, including Yuvraj Singh, Harbhajan Singh, Suryakumar Yadav and KL Rahul, who praised his contribution to Indian cricket and wished him success for the future.

Cricket Star Suryakumar Yadav Becomes MLB Ambassador For India

Cricket Star Suryakumar Yadav Becomes MLB Ambassador For India

Rediff.com8 Jul 2026

Major League Baseball has announced a partnership with Indian cricket star Suryakumar Yadav, appointing him as an MLB Ambassador to promote baseball among Indian sports fans. Yadav will participate in various events in India and the U.S., including the MLB All-Star week, and will curate content to connect with fans. This initiative is part of MLB's broader strategy to engage with India's vibrant sports culture, alongside renewing its broadcast agreement with JioStar.

7 Diet, Exercise Tips From World Cup Stars

7 Diet, Exercise Tips From World Cup Stars

Rediff.com18 Jul 2026

Peak performances in football begin years before kick-off. From Kylian Mbapp, Lionel Messi to Erling Haaland, the sport's biggest names follow ultra-disciplined routines to stay fit throughout the season.

England Star Jason Roy Set To Shine In European T20 Premier League

England Star Jason Roy Set To Shine In European T20 Premier League

Rediff.com6 days ago

Veteran England opener Jason Roy has signed with Glasgow Cosmic for the inaugural European T20 Premier League, bringing his aggressive batting and extensive experience to the new franchise.

WWE Stars We Grew Up Watching

WWE Stars We Grew Up Watching

Rediff.com26 Jul 2026

Like Hulk Hogan, these larger-than-life wrestling icons ruled our TV screens.

Haryana announces Rs 13.47 Cr reward for CWG stars

Haryana announces Rs 13.47 Cr reward for CWG stars

Rediff.com5 Aug 2026

Haryana is set to host a grand felicitation ceremony on August 7 for its athletes who excelled at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026. Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini will present cash awards totalling Rs 13.47 crore to 10 medal winners and 13 participating athletes, reinforcing the state's commitment to sports development and recognising international achievements.

Duleep Trophy: Ruturaj to lead star-studded West Zone squad

Duleep Trophy: Ruturaj to lead star-studded West Zone squad

Rediff.com20 Jul 2026

Ruturaj Gaikwad will lead West Zone in the 2026-27 Duleep Trophy, with Mumbai all-rounder Shams Mulani named vice-captain as the zonal selectors unveiled a 15-member squad packed with experienced domestic stars.

Indian Squash Stars Set To Shine At World Junior Championships

Indian Squash Stars Set To Shine At World Junior Championships

Rediff.com18 Jul 2026

Top Indian squash players Anahat Singh and Aryaveer Dewan are leading the country's challenge at the World Squash Junior Championships in Ontario. Anahat, seeded first in the women's section, aims for her maiden world junior title, while Aryaveer, seeded 5/8, looks to continue his strong performance after winning the Asian Junior U-19 crown. Several other Indian players are also competing in the prestigious tournament.

Two Indian stars light up England's One-day cup

Two Indian stars light up England's One-day cup

Rediff.com1 Aug 2026

Indian cricketers Kuldeep Yadav and Ashutosh Sharma delivered standout performances in England's One-Day Cup, with Yadav's crucial wickets helping Yorkshire to a win and Sharma's maiden five-wicket haul securing a victory for Hampshire.

FIFA World Cup 2026: Haaland, Messi mania hits Peru as parents name babies after stars

FIFA World Cup 2026: Haaland, Messi mania hits Peru as parents name babies after stars

Rediff.com18 Jul 2026

In Peru, there is a wave of new baby Haalands. In Argentina, Lionel has raced up the rankings, and in Mexico a girl was reportedly named after three soccer players. Parents in Latin America are already christening a new generation of babies after the stars of the World Cup.

Warner, Yuvraj, AB De Villiers to light up WCL 3

Warner, Yuvraj, AB De Villiers to light up WCL 3

Rediff.com12 hours ago

The third season of the World Championship of Legends (WCL) is scheduled to commence on October 3, featuring an impressive roster of former cricket stars including David Warner, Yuvraj Singh, Dwayne Bravo, and AB de Villiers. Organisers have announced that the tournament will run until October 18, with the venue yet to be disclosed. The upcoming season promises increased star power and the addition of Bangladesh Champions to the competition.

From Neeraj to Mirabai: Watch Out For These Indian Stars At CWG 2026

From Neeraj to Mirabai: Watch Out For These Indian Stars At CWG 2026

Rediff.com22 Jul 2026

India is sending a 125-member contingent to the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, with established stars like Neeraj Chopra, Mirabai Chanu, and Lovlina Borgohain, alongside rising talents such as Aryan Nehra and Gurindervir Singh, expected to lead the nation's medal charge across 13 disciplines.

Brazilian Star Rodriguinho Shines With Five Goals In SC Delhi's Durand Cup Rout

Brazilian Star Rodriguinho Shines With Five Goals In SC Delhi's Durand Cup Rout

Rediff.com7 Aug 2026

Brazilian forward Rodriguinho made a sensational debut for SC Delhi, scoring five goals to lead his team to a dominant 7-0 victory over Defenders FC in the Durand Cup. This win propelled SC Delhi to the top of Group C, bringing them closer to a quarter-final spot, while Defenders FC exited the tournament without a point.

How Indian Badminton Stars Are Set To Shine At Korea Masters

How Indian Badminton Stars Are Set To Shine At Korea Masters

Rediff.com3 Aug 2026

Newly-crowned Taipei Open champion Tanvi Sharma and former world No. 1 Kidambi Srikanth will lead India's challenge at the Korea Masters Super 300 badminton tournament. Tanvi's recent historic win and Srikanth's return to full fitness set high expectations for the Indian contingent across singles and doubles categories.

The Real Star Of Made In India: A Titan Story

The Real Star Of Made In India: A Titan Story

Rediff.com15 Jul 2026

'People often say acting cannot be taught, but it can be learned. I've always believed that, and I've been a sincere student.'

Spain Star gets coach's face tattooed after World Cup

Spain Star gets coach's face tattooed after World Cup

Rediff.com29 Jul 2026

Spain defender Marc Cucurella fulfilled his promise to get a tattoo of national team coach Luis de la Fuente's face after Spain won the World Cup. He had vowed to do so if they lifted the trophy, and after their victory against Argentina, he got an image of De la Fuente holding the World Cup inked on his arm.

Arshdeep, 6 J&K stars picked for North Zone in Duleep Trophy

Arshdeep, 6 J&K stars picked for North Zone in Duleep Trophy

Rediff.com3 Aug 2026

Left-arm seamer Arshdeep Singh has been named in the North Zone squad for the upcoming Duleep Trophy, with Jammu and Kashmir's Kanhaiya Wadhawan appointed captain. The 15-member squad also includes six players from the Ranji Trophy-winning Jammu and Kashmir side and other promising talents.

How Akshaye Khanna *Almost* Starred In Haiwaan

How Akshaye Khanna *Almost* Starred In Haiwaan

Rediff.com21 Jul 2026

Priyadarshan on his casting for Haiwaan: 'I thought that if Akshaye Khanna refused, I would go to Suniel Shetty.'

Bold, Fearless... Stars Adopt The Leo Style Trends

Bold, Fearless... Stars Adopt The Leo Style Trends

Rediff.com23 Jul 2026

Ruled by the Sun, this fire sign is bold, confident and impossible to ignore, so it only makes sense that their wardrobe is packed with statement-making pieces.