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Badminton Star Viktor Axelsen Announces Retirement Due to Injury

Badminton Star Viktor Axelsen Announces Retirement Due to Injury

Rediff.com1 days ago

Two-time Olympic and world champion Danish badminton player Viktor Axelsen has announced his retirement due to a persistent back injury.

Star Athletes to Shine at Delhi's Indian Open Series

Star Athletes to Shine at Delhi's Indian Open Series

Rediff.com6 days ago

Top Indian track and field athletes, including World Championships finalist Sachin Yadav and Asian Games medallist Tajinderpal Singh Toor, will compete in the Delhi leg of the Indian Open Series at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.

Vikas Khanna: From 'Curry Boy' to TIME 100

Vikas Khanna: From 'Curry Boy' to TIME 100

Rediff.com3 hours ago

'They use the word curry in derogatory terms but I use it with pride. It's something which our grandmothers fed us and our body and brain functions on that.'

Ranbir Kapoor Named Among TIME's 100 Most Influential People

Ranbir Kapoor Named Among TIME's 100 Most Influential People

Rediff.com8 hours ago

Ranbir Kapoor, Google CEO Sundar Pichai, and acclaimed chef Vikas Khanna have been named among TIME magazine's 100 most influential people for 2026.

Viral Video Star's Marriage Probed Amid Minority Claims

Viral Video Star's Marriage Probed Amid Minority Claims

Rediff.com6 days ago

The National Commission for Scheduled Tribes has confirmed that a young woman from Madhya Pradesh, known for her viral videos, is a minor, leading to allegations of 'love Jihad' regarding her interfaith marriage.

IPL 2026: No Starc yet! DC star pacer's return delayed again

IPL 2026: No Starc yet! DC star pacer's return delayed again

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

Mitchell Starc is set to miss more IPL games due to an injury, delaying his debut for the Delhi Capitals.

What Makes Ranveer Singh India's Blockbuster Star

What Makes Ranveer Singh India's Blockbuster Star

Rediff.com31 Mar 2026

With the twin blockbusters of Dhurandhar, which have resulted in over Rs 2,000 crore (Rs 20 billion) coming in, Ranveer Singh has proved himself all over again.

IPL 2026: Punjab Kings' Cooper Connolly focuses on timing over power in T20 success

IPL 2026: Punjab Kings' Cooper Connolly focuses on timing over power in T20 success

Rediff.com7 days ago

Cooper Connolly, the Punjab Kings batter, emphasises the importance of timing and tempo over pure power-hitting in T20 cricket, highlighting his successful IPL debut.

IPL 2026: Prasidh stars, Buttler-Gill power GT past LSG

IPL 2026: Prasidh stars, Buttler-Gill power GT past LSG

Rediff.com4 days ago

Shubman Gill and Jos Buttler's brilliant partnership powers Gujarat Titans to a comfortable seven-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2026.

Alia Bhatt, Yami Gautam, Preity Zinta To Star in OTT Films

Alia Bhatt, Yami Gautam, Preity Zinta To Star in OTT Films

Rediff.com20 Mar 2026

Amazon Prime Video has many interesting web series and original films on its 2026 slate. A look at the films coming up.

Dhurandhar The Revenge Nears Rs 1000 Cr Mark, All Time Blockbuster

Dhurandhar The Revenge Nears Rs 1000 Cr Mark, All Time Blockbuster

Rediff.com6 Apr 2026

Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar The Revenger is poised to make history by crossing the unprecedented Rs 1,000 crore (Rs 10 billion) mark at the box office.

IPL 2026: Punjab Kings new star Connolly attributes debut performance to Ponting's advice

IPL 2026: Punjab Kings new star Connolly attributes debut performance to Ponting's advice

Rediff.com1 Apr 2026

Punjab Kings batter Cooper Connolly credits head coach Ricky Ponting for his successful IPL debut, while Anil Kumble questions Gujarat Titans' bowling strategy.

IPL 2026: RR star Sooryavanshi's Batting Mantra: 'If I can hit a six, why take a single?'

IPL 2026: RR star Sooryavanshi's Batting Mantra: 'If I can hit a six, why take a single?'

Rediff.com30 Mar 2026

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi returns for his second IPL season with the Rajasthan Royals, aiming to dismantle bowlers and dominate the Powerplay.

Badminton Star Carolina Marin Retires Due to Injury

Badminton Star Carolina Marin Retires Due to Injury

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

Carolina Marin, a badminton legend, has announced her retirement due to a persistent knee injury, ending a career highlighted by an Olympic gold medal and three World Championship titles.

Who's In Virat Kohli's All-Time RCB XI?

Who's In Virat Kohli's All-Time RCB XI?

Rediff.com16 Mar 2026

West Indian Chris Gayle was Virat Kohli's choice of opener in T20 cricket.

IPL 2026: Gujarat Titans' Big Stars Eye Redemption

IPL 2026: Gujarat Titans' Big Stars Eye Redemption

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

Gujarat Titans' star players Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler, Rashid Khan and Kagiso Rabada will be looking to revive their international careers with strong performances in IPL 2026.

PSL Stars Deny Ball-Tampering Allegations After Lahore Qalandars-Karachi Kings Match

PSL Stars Deny Ball-Tampering Allegations After Lahore Qalandars-Karachi Kings Match

Rediff.com30 Mar 2026

Fakhar Zaman, Shaheen Shah Afridi, and Sikandar Raza deny ball-tampering charges during a Pakistan Super League match, leading to an investigation and potential penalties for the Lahore Qalandars.

IPL 2026: Inside the Making of Teen Star Vaibhav Suryavanshi

IPL 2026: Inside the Making of Teen Star Vaibhav Suryavanshi

Rediff.com30 Mar 2026

Coach reveals how 15-year-old IPL prodigy Vaibhav Suryavanshi built his fearless six-hitting game ahead of Rajasthan Royals' IPL 2026 opener.

'Every Time I Watch Ranveer Singh On Screen, It's Surprising...'

'Every Time I Watch Ranveer Singh On Screen, It's Surprising...'

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

'In culture, patriotism and modernity, the dream of a developed India, you see the pulsating energy of a New India.'

IPL 2026: Dhurandar Star Sara Arjun Is A Mumbai Indians Fan

IPL 2026: Dhurandar Star Sara Arjun Is A Mumbai Indians Fan

Rediff.com30 Mar 2026

Sara Arjun, who sported a Mumbai Indians jersey, attended the match with her parents actor Raj Arjun and Kathak dancer Sanya Arjun.

Squash Star Anahat Singh Eyes Medal At LA 2028 Olympic Games

Squash Star Anahat Singh Eyes Medal At LA 2028 Olympic Games

Rediff.com17 Mar 2026

India's top-ranked squash player Anahat Singh is focusing on the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics as the sport is all set to make its Olympic debut.

10 Sequels That Replaced the Lead Cast

10 Sequels That Replaced the Lead Cast

Rediff.com1 days ago

Explore the interesting trend in Bollywood where popular film franchises opt for entirely new lead casts in their sequels.

Mumbai Indians Training Gets Special Boost from Sunil Chhetri

Mumbai Indians Training Gets Special Boost from Sunil Chhetri

Rediff.com1 days ago

Indian football legend Sunil Chhetri visited the Mumbai Indians training session at Wankhede Stadium, interacting with players and receiving a team jersey from Hardik Pandya.

Unscramble The Chand Mera Dil Jigsaw Puzzle

Unscramble The Chand Mera Dil Jigsaw Puzzle

Rediff.com1 days ago

Have a blast with Chand Mera Dil, one puzzling piece at a time!

Indian Squash Stars Abhay Singh and Anahat Singh Named ASF Players of the Year

Indian Squash Stars Abhay Singh and Anahat Singh Named ASF Players of the Year

Rediff.com31 Mar 2026

Abhay Singh and Anahat Singh have been recognised as the Asian Squash Federation's outstanding players of the year, while the Indian boys team received the men's team award.

Hollywood Stars Hesitant to Act In American Psycho Remake

Hollywood Stars Hesitant to Act In American Psycho Remake

Rediff.com25 Feb 2026

Author Bret Easton Ellis reveals that major Hollywood actors were unwilling to star in the remake of 'American Psycho' due to its controversial nature. The article explores the reasons behind this hesitation and the legacy of the original film.

Conway, bowlers star as New Zealand thrash South Africa to go level

Conway, bowlers star as New Zealand thrash South Africa to go level

Rediff.com17 Mar 2026

Devon Conway scored a crucial 60 while Lockie Ferguson and Ben Sears starred with the ball as New Zealand national cricket team beat South Africa national cricket team by 68 runs in the second T20I to level the series.

IPL 2026: Krunal Pandya's Wild Celebrations Anger Hardik?

IPL 2026: Krunal Pandya's Wild Celebrations Anger Hardik?

Rediff.com3 days ago

Fans pointed out that this was probably the first time Krunal Pandya had celebrated his brother Hardik's wicket in the IPL.

Zakir Khan's Dhurandhar Joke Upsets Bollywood

Zakir Khan's Dhurandhar Joke Upsets Bollywood

Rediff.com8 Apr 2026

A lighthearted joke by comedian Zakir Khan at the Chetak Screen Awards 2026 has ignited a debate within Bollywood about jealousy and artistic contribution following the success of 'Dhurandhar 2'. The film's box office triumph has exposed underlying tensions and prompted discussions about star power and creative content.

IPL 2026: Can Mumbai Indians Rise Again?

IPL 2026: Can Mumbai Indians Rise Again?

Rediff.com2 days ago

This is a franchise built on resilience and has often stumbled but risen with a vengeance, fiercer and hungrier. The question is: when will that happen, and why did it not start from their home ground?

Unscramble The Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai Jigsaw Puzzle

Unscramble The Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai Jigsaw Puzzle

Rediff.com8 Apr 2026

Have fun with this fun jigsaw!

IPL 2026: Sidhu accuses Rishabh Pant of 'throwing his wicket away'

IPL 2026: Sidhu accuses Rishabh Pant of 'throwing his wicket away'

Rediff.com2 hours ago

Former India opener Navjot Singh Sidhu critiques Rishabh Pant's dismissals and analyses Lucknow Super Giants' batting struggles in the IPL season.

Shekhar Kapur: 'Movie Stars Will Be AI Created'

Shekhar Kapur: 'Movie Stars Will Be AI Created'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2026

'Storytelling will never change.' 'As long as storytelling can be unpredictable... AI cannot tell you an unpredictable story.'

'Dhurandhar Is Not A Ranveer Singh Film'

'Dhurandhar Is Not A Ranveer Singh Film'

Rediff.com2 Apr 2026

The monumental box office success of the Dhurandhar franchise has been attributed to Director Aditya Dhar's creative vision, rather than lead star Ranveer Singh's appeal.

Ranveer Singh, Aamir Khan, Vicky Kaushal At Asha Bhosle's Funeral

Ranveer Singh, Aamir Khan, Vicky Kaushal At Asha Bhosle's Funeral

Rediff.com3 days ago

April 12 was the day music truly died, as Asha Bhosle passed into the ages at the age of 92.

Gaikwad problem exposed as Ashwin steps in

Gaikwad problem exposed as Ashwin steps in

Rediff.com1 days ago

Former India off-spinner R Ashwin has suggested Chennai Super Kings captain Ruturaj Gaikwad make a slight adjustment to his batting approach, advising him to play more down the ground early in his innings.

4 South Africa players depart; 9 West Indies stars leave for home

4 South Africa players depart; 9 West Indies stars leave for home

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

The ICC said the South African contingent had begun departing for home on Wednesday with "four players and five family members having boarded the flight".

10 Films That Leaked Online Before Release

10 Films That Leaked Online Before Release

Rediff.com5 hours ago

As Jana Nayagan and Avatar: Aang, The Last Airbender become victims of piracy even before they got an official release, Sreeju Sudhakaran looks back at some of the major Indian movies that were impacted by pre-release leaks.

Coming Up In April: Dacoit, Bhooth Bangla, Peddi

Coming Up In April: Dacoit, Bhooth Bangla, Peddi

Rediff.com2 Apr 2026

Dhurandhar dominated the March theatre scene, but April offers much more variety. Joginder Tuteja lists the threatrical releases for the month.

Beautiful Moments From Asha Bhosle's Superstar Life

Beautiful Moments From Asha Bhosle's Superstar Life

Rediff.com4 days ago

Snapshots from Asha Bhosle's life.