Meet the laziest, grumpiest and rudest `Star Wars` character ever

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 29, 2014, 13:08

`Star Wars` makers have created a new character, which they claim is the laziest, grumpiest and rudest from the franchise.

Active supermassive black holes discovered in merging galaxies

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 29, 2014, 11:57

A team of astronomers have found at least one supermassive black holes almost always becomes active and luminous by accreting a large amount of material in luminous, gas-rich, merging galaxies.

Mystery behind massive star formation solved

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 28, 2014, 14:52

A team of astrophysicists has found evidence which strongly supports a solution to a long-standing puzzle about the birth of some of the most massive stars in the universe.

Padma Shri Boniface hopes to compete at 2016 Rio Paralympics

Last Updated: Sunday, January 26, 2014, 18:56

After being chosen for the prestigious Padma Shri award, wheelchair tennis star Boniface Prabhu on Sunday hoped to get clearance from the Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) to compete in the 2016 Rio Paralympics.

Justin Bieber`s lawyers claim star was `driving at 27mph` when arrested

Last Updated: Sunday, January 26, 2014, 12:25

Justin Bieber`s lawyers have claimed that the teen pop star was arrested while he was driving at a speed of just 27mph.

Rihanna commissions self-portrait for Cara Delevingne

Last Updated: Sunday, January 26, 2014, 09:04

Pop star Rihanna wants to give actress-model Cara Delevingne a self-portrait as a sign of their friendship.

China`s Li storms to Australian open title

Last Updated: Saturday, January 25, 2014, 17:24

China`s Li Na stormed to her second Grand Slam title Saturday, battling past brave underdog Dominika Cibulkova 7-6 (7/3) 6-0 to become the oldest woman ever to win the Australian Open.

Sri Lanka, Goa post wins in beach volleyball at Lusofonia

Last Updated: Friday, January 24, 2014, 20:25

Sri Lanka continued their winning streak in men`s beach volleyball at the Lusofonia Games as they defeated Angola in straight sets here Friday, while Indian team too emerged victorious.

Sardar eager to find his `scoring stick` in upcoming HIL

Last Updated: Friday, January 24, 2014, 19:44

He has not been on target for quite some time now and India captain Sardar Singh is itching to get a few in order to end his goal-scoring drought while leading his team Delhi Waveriders in the second edition of cash-rich Hockey India League that starts in Mohali on Saturday.

Mark Hamill mum on returning for `Star Wars Episode 7` rumours

Last Updated: Friday, January 24, 2014, 13:44

Mark Hamill has refused to confirm his return in the upcoming film ` Star Wars Episode 7`

Carrie Fisher set to reprise role of Princess Leia in Star Wars Episode 7

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 22, 2014, 13:30

Carrie Fisher has reportedly confirmed her return to the Star Wars franchise

Cristiano Ronaldo awarded top honour by Portuguese president

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 21, 2014, 18:36

Portuguese football super star Cristiano Ronaldo was awarded the country`s top honour by President Anibal Cavaco Silva Monday, a week after he won the most prestigious Ballon d`Or 2013.