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The Oscars Are Not Always Predictable

The Oscars Are Not Always Predictable

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

In the biggest surprise of the night, Emma Stone grabbed the Best Actress trophy for the complex portrayal of a Frankenstein-like character Bella, in Yargos Lanthimos' electrifying and most original film Poor Things. Aseem Chhabra recaps the 96th Annual Academy Awards.

Guess Who This Monster Is

Guess Who This Monster Is

Rediff.com15 Feb 2023

Rose Monday parades, which will take place across the Rhine region on February 20, typically showcase political satire in a longstanding tradition.

PICS: Tejaswin wins CWG bronze in men's high jump

PICS: Tejaswin wins CWG bronze in men's high jump

Rediff.com4 Aug 2022

Tejaswin Shankar opened Indian athletics team's medal account with a bronze in the men's high jump event in the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham on Wednesday.

Shubhankar in sole lead at Irish Open golf

Shubhankar in sole lead at Irish Open golf

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

Shubhankar Sharma shot his best round of 2023 as he fired a flawless 7-under 65, that included an eagle and five birdies.

Trump pleads not guilty to election conspiracy charges

Trump pleads not guilty to election conspiracy charges

Rediff.com5 Aug 2023

Appearing in a federal courthouse in downtown Washington, DC, Trump entered the not guilty plea before Indian-American judge Magistrate Moxila Upadhyaya.

LeBron rewrites playbook on athlete activism on way to the top

LeBron rewrites playbook on athlete activism on way to the top

Rediff.com8 Feb 2023

James became a leading voice in support of the Black Lives Matter movement following the murder of George Floyd in 2020.

Who Gains From Prigozhin's Death?

Who Gains From Prigozhin's Death?

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

There is a congruence of interests between Ukrainian intelligence and its Western mentors to destroy Wagner and eliminate it from the geopolitical chessboard altogether, argues Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Imran Khan, 70

Imran Khan, 70

Rediff.com5 Oct 2022

How many cricket legends have been elected prime ministers of their countries?

Indo-Pak peace: The McDonald's theory

Indo-Pak peace: The McDonald's theory

Rediff.com18 Sep 2004

'No two countries that are part of a global supply chain will fight ever a war against each other as long as they \n\nare each part of the supply chain.'

Veteran Ami Bera makes it as 5th Indian American elected to US Congress

Veteran Ami Bera makes it as 5th Indian American elected to US Congress

Rediff.com10 Nov 2022

A record five Indian-American lawmakers from the ruling Democrat Party, including Raja Krishnamoorthi, Ro Khanna, Pramila Jayapal and Ami Bera have been elected to the US House of Representatives, while several others were elected in state legislatures, in one of the most polarised midterm elections in the country.

Power Of The Dog, Dune Lead Oscar Noms

Power Of The Dog, Dune Lead Oscar Noms

Rediff.com9 Feb 2022

The Power Of The Dog and Dune lead the pack while films like King Richard, Belfast and West Side Story grab quite a few noms.

100 days of Donald Trump: The method in his madness

100 days of Donald Trump: The method in his madness

Rediff.com17 Apr 2017

The world is still figuring out the man as he continues his enigmatic journey towards the first 100 days of his presidency.

World No 1 McIlroy slams Trump for coronavirus response

World No 1 McIlroy slams Trump for coronavirus response

Rediff.com16 May 2020

Four-time major champion Rory McIlroy criticised US President Donald Trump for his response to the coronavirus outbreak, and said it was unlikely the pair would meet for another round of golf. The world's top-ranked golfer faced fierce criticism for playing with Trump shortly after the Republican president's inauguration in 2017, but said the interaction was not an endorsement.

Trump issues emergency declaration for for Biden inauguration

Trump issues emergency declaration for for Biden inauguration

Rediff.com12 Jan 2021

The emergency in Washington DC will be effective from Monday till January 24.

The Importance Of Nancy Pelosi

The Importance Of Nancy Pelosi

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

Nancy Pelosi's gritty refusal to backtrack on her plans to visit Taiwan is part of who she is.

Oscars 2022: Ariana, Troy, Jessica WIN!

Oscars 2022: Ariana, Troy, Jessica WIN!

Rediff.com28 Mar 2022

A quick look at the winners of the 94th Annual Academy Awards.

Oscars 2021: Nomadland wins BIG!

Oscars 2021: Nomadland wins BIG!

Rediff.com26 Apr 2021

A quick look at the winners of the 93rd Annual Academy Awards, listed in bold.

Here's a complete list of French Open men's singles champions

Here's a complete list of French Open men's singles champions

Rediff.com5 Jun 2022

List of French Open men's singles champions:

Remembering Anglo-Indian Courage For The Motherland

Remembering Anglo-Indian Courage For The Motherland

Rediff.com28 Oct 2022

'Anglo-Indians have played a significant role at the forefront, meeting every challenge to the security of the motherland.' A fascinating excerpt from Barry O'Brien's The Anglo-Indians: A Portrait of a Community.

'Trumped': Political cartoonists react to Trump's victory

'Trumped': Political cartoonists react to Trump's victory

Rediff.com10 Nov 2016

As the world wakes up to news that Republican Donald Trump will become the 45th president of the United States, political cartoonists have already been hard at work painting a satirical image of what America will look like under Trump's government. Here are some of the best illustrations on the US election result.

The best of November -- in images

The best of November -- in images

Rediff.com2 Dec 2019

As we have entered the last month of 2019, here's a rewind of the top moments in November.

Trump's Nobel Prize nomination -- what you need to know

Trump's Nobel Prize nomination -- what you need to know

Rediff.com18 Sep 2020

Less than two months before the election, United States President Donald Trump seems to have something to celebrate -- a nomination for the Nobel Peace Prize.

Modi Has No Idea How To Deal With The World

Modi Has No Idea How To Deal With The World

Rediff.com27 Feb 2022

What is being exposed is we have no real doctrine and no idea how to deal with the world, asserts Aakar Patel.

Now users can get harmful content removed from FB, Instagram

Now users can get harmful content removed from FB, Instagram

Rediff.com15 Apr 2021

The content eligible for review includes posts, status updates, photos, videos, comments, and shares.

Trump's pick Amy Barrett sworn in as Supreme Court justice

Trump's pick Amy Barrett sworn in as Supreme Court justice

Rediff.com27 Oct 2020

The Senate confirmed the nomination of Barrett as the Supreme Court Judge by 52-48 votes, overcoming the unified opposition of Democrats.

Will the election gods smile on Joe Biden?

Will the election gods smile on Joe Biden?

Rediff.com31 Oct 2020

The 2020 race marks Biden's third attempt at running for US president. He first tried in 1988 but dropped out after allegations of plagiarism. He ended his second attempt in 2008 after garnering less than one per cent in the crucial Iowa caucuses.

'We are all pulling for you, Tiger'

'We are all pulling for you, Tiger'

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

Friends, fellow athletes react to Tiger Woods car crash

Adarsh Gourav loses BAFTA to Anthony Hopkins

Adarsh Gourav loses BAFTA to Anthony Hopkins

Rediff.com12 Apr 2021

Nomadland dominates BAFTAs 2021 with four wins.

UK PM stable in ICU, remains in 'good spirits'

UK PM stable in ICU, remains in 'good spirits'

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

Johnson spent the Monday night in the ICU at a London hospital in a move Downing Street said was a "precaution" should the British prime minister require ventilation to aid his recovery from COVID-19.

North Korea will take part in next two Olympics: IOC

North Korea will take part in next two Olympics: IOC

Rediff.com31 Mar 2018

North Korea will take part in the next two Olympic Games in Japan and China, International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach said on Saturday after meeting North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Pyongyang.

PIX: Tokyo Olympics torch lit behind closed doors

PIX: Tokyo Olympics torch lit behind closed doors

Rediff.com12 Mar 2020

The Tokyo 2020 Olympics torch was lit by the rays of the sun in ancient Olympia on Thursday to mark the final step towards the July 24-Aug 9 Games, currently in question because of the coronavirus pandemic. Actress Xanthi Georgiou, in the role of high priestess, used a parabolic mirror in a scaled-down ceremony closed to spectators at the site of the ancient Greek Olympics to ignite the torch and mark the start of a torch relay. The torch will be handed over to Tokyo Games organisers in Athens on March 19.

Trump may suspend H1B, other visas to stem unemployment

Trump may suspend H1B, other visas to stem unemployment

Rediff.com12 Jun 2020

US President Donald Trump is considering suspending a number of employment visas including the H-1B, most sought-after among Indian IT professionals, in view of the massive unemployment in America due to the coronavirus pandemic, according to a media report. The proposed suspension could extend into the government's new fiscal year beginning October 1, when many new visas are issued, The Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday, quoting unnamed administration officials.

Preview: Royals start as underdogs against CSK

Preview: Royals start as underdogs against CSK

Rediff.com21 Sep 2020

A depleted Rajasthan Royals will have an onerous task of stopping the mighty CSK

13 WHO scientists in Wuhan to probe COVID-19 origins

13 WHO scientists in Wuhan to probe COVID-19 origins

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

The World Health Organisation team's visit has become a bone of contention as Beijing, which questions the widely-held view about the virus' origins in Wuhan, had delayed granting permission to it.

PIO Neomi Rao sworn in as judge of powerful DC court

PIO Neomi Rao sworn in as judge of powerful DC court

Rediff.com21 Mar 2019

She will replace US Supreme Court Judge Justice Brett Kavanaugh who was nominated by President Donald Trump for the top post.

US, China can solve all global problems together: Trump

US, China can solve all global problems together: Trump

Rediff.com9 Nov 2017

I look forward to many years of success and friendship, working together to solve not only our problems, but world problems and problems of great danger and security, says President Trump in Beijing.

US SC rejects Trump's lawsuit to overturn election results

US SC rejects Trump's lawsuit to overturn election results

Rediff.com12 Dec 2020

Trump and his campaign team have been making unsubstantiated allegations of massive voter fraud and electoral malpractice. State election officials and mainstream media say they have not found any such evidence.

Windies cricketers depart for 'bio-secure' Test tour of England

Windies cricketers depart for 'bio-secure' Test tour of England

Rediff.com9 Jun 2020

The West Indies cricket team on Monday departed from Antigua for their scheduled three-test tour of England as international cricket is finally set to resume. Two planes collected players from various islands in the West Indies earlier on Monday before they all took a private charter flight for the UK, which will reach Manchester on Tuesday.

Trump asks Pentagon to plan military parade to show US strength

Trump asks Pentagon to plan military parade to show US strength

Rediff.com7 Feb 2018

There is no such annual parade in the United States, which is militarily the most powerful country of the world.

COVID-19 attack on US worse than Pearl Harbour, 9/11: Trump

COVID-19 attack on US worse than Pearl Harbour, 9/11: Trump

Rediff.com7 May 2020

The coronavirus has infected 1.2 million Americans and killed more than 73,000.