News for '-the-academy'

Oscars BANS Will Smith for 10 years

Oscars BANS Will Smith for 10 years

Rediff.com9 Apr 2022

'We want to express our deep gratitude to Mr Rock for maintaining his composure under extraordinary circumstances,' the Academy stated.

'Can't get better than standing ovation at Oscars'

'Can't get better than standing ovation at Oscars'

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

'I was in our wardrobe room when I heard Naatu Naatu being called for winning Best Original Song.' 'Me and the other dancers screamed!'

You are my new hero: Gavaskar tells Lakshya Sen

You are my new hero: Gavaskar tells Lakshya Sen

Rediff.com3 Feb 2023

Badminton and cricket are two of his favourite sports. He was here with us for about an hour, Vimal Kumar said.

Stalin Gives Oscar Winner Rs 1 Crore

Stalin Gives Oscar Winner Rs 1 Crore

Rediff.com23 Mar 2023

The first-time director is getting a lot of love and recognition for her documentary The Elephant Whisperers, which won an Oscar earlier this month.

India's young players must focus on singles, says Paes-Bhupathi

India's young players must focus on singles, says Paes-Bhupathi

Rediff.com26 Aug 2023

Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi are not in favour of more Indians choosing doubles over singles.

'India's glory with two women'

'India's glory with two women'

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

The Elephant Whisperers has won the Best Documentary Short award at 95th Academy Awards, leaving behind other nominees like Haulout, How Do You Measure a Year?, The Martha Mitchell Effect and Stranger At The Gate.

Deepika To Present An Oscar!

Deepika To Present An Oscar!

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

Deepika joins Dwayne Johnson, Michael B Jordan, Riz Ahmed, Emily Blunt, Glenn Close, Troy Kotsur, Jennifer Connelly, Samuel L Jackson, Melissa McCarthy, Zoe Saldana, Donnie Yen, Jonathan Majors and Questlove.

'Just the beginning': Politicians hail India's double glory at Oscars

'Just the beginning': Politicians hail India's double glory at Oscars

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the country is proud and elated with "Naatu Naatu" winning an Oscar and hailed the song as one that will be remembered for years to come.

Kota Factory Calls For More Than Mechanical Repair

Kota Factory Calls For More Than Mechanical Repair

Rediff.com25 Sep 2023

The suicides have involved more NEET aspirants than JEE. 'It's a make-or-mar situation.' 'Either you get into a government medical college, where the fee is much lower than in private institutes, or you don't make it.'

When Keeravaani Was On Top Of The World

When Keeravaani Was On Top Of The World

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

He then broke into a riff on the Carpenters hit song Top Of The World and sang, 'There was only one wish on my mind... RRR has to win, pride of every Indian... and must put me on the top of the world.'

Ram Charan Talks About 'New Dad Fear'

Ram Charan Talks About 'New Dad Fear'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2023

A few weeks before attending the Academy Awards on March 12, Ram Charan appeared on Good Morning America.

Dhoni unhappy with CSK's bowling in Powerplay

Dhoni unhappy with CSK's bowling in Powerplay

Rediff.com28 Apr 2023

Captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni said Chennai Super Kings' poor bowling in the Powerplay was majorly responsible for their defeat against Rajasthan Royals.

Dating Tips From Chitrangda

Dating Tips From Chitrangda

Rediff.com30 Oct 2022

"Make sure you're having fun and not trying too hard to impress the guy," she suggests.

'When you bring Oscar to India, please let me touch it'

'When you bring Oscar to India, please let me touch it'

Rediff.com20 Jan 2023

On January 24, when the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announces the Oscar nominees for 2023, it would be a surprise if RRR doesn't make the cut, declares Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.

'It's called that bit of dressing room pressure'

'It's called that bit of dressing room pressure'

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

McGrath, who is known to make predictions ahead of the Ashes series, said it's going to be a great contest between Australia and England.

'You can never predict an Oscar nod'

'You can never predict an Oscar nod'

Rediff.com10 Mar 2023

'Just do your best show every day and move from strength to strength.'

When India Showed Up For The Oscars

When India Showed Up For The Oscars

Rediff.com8 Mar 2023

Sukanya Verma goes down memory lane to recap the desi sightings at the Oscars.

RR all-rounder under spotlight as Guwahati set to host two IPL matches

RR all-rounder under spotlight as Guwahati set to host two IPL matches

Rediff.com30 Mar 2023

The Indian Premier League bandwagon is set to finally reach NorthEast as Guwahati gears up to host two IPL matches this season.

'I don't have a bunch of s**t about what happened'

'I don't have a bunch of s**t about what happened'

Rediff.com31 Mar 2022

The 57-year-old said he is still 'kind of processing' the infamous incident.

Golden Globes: RRR Has Tough Competition

Golden Globes: RRR Has Tough Competition

Rediff.com13 Dec 2022

S S Rajamouli's period action film RRR has scooped nominations in two categories at the Golden Globe Awards: Best Picture, Non-English, and Best Original Song, Motion Picture.

Meet The Brown Beauties At The Oscars!

Meet The Brown Beauties At The Oscars!

Rediff.com15 Mar 2023

There were so many beautiful moments from Oscar night.

Ange becomes first Australian in the Premier League to...

Ange becomes first Australian in the Premier League to...

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

Tottenham Hotspur have appointed former Celtic coach Ange Postecoglou as their new manager on a four-year contract.

'We'll give it our best shot at Oscars'

'We'll give it our best shot at Oscars'

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

'I could have never imagined such a day would come and bring light and celebration of light.'

'We hope to bring Oscar home very soon'

'We hope to bring Oscar home very soon'

Rediff.com23 Dec 2022

'This is a historic moment for India.'

Why Are Knives Out For Daniel Craig?

Why Are Knives Out For Daniel Craig?

Rediff.com17 Oct 2022

The former 007 returns as the queer detective Benoit Blanc in Netflix's Knives Out.

Why P T Usha broke down in tears

Why P T Usha broke down in tears

Rediff.com4 Feb 2023

P T Usha said illegal constructions were being carried out at her academy campus in Kozhikode district and strangers were trespassing into the property posing a security threat to the women athletes.

'My behavior was unacceptable'

'My behavior was unacceptable'

Rediff.com29 Mar 2022

'I would like to publicly apologize to you, Chris. I was out of line and I was wrong.'

BJP shouldn't give Oscar win credit to Modi: Kharge

BJP shouldn't give Oscar win credit to Modi: Kharge

Rediff.com14 Mar 2023

Actor and Samajwadi Party MP Jaya Bachchan said she was happy that the House was discussing the most important ambassadors of the country, the film fraternity.

'I am not very intimidated by stars'

'I am not very intimidated by stars'

Rediff.com3 Aug 2023

'I'm very proud of what family I come from, but I feel it must always be an afterthought... 10 years of my work will get nullified when people say "Yeh toh genes main hai".'

Chiranjeevi, Alia, Hrithik celebrate Oscar Wins

Chiranjeevi, Alia, Hrithik celebrate Oscar Wins

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

'Such a historic, proud & happy moment for Indian Cinema at #Oscars95!'

Priyanka's 'Superwoman' Touch To RRR

Priyanka's 'Superwoman' Touch To RRR

Rediff.com19 Jan 2023

'Back in India, I am the dictator. No one tells me how to make a film.'

PREDICT Oscar Winners!

PREDICT Oscar Winners!

Rediff.com26 Mar 2022

Have you picked your favourite yet?

'What Gives Me Hope About India Is...'

'What Gives Me Hope About India Is...'

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

'Our civil society here is vibrant, and courageous, although it is beaten up and beaten down, repeatedly.'

Kartiki's Fangirl Moment With Tom Cruise

Kartiki's Fangirl Moment With Tom Cruise

Rediff.com15 Feb 2023

India got a special seat at the 95th Oscars luncheon table, as our film folk mingled with Hollywood's biggest stars.

The Cadet Who Won President's Gold Medal At NDA

The Cadet Who Won President's Gold Medal At NDA

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

Afrid Afroz, 21, who was adjudged best cadet at the NDA's 144th course, will join the Indian Air Force and hopes to be a fighter pilot.

Guardiola: Pele's legacy will always remain

Guardiola: Pele's legacy will always remain

Rediff.com30 Dec 2022

"In this period, everyone's thinking of New Year's Eve, the distraction can be a problem. Two days after Leeds, we have to be ready."

Air India will require more than 6,500 pilots for 470 planes

Air India will require more than 6,500 pilots for 470 planes

Rediff.com17 Feb 2023

Air India will require more than 6,500 pilots to operate 470 aircraft that are to be supplied by Airbus and Boeing in the coming years, according to industry sources. Seeking to expand fleet as well as operations, the airline has placed orders for acquiring a total of 840 aircraft that includes an option to buy 370 planes. This is one of the largest aircraft order by any airline. Currently, Air India has around 1,600 pilots to operate its 113 aircraft fleet and in recent times, there have been instances of ultra-long haul flights getting cancelled or delayed due to shortage of crew.

19 Congress, AAP MLAs suspended for a day in Gujarat

19 Congress, AAP MLAs suspended for a day in Gujarat

Rediff.com1 Mar 2023

A total of 19 legislators from the opposition Congress and Aam Aadmi Party were suspended from the Gujarat assembly for a day on Wednesday after they shouted slogans against the Bharatiya Janata Party government before walking out of the House over the issue of a fake trainee PSI found undergoing training at a state-run police training academy.

'What we will miss is the competition'

'What we will miss is the competition'

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

'It's not just the wins and losses, but the competition is something they live for.' 'That will be missing whatever Sania takes up.'

'Dhoni gets the best out of the players'

'Dhoni gets the best out of the players'

Rediff.com7 Mar 2023

'It is Dhoni, Fleming and the support staff who decide on cricket.' 'The fans expect CSK to do well, and with Dhoni at the helm, CSK is capable of it.'