News for '-the-academy'

How To Win An Oscar

How To Win An Oscar

Rediff.com4 Feb 2020

Joaquin Phoneix (Joker) and Renne Zellweger (Judy) should keep their fingers crossed, says Kumar Abishek.

Leggy Maria Sharapova lets her hair down

Leggy Maria Sharapova lets her hair down

Rediff.com27 Feb 2017

Maria Sharapova hit the red carpet at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party.

Finally, Bob Dylan accepts Nobel prize

Finally, Bob Dylan accepts Nobel prize

Rediff.com29 Oct 2016

The award to the star was announced on 13 October "for having created new poetic expressions within the great American song tradition".

Padukone Academy-Infosys to groom young shuttlers

Padukone Academy-Infosys to groom young shuttlers

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

The Infosys Foundation will provide a fund of Rs 16 crore, which will be spent for the next five years.

What's Farah Khan doing with Harvey Weinstein?

What's Farah Khan doing with Harvey Weinstein?

Rediff.com8 Nov 2017

Giving Bollywood gyaan, of course!

Foodstar, India's own version of Michelin Star rankings!

Foodstar, India's own version of Michelin Star rankings!

Rediff.com19 Mar 2020

Culinary Culture, which is spearheading the venture, will bring globally-ranked chefs to India as well as take local chefs abroad so they can work at world-ranked eateries.

Priyanka Chopra to present an award at the Oscars 2016

Priyanka Chopra to present an award at the Oscars 2016

Rediff.com2 Feb 2016

PeeCee has been receiving congratulatory messages on Twitter since the announcement.

Kirk Douglas, Hollywood legend, dies at 103

Kirk Douglas, Hollywood legend, dies at 103

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

Kirk Douglas was prolific as a film actor, with more than 90 credits to his name - ranging over six decades from the 1940s to the 2000s.

Former captain Arteta returns to Arsenal as head coach

Former captain Arteta returns to Arsenal as head coach

Rediff.com20 Dec 2019

The 37-year-old Mikel Arteta played for Arsenal from 2011 to 2016 before moving to Manchester City as assistant manager, where he won the Premier League twice.

Oscar 2014: Meet the Best Actress nominees

Oscar 2014: Meet the Best Actress nominees

Rediff.com26 Feb 2014

The Academy awards are scheduled to be held on March 3.

Soccer: Fletcher joins Manchester United's coaching staff

Soccer: Fletcher joins Manchester United's coaching staff

Rediff.com4 Jan 2021

City's Guardiola defends Mendy after COVID protocol breach.

Want to become an NBA star? Here is your chance...

Want to become an NBA star? Here is your chance...

Rediff.com9 May 2017

'This initiative is not about finding more sponsors or marketing partners. It's about developing elite basketball prospects'

How Narang plans to produce Olympic medallists for India

How Narang plans to produce Olympic medallists for India

Rediff.com3 Sep 2019

Olympic bronze medallist Gagan Narang on what made him start the Gagan Narang Sports Promotion Foundation way back in 2011 when he himself in the midst of his own shooting career.

Oscar 2014: Meet the Best Actor nominees

Oscar 2014: Meet the Best Actor nominees

Rediff.com27 Feb 2014

The Academy awards are scheduled to take place on March 3.

When Brad Pitt asked NASA astronaut about Vikram

When Brad Pitt asked NASA astronaut about Vikram

Rediff.com17 Sep 2019

The US astronaut reflected on the importance of international cooperation in space missions like these.

It's a sweep for 1917 at Baftas!

It's a sweep for 1917 at Baftas!

Rediff.com3 Feb 2020

Check out the winners!

The truth about training

The truth about training

Rediff.com20 Oct 2018

'I wondered how one could impart training to grown men to not lie,' notes Keya Sarkar.

Teen shuttler Lakshya counts losses amid lockdown

Teen shuttler Lakshya counts losses amid lockdown

Rediff.com27 Apr 2020

With five titles under his belt, Lakshya Sen was racing towards the top echelons of international badminton before his stunning run was halted by the coronavirus pandemic, which brought all sporting action to a halt across the world. With the world in lockdown to contain the deadly disease, Lakshya too is enduring the uncertain times within the confines of his apartment, near the Prakash Padukone Badminton Academy (PPBA) in Bengaluru.

McGrath reserves special praise for Basil Thampi

McGrath reserves special praise for Basil Thampi

Rediff.com17 Jul 2017

Fast bowling may be hard work in India but it's good to see talented youngsters like Basil Thampi emerging in recent times, legendary Australia cricketer Glenn McGrath said on Monday.

6 healthy recipes to cook at home

6 healthy recipes to cook at home

Rediff.com25 Jun 2020

These recipes are full of nutrition and can be made in less than 30 minutes.

Sindhu suffers injury scare ahead of CWG

Sindhu suffers injury scare ahead of CWG

Rediff.com27 Mar 2018

P V Sindhu, on Tuesday, suffered an injury scare but there is no immediate threat to her participation in the Commonwealth Games starting next month.

Allow Sindhu to train for Olympics, pleads father Ramana

Allow Sindhu to train for Olympics, pleads father Ramana

Rediff.com17 Mar 2020

With the coronavirus pandemic halting all sport activities, India's former chief badminton coach Vimal Kumar on Tuesday urged the government to allow the Olympic-bound athletes to continue their training after conducting the required tests. Following the respective directives of the Talengana and Karnataka governments, the Pullela Gopichand academy in Hyderbad and Prakash Padukone Academy in Bangalore have been shut down for two weeks.

In PHOTOS: When political drama unfolded at the Oscars

In PHOTOS: When political drama unfolded at the Oscars

Rediff.com26 Feb 2013

Politics has lent to the Academy Awards some of its most memorable and controversial moments, reports Politico. Here's a look at the political happenings at Dolby (Kodak) theatre in recent years.

#Trending: Mushroom latte and 'shroom shakes'

#Trending: Mushroom latte and 'shroom shakes'

Rediff.com2 Apr 2018

Would you drink a coffee made of mushrooms?

See ALL the Best Picture Oscar winners! Click here!

See ALL the Best Picture Oscar winners! Click here!

Rediff.com29 Feb 2016

We provide a quick, informative look.

A champion plans to create Indian Olympic medallists

A champion plans to create Indian Olympic medallists

Rediff.com30 Sep 2019

Triple Olympic gold medal winner and five-time World record holder Stephanie Rice reveals how she plans to get an Olympic medal for India in swimming in 2028.

Coming Soon: India's first anti-terror academy

Coming Soon: India's first anti-terror academy

Rediff.com14 Aug 2014

A first-of-its-kind anti-terror academy will come up in New Delhi to keep detectives ahead of the terrorists.

Want to join the WWE? Listen to The Great Khali

Want to join the WWE? Listen to The Great Khali

Rediff.com9 Dec 2017

'Olympic wrestling is like an old Nokia phone.' 'WWE is like an iPhone.' The Great Khali's academy turns pro-wrestling dreams into reality

Newton out of Oscar race

Newton out of Oscar race

Rediff.com15 Dec 2017

Amit Masurkar's black comedy didn't make it to the next round.

PIX: Oscar nominees at Academy luncheon

PIX: Oscar nominees at Academy luncheon

Rediff.com7 Feb 2012

George Clooney, Brad Pitt join fellow contenders for the official luncheon at the Beverly Hilton hotel.

MRF Pace Foundation appoints McGrath as Director

MRF Pace Foundation appoints McGrath as Director

Rediff.com2 Sep 2012

Former Australia fast bowler Glenn McGrath will take over the role of Director at the MRF PaceFoundation from compatriot Dennis Lillee, who has opted out after serving the academy for 25 years.

Che Bella! Wimbledon champ GarbIne Muguruza scorches red carpet at the Oscars!

Che Bella! Wimbledon champ GarbIne Muguruza scorches red carpet at the Oscars!

Rediff.com5 Mar 2018

US Olympian skier Lindsay Vonn also walked the red carpet, but her choice of outfit was open to debate on social media.

5 things I learnt from the IAF

5 things I learnt from the IAF

Rediff.com8 Oct 2020

Air Commodore Nitin Sathe reveals what he learnt from the Indian Air Force, which he served for 35 years. An Air Force Day Special.

Boxing school in Rio slum shows sport's power before Olympics

Boxing school in Rio slum shows sport's power before Olympics

Rediff.com17 Jun 2016

Beneath a street lamp in one of Rio de Janeiro's slums, 19-year-old boxer Wanderson de Oliveira does pull-ups from a metal bar outside the Fight for Peace academy while two skinny young boys watch intently. Much of the Complexo da Mar, a teeming neighborhood of 140,000 people near Rio's international airport, remains in the grip of drug gangs despite efforts to break their hold on the city's poor districts ahead of the August Olympic Games. Gang members brandishing automatic weapons inspect vehicles that enter Mar at a checkpoint, watchful for raids by rival crews or the police. Youths with machine guns patrol the streets or loll in plastic chairs at corner bars.

Ten times the Oscars REALLY got it RIGHT

Ten times the Oscars REALLY got it RIGHT

Rediff.com20 Feb 2012

Raja Sen picks up 10 unpredictable Oscar winners over the years.

Football Focus: What Ozil must do to reclaim Arsenal starting spot?

Football Focus: What Ozil must do to reclaim Arsenal starting spot?

Rediff.com19 Jun 2020

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field.

No Nirav Modi, but Oscars still sparkled with Indian diamonds!

No Nirav Modi, but Oscars still sparkled with Indian diamonds!

Rediff.com7 Mar 2018

Hollywood turned to jewels by Chokshi.

I was mentally and physically ruined: Maxwell

I was mentally and physically ruined: Maxwell

Rediff.com13 Dec 2019

Maxwell had opted out of Australia's T20I series to address his mental health. On a comeback trail now, he will make his domestic cricket return.

India shines at Oscars; takes home an award!

India shines at Oscars; takes home an award!

Rediff.com25 Feb 2019

Period. End of Sentence, which won an Oscar in the Documentary Short Subject category, has been produced by Guneet Monga.

French author Patrick Modiano bags Nobel prize in literature

French author Patrick Modiano bags Nobel prize in literature

Rediff.com9 Oct 2014

French writer Patrick Modiano has won the Nobel Prize for Literature, The Swedish Academy said on Thursday.