News for '-the-academy'

Will Thakur finally make his India debut?

Will Thakur finally make his India debut?

Rediff.com31 Aug 2017

Shardul Thakur is yet to get a game for India despite receiving his maiden call-up more than a year ago but the Mumbai pacer says he has been patiently preparing himself for the big moment all this while.

Shocking! Class 3 student beaten up by headmaster, dies

Shocking! Class 3 student beaten up by headmaster, dies

Rediff.com9 Apr 2015

a horrifying case of corporal punishment, a 10-year-old boy died after being allegedly beaten up by his headmaster on the suspicion of stealing a pen in Baddupur area of Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh.

Why was Stephen Hawking so loved in popular culture?

Why was Stephen Hawking so loved in popular culture?

Rediff.com14 Mar 2018

The many reasons why the famed scientist was a minor celebrity in Hollywood.

Is Barca legend Xavi leaving the club?

Is Barca legend Xavi leaving the club?

Rediff.com27 Mar 2015

Xavi's agent has declined to comment on reports the Barcelona midfielder is set to leave the La Liga leaders at the end of the season and sign a lucrative contract with Qatari side Al Sadd.

Rock on!! script to be a part of Oscar Library

Rock on!! script to be a part of Oscar Library

Rediff.com24 Nov 2008

After Samir Karnik's Heroes, its now the turn of Farhan Akhtar starrer "Rock On!!" to find a place in the Oscar's library. Ritesh Sidhwani, producer of Rock On!! said that the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences has asked for the script of his musical romance for the Oscar's Library.

NAS invites scientific write-ups on climate change

NAS invites scientific write-ups on climate change

Rediff.com19 Dec 2007

NAS invites scientific write-ups on climate change by December 31, 2007

Who can be immune to Oscars magic?

Who can be immune to Oscars magic?

Rediff.com7 Mar 2016

'They are perhaps the only night when the stars, those celestial seraphs, become as vulnerable, as doggedly human, as the rest of us.'

Chiranjeevi turns narrator Rudhramadevi

Chiranjeevi turns narrator Rudhramadevi

Rediff.com19 Jun 2015

A lowdown on all the goings-on in the Telugu film industry.

Chiranjeevi turns narrator Rudhramadevi

Chiranjeevi turns narrator Rudhramadevi

Rediff.com19 Jun 2015

A lowdown on all the goings-on in the Telugu film industry.

Football Briefs: Everton sack Allardyce as manager

Football Briefs: Everton sack Allardyce as manager

Rediff.com16 May 2018

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

Here's how you can get a good night's sleep

Here's how you can get a good night's sleep

Rediff.com2 Jan 2008

Any rigorous exercise within six hours of your bedtime should be avoided and bedroom should be made quiet, dark and a little bit cool.

Football Briefs: Suarez bags 50th Uruguay goal in win over Czechs

Football Briefs: Suarez bags 50th Uruguay goal in win over Czechs

Rediff.com23 Mar 2018

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

Awards for remarkably different cos!

Awards for remarkably different cos!

Rediff.com11 Feb 2008

Companies that stand out in terms of their December 2007 results.

Whatmore dispels doubts on NCA's rigidity

Whatmore dispels doubts on NCA's rigidity

Rediff.com7 May 2008

Director Dav Whatmore says the National Cricket Academy is a meaningful place where you learn a lot and have some fun and not one where you will be hammered with work or physical training.

Amre has conflict of interest; Vengsarkar, Shukla cleared

Amre has conflict of interest; Vengsarkar, Shukla cleared

Rediff.com14 Jul 2016

Former India Test batsman Praveen Amre and ex-Karnataka left-arm spinner Raghuram Bhat have been found to be in Conflict of Interest by the Board of Control for Cricket in India's Ombudsman. However, former India skipper Dilip Vengsarkar was cleared of a similar charge.

Fancy a career in fashion design?

Fancy a career in fashion design?

Rediff.com13 Jun 2007

Institute Pearl Academy of Fashion (PAF) has announced admissions to a six- month certificate programme on design management.

Oscar nominations 2014: It's disappointing omissions galore this year

Oscar nominations 2014: It's disappointing omissions galore this year

Rediff.com17 Jan 2014

Oscar nominations 2014: According to Raja Sen, this year's chosen ones are (mostly) loud and showy examples of the best in the craft.

Kingfisher plans 25 aviation training hubs

Kingfisher plans 25 aviation training hubs

Rediff.com8 Apr 2008

Vijay Mallya-led Kingfisher Training Academy plans to set up 25 centres by 2010 in the country."We plan to set up 25 centres nationally by 2010. We may be able to do that even earlier than 2010. In the next two months itself we will set up 12 centres," Rajesh Verma, executive vice-president, Kingfisher Airlines said.

Dr K R Sreenivasan elected to US science academy

Dr K R Sreenivasan elected to US science academy

Rediff.com28 May 2007

Dr Sreenivasan was one of the 72 new members, whose election was announced by NAS.

Bagan colts in semi-finals

Bagan colts in semi-finals

Rediff.com20 May 2006

Mohun Bagan Academy entered the semi-finals of the under-15 Manchester United Premium Cup.

NYC teacher arrested for flying drone at US Open stadium

NYC teacher arrested for flying drone at US Open stadium

Rediff.com4 Sep 2015

Daniel Verley, 26, was charged with reckless endangerment, reckless operation of a drone and operating a drone in a New York City public park outside of a prescribed area for doing so, according to police reports.

PIX: Priyanka, Deepika at the post Oscar party

PIX: Priyanka, Deepika at the post Oscar party

Rediff.com28 Feb 2017

Vanity Fair Oscar Party was no less than the big awards night.

Achhe din? Nah. India ranks a dismal 118 in happiness index!

Achhe din? Nah. India ranks a dismal 118 in happiness index!

Rediff.com18 Mar 2016

India also comes seventh among the biggest losers of happiness in the last one year.

Oscars 2007, in review

Oscars 2007, in review

Rediff.com26 Feb 2008

It's been the best Oscar year in ages, and here's why we should be toasting the golden boy.

This Salman Khan is changing the way kids learn

This Salman Khan is changing the way kids learn

Rediff.com31 Dec 2015

Salman Khan of Khan Academy explains how he is pioneering the cause of free online education.

Russell Crowe to buy IPL franchise

Russell Crowe to buy IPL franchise

Rediff.com6 Nov 2007

Hollywood star Russell Crowe is all set to own a team in the BCCI-backed Indian Premier League.

Not right time to pass judgement on my captaincy: Kohli

Not right time to pass judgement on my captaincy: Kohli

Rediff.com22 Feb 2017

Virat Kohli said it was too early to pass a judgment on his captaincy but insisted he has become a better batsman after assuming the leadership role.

Dhoni's dream project has to wait for a while

Dhoni's dream project has to wait for a while

Rediff.com26 Oct 2007

Mahendra Singh Dhoni has been nourishing hopes of setting up a cricket academy in Jharkhand but the busy cricket schedule ahead has put his project in limbo.

IMA cadet killed as grenade goes off

IMA cadet killed as grenade goes off

Rediff.com9 Mar 2007

The grenade exploded when cadet 22-year-old Bir Kumar Tiwari, who hails from Hazaribagh, Jharkhand, was about to throw it during the training session.

Sports Shorts: Chennainyin FC scores hard-fought win over FC Goa

Sports Shorts: Chennainyin FC scores hard-fought win over FC Goa

Rediff.com15 Feb 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Thursday.

Eklavya is India's official entry for Oscars

Eklavya is India's official entry for Oscars

Rediff.com25 Sep 2007

The decision to nominate the Amitabh Bachchan, Saif Ali Khan-starrer film as the Indian entry for the awards was confirmed by Film Federation of India President Vinod Pande. This is the third time that a film by Chopra will be going to the awards.

20 Oscar TIPS, from Bollywood!

20 Oscar TIPS, from Bollywood!

Rediff.com18 Feb 2016

A MUST set of Do's and Don'ts!

Fancy a career in animation?

Fancy a career in animation?

Rediff.com5 Jul 2007

Toonz Animation Academy is offering a professional training programme for would-be animators. Learn about the company's background, the industry in general, and the scope of such a career in India.

IMA adopts Akhtar's song for platinum jubilee

IMA adopts Akhtar's song for platinum jubilee

Rediff.com1 Oct 2007

Sonu Nigam has sung the song titled Bharat Mata Teri Kasam whose music has been composed by Raju Singh.

Chappell joins Australian academy

Chappell joins Australian academy

Rediff.com6 Jun 2007

The former Team India coach will work there as a consultant coach.

Greg Chappell joins RCA's academy

Greg Chappell joins RCA's academy

Rediff.com17 Sep 2007

The former India coach, along with bio-mechanist Ian Frazer, will join an academy set up by the Rajasthan Cricket Association.

Edmund Phelps wins Economics Nobel

Edmund Phelps wins Economics Nobel

Rediff.com9 Oct 2006

The Nobel Prize for Economics was awarded to Edmund S. Phelps of the United States, the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences announced on Monday.

Barca ease into King's Cup quarters with derby win

Barca ease into King's Cup quarters with derby win

Rediff.com14 Jan 2016

Holders Barcelona cruised into the King's Cup quarter-finals when a side missing several regulars beat city rivals Espanyol 2-0, with Munir El Haddadi netting both goals in a thumping 6-1 aggregate success on Wednesday.

Oscars 2018: Who's going to win. And who's not.

Oscars 2018: Who's going to win. And who's not.

Rediff.com1 Mar 2018

Sukanya Verma makes her predictions for the top awards at the 90th Academy Awards.

The sunshine story from Kashmir

The sunshine story from Kashmir

Rediff.com12 Apr 2018

From one of Kashmir's worst trouble spots, Adeeba Tak emerges as a story of hope.