News for 'Academy Award'

Serena, Federer, Sharapova dazzle on Oscars night

Serena, Federer, Sharapova dazzle on Oscars night

Rediff.com29 Feb 2016

Tennis stars Serena Williams, Roger Federer and Maria Sharapova came in their finest best at the 88th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood & Highland Center in Hollywood, California on Sunday.

'It was an honour to play one of our nation builders'

'It was an honour to play one of our nation builders'

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

'I hope more shows highlight the unsung heroes of our rich history.' 'As for bringing the trophy home, a man can hope, but truly I am just excited to be there.'

Double Dhamaal premieres at IIFA

Double Dhamaal premieres at IIFA

Rediff.com24 Jun 2011

A quick peek at the happenings at the IIFA.

Titanic director's firm files for bankruptcy

Titanic director's firm files for bankruptcy

Rediff.com12 Sep 2012

The company, founded by Titanic director James Cameron, has filed voluntary petitions for relief under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code, Digital Domain said in a late night statement on Tuesday.

Date for 2011 Oscars confirmed

Date for 2011 Oscars confirmed

Rediff.com29 Mar 2010

The date for next year's Academy Awards has been confirmed as February 27, 2011.

Spotted: Katrina Kaif, Abhishek Bachchan in Mumbai

Spotted: Katrina Kaif, Abhishek Bachchan in Mumbai

Rediff.com24 May 2011

Reader Rajesh Dongre has sent us few photographs.

The Movies that COULD HAVE been India's Oscar entry

The Movies that COULD HAVE been India's Oscar entry

Rediff.com24 Sep 2013

A look at the other contenders that were passed over for The Good Road this year.

Sandra Bullock's marriage on the rocks

Sandra Bullock's marriage on the rocks

Rediff.com18 Mar 2010

Infidelity claims may result in a split between the actress and her husband Jesse James.

Why the Oscars weren't worth waking up for

Why the Oscars weren't worth waking up for

Rediff.com9 Mar 2010

The 82nd Annual Academy Awards were, without question, the most badly written and weakly produced show in the last two decades, and quite likely one of the most drab shows of all time.

Make YOUR Oscar predictions: Vote for your favourite contenders!

Make YOUR Oscar predictions: Vote for your favourite contenders!

Rediff.com27 Feb 2014

Tell us who YOU think is going home with the trophies!

Oscar trivia: How many times has Meryl Streep been nominated?

Oscar trivia: How many times has Meryl Streep been nominated?

Rediff.com25 Feb 2014

Think you know everything there is to know about the Oscars 2014? Read on.

Terrorists storm Pakistani police academy, kill 61 cadets

Terrorists storm Pakistani police academy, kill 61 cadets

Rediff.com25 Oct 2016

The attack on the Balochistan Police College, 20 km from Quetta city began around 11:10 pm on Monday night, triggering an operation by Pakistani security forces who rescued hundreds of cadets from the academy.

DVD Review: Frankenweenie is a gripping movie

DVD Review: Frankenweenie is a gripping movie

Rediff.com24 Feb 2013

Frankenweenie scores because of its well-paced story.

Rediff's Oscars 2013 Predictions!

Rediff's Oscars 2013 Predictions!

Rediff.com21 Feb 2013

Rediff star reviewers tells us who they are rooting for.

Is Carey Mulligan the new Audrey Hepburn?

Is Carey Mulligan the new Audrey Hepburn?

Rediff.com3 Feb 2010

Several magazines seem to think so.

Emraan Hashmi collaborates with No Man's Land's director

Emraan Hashmi collaborates with No Man's Land's director

Rediff.com6 Feb 2013

Emraan Hashmi is excited to work with Danis Tanovic', the Academy Award-winning director No Man's Land.

Oscar Fashion: Do these girls look hot or not?

Oscar Fashion: Do these girls look hot or not?

Rediff.com28 Feb 2011

Here's a look at the stars in their very best. Vote for your favourite look now!

Brokeback in, Paheli not

Brokeback in, Paheli not

Rediff.com31 Jan 2006

Teaching the Slumdog how to dance

Teaching the Slumdog how to dance

Rediff.com24 Feb 2009

Mumbai-based Longines has been choreographing for 15 years. He has won many dancing titles over the years. But his biggest reward may have been the moment Danny Boyle thanked him for his work in Slumdog Millionaire, on the Oscar stage. He spoke about his experiences.

The Soldier Who Became A Legend

The Soldier Who Became A Legend

Rediff.com20 Jun 2024

On the 25th anniversary of the battle that made his war cry 'Dil Maange More' part of national lore, we republish that feature to salute Captain Batra's ultimate sacrifice for the nation.

Three scientists share Nobel Prize for 'Click Chemistry'

Three scientists share Nobel Prize for 'Click Chemistry'

Rediff.com5 Oct 2022

The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences on Wednesday awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2022 to Carolyn R Bertozzi, Morten Meldal and K Barry Sharpless.

Oscar Top 10: Where there's a Will...

Oscar Top 10: Where there's a Will...

Rediff.com28 Mar 2022

For all the glitz and glamour, politically and socially aware emphasis on representation and support for Ukraine, the 94th Annual Academy Awards was largely a bore.

Emraan Hashmi goes to Hollywood!

Emraan Hashmi goes to Hollywood!

Rediff.com1 Nov 2012

Here's what your favourtie Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.

Which Indian film REALLY deserves the Oscar entry? TELL US

Which Indian film REALLY deserves the Oscar entry? TELL US

Rediff.com25 Sep 2012

Send in YOUR contenders!

Isaac Hayes no more

Isaac Hayes no more

Rediff.com12 Aug 2008

American soul, funk and R&B legend Isaac Hayes was found dead Sunday at his home in Memphis, Tennessee. The Academy Award-award winning musician was 65. His body was reportedly found near a piece of exercise equipment, and no foul play is suspected. Best known for the Oscar-winning Shaft theme song, the talented singer, songwriter and composer was always a music prodigy, even throughout an impoverished childhood.

Crazy Heart to pick up after Best Actor win

Crazy Heart to pick up after Best Actor win

Rediff.com8 Mar 2010

In anticipation of Jeff Bridges taking the trophy, its box office gross went up by 36 percent over the weekend.

Did the best films really win?

Did the best films really win?

Rediff.com28 Feb 2005

'La La Land' earns record 14 Oscar nominations

'La La Land' earns record 14 Oscar nominations

Rediff.com24 Jan 2017

The smash-hit musical -- led by Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling -- picked up the most nods on Tuesday, and tied the record set by Titanic and All About Eve.

Rahman bags two Grammys for Slumdog Millionaire

Rahman bags two Grammys for Slumdog Millionaire

Rediff.com1 Feb 2010

Indian music maestro A R Rahman struck gold once again, bagging two trophies at the 52nd Grammy Awards in Los Angeles for his music in Slumdog Millionaire.

Stuntmen demand Oscar!

Stuntmen demand Oscar!

Rediff.com16 Feb 2005

Oscars 2013: Why Daniel Day-Lewis will win Best Actor

Oscars 2013: Why Daniel Day-Lewis will win Best Actor

Rediff.com12 Feb 2013

Here's a peak at the five prolific actors nominated up for the Best Actor trophy at the awards.

Review: Lincoln is a deserving Oscar frontrunner

Review: Lincoln is a deserving Oscar frontrunner

Rediff.com8 Feb 2013

Steven Spielberg's Lincoln boasts of a stellar cast led by two-time Academy Award winner Daniel Day Lewis in the titular character, writes Vipin Vijayan.

Did the Oscars get it right? Discuss with Raja Sen

Did the Oscars get it right? Discuss with Raja Sen

Rediff.com3 Mar 2014

Join in the conversation!

Why Paheli didn't get an Oscar nom

Why Paheli didn't get an Oscar nom

Rediff.com1 Feb 2006

No Jai Ho at the Oscars

No Jai Ho at the Oscars

Rediff.com20 Feb 2009

Sukhwinder Singh will not perform at the Oscars this year.

Life Of Pi, Django Unchained bag Oscar nominations

Life Of Pi, Django Unchained bag Oscar nominations

Rediff.com10 Jan 2013

Here's a quick glance at the nominees.

Airport Fashion: Bollywood's HOTTEST frequent flyers!

Airport Fashion: Bollywood's HOTTEST frequent flyers!

Rediff.com10 Jul 2013

Deepika Padukone, Madhuri Dixit and Vidya Balan keep their travelling attire simple but trendy.

'The story of Shanghai is haunting'

'The story of Shanghai is haunting'

Rediff.com11 Jun 2012

Shanghai actress Tillotama Shome gets candid about her new film.

In PHOTOS: Statue of Liberty's grand 125th birthday bash

In PHOTOS: Statue of Liberty's grand 125th birthday bash

Rediff.com29 Oct 2011

The 125th birth anniversary of the iconic Statue of Liberty was celebrated in New York with events including a gun salute, fireworks and naturalisation ceremony for 125 immigrants organised to commemorate the day.

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.