News for 'Academy Award'

Is Manoj Night Shyamalan a freak?

Is Manoj Night Shyamalan a freak?

Rediff.com19 Jul 2004

Film on Indian novel is Nepal's pick for Oscars

Film on Indian novel is Nepal's pick for Oscars

Rediff.com14 Oct 2005

Nepal has entered Basain, based on a famous novel of the same name by Darjeeling-born Lila Bahadur Chhetri, for the Oscars

Varun withdraws from FIH Pro League; calls rape allegation a 'calculated attempt'

Varun withdraws from FIH Pro League; calls rape allegation a 'calculated attempt'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

Accused of rape under the stringent POCSO act, Arjuna award-winning Indian hockey player Varun Kumar has withdrawn from the FIH Pro League in Bhubaneswar to explore his legal options against the allegation, which he described as a "calculated attempt to extort money" from him.

Meet the NDA Bronze Medalist

Meet the NDA Bronze Medalist

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

Battalion Cadet Adjutant Praveen Singh, son of a printing press owner from Agra, wants to join the infantry and serve the country to the best of his ability.

Chat@1: Discuss Oscars 2015 with Raja Sen

Chat@1: Discuss Oscars 2015 with Raja Sen

Rediff.com24 Feb 2015

Join in the conversation!

Krauss and the costliest accessory at Oscars

Krauss and the costliest accessory at Oscars

Rediff.com6 Apr 2004

Singer Alison Krauss, who was nominated for best song for the movie Cold Mountain wore the world's most expensive pair of shoes at the 76th Annual Academy Awards (Oscars) ceremony.

Who should we send to the Oscars?

Who should we send to the Oscars?

Rediff.com20 Sep 2006

Lage Raho Munnabhai, Rang De Basanti, and Omkara seem to be the frontrunners.

More pretty faces on Oscars duty

More pretty faces on Oscars duty

Rediff.com26 Feb 2004

Place your bets on hobbits!

Place your bets on hobbits!

Rediff.com28 Jan 2004

Haley Joel Osment hurt in car crash

Haley Joel Osment hurt in car crash

Rediff.com21 Jul 2006

Police sources said the collision caused the vehicle to flip over onto its roof.

Sophia Loren: Still sexy at 71

Sophia Loren: Still sexy at 71

Rediff.com7 Jul 2006

Armstrong and Williams win Laureus awards

Armstrong and Williams win Laureus awards

Rediff.com21 May 2003

The glittering evening attracted royalty as well as movie stars, entertainers and a worldwide television audience estimated at 320 million.

Sports awards function on Aug 31; no Khel Ratna for Poonia

Sports awards function on Aug 31; no Khel Ratna for Poonia

Rediff.com23 Aug 2013

The Sports Ministry confirmed on Thursday that it will stick to the original list of winners for the Khel Ratna and Arjuna awards, thereby dashing discus thrower Krishna Poonia's hopes of being conferred the country's highest sporting honour.

No Indian film at the Oscars

No Indian film at the Oscars

Rediff.com26 Sep 2003

Chris Rock calls Oscars idiotic!

Chris Rock calls Oscars idiotic!

Rediff.com15 Feb 2005

Crowe will deliver a few punches

Crowe will deliver a few punches

Rediff.com13 Aug 2003

Peter Jackson of the Lord Of The Rings will now remake King Kong and other Hollywood gupshup.

Cable TV to cost more, post-CAS

Cable TV to cost more, post-CAS

Rediff.com19 May 2003

Mandela leaves Amitabh tongue-tied

Mandela leaves Amitabh tongue-tied

Rediff.com17 May 2003

'Do you remember me?' the Nobel Peace Prize winner asked the Indian superstar.

Shah Rukh pulls up Oscar socks

Shah Rukh pulls up Oscar socks

Rediff.com12 Jan 2006

Moses not suprised about Lewis's positive test

Moses not suprised about Lewis's positive test

Rediff.com30 Apr 2003

The legendary hurdler called for stricter measures to curb drug abuse in sport.

Devdas not selected

Devdas not selected

Rediff.com11 Feb 2003

Tytler refuses '84 riots allegations; won't attend award function

Tytler refuses '84 riots allegations; won't attend award function

Rediff.com9 Dec 2011

Congress leader Jagdish Tytler termed as a 'total lie' the allegations of some 40 civil right activists that he was actively involved in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots.

People listen to me, talk to me because of hockey: Rani Rampal

People listen to me, talk to me because of hockey: Rani Rampal

Rediff.com20 Aug 2023

Her days of scorching the astro-turf might be over but legendary former India captain Rani Rampal has absolutely "no regrets" as she believes in making most of whatever opportunities that come her way.

'Desh Se Bada Kuch Bhi Nahi Hai'

'Desh Se Bada Kuch Bhi Nahi Hai'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

'He fulfilled his farz to his country,' a grieving mother says of Major Mustafa Bohara who was awarded the Shaurya Chakra, the nation's third-highest medal for gallantry in peacetime. 'He fulfilled his farz to his country,' said his proud mother of her soldier son.

'American empire is coming to an end'

'American empire is coming to an end'

Rediff.com18 Mar 2005

'The US is going through a crisis of self-confidence,' says Lord Puttnam.

Soccer Transfers: Rashford extends Manchester United deal

Soccer Transfers: Rashford extends Manchester United deal

Rediff.com19 Jul 2023

Former Barcelona defender Alba to sign for Inter Miami

What if the Oscars surprise?

What if the Oscars surprise?

Rediff.com24 Feb 2005

Sing O Saya!

Sing O Saya!

Rediff.com24 Feb 2009

O Saya was nominated at the 81st Annual Academy Awards for its brilliant lyrics and music, by A R Rahman and M.I.A. The song didn't win, but it's still really worth a listen. If you want to sing along, here are the lyrics.

Vir Das is 'still just a guy on a stool'

Vir Das is 'still just a guy on a stool'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

'The jester's job, the joker's job, the fool's job is to make fun of people to make them seem beautiful.'

PIX: Taapsee, Kamal Haasan, Prithviraj at IIFA Utsavam awards

PIX: Taapsee, Kamal Haasan, Prithviraj at IIFA Utsavam awards

Rediff.com25 Jan 2016

Pictures from the glittering IIFA Utsavam awards.

Syrian cinematographer blocked from entering US for Oscars

Syrian cinematographer blocked from entering US for Oscars

Rediff.com25 Feb 2017

Khateeb was scheduled to arrive on Saturday in Los Angeles on a Turkish Airlines flight departing from Istanbul. But his plans have been upended after US officials reported finding "derogatory information" regarding Khateeb.

OTT Shows To Binge Watch On New Year Eve

OTT Shows To Binge Watch On New Year Eve

Rediff.com30 Dec 2022

Star journalists, spies, super dogs -- end the year with a bang binge watching all the latest offerings on OTT this week.

'Armaan is a gracious film'

'Armaan is a gracious film'

Rediff.com15 May 2003

'We View Wildlife As A Threat'

'We View Wildlife As A Threat'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

'We need to understand and respect wildlife behaviour.'

ICC refuses to include Ajmal in awards' list

ICC refuses to include Ajmal in awards' list

Rediff.com5 Sep 2012

The ICC dismissed the Pakistan Cricket Board's objection to Saeed Ajmal's omission from the shortlist for Test Cricketer of the Year award, saying it was an independent jury that cast the off-spinner out.

FIR against shuttler Lakshya, coach Vimal for age fraud, cheating

FIR against shuttler Lakshya, coach Vimal for age fraud, cheating

Rediff.com3 Dec 2022

The FIR, filed on Thursday by M Goviappa Nagaraja, alleged that the 21-year-old reigning Commonwealth Games champion, along with his brother Chirag Sen, had fudged their age to get into playing age-group tournaments since 2010.

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.