News for 'Academy Awards'

What Are Your Oscar Predictions?

What Are Your Oscar Predictions?

Rediff.com7 Mar 2024

Three days to Sunday's 96th Academy Awards, and everyone has their predictions ready!

Will Adarsh Kumar Win Global Student Prize?

Will Adarsh Kumar Win Global Student Prize?

Rediff.com10 Sep 2025

Adarsh Kumar, a Class 12 student from a farmer's family in Bihar, has been shortlisted among the top 10 students in the world for the Chegg Global Student Prize 2025.

BSF Trains 'Drone Commandos, Drone Warriors' for Modern Warfare

BSF Trains 'Drone Commandos, Drone Warriors' for Modern Warfare

Rediff.com3 Sep 2025

The Border Security Force (BSF) is training specialized 'drone commandos' and 'drone warriors' for modern warfare, with plans to deploy them in missions like Operation Sindoor. A 'School of Drone Warfare' has been inaugurated to provide training in UAV operations, anti-drone warfare, and surveillance.

17 Girl Cadets Make Military History

17 Girl Cadets Make Military History

Rediff.com30 May 2025

'I was preparing for JEE, NDA came as a blessing.'

'Melody Is Making A Comeback'

'Melody Is Making A Comeback'

Rediff.com20 Aug 2025

'Some time back, music was just noise.' 'Producers wrongly think item songs sell better.' 'Audiences are intelligent, they accept whatever you give, but that doesn't mean you can fool them.'

Why The Americans Were Opposed To Agni

Why The Americans Were Opposed To Agni

Rediff.com6 Nov 2025

'The heat shield technology for re-entry vehicles was first mastered in DRDO for the Agni missile.' 'This is why the Americans were so opposed to Agni in the 1980s, unlike other missiles -- it was a re-entry vehicle.'

Does Laapataa Ladies Deserve To Go To Oscars? VOTE!

Does Laapataa Ladies Deserve To Go To Oscars? VOTE!

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

Kiran Rao's Laapataa Ladies has been picked as India's official entry for Oscars 2025.

'We Aren't Security Conscious As A Nation'

'We Aren't Security Conscious As A Nation'

Rediff.com6 Nov 2025

'Government officials use Gmail and ordinary phones without basic security consciousness.' 'Interoperability, especially in joint exercises with countries like the US, worries me.' 'It often means we open our systems to them, but they don't reciprocate.' 'They could have kill switches in their systems and might even be able to affect ours.'

2024 Economics Nobel awarded to Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson, and James A Robinson

2024 Economics Nobel awarded to Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson, and James A Robinson

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences on Monday has decided to award the 2024 Nobel Prize also known as the Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences to Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson and James A. Robinson "for studies of how institutions are formed and affect prosperity."

Pics: When celebs wore Chanel on the Oscars red carpet

Pics: When celebs wore Chanel on the Oscars red carpet

Rediff.com24 Feb 2019

Chanel designer late Karl Lagerfeld's best red carpet moments at the Academy Awards.

Bonmati and Djokovic win top Laureus awards

Bonmati and Djokovic win top Laureus awards

Rediff.com23 Apr 2024

Spain's World Cup winning midfielder Aitana Bonmati was named the Sportswoman of the Year, while Serbia's Novak Djokovic captured the top men's honour at the Laureus awards ceremony on Monday.

The Man Who Said No To The Big Bang

The Man Who Said No To The Big Bang

Rediff.com7 Jun 2025

Jayant Narlikar wrote alternative what-if histories, explained difficult scientific theories with funny analogies, and leavened his lectures with jokes and humorous asides.

The Curious Case Of Miley's Missing Eyebrows

The Curious Case Of Miley's Missing Eyebrows

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

Hollywood's biggest night was high on glitz and glamour but lacked the edge and excitement of the movies it was celebrating, observes Sukanya Verma.

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.

'China Takes India Seriously', But...

'China Takes India Seriously', But...

Rediff.com11 Sep 2025

'The strategic difference over technology and territory between India and China remain great and security interests on both sides will likely prevent a short-term rapprochement of any depth.'

Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem showered with cash awards

Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem showered with cash awards

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

Pakistan's sensational javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem who won the country's first individual Olympics gold in 40 years is being showered with cash awards by Punjab and other provincial governments and organisations.

Bhumi, Hrithik, Rani Win Big

Bhumi, Hrithik, Rani Win Big

Rediff.com11 Dec 2023

The 23rd Indian Television Academy awards brightened the weekend for some film folk who took home awards for their work this year.

Murthy, Raha win Priyadarshni awards

Murthy, Raha win Priyadarshni awards

Rediff.com29 Jun 2006

Chief mentor of Infosys Technologies N R Narayan Murthy and former chairman of Oil and Natural Gas Corp Subir Raha have been adjudged winners of Priyadarshni Academy award

A Giant Of Science Passes Into The Ages

A Giant Of Science Passes Into The Ages

Rediff.com7 Aug 2025

In Professor Sulochana Gadgil's passing, India has lost a scientific giant, a fierce intellect, and a compassionate soul, remembers Dr Madhavan Nair Rajeevan.

Gorge Soros, Hillary Clinton get Medal of Freedom from Biden

Gorge Soros, Hillary Clinton get Medal of Freedom from Biden

Rediff.com4 Jan 2025

Soros, 94, in the recent past has spoken openly against Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The ruling BJP believe that he tried to interfere in Indian elections.

The Brutalist Review: Totally Oscar-Worthy!

The Brutalist Review: Totally Oscar-Worthy!

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

The Brutalist reaches its full potential, thanks not just to its writing and its technical brilliance but also Adrien Brody's performance, applauds Deepa Gahlot.

Joao Pedro brace sends Chelsea into Club World Cup final

Joao Pedro brace sends Chelsea into Club World Cup final

Rediff.com9 Jul 2025

23-year-old Brazilian forward, signed from Brighton & Hove Albion for 60 million pounds ($81.5 million) last week, stars in victory over boyhood club Fluminense

Rekha Steals The IIFA Show!

Rekha Steals The IIFA Show!

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

Among the many performances at the IIFA awards, Rekha's was certainly among the highlights.

The 17 Girls India Will Never Forget

The 17 Girls India Will Never Forget

Rediff.com29 May 2025

Barely out of their teens, the first batch of girls will graduate alongside 300 male cadets from the National Defence Academy.

'Rohit Always Puts The Team Above Everything'

'Rohit Always Puts The Team Above Everything'

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

'He will have no problems playing under any captain, he will still give his 100 percent for the team.'

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.

My Mentor, Nobel Laureate Susumu Kitagawa

My Mentor, Nobel Laureate Susumu Kitagawa

Rediff.com13 Oct 2025

'Professor Kitagawa is an exceptional researcher, a good teacher and above all a great person.'

PIX: Federer adds touch of style to Oscars

PIX: Federer adds touch of style to Oscars

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

Federer was joined by his wife Mirka, who herself made a pretty picture in a black collared gown.

PIX: Shilpa, Juhi, Manisha, Raveena win awards

PIX: Shilpa, Juhi, Manisha, Raveena win awards

Rediff.com3 Jun 2017

Anil Kapoor and Anupam Kher won too!

Black rules at IIFA Awards

Black rules at IIFA Awards

Rediff.com17 Jun 2006

Black won a number of awards.

The Oscars Are Not Always Predictable

The Oscars Are Not Always Predictable

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

In the biggest surprise of the night, Emma Stone grabbed the Best Actress trophy for the complex portrayal of a Frankenstein-like character Bella, in Yargos Lanthimos' electrifying and most original film Poor Things. Aseem Chhabra recaps the 96th Annual Academy Awards.

MCA to felicitate Mum Ranji team, Vengsarkar

MCA to felicitate Mum Ranji team, Vengsarkar

Rediff.com18 Mar 2025

The event at the MCA Sharad Pawar Indoor Cricket Academy, BKC will be attended by Maharashtra governor C P Radhakrishnan and state minister Ashish Shelar, who will be the chief guest.

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.

COMING UP On OTT This February

COMING UP On OTT This February

Rediff.com30 Jan 2025

February has some promising original content streaming on OTT.

Raavan not to be screened at 11th IIFA awards

Raavan not to be screened at 11th IIFA awards

Rediff.com11 May 2010

Mani Ratnam, the film's director said that Raavan would not be screened at the International Indian Film Academy awards, as the film is not complete.

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.

Oscars 2025: The Brutalist, Emilia Prez Get Nominated

Oscars 2025: The Brutalist, Emilia Prez Get Nominated

Rediff.com23 Jan 2025

The nominations for the 97th Annual Academy Awards were announced by Bowen Yang and Rachel Sennott.

'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.'

Bachchans kick off IIFA Awards

Bachchans kick off IIFA Awards

Rediff.com6 Jun 2008

The International Indian Film Academy Awards in Bangkok began on a high note as the Bachchan Parivar arrived in the Thai capital to attend the annual event.

The Sweet Rise of Indian Chocolates

The Sweet Rise of Indian Chocolates

Rediff.com20 Aug 2025

India's craft chocolate makers are changing the market by using local cacao, creating bold new flavours, making chocolate both a luxury and a story.