News for 'Academy Awards'

Ranji Trophy likely to be played in two halves in 2024-25 season

Ranji Trophy likely to be played in two halves in 2024-25 season

Rediff.com11 May 2024

Five Ranji Trophy league matches will be followed by white ball tournaments -- Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy and Vijay Hazare Trophy.

Former child star Shirley Temple passes away

Former child star Shirley Temple passes away

Rediff.com11 Feb 2014

She was 85.

Novak Djokovic, Genzebe Dibaba bag Laureus Awards

Novak Djokovic, Genzebe Dibaba bag Laureus Awards

Rediff.com15 Apr 2015

Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic and Ethiopian sprinter Genzebe Dibaba were named the Laureus Sportsman and Sportswoman of the Year respectively in a glittering ceremony.

Resul Pookutty calls RRR 'Gay love story'

Resul Pookutty calls RRR 'Gay love story'

Rediff.com5 Jul 2022

'I don't think @RRRMovie is a gay love story as you say, but even if it was, is 'gay love story' a bad thing? How can you justify using this? Extremely disappointed that someone of your accomplishments can stoop so low!'

PIX: Kodak Theatre gets ready for the Oscars

PIX: Kodak Theatre gets ready for the Oscars

Rediff.com21 Feb 2012

The 84th Academy Awards will be held on February 26.

'You can never predict an Oscar nod'

'You can never predict an Oscar nod'

Rediff.com10 Mar 2023

'Just do your best show every day and move from strength to strength.'

Injured Shami ruled out of IPL, to undergo ankle surgery

Injured Shami ruled out of IPL, to undergo ankle surgery

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

Shami, who was one of the architects of India's stupendous World Cup campaign with 24 wickets, played through pain as he had problems with his landing but didn't let it affect his performance.

Mom, coach, strategist: Purnima Mahato prepares archers for Paris Olympics

Mom, coach, strategist: Purnima Mahato prepares archers for Paris Olympics

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

Medal layenge, medal layenge yeh baat tum dimaag se nikal do (a medal will never come if you chase after a medal, just focus on the processes)

Vote! Your favourite Oscars nominations

Vote! Your favourite Oscars nominations

Rediff.com17 Feb 2010

Don't miss this poll.

Oscars 2010: Looking at the Best Actress race

Oscars 2010: Looking at the Best Actress race

Rediff.com18 Feb 2010

Will it be Sandra Bullock or Meryl Streep who will take home the golden statuette?

'I want to command the respect of my men, not demand it'

'I want to command the respect of my men, not demand it'

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

Anshu Kumar, 21, son of government school teachers from a village in Bihar, won the President's Silver Medal at the NDA. He commanded the grand passing out parade and will go on to join the Indian Navy.

VOTE! Who do YOU think will win at Oscars?

VOTE! Who do YOU think will win at Oscars?

Rediff.com22 Feb 2012

Make your own predictions here!

The HOTTEST Gals on Oscar red carpet? VOTE!

The HOTTEST Gals on Oscar red carpet? VOTE!

Rediff.com25 Feb 2013

Take this fun poll now!

Honorary degree for Meryl Streep

Honorary degree for Meryl Streep

Rediff.com11 Aug 2009

Internationally acclaimed film actor Meryl Streep was among five distinguished Americans who were awarded honorary degrees by Princeton University during recent commencement exercises for their contributions to civic engagement, performing arts, engineering and sustainability.

Is Jallikattu the right choice for the Oscars?

Is Jallikattu the right choice for the Oscars?

Rediff.com26 Nov 2020

'I believe FFI has made a mistake,' notes Aseem Chhabra.

Psst! Wanna buy an Oscar?

Psst! Wanna buy an Oscar?

Rediff.com3 Mar 2006

STUNNING! Jessica Chastain on the Oscars red carpet

STUNNING! Jessica Chastain on the Oscars red carpet

Rediff.com28 Mar 2022

Hollywood's biggest stars attended the 94th Annual Academy Awards.

Deconstructing Oscar 2013: Chat with Raja Sen!

Deconstructing Oscar 2013: Chat with Raja Sen!

Rediff.com26 Feb 2013

Join in the coversation!

Kalki, Dia, Vaani: The WORST of IIFA 2014 fashion? VOTE!

Kalki, Dia, Vaani: The WORST of IIFA 2014 fashion? VOTE!

Rediff.com29 Apr 2014

Make your vote count!

The HOTTEST Strapless styles at IIFA? VOTE!

The HOTTEST Strapless styles at IIFA? VOTE!

Rediff.com25 Apr 2014

Take this fun poll now!

Salma Hayek, 55, Looks Sensational!

Salma Hayek, 55, Looks Sensational!

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

The actress took to Instagram to share a bikini pic on her birthday.

Oscar 2014 column: If movies could talk

Oscar 2014 column: If movies could talk

Rediff.com4 Mar 2014

In this unique feature, we look through the very eyes of the movies we've lauded this year at the Oscars.

Eva Longoria, Benedict Cumberbatch: A day out in Hollywood

Eva Longoria, Benedict Cumberbatch: A day out in Hollywood

Rediff.com9 Oct 2014

Here's what your favourite Hollywood stars have been up to.

Countdown To Zero in Mumbai!

Countdown To Zero in Mumbai!

Rediff.com18 Mar 2010

Here's what your favourite celebrities have been upto.

PIX: Priyanka Chopra, at the Oscars!

PIX: Priyanka Chopra, at the Oscars!

Rediff.com29 Feb 2016

A look at the pictures.

Oscars 2015: The BIG Winners!

Oscars 2015: The BIG Winners!

Rediff.com23 Feb 2015

Birdman wins big!

Decoding the Oscar nominations, 2012

Decoding the Oscar nominations, 2012

Rediff.com25 Jan 2012

According to Raja Sen, the 2012 edition could easily be labelled as the most contentious nominations we've seen in the past few years.

Oscars: Did the right ones win?

Oscars: Did the right ones win?

Rediff.com8 Mar 2010

Have your say!

Oscars 2011: Mallika rocks the red carpet

Oscars 2011: Mallika rocks the red carpet

Rediff.com28 Feb 2011

The stars come down in full glory.

Oscars 2017: Like host Jimmy Kimmel? VOTE!

Oscars 2017: Like host Jimmy Kimmel? VOTE!

Rediff.com27 Feb 2017

Do let us know!

Final Oscar ballots mailed!

Final Oscar ballots mailed!

Rediff.com4 Feb 2005

5 Indian-Americans awarded 2020 Guggenheim fellowship

5 Indian-Americans awarded 2020 Guggenheim fellowship

Rediff.com14 Apr 2020

Pradeep Sharma, mechanical engineer at the University of Houston, Kavita Ramanan, professor of Applied Mathematics at Brown University, Dilip Da Cunha, architect, planner and teacher at Harvard University and Columbia University, Mukul Sharma, professor of Earth Sciences at Dartmouth College, and Tahera Qutbuddin, professor of Arabic Literature and Islamic Studies at the University of Chicago, have been awarded the 2020 Guggenheim fellowships.

Angelina Jolie meets refugees in Afghanistan

Angelina Jolie meets refugees in Afghanistan

Rediff.com4 Mar 2011

Actress Angelina Jolie made a surprise visit to Afghanistan this week to meet refugees in the war-torn country.

Sandra Bullock wins an Oscar, and a Razzie!

Sandra Bullock wins an Oscar, and a Razzie!

Rediff.com8 Mar 2010

It is the first time any actor has won a Razzie and an Oscar in the same year.

Why There's So Much Global Love For RRR

Why There's So Much Global Love For RRR

Rediff.com10 Jan 2023

Like Slumdog Millionaire, RRR will remain a one-time phenomenon until another big, larger-than-life, Indian film connects with the critics in the West, predicts Aseem Chhabra.

India Gets 3 Nominations At Oscars 2023

India Gets 3 Nominations At Oscars 2023

Rediff.com24 Jan 2023

The song Naatu Naatu from S S Rajamouli's RRR has been nominated in the Best Original Song category at the 95th academy Awards. But that's not all.

Ten Reasons To Watch The Oscars!

Ten Reasons To Watch The Oscars!

Rediff.com22 Feb 2013

Why you shouldn't miss the Academy Awards on February 25.

Could 2011 be India's year at the Grammys?

Could 2011 be India's year at the Grammys?

Rediff.com3 Dec 2010

Two Indian Americans have been nominated for awards at the 53rd Annual Grammy Awards ceremony.