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Laureus awards PHOTOS: Top honours for Djokovic, gymnast Biles

Laureus awards PHOTOS: Top honours for Djokovic, gymnast Biles

Rediff.com19 Feb 2019

Serbian Djokovic, who 12 months ago had elbow surgery, won Wimbledon and the U.S. Open in 2018, before lifting this year's Australian Open crown, to add to his tally of Grand Slam singles titles and reclaim top spot in the rankings.

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.

PIX: Meet The Fashion Gods Of Hollywood!

PIX: Meet The Fashion Gods Of Hollywood!

Rediff.com13 Sep 2012

Gwyneth Paltrow lands the top spot as the best dressed celebrity in a People magazine poll.

Pussycat Doll's verison of Jai Ho in top 100

Pussycat Doll's verison of Jai Ho in top 100

Rediff.com9 Mar 2009

Rahman has become the first Indian -- and by Indian, we mean born in India, raised in India and based in India -- to make it to the top 20 of the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart.

Cate Blanchett, Gwyneth Paltrow: A day out in Hollywood

Cate Blanchett, Gwyneth Paltrow: A day out in Hollywood

Rediff.com18 Sep 2013

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

Robin Williams: A life in pictures

Robin Williams: A life in pictures

Rediff.com12 Aug 2014

To think that a legendary comic, who was known to bring the house down with his sparkling wit and extraordinary sense of humour, would be battling depression in real life, is beyond us. Here is a peek into heartwarming moments from the late acting stalwart Robin Williams' extraordinary life.

Oscar fashion: Like Emma Stone, Gal Gadot's style? VOTE!

Oscar fashion: Like Emma Stone, Gal Gadot's style? VOTE!

Rediff.com5 Mar 2018

The best and the worse styles...

Rang De out of Oscar race; Water shortlisted

Rang De out of Oscar race; Water shortlisted

Rediff.com17 Jan 2007

Aamir Khan is second time unlucky.

The Cadet Who Won President's Gold Medal At NDA

The Cadet Who Won President's Gold Medal At NDA

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

Afrid Afroz, 21, who was adjudged best cadet at the NDA's 144th course, will join the Indian Air Force and hopes to be a fighter pilot.

Oscars 2013: Place your bets on the 9 Best Picture nominees

Oscars 2013: Place your bets on the 9 Best Picture nominees

Rediff.com15 Feb 2013

The Best Picture Oscar nominees at a glance.

India to take centrestage at Oscar 2013

India to take centrestage at Oscar 2013

Rediff.com11 Jan 2013

Ang Lee's Life of Pi and Steven Spileberg's Lincoln, produced by Anil Ambani's Reliance-Dreamworks emerge as frontrunners in Oscar 2013 race.

Adaminte Makan Abu director happy despite Oscar loss

Adaminte Makan Abu director happy despite Oscar loss

Rediff.com20 Jan 2012

Director Salim Ahmed laments that only close friends came forward to fund the high promotional cost needed to impress the Oscar jury.

The Most Beautiful Women At Golden Globes? Vote!

The Most Beautiful Women At Golden Globes? Vote!

Rediff.com16 Jan 2012

Take this fun poll now!

Toronto lays out red carpet for IIFA bash

Toronto lays out red carpet for IIFA bash

Rediff.com8 Jun 2011

Fashion shows, bhangra dances, film screenings and lots of goodwill mark IIFA-BUZZ, a series of events in the Greater Toronto area leading up to the star-studded IIFA Awards later this month.

Bollywood predicts Oscar winners, 2010

Bollywood predicts Oscar winners, 2010

Rediff.com4 Mar 2010

Here's what your favourite celebrities think of this year's nominees.

10 Reasons Why We LOVE Jennifer Lawrence

10 Reasons Why We LOVE Jennifer Lawrence

Rediff.com5 Dec 2013

Take a look at the Hunger Games stars general state of amazing-ness.

Oscars ads up to $1.5 mn

Oscars ads up to $1.5 mn

Rediff.com25 Feb 2004

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.

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.

PIX: Priyanka-Nick attend Oscar after-party

PIX: Priyanka-Nick attend Oscar after-party

Rediff.com25 Feb 2019

It's party time for Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas!

'I wanted Rahman to talk in Tamil, and he did'

'I wanted Rahman to talk in Tamil, and he did'

Rediff.com25 Feb 2009

As A R Rahman received his Oscars at the 81st Annual Academy Awards, everyone back home was cheering -- including his older sister Reihana, who is the mother of budding music composer G V Prakash. She talks to Shobha Warrier about the excitement at home.

Just why am I a champion of Slumdog?

Just why am I a champion of Slumdog?

Rediff.com25 Feb 2009

India is too great a country to have its reputation made or broken by a single movie.

The true best pictures of the year

The true best pictures of the year

Rediff.com18 Feb 2009

Forbes.com's inaugural Forbesies Awards are out. Check out the winners!

True Grit tops US box office

True Grit tops US box office

Rediff.com10 Jan 2011

The Westerner may just grab some Oscar nominations.

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.

DON'T MISS! Glam queen Angelina Jolie's most beautiful side

DON'T MISS! Glam queen Angelina Jolie's most beautiful side

Rediff.com26 Feb 2014

Academy Award winning actress Angelina Jolie, often billed as the 'most beautiful woman on the planet', is doing some amazing work as a special envoy for the United Nations's body for the refugees, the UNHCR. The ravishing actress, who has covered some of the most troubled regions in the world with a message of compassion, is currently on a humanitarian mission in Lebanon to meet with Syrian refugees.

Argo, Life of Pi win at Oscars 2013

Argo, Life of Pi win at Oscars 2013

Rediff.com25 Feb 2013

The 85th Annual Academy Awards have been announced. Here's a quick glance at the winners.

PREDICT the Oscar 2013 winners!

PREDICT the Oscar 2013 winners!

Rediff.com18 Feb 2013

Go through the major categories and tell us who YOU think will win.

Quiz Time: Which Ramesh Sippy film was India's official entry for the Oscars?

Quiz Time: Which Ramesh Sippy film was India's official entry for the Oscars?

Rediff.com18 Dec 2014

In a special series, we will put YOU to the test everyday!

A R Rahman's Tamil album gets global premiere

A R Rahman's Tamil album gets global premiere

Rediff.com7 Jan 2010

The album in question is the soundtrack to Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa directed by Gowtham Menon.

The Hurt Locker sweeps Oscars

The Hurt Locker sweeps Oscars

Rediff.com8 Mar 2010

Here's a look at the big winners of the night.

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.

What did you think of Rahman's Oscar performance?

What did you think of Rahman's Oscar performance?

Rediff.com28 Feb 2011

The music composer sings If I Rise at the 83rd Annual Academy Awards.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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!