News for 'Academy Awards'

Divas & Darlings On OTT This Week

Divas & Darlings On OTT This Week

Rediff.com16 Aug 2024

Sukanya Verma gives you some great options to choose from.

True Grit tops US box office

True Grit tops US box office

Rediff.com10 Jan 2011

The Westerner may just grab some Oscar nominations.

'Very happy for Dravid, who missed out in 2011': Tendulkar

'Very happy for Dravid, who missed out in 2011': Tendulkar

Rediff.com30 Jun 2024

Sachin Tendulkar led the chorus of former and current cricketers, hailing Rohit Sharma's men for winning the T20 World Cup.

'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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Double Dhamaal premieres at IIFA

Double Dhamaal premieres at IIFA

Rediff.com24 Jun 2011

A quick peek at the happenings at the IIFA.

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.

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.

Joe Root, Ireland women's star Richardson win ICC Players of the Month awards

Joe Root, Ireland women's star Richardson win ICC Players of the Month awards

Rediff.com13 Sep 2021

England captain Joe Root pipped Indian pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah and Pakistan's Shaheen Afridi to claim the International Cricket Council's Player of the Month honours for August following his batting heroics in the recent Test series against India.

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.

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.

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.

Is Carey Mulligan the new Audrey Hepburn?

Is Carey Mulligan the new Audrey Hepburn?

Rediff.com3 Feb 2010

Several magazines seem to think so.

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.

Brokeback in, Paheli not

Brokeback in, Paheli not

Rediff.com31 Jan 2006

Oscars 2021: Doesn't Maria Bakalova look dreamy?

Oscars 2021: Doesn't Maria Bakalova look dreamy?

Rediff.com26 Apr 2021

At Hollywood's most glamorous night -- the 93rd Academy Awards -- celebrities put their best fashion foot forward.

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.

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!

Rediff's Oscars 2013 Predictions!

Rediff's Oscars 2013 Predictions!

Rediff.com21 Feb 2013

Rediff star reviewers tells us who they are rooting for.

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.

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.

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!

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!

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.

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.

Emraan Hashmi goes to Hollywood!

Emraan Hashmi goes to Hollywood!

Rediff.com1 Nov 2012

Here's what your favourtie Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.

T20 World Cup: Uganda get unwanted record in loss to WI

T20 World Cup: Uganda get unwanted record in loss to WI

Rediff.com9 Jun 2024

Left-arm spinner Hosein took five for 11 from his four overs after opening the bowling.

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