News for 'Academy Awards'

'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.

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.

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.

What if the Oscars surprise?

What if the Oscars surprise?

Rediff.com24 Feb 2005

Oscars 2020: Scarlett Johansson on the Red Carpet

Oscars 2020: Scarlett Johansson on the Red Carpet

Rediff.com10 Feb 2020

The 92nd Annual Academy Awards are currently underway at Hollywood and Highland in California, and the stars are dressed glamorously for Hollywood's biggest party.

'I knew my film would not have a hero or villain'

'I knew my film would not have a hero or villain'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2023

'Rakesh's life is hard, but he knows how to find joy.' 'He doesn't think his life's value comes from money. He sees no shame in his poverty.'

A Win For India: Ricky Kej Bags Grammy

A Win For India: Ricky Kej Bags Grammy

Rediff.com4 Apr 2022

'Thank you to everyone who ever collaborated, hired, or listened to my music. I exist because of you'

A Different Nobel Prize Ceremony

A Different Nobel Prize Ceremony

Rediff.com7 Dec 2021

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the 2021 Nobel Prizes were awarded in curtailed local ceremonies.

Nobel Prize in literature goes to French writer Annie Ernaux

Nobel Prize in literature goes to French writer Annie Ernaux

Rediff.com6 Oct 2022

The Royal Swedish Academy on Thursday awarded the 2022 Nobel Prize in literature to French writer Annie Ernaux for the courage and clinical acuity with which she uncovers the roots, estrangements and collective restraints of personal memory.

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.

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.

Galwan martyr's wife commissioned into Army

Galwan martyr's wife commissioned into Army

Rediff.com29 Apr 2023

Woman cadet Rekha Singh, wife of late Naik Deepak Singh who made the supreme sacrifice during the Galwan clashes and was awarded Vir Chakra posthumously, was commissioned into the Indian Army on Saturday following completion of her training from the Officers Training Academy (OTA) in Chennai.

Sachin Tendulkar to grace the Laureus Sports Awards ceremony

Sachin Tendulkar to grace the Laureus Sports Awards ceremony

Rediff.com2 Apr 2015

Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar will be among the many high-profile guests gracing the premier Laureus World Sports Awards Ceremony, scheduled to be held in Shanghai on April 15.

'Armaan is a gracious film'

'Armaan is a gracious film'

Rediff.com15 May 2003

Oscars 2015: Hollywood stars react to their nominations

Oscars 2015: Hollywood stars react to their nominations

Rediff.com16 Jan 2015

The nominees were announced on January 16.

Pushpa Effect Makes Allu Arjun Brand Star

Pushpa Effect Makes Allu Arjun Brand Star

Rediff.com13 Sep 2022

A little bird in the know of things tells me that Allu Arjun will most likely become the face of a global cola brand very soon. And he has jacked his brand endorsement price to an unheard of Rs 7.5 crore per day, leaving the likes of Virat Kohli and Ranveer Singh trailing by quite a margin, reveals Sandeep Goyal.

Murray joins Bolt, Ronaldo in running for Laureus award

Murray joins Bolt, Ronaldo in running for Laureus award

Rediff.com12 Jan 2017

The contest for the Laureus World Sportsman of the Year award promises to be one of the most competitive ever with the likes of Usain Bolt, Cristiano Ronaldo and Andy Murray vying for top honours.

'We wanted to select a film that celebrated humanism'

'We wanted to select a film that celebrated humanism'

Rediff.com26 Oct 2021

'If we selected a political film or a film on a specific cultural event, they could easily be bypassed if they don't match with the political ideologies of the people viewing the film at the Oscars.'

Jacqueline Fernandez questioned by ED in 'conman' case

Jacqueline Fernandez questioned by ED in 'conman' case

Rediff.com27 Jun 2022

The 36-year-old actor has been questioned two-three times by the agency in the said case earlier.

Why I chose 45 million Swarovski crystals for the Oscars stage

Why I chose 45 million Swarovski crystals for the Oscars stage

Rediff.com5 Mar 2018

No one will outshine the Oscars stage this year.

'Now I see who my real and fake friends are'

'Now I see who my real and fake friends are'

Rediff.com25 Apr 2023

'It's everyone's dream to have their pictures show up on Google.' 'In the beginning, you're not used to it.' 'It's a bit weird and even now it's weird.'

#InstaInspiration: If Meryl Streep's quotes were motivational posters

#InstaInspiration: If Meryl Streep's quotes were motivational posters

Rediff.com4 Mar 2018

Your weekly shot of inspiration from super achievers.

At the Oscars: Politics inside and outside

At the Oscars: Politics inside and outside

Rediff.com20 Feb 2017

J Jagannath on how he expects to see the Trump effect at the Academy Awards.

The Oscar selfie that brought Twitter down!

The Oscar selfie that brought Twitter down!

Rediff.com3 Mar 2014

How Ellen Degeneres's sole tweet sent her Twitter followers into a tizzy!

Nomadland, The Disciple, Godzilla vs Kong... OTT Treats!

Nomadland, The Disciple, Godzilla vs Kong... OTT Treats!

Rediff.com4 May 2021

Oscar winners, festival favourites, massy entertainers, all-time classics, Sukanya Verma offers plenty to pick from on OTT this week.

What made the Oscars SO DIFFERENT this year

What made the Oscars SO DIFFERENT this year

Rediff.com26 Feb 2019

The 91st Annual Academy Awards was anything but boring, feels Aseem Chhabra.

Why you *need* to know this man

Why you *need* to know this man

Rediff.com22 Feb 2016

His name is Alejandro Gonzlez Irritu.

'This Oscar journey is for all of South Asia'

'This Oscar journey is for all of South Asia'

Rediff.com11 Mar 2022

'How is it to live in a place that does not have electricity or a telephone connection, where people do not have any concept of what the world is beyond the mountains?'

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Review: So Much Fun!

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Review: So Much Fun!

Rediff.com11 Nov 2022

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever makes you mourn the legend that was Chadwick Boseman, but also assures that forward is the only way to go, observes Mayur Sanap. Black Panther: Wakanda Forever

Federer receives twin nominations for 2018 Laureus Awards

Federer receives twin nominations for 2018 Laureus Awards

Rediff.com16 Jan 2018

Regarded as the Oscar of sports, the nominations for 2018 Laureus World Sports Awards were finalised following a ballot by the world's sports media.

Penelope, Bradley, Rintu Get Together for Oscars Luncheon

Penelope, Bradley, Rintu Get Together for Oscars Luncheon

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

The nominees for the Academy Awards enjoyed a special Oscar luncheon at the Fairmont Century Plaza in California on March 7, 20 days before the big day on March 27.

PIX: Elli Avram cheers while Amitabh Bachchan gets yet another award

PIX: Elli Avram cheers while Amitabh Bachchan gets yet another award

Rediff.com26 Dec 2014

Yet another award for Amitabh Bachchan.

The women who won Cannes

The women who won Cannes

Rediff.com29 May 2017

And other top moments from the closing of the 70th Cannes Film Festival.

Must-see! Hottest looks from the Oscars red carpet

Must-see! Hottest looks from the Oscars red carpet

Rediff.com25 Feb 2019

Meet the celebs who turned heads with their sensational looks on the 91st Academy Awards red carpet.

Oscars 2019: Charlize Theron looks wow on the red carpet

Oscars 2019: Charlize Theron looks wow on the red carpet

Rediff.com25 Feb 2019

Hollywood dresses up for the biggest night of the year!

Shape Of Water leads Oscars nominations

Shape Of Water leads Oscars nominations

Rediff.com23 Jan 2018

Dunkirk may have been missed at the year's earlier awards shows, but thanks god, Chris Nolan's classic gets enough play at the Oscar noms.

Why Are Knives Out For Daniel Craig?

Why Are Knives Out For Daniel Craig?

Rediff.com17 Oct 2022

The former 007 returns as the queer detective Benoit Blanc in Netflix's Knives Out.

Soccer Extras: Sterling honoured with award for fighting racism

Soccer Extras: Sterling honoured with award for fighting racism

Rediff.com26 Apr 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field