News for 'Academy Awards'

Priyanka Chopra To Present Award At The Oscars

Priyanka Chopra To Present Award At The Oscars

Rediff.com6 Mar 2026

This is not the first time Priyanka Chopra Jonas has been part of the Oscars. The actor, along with husband Nick Jonas, had announced the nominations for the 93rd Academy Awards in 2021.

Oscars 2026: Priyanka Chopra-Nick Jonas Look Romantic

Oscars 2026: Priyanka Chopra-Nick Jonas Look Romantic

Rediff.com2 days ago

Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas looked glamorous as they arrived for the 98th Academy Awards, held at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, Hollywood.

Isha Ambani's STUNNING Oscar Debut!

Isha Ambani's STUNNING Oscar Debut!

Rediff.com2 days ago

The managing director of Reliance Retail Ventures Limited turned heads in a vintage Valentino for her debut at the Oscars 2026.

National Defence Academy to Host Sabhikhi Cup 2026, Emphasising Sportsmanship and Jointmanship

National Defence Academy to Host Sabhikhi Cup 2026, Emphasising Sportsmanship and Jointmanship

Rediff.com5 days ago

The National Defence Academy (NDA) will host the Sabhikhi Cup 2026, a prestigious sports event featuring cadets from India's top military training institutions, promoting athletic excellence, teamwork, and inter-service cooperation.

Oscars 2026: Zoe Saldana Looks Wow On The Red Carpet

Oscars 2026: Zoe Saldana Looks Wow On The Red Carpet

Rediff.com2 days ago

Hollywood's A-listers added glamour and style on the red carpet at the 98th Academy Awards, held at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.

What's Inside The Rs 3 Crore Oscar Swag Bag?

What's Inside The Rs 3 Crore Oscar Swag Bag?

Rediff.com2 days ago

Awarded to select nominees and winners, the 2026 Everyone Wins Oscar swag bag includes luxury vacation stays in Ibiza and Lapland worth $65,000, a $25,000 facial plastic surgery voucher from a New York-based surgeon, and even a custom prenuptial agreement service, among several other high-end gifts.

Mithali Raj, Rahul Dravid, Roger Binny, Honoured With BCCI Lifetime Achievement Awards

Mithali Raj, Rahul Dravid, Roger Binny, Honoured With BCCI Lifetime Achievement Awards

Rediff.com2 days ago

India's cricketing greats Rahul Dravid, Roger Binny and Mithali Raj were honoured with BCCI's Lifetime Achievement Award, in New Delhi, on Sunday.

BCCI to honour Roger Binny, Rahul Dravid, Mithali Raj with Lifetime Achievement Awards

BCCI to honour Roger Binny, Rahul Dravid, Mithali Raj with Lifetime Achievement Awards

Rediff.com4 days ago

Batting great Rahul Dravid, 1983 World Cup winner Roger Binny and women's cricket legend Mithali Raj will be bestowed with the Colonel C K Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award on Sunday.

Indian women's cricket team nominated for 2026 Laureus Award

Indian women's cricket team nominated for 2026 Laureus Award

Rediff.com3 Mar 2026

Following their historic World Cup win, the Indian women's cricket team has been nominated for the prestigious Laureus World Team of the Year Award, a first for any women's cricket team.

Oscars 2026: The Most Interesting Bits

Oscars 2026: The Most Interesting Bits

Rediff.com2 days ago

The 98th Academy Awards was a mix of high fashion, subdued politics, flashes of humour and emotions running high.

The Year Of Michael B Jordan

The Year Of Michael B Jordan

Rediff.com1 days ago

An awards season full of twists, upsets, and shifting narratives culminated in a night that defied early predictions. The Best Actor race delivered the biggest surprise, as momentum, controversy, and changing perceptions reshaped the field.

Oscar Watch: Train Dreams Is Masterful

Oscar Watch: Train Dreams Is Masterful

Rediff.com19 Feb 2026

Train Dreams refuses to pander to an attention-deficit audience and is not afraid of the silence of emotional depth, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Predict The Oscar 2026 Winners!

Predict The Oscar 2026 Winners!

Rediff.com7 days ago

Make your Oscar predictions, and see them come true on Hollywood's biggest awards night.

Oscars 2026: Desi Designers Who Took Over The Red Carpet

Oscars 2026: Desi Designers Who Took Over The Red Carpet

Rediff.com2 days ago

Indian craftsmanship had a strong showing at the 2026 Oscars red carpet, with global celebrities turning to homegrown designers and jewellery houses for couture gowns, zardozi embroidery, and heritage gemstones.

BAFTAs Recognise Dharmendra's Passing

BAFTAs Recognise Dharmendra's Passing

Rediff.com23 Feb 2026

The 79th British Academy Film Awards (BAFTAs) were held at the Royal Festival Hall in London.

Michael B Jordan's Historic Oscar Win: A Milestone for Black Actors

Michael B Jordan's Historic Oscar Win: A Milestone for Black Actors

Rediff.com2 days ago

Michael B Jordan's emotional Oscar win for Sinners celebrates a milestone for Black representation in Hollywood, honouring the actors who paved the way and inspired future generations.

Filmmaker Discusses 'The Voice of Hind Rajab'

Filmmaker Discusses 'The Voice of Hind Rajab'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2026

Tunisian filmmaker Kaouther Ben Hania discusses her docudrama 'The Voice of Hind Rajab,' which focuses on the tragic story of a six-year-old Palestinian girl killed during the Israel-Gaza conflict, and her motivations for making the film.

Priyanka Chopra's Oscar Fashion Moment At Vanity Fair Party

Priyanka Chopra's Oscar Fashion Moment At Vanity Fair Party

Rediff.com1 days ago

Priyanka Chopra stunned at the Oscars and the post Oscars Vanity Fair party, showcasing her impeccable style with a flawless white gown and a dazzling metallic after-party dress.

If You Are In New York On March 20 Don't Miss Ravi Shankar Ensemble

If You Are In New York On March 20 Don't Miss Ravi Shankar Ensemble

Rediff.com6 hours ago

The multi-generational ensemble of world-class musicians dedicated to the masterful compositions and enduring legacy of the legendary sitar-musician.

Oscars 2026: Jessie Buckley, Michael Jordan Win

Oscars 2026: Jessie Buckley, Michael Jordan Win

Rediff.com2 days ago

One Battle After Another was among the big winners of the 98th Academy Awards, with six wins.

Oscar Watch: What Makes One Battle After Another So Stunning

Oscar Watch: What Makes One Battle After Another So Stunning

Rediff.com24 Feb 2026

One Battle After Another touches on big ideas like racism, immigration, abuse of power, identity, and parenthood without turning preachy, observes Mayur Sanap.

Where You Can Watch 2026 Oscar Nominees

Where You Can Watch 2026 Oscar Nominees

Rediff.com26 Jan 2026

You can watch some of the Oscar nominated films on OTT.

Homebound May Just Bring Home The Oscar!

Homebound May Just Bring Home The Oscar!

Rediff.com17 Dec 2025

'To have made it to the shortlist of 15 films for the Academy Award is a big deal for us.''

Godfather Actor Robert Duvall Dies At 95

Godfather Actor Robert Duvall Dies At 95

Rediff.com17 Feb 2026

'Robert Duvall's passion for his craft was matched only by his deep love for characters, a great meal, and holding court.'

Emma Stone's Oscar-Worthy Turn In Bugonia

Emma Stone's Oscar-Worthy Turn In Bugonia

Rediff.com3 Mar 2026

Bugonia's ending, though not unexpected, is still shocking, reveals Deepa Gahlot.

PIX: Stars attend Indian Television Academy Awards

PIX: Stars attend Indian Television Academy Awards

Rediff.com5 Nov 2012

Several celebrities from the television industry graced the event.

Did Sinners Deserve 16 Oscar Nominations?

Did Sinners Deserve 16 Oscar Nominations?

Rediff.com23 Jan 2026

Having grossed nearly $370 worldwide, Sinners filled up Warner Bros coffers when many of the studio's key 2025 films lost money, and deserves its many Oscar nominations.

No Oscar Nomination For Homebound; Sinners Breaks Record

No Oscar Nomination For Homebound; Sinners Breaks Record

Rediff.com22 Jan 2026

Homebound missed an Oscar nomination; Sinners broke the record by getting the most nominations ever, at 16 counts.

HC halts Music Academy's MS Subbulakshmi award for TM Krishna

HC halts Music Academy's MS Subbulakshmi award for TM Krishna

Rediff.com19 Nov 2024

The Madras High Court has stopped the Music Academy from giving a prestigious award named after legendary vocalist MS Subbulakshmi to Carnatic music singer T M Krishna. The decision came after a lawsuit filed by Subbulakshmi's grandson, who accused Krishna of making negative comments about the late singer on social media.

Simone Biles Joins Laureus as Ambassador

Simone Biles Joins Laureus as Ambassador

Rediff.com26 Feb 2026

Simone Biles, the most decorated gymnast in history, has been named a Laureus ambassador, joining other sports icons like Neeraj Chopra and Yuvraj Singh in promoting the power of sport for social change.

Like Alia Bhatt's BAFTA Look? VOTE!

Like Alia Bhatt's BAFTA Look? VOTE!

Rediff.com24 Feb 2026

Alia Bhatt made a sensational appearance at the BAFTAs in London.

Shafali nominated for ICC award for November

Shafali nominated for ICC award for November

Rediff.com5 Dec 2025

Shafali Verma, whose blazing 87 and two key wickets powered the country to its maiden ICC Women's World Cup title, was named in the ICC Player of the Month shortlist for November.

Gujarat govt allocates Rs 1,331 Cr to make Ahmedabad 'Olympic-ready'

Gujarat govt allocates Rs 1,331 Cr to make Ahmedabad 'Olympic-ready'

Rediff.com10 Mar 2026

The Gujarat government has announced a significant investment in sports infrastructure, with the goal of transforming the state into a sports hub and positioning Ahmedabad as a potential host city for the 2036 Olympic Games.

Farhan Akhtar, Juhi Chawla bag Dadasaheb Phalke Academy awards

Farhan Akhtar, Juhi Chawla bag Dadasaheb Phalke Academy awards

Rediff.com30 Apr 2014

Here's taking a look at the winners.

Athletics Federation of India to conduct SRY Gene Test at national-level events

Athletics Federation of India to conduct SRY Gene Test at national-level events

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) will conduct SRY Gene Tests in national-level competitions to ensure fair competition in the women's category. They will also conduct DNA testing of upcoming athletes for research and development purposes.

2025: Readers Pick Their Favourite Films

2025: Readers Pick Their Favourite Films

Rediff.com8 Jan 2026

We asked readers to list their favourite films from 2025, and we got an interesting range of movies that included blockbusters, well-reviewed films and a couple of surprises.

The Directors Who Made An Impact In 2025

The Directors Who Made An Impact In 2025

Rediff.com31 Dec 2025

Big films like Dhurandhar, Chhava and Kantara: Chapter 1 hit box office gold in 2025, and its directors, Aditya Dhar, Laxman Utekar and Rishab Shetty, have proved their worth. But many other directors made an impact with their 2025 releases, in various languages.

Sports at Academy Awards: Oscar gongs for NBA star Bryant, Russia dope docu

Sports at Academy Awards: Oscar gongs for NBA star Bryant, Russia dope docu

Rediff.com5 Mar 2018

The sports field saw two special mentions at the 90th Oscar Awards on Sunday night.

Oscar Watch: Why Sinners Feels Overrated

Oscar Watch: Why Sinners Feels Overrated

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

Sinners really aims high and comes close, but it's the kind of film you respect for its ambition, even if it leaves you feeling more impressed than moved, observes Mayur Sanap.

Grammys 2026: Dalai Lama, Lady Gaga Win

Grammys 2026: Dalai Lama, Lady Gaga Win

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

The 68th Grammy Awards began at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.