News for 'Exceptional Performance Awards'

The Best of Priyanka Chopra, RANKED!

The Best of Priyanka Chopra, RANKED!

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

One of the most famous Indian faces on the planet, everything Priyanka Chopra Jonas learned, she learned it on the job.

10 Times JLo Redefined Style

10 Times JLo Redefined Style

Rediff.com26 Jul 2021

JLo's bold, uninhibited fashion sense makes her a style icon.

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.

Meet the TOP FIVE Tamil actors

Meet the TOP FIVE Tamil actors

Rediff.com4 Jan 2017

Rajinikanth gave a realistic portrayal in his 2016 release Kabali.

Massive row erupts over Israeli director's remark on 'Kashmir Files'

Massive row erupts over Israeli director's remark on 'Kashmir Files'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

As controversy grew, BJP leaders, actors also joined the discourse against him.

Rishi Kapoor Wasn't Prepared For Death

Rishi Kapoor Wasn't Prepared For Death

Rediff.com6 Sep 2021

'Some months before his death, when I had inquired about his health, he was annoyed that people assumed the worst.' '"I am not going anywhere," Rishi snapped as only he could.'

No, Friends is Not The Best Sitcom Ever!

No, Friends is Not The Best Sitcom Ever!

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

'The pride of the devoted Seinfeld fan is that he happens to love a show that doesn't take his love for granted, so that even on repeat viewings he is never really sure what directions an episode might take,' observes Sreehari Nair.

Padma Bhushan for Sania, Saina; Deepika to get Padma Shri

Padma Bhushan for Sania, Saina; Deepika to get Padma Shri

Rediff.com25 Jan 2016

Women dominated this year's Padma awards for sports with tennis star Sania Mirza and ace shuttler Saina Nehwal getting the nod for the Padma Bhushan, while archer Deepika Kumari was chosen for the Padma Shri in New Delhi, on Monday.

Why this athlete is still hurting over Khel Ratna snub

Why this athlete is still hurting over Khel Ratna snub

Rediff.com3 Oct 2017

Rio Paralympcs silver medallist remains upset over being ignored for Khel Ratna this year and feels exception should have been made by the awards committee, like it had done in 2016.

Aligarh Muslim University Needs Urgent Reforms!

Aligarh Muslim University Needs Urgent Reforms!

Rediff.com7 Mar 2023

Is it a divine, sacrosanct university, a holy cow, prohibiting human intervention?

Farewell, Astad

Farewell, Astad

Rediff.com11 Dec 2020

'Gone too soon, Astad, but I know whenever we meet in that world beyond, I will watch you dance.' Swarupa Dutt remembers a remarkable human being and a magnificent performer who left the world poorer when he passed into the ages on Thursday.

Tendulkar helps shape Dipti's dream

Tendulkar helps shape Dipti's dream

Rediff.com28 Jul 2021

Sachin Tendulkar's timely help has helped Dipti Vishvasrao from Maharashtra's Ratnagiri district pursue her dreams of becoming a doctor.

Hockey legend Charanjit Singh no more

Hockey legend Charanjit Singh no more

Rediff.com27 Jan 2022

Charanjit Singh, who captained the Indian team which won gold in the Olympics of 1964, died on Thursday

Parents drive 2,000 km for army officer's funeral

Parents drive 2,000 km for army officer's funeral

Rediff.com11 Apr 2020

Col N S Bal, who had earned a Shaurya Chakra and ran marathons despite battling cancer, died on Thursday at a hospital in Bengaluru, officials said.

India honours its most talented and bravest kids

India honours its most talented and bravest kids

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

With a medal, a commemoration letter and a pat of encouragement on their shoulders, President Pranab Mukherjee on Friday handed the National Child Award for Exceptional Achievement to 20 talented and brave children on the occasion of Children's Day.

'Singing is like acting; you are performing a song'

'Singing is like acting; you are performing a song'

Rediff.com8 Jun 2016

Singer Nakash Aziz gets candid about his journey in Bollywood!

What made the Oscars so DIFFERENT

What made the Oscars so DIFFERENT

Rediff.com26 Apr 2021

Despite the smaller scale of the event, the mood at the ceremony was cheerful, notes Aseem Chhabra.

Asian Wrestling C'Ship: Maiden gold medals for Vinesh, Anshu

Asian Wrestling C'Ship: Maiden gold medals for Vinesh, Anshu

Rediff.com16 Apr 2021

Olympic-bound wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Anshu Malik won their maiden Asian Championship titles after comfortable triumphs in their respective summit clashes in Almaty on Friday.

Col Santosh Babu, hero of Galwan clash, gets Maha Vir Chakra

Col Santosh Babu, hero of Galwan clash, gets Maha Vir Chakra

Rediff.com25 Jan 2021

Six Army personnel including Col Santosh Babu, Nb Sub Nuduram Soren, Hav K Palani, Hav Tejinder Singh, Nk Deepak Singh and Sep Gurtej Singh, who lost their lives in the Galwan valley clash, have been awarded Chakra series wartime gallantry medals posthumously.

'We had a tough time deciding between Bajirao Mastani and Baahubali'

'We had a tough time deciding between Bajirao Mastani and Baahubali'

Rediff.com29 Mar 2016

Actor-filmmaker Satish Kaushik, who headed the jury for the 63rd National Awards, says this was one of the best years in the life of Indian cinema so far.

'People are realising his 'Pappu' image has no truth'

'People are realising his 'Pappu' image has no truth'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

'Rahul Gandhi has shown courage to heal the heart of democracy.'

Quarantine done, Buttler excited to play his first IPL game

Quarantine done, Buttler excited to play his first IPL game

Rediff.com26 Sep 2020

A Rajasthan Royals official had told ANI that Buttler wasn't part of the bubble that was created for the players travelling from the UK to UAE and that is the reason he had to do a full six-day quarantine.

Why Bob Dylan's music mattered to India

Why Bob Dylan's music mattered to India

Rediff.com24 Jul 2021

The unconventional music of the Nobel Laureate might have nothing connecting Indians to it, but there is a reason he has a following here, notes T C A Srinivasa Raghavan.

The VERY BEST of Surekha Sikri

The VERY BEST of Surekha Sikri

Rediff.com16 Jul 2021

An effortless artist at all times, Surekha Sikri's emotional eloquence and authoritative presence showed a knack for turning moments into meaning.

Why Alia, Priyanka, Katrina LOVE her!

Why Alia, Priyanka, Katrina LOVE her!

Rediff.com28 Mar 2022

Pret designers Alpana Mittal and Neeraj Chauhan's outfits have been worn by Tyra Banks, the late Sridevi and Sofia Reyes.

Ranbir's 40 on 40 Playlist

Ranbir's 40 on 40 Playlist

Rediff.com28 Sep 2022

On his 40th birthday on September 28, Sukanya Verma draws up a playlist of 40 riveting Ranbir songs.

Should students work while studying?

Should students work while studying?

Rediff.com6 Apr 2016

Student jobs help aid students who are in financial need.

Djokovic sorry for mistakes; visa for Australian Open still in doubt

Djokovic sorry for mistakes; visa for Australian Open still in doubt

Rediff.com12 Jan 2022

Novak Djokovic blamed "human error" on Wednesday for a mistake in his Australian immigration paperwork and apologised for breaking isolation for a photoshoot when he had COVID-19 last month.

Did you know *this* about Meena Kumari?

Did you know *this* about Meena Kumari?

Rediff.com2 Aug 2021

Subhash K Jha gives us some lesser known about the late actress on her birth anniversary, August 1.

Melissa McCarthy's found new hit in Identity Thief?

Melissa McCarthy's found new hit in Identity Thief?

Rediff.com11 Feb 2013

Actress Melissa McCarthy, who created waves with her exceptionally funny portrayal in Kristen wiig's award-winning comedy Bridesmaids last year, stars in yet another potential money-spinner Identity Thief along side actor-producer Jason Bateman.

Oscars 2013: Why Daniel Day-Lewis will win Best Actor

Oscars 2013: Why Daniel Day-Lewis will win Best Actor

Rediff.com12 Feb 2013

Here's a peak at the five prolific actors nominated up for the Best Actor trophy at the awards.

No. 1-ranked Test team to be awarded $1 million from 2016

No. 1-ranked Test team to be awarded $1 million from 2016

Rediff.com14 Oct 2015

The International Cricket Council on Tuesday announced it has doubled the prize money of the top-ranked Test team to US $1 million from its existing $500,000 from April 1, next year and also increase investment in women's cricket by five-fold.

Top Malayalam actresses of 2009

Top Malayalam actresses of 2009

Rediff.com30 Dec 2009

Malayalam films have rather limited roles for their female leads and 2009 was no different with a few exceptions.

Birthday Special: Kamal Haasan's 60 years of excellence

Birthday Special: Kamal Haasan's 60 years of excellence

Rediff.com7 Nov 2014

As the legendary actor turns 60 today, we look at his finest performances in the last six decades.

Meet the world's MOST influential Rhodes scholars

Meet the world's MOST influential Rhodes scholars

Rediff.com22 Nov 2011

The Rhodes scholarship is an annual scholarship awarded to people who perform exceptionally well in academics, sports and community service. Winners of the scholarship are given the opportunity to study at the prestigious Oxford University. We profile some of the notable personalities who have won the scholarship.

Oscars 2017: PREDICT the Best Actor!

Oscars 2017: PREDICT the Best Actor!

Rediff.com22 Feb 2017

Who do you think will win? Let us know!

New Zealand players still hurting from WC loss

New Zealand players still hurting from WC loss

Rediff.com11 Sep 2019

'It is one of those things that every day, often, you are having small conversations about it'

VOTE! The films that should NOT win an Oscar

VOTE! The films that should NOT win an Oscar

Rediff.com23 Feb 2012

Don't think these films deserve it? Vote right here!

The Two Faces of India's Democracy

The Two Faces of India's Democracy

Rediff.com22 Sep 2022

How should one billion Indians, for whom deprivation has become an inescapable way of life, join us in celebrating 75 years of Independence? And where do we go from here? asks Kalyan Singhal.

Former Asian Games champion Dingko Singh dies

Former Asian Games champion Dingko Singh dies

Rediff.com10 Jun 2021

Kiren Rijiju, the Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports led the tributes for the champion pugilist.