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Kolkata-based film wins Oscar!

Kolkata-based film wins Oscar!

Rediff.com28 Feb 2005

Oscar ballots sent!

Oscar ballots sent!

Rediff.com28 Dec 2004

Will Leonardo DiCaprio break his Oscar jinx?

Will Leonardo DiCaprio break his Oscar jinx?

Rediff.com13 Feb 2014

Leonardo DiCaprio has been nominated for four times in the Best Actor category at the Oscars but has never won it. Will he finally win it this year?

Writing With Fire: Only Indian Film In The Oscar Race

Writing With Fire: Only Indian Film In The Oscar Race

Rediff.com18 Feb 2022

'This is a film that speaks to the spirit of women who have been cast into the bottom of India's social hierarchy, and how they have navigated their way to redefine the meaning of power.'

The Oscar nominations

The Oscar nominations

Rediff.com20 Jan 2004

Priyanka Chopra to present an award at the Oscars 2016

Priyanka Chopra to present an award at the Oscars 2016

Rediff.com2 Feb 2016

PeeCee has been receiving congratulatory messages on Twitter since the announcement.

The Top 10 Oscar Moments

The Top 10 Oscar Moments

Rediff.com25 Feb 2013

From Shirley Bassey's Goldfinger song to Sandra Bullock's envelope struggle.

Priscilla to Poor Things On OTT This Week

Priscilla to Poor Things On OTT This Week

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

There's a spate of book-to-screen adaptations dominating OTT streaming this week. Sukanya Verma lists her recommendations.

Psst! Wanna buy an Oscar?

Psst! Wanna buy an Oscar?

Rediff.com3 Mar 2006

F1 PIX: Verstappen takes his 100th podium with Saudi win

F1 PIX: Verstappen takes his 100th podium with Saudi win

Rediff.com10 Mar 2024

It was the first time Verstappen, winner of a record 19 of 22 races last year, has won the first two races of a season. He has also won 19 of the last 20.

Oscars 2018: How the models partied

Oscars 2018: How the models partied

Rediff.com5 Mar 2018

Read on to find out who wore what!

Christopher Nolan Remembers 'Dear Friend' Heath Ledger

Christopher Nolan Remembers 'Dear Friend' Heath Ledger

Rediff.com8 Jan 2024

During his acceptance speech at the awards ceremony, Christopher Nolan remembered his 'dear friend' Heath Ledger, who had portrayed a negative role in his film, The Dark Knight.

FA Cup: Liverpool down Arsenal with late goals

FA Cup: Liverpool down Arsenal with late goals

Rediff.com8 Jan 2024

n own goal by Jakub Kiwior and a thumping late strike by Luis Diaz sealed a 2-0 victory for Liverpool at Arsenal

Pizza delivery guy at the Oscars receives $1000 tip!

Pizza delivery guy at the Oscars receives $1000 tip!

Rediff.com5 Mar 2014

The Pizza Delivery guy who didn't know he was headed to the Oscars!

The AMAZING Life of Ram Charan

The AMAZING Life of Ram Charan

Rediff.com27 Mar 2023

From representing India at the Oscars to expecting his first child with wife Upasana Kamineni, it's been a fantastic year for Ram Charan.

Rahman, Resul win Oscars for Slumdog

Rahman, Resul win Oscars for Slumdog

Rediff.com23 Feb 2009

A R Rahman on Monday created history by becoming the first Indian to win two Oscars for his score in Slumdog Millionaire which swept the Academys, winning eight awards including one for sound engineer Resul Pookutty. The film, named the best at the Oscars, also fetched Danny Boyle the Best Director award, Simon Beaufoy best Adapted Screenplay and Anthony Dod Mantle the best Cinematography award. The rags-to-riches drama was also awarded for best Editing

Casey Affleck: From Oceans to an Oscar by the Sea...

Casey Affleck: From Oceans to an Oscar by the Sea...

Rediff.com27 Feb 2017

The journey of the star who swept the Best Actor of the Year awards at the Oscars, the Golden Globes and the BAFTAs.

The Oscar nominations: Heptanesia Mumbaikar

The Oscar nominations: Heptanesia Mumbaikar

Rediff.com27 Jan 2004

The Oscar nominations: Heptanesia Mumbaikar.

Anand wins fourth Chess Oscar

Anand wins fourth Chess Oscar

Rediff.com13 Apr 2005

The Indian won with whopping 5205 points, towering over the second placed Garry Kasparov, who aggregated 3664 points

Here's how King's Speech will benefit post-Oscars

Here's how King's Speech will benefit post-Oscars

Rediff.com1 Mar 2011

The film will soon get a new release.

'The Hope Is About Friendship'

'The Hope Is About Friendship'

Rediff.com27 May 2024

'Hope is about being more accepting of each other, the kind of solidarity and friendship that even our families may not be able to give.'

No Jai Ho at the Oscars

No Jai Ho at the Oscars

Rediff.com20 Feb 2009

Sukhwinder Singh will not perform at the Oscars this year.

Oscar buzz focuses on screen bios

Oscar buzz focuses on screen bios

Rediff.com30 Sep 2004

OTT: You'll Need A LOOONG Weekend

OTT: You'll Need A LOOONG Weekend

Rediff.com2 Dec 2023

You'll wish weekends lasted as long as weeks after looking at Sukanya Verma's long, long list of recommendations on OTT this week.

Only a miracle can help Court's chances at the Oscars

Only a miracle can help Court's chances at the Oscars

Rediff.com2 Oct 2015

The makers lack resources to promote their film in LA.

'Would have a heart attack if I danced to Naatu Naatu'

'Would have a heart attack if I danced to Naatu Naatu'

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

'What crazy steps that song is choreographed with!'

Oscar winning actor Jean Dujardin shooting next film in Mumbai

Oscar winning actor Jean Dujardin shooting next film in Mumbai

Rediff.com16 Jan 2015

The film is directed by Claude Lelouch.

Verstappen ends F1 season with 19th win in 22 races

Verstappen ends F1 season with 19th win in 22 races

Rediff.com26 Nov 2023

Red Bull's triple World champion Max Verstappen wrapped up a year of unprecedented dominance with his record-extending 19th win in 22 races at the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Sunday.

'I can feel Irrfan's presence'

'I can feel Irrfan's presence'

Rediff.com29 Apr 2024

'My respect for Irrfan has grown 100 times now when he is no longer with us.'

'We've made our country proud'

'We've made our country proud'

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

'I told you I was confident we'd do it.'

Raja Sen's Oscar predictions

Raja Sen's Oscar predictions

Rediff.com21 Feb 2009

The 81st Annual Academy Awards, if trends are anything to go by, seem to be more or less on the same page with me this season, which is a peculiar feeling indeed since I'm used to ranting about the results. However, this year the Academy's likely winners and my who-should-win picks are uncannily mirroring each other, a fact displayed in this list of the nominees. The Academy picks are marked by the [A] sign, my picks are marked by the [R] sign.

Verstappen wins in Japan as Red Bull seal constructors' title

Verstappen wins in Japan as Red Bull seal constructors' title

Rediff.com24 Sep 2023

The victory at Suzuka was the Dutch driver's 13th in 16 races this season and left him on the brink of a third world title.

The 10 Most Unforgettable Moments from the 2016 Oscars

The 10 Most Unforgettable Moments from the 2016 Oscars

Rediff.com29 Feb 2016

Raja Sen lists his favourite moments.

'I can never be dishonest'

'I can never be dishonest'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2023

'If you look at my work, you would probably like my songs in other films more than Baahubali or RRR.'

Verstappen beats Piastri to Japanese GP pole

Verstappen beats Piastri to Japanese GP pole

Rediff.com23 Sep 2023

Ferrari's Charles Leclerc qualified fourth with Mexican Sergio Perez, Verstappen's closest title rival and team mate but a massive 151 points adrift after 15 of 22 rounds, fifth and 0.773 off his team mate's pace.

Jackie Chan wins Oscar after 56 years of movie-making!

Jackie Chan wins Oscar after 56 years of movie-making!

Rediff.com14 Nov 2016

'After 56 years in the film industry, making over 200 films, I've broken so many bones, finally this is mine. I want to thank you, Hong Kong, such an incredible city, my hometown, my hood, who make me.'

Pistorius eligible for parole over miscalculation in sentence duration

Pistorius eligible for parole over miscalculation in sentence duration

Rediff.com22 Sep 2023

The documents submitted to the Constitutional Court clarify the error, with authorities now acknowledging that Pistorius had completed half his sentence by March 21. These documents were presented on behalf of South Africa's minister of justice, the commissioner of the corrections department, and parole and prison authorities by a senior parole board official.

PHOTOS: Cricket's Oscars selfie moment; KP does Viru's tie!

PHOTOS: Cricket's Oscars selfie moment; KP does Viru's tie!

Rediff.com4 Jul 2014

The Marylebone Cricket Club vs Rest of the World will see cricketing legends - former and present - take the field at Lord's cricket ground on Saturday. And a selfie -- featuring players from both teams -- went viral on Twitter on Friday.

Billy Crystal, Hugh Jackman, Frank Sinatra: Top 10 Oscar hosts

Billy Crystal, Hugh Jackman, Frank Sinatra: Top 10 Oscar hosts

Rediff.com20 Feb 2015

Oscar 2015 host Neil Patrick Harris has several big shoes to fill in.

Martin Scorsese Has An Announcement

Martin Scorsese Has An Announcement

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

Martin Scorsese, 'the reigning king of cinema', gets an honorary Golden Bear at the 74th Berlinale.