News for 'awards function'

Katrina is the best!

Katrina is the best!

Rediff.com18 Feb 2010

Here's what your favourite celebrities have been upto.

Prince Harry (in clothes) surfaces after scandal

Prince Harry (in clothes) surfaces after scandal

Rediff.com4 Sep 2012

A fully dressed Prince Harry has made his first public appearance in Britain for a charity awards function in London, since his nude photographs of a wild night in Las Vegas went viral.

Double Dhamaal premieres at IIFA

Double Dhamaal premieres at IIFA

Rediff.com24 Jun 2011

A quick peek at the happenings at the IIFA.

Harvard award for Rahul Bajaj

Harvard award for Rahul Bajaj

Rediff.com30 Sep 2005

Rahul Bajaj, Chairman, Bajaj Auto Ltd, has been conferred with the Alumni Achievement Award by the Harvard Business School from where he obtained his MBA degree in 1964.

UK award for Tatas, Premji

UK award for Tatas, Premji

Rediff.com28 Sep 2007

While the Investor of the Year award went to Tata Sons, the Business Partnership of the Year went to DLF Laing O Rourke, the Innovation of the year was HRS Process Systems and Benoy was the New Market Entrant of the Year.

Dadasaheb Phalke Award for Adoor

Dadasaheb Phalke Award for Adoor

Rediff.com22 Oct 2005

The audience gave Adoor a standing ovation as he stepped up to receive the award from President.

Indian anti-acid attack champ wins UN award

Indian anti-acid attack champ wins UN award

Rediff.com22 Sep 2017

A fashion student, this 26-year-old founded an organisation to support survivors of acid attacks.

PIX: Deepika Padukone sizzles at the MTV EMA awards

PIX: Deepika Padukone sizzles at the MTV EMA awards

Rediff.com7 Nov 2016

She's sexy and she knows it!

Bollywood wishes Lataji on her birthday

Bollywood wishes Lataji on her birthday

Rediff.com28 Sep 2011

Here's what your favourite celebrities are tweeting.

Sunil Mittal gets telecom highest award

Sunil Mittal gets telecom highest award

Rediff.com13 Feb 2008

On receiving the award at a glittering function, Mittal said: "This is a tremendous honour and I would like to thank the GSM Association for considering me worthy of this award."

'Maybe I don't deserve awards'

'Maybe I don't deserve awards'

Rediff.com30 Jan 2017

'I am very grateful to Arshad (Warsi, who stars in Jolly LLB) to show me the way of doing a film like this. He is the guy who paved the way. I went by the way he did it. He made sure the film was big. I hope this film goes the same way as the first. To be honest, the pressure is on me.' Akshay Kumar discusses his new film Jolly LLB 2.

Lata Mangeshkar gets Yash Chopra memorial award

Lata Mangeshkar gets Yash Chopra memorial award

Rediff.com20 Oct 2013

Legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar has been honoured with the first Yash Chopra Memorial Award for her contribution to Hindi cinema.

TT legend Anchata Kamal to get Khel Ratna

TT legend Anchata Kamal to get Khel Ratna

Rediff.com14 Nov 2022

While Sharath is the lone Khel Ratna award recipient, a total of 25 athletes including shuttlers Lakshya Sen, HS Prannoy, woman boxer Nikhat Zareen, athletes Eldhose Paul, Avinash Sable have been nominated for the Arjuna Award this year.

10 Best Moments From The Oscars

10 Best Moments From The Oscars

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

A glimpse of the Pathaan star exuded more glamour than a room full of Hollywood put together.

SSP with proven record in Srinagar rushed to Manipur amid spurt in violence

SSP with proven record in Srinagar rushed to Manipur amid spurt in violence

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

Srinagar Senior Superintendent of Police Rakesh Balwal, who has expertise in handling terror-related cases, has been "prematurely" repatriated to Manipur cadre where a fresh bout of violence has worsened the already tense situation.

No need to worry over fall in rupee: Murthy

No need to worry over fall in rupee: Murthy

Rediff.com16 Dec 2011

Murthy added that global economic scenario is not in good shape as developed economies are not performing well.

Dr M S Swaminathan, who made India self-sufficient in food, passes away

Dr M S Swaminathan, who made India self-sufficient in food, passes away

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

Renowned agricultural scientist M S Swaminathan and the driving force behind the nation's 'Green Revolution,' passed away in Chennai on Thursday.

Sachin, Murali win Ceat awards

Sachin, Murali win Ceat awards

Rediff.com28 Jan 2003

Kapil Dev has bagged the International Cricketer of the Century award.

PIX: Raashi Khanna, Samantha, NTR Jr at an awards night

PIX: Raashi Khanna, Samantha, NTR Jr at an awards night

Rediff.com19 Jun 2017

Joker, Thithi, Maheshinte Prathikaram and Pelli Choopulu bag the big awards of the night!

RBI's Young Scholars Award Scheme

RBI's Young Scholars Award Scheme

Rediff.com2 Jan 2008

the RBI will select a maximum of 150 young scholars through a countrywide competitive examination and award scholarships.

Rare honour for India's TT sensation Manika Batra

Rare honour for India's TT sensation Manika Batra

Rediff.com13 Dec 2018

'I would like to thank the Government, the Table Tennis Federation of India (TTFI) and most importantly, my family, who has been there for me and motivated me along this journey'

Lata Mangeshkar slams Filmfare

Lata Mangeshkar slams Filmfare

Rediff.com7 Feb 2011

Here's a look at what your favourite celebrities are tweeting.

Kareena, Katrina, Abhishek: WORST of IIFA fashion? VOTE!

Kareena, Katrina, Abhishek: WORST of IIFA fashion? VOTE!

Rediff.com5 Jun 2015

Here's the worst fashion missteps at the IIFA over the years.

Amla is SA 'Sports Star of the Year'

Amla is SA 'Sports Star of the Year'

Rediff.com22 Aug 2011

South Africa's top-order batsman Hashim Amla was named the country's 'Sports Star of the Year' at an awards function at Sun City on Sunday. The 28-year-old batsman, who was recently appointed vice-captain of the Proteas ODI and T20 teams, pipped four other nominees -- Masters golf champion Charl Schwartzel, swimming world record holder Cameron van der Burgh, Springbok sevens flyhalf Cecil Afrika and leading Banyana Banyana goal-scorer Noko Matlou -- for the top accolade.

'Once I wed Rajinikanth's daughter, I lost my identity'

'Once I wed Rajinikanth's daughter, I lost my identity'

Rediff.com10 Feb 2012

Tamil actor Dhanush talks about his famous father-in-law and his own recent super success.

Dadasaheb Phalke award to be presented to Shashi Kapoor in Mumbai

Dadasaheb Phalke award to be presented to Shashi Kapoor in Mumbai

Rediff.com2 May 2015

His family has conveyed to the Information and Broadcasting Ministry that it will difficult for him to travel to Delhi for the National Awards presentation function due to health reasons.

Kalidas Jayaram to debut in a Tamil film

Kalidas Jayaram to debut in a Tamil film

Rediff.com3 Sep 2014

Kalidas will be acting in Balaji Tharaneetharan's forthcoming film, Oru Pakka Kathai

Asian Para Games: India bag 17 medals, including 3 gold

Asian Para Games: India bag 17 medals, including 3 gold

Rediff.com24 Oct 2023

Prachi Yadav became the first Indian to win a para canoe gold in the Asian Para Games.

Kay Kay Menon: The entire star system is a money game

Kay Kay Menon: The entire star system is a money game

Rediff.com30 Jan 2015

'The industry is all about money. It has nothing to do with talent and calibre,' Kay Kay Menon tells Sonil Dedhia/ Rediff.com

Ramdev, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar decline Padma award

Ramdev, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar decline Padma award

Rediff.com24 Jan 2015

Yoga guru Ramdev and spiritual leader Sri Sri Ravi Shankar have declined any Padma award for them reportedly being considered by central government on the occasion of the 66th Republic Day.

Shashi Kapoor honoured with Dadasaheb Phalke award

Shashi Kapoor honoured with Dadasaheb Phalke award

Rediff.com10 May 2015

Veteran actor-filmmaker Shashi Kapoor was on Sunday conferred the prestigious Dada Saheb Phalke award at the landmark Prithvi Theatre in Mumbai by Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Arun Jaitley.

Indian team gives ICC awards a miss

Indian team gives ICC awards a miss

Rediff.com13 Sep 2011

Indian cricketers were conspicuous by their absence at the ICC Annual Awards here with the team manager claiming that the invitation came far too late even though a few of the side's players were there in the list of nominees.

Amartya Sen receives Humanities Award from Obama

Amartya Sen receives Humanities Award from Obama

Rediff.com14 Feb 2012

Amartya Sen, economist and a Nobel Prize winner in economics, has been felicitated with the National Medals of Arts and Humanities Award by United States President Barack Obama at a glittering White House function in Washington. "We even have an economist, which we don't always get on stage," Obama said, referring to 78-year-old Sen, before he presented the 2011 National Medal of Arts and National Humanities.

Death row convict Yakub Memon awarded MA degree

Death row convict Yakub Memon awarded MA degree

Rediff.com13 Apr 2013

Yakub Memon, the only convict in the 1993 Mumbai blasts case whose death sentence was confirmed by the Supreme Court recently , has been awarded a master's degree in English literature by the Indira Gandhi National Open University. Memon is currently lodged in the Central Prison in Nagpur. Seven other convicts, who are serving life-terms, were awarded IGNOU degrees.

Dravid nominated for four ICC awards

Dravid nominated for four ICC awards

Rediff.com6 Sep 2006

India's captain is among 13 players nominated for the Cricket of the Year award.

Big B awarded France's highest distinction

Big B awarded France's highest distinction

Rediff.com27 Jan 2007

The Legion d'honneur (Legion of Honour) was awarded in recognition of Bachchan's contribution to Indian and international cultural life at a glittering function at the French embassy in New Delhi.

Priyanka is a diva in this high-slit gown

Priyanka is a diva in this high-slit gown

Rediff.com31 Jan 2020

A weekly roundup of the best and worst styles from the celebrity circuit.

Dilip Kumar gets Phalke Ratna award

Dilip Kumar gets Phalke Ratna award

Rediff.com30 Apr 2007

The legendary actor was recognised for his contribution to Hindi cinema.

I will also humiliate Shah Rukh: Amar Singh

I will also humiliate Shah Rukh: Amar Singh

Rediff.com27 Feb 2007

Samajwadi Party General Secretary Amar Singh told mediapersons on Tuesday that he would publicly humiliate King Khan for his crude joke against him at a recent awards function.