Let's take a look at the nominees.
A look at the winners and the celebs at the awards.
From victories to deaths, 2009 has seen its share of headlines. Here's a look at the year's most memorable stories.
An identical twin of Vivo V9, the Oppo F7 will interest the GenY.
National Geographic has revealed the first batch of entries in its 'Travel Photo' contest -- and the bar has been set very high. Think extraordinary landscapes, inquisitive wildlife, sneak peeks into people's lives around the world, and jaw-dropping natural phenomenons; all captured in a whole host of creative ways. These exquisite images are battling it out for the possible grand prize of $7,500 (Rs 5.17 lakh). The winning image will also be featured on National Geographic's official Instagram account. Details of entry into the competition can be found on the contest homepage, and National Geographic are accepting entries until May 3. Here are some early highlights from the entries National Geographic received so far.
Check this movie out on a cinema screen near you because if you don't, you won't have anyone else to blame when the quality films fail to grace our movie screens in the future.
Aseem Chhabra tries to guess which movies will be a part of Oscar history, if only as a nomination.
Nat Geo nature photographer of the year Varun Aditya shares some of his best pictures.
Check out the winners at the 10th International Indian Film Academy held in China.
In addition to being nominated in the best picture, director, adapted screenplay and music categories for the Oscars, Slumdog Millionaire is also expected to be nominated for cinematography, editing and costumes.
A look at the winners of the 64th National awards.
The film had been four years in the making.
As the nomination for the Golden Globe around the corner, the influential Los Angeles Film Critics Association awards have been just announced, with plenty of surprises and famous snobs for the perennially nominated Meryl Streep and well regarded star Kate Winslett.
We bring to you some of the best pictures from across the nation in the last one week.
rediff.com's Arthur J Pais lists his favourites.
Fifty Dead Men Walking, written and directed by Kari Skogland, is a loose adaptation of Martin McGartland's 1997 autobiography, also called Fifty Dead Men Walking.
"I don't know if he has seen Slumdog Millionaire. I know he wants to," White House spokesman, Robert Gibbs, told reporters during the course of his daily press briefing.
The nominees were announced on January 16.
As much as the Oscar voters loved Slumdog Millionaire, the film could not have won eight Oscars including the best picture and best director nods had it not been a consistent box-office performer, Hollywood insiders say.
Missed La La Land at the theatres? Don't worry, the film just played out in real life.
Noted American mathematician John Nash, who inspired the Oscar-winning film A Beautiful Mind, has died in a car crash.
The former India captain, along with Dhoni, Laxman and Karthik, inaugurated Suman Chattopadhyay's photo exhibition in London, on Tuesday.
Raja Sen looks back at all the 'genuinely thrilling' films and artists that were honoured at the 71st Golden Globes.
All the parties, fashion and general merriment from the Oscars night!
Blog posts around the cricket from around the globe
The Slumdog Millionaire star has been nominated in the Best Supporting Actor category for his turn as Saroo Brierley in the critically acclaimed Lion. The film has earned four Golden Globe nominations, including one for Nicole Kidman.
'If I get posted to a place, if people engage with me just as an Indian diplomat, I have X amount of leverage.' 'But when they look at me as the high commissioner of India and the author of Slumdog Millionaire, many more people are willing to meet me, more quickly than they would as a pure diplomat.'
Raja Sen takes stock of the Oscar 2015 nominations.
Huawei's P20, P20 Pro and a special edition Porsche Design are here.
From selfies to fist fights, Rediff.com has the best pictures from the last week snapped right here...
The phones may look simple but are smarter than you think, says Ashish Narsale/Rediff.com.
The start to the 13 Tests long season could not have been better for India. A convincing win in their 500th Test over New Zealand with spinners Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja weaving their magic on a turning track to hand India a 1-0 lead in the three-match Test series. Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq receiving the Test mace for their meteoric rise to No.1 ranking in cricket's traditional format. Also, football took precedence once again, a struggling Manchester United ran riot at Old Trafford as they beat Premier League champions Leicester 4-1. An outstanding first-half performance by Arsenal helping them beat London rivals Chelsea. Other top teams like Manchester City and Liverpool also taking full points.
From bloody noses to sparks on the race track, Rediff.com has the best pictures from the last week snapped right here...