News for 'best-picture'

Oscars 2010: Looking at the Best Animated Film race

Oscars 2010: Looking at the Best Animated Film race

Rediff.com22 Feb 2010

Let's take a look at the nominees.

Critics' Choice Awards: Emma-Ryan's La La Land wins

Critics' Choice Awards: Emma-Ryan's La La Land wins

Rediff.com12 Dec 2016

A look at the winners and the celebs at the awards.

Predict the Golden Globe winners!

Predict the Golden Globe winners!

Rediff.com15 Jan 2010

Write in and tell us.

The Newsmakers of 2009

The Newsmakers of 2009

Rediff.com14 Dec 2009

From victories to deaths, 2009 has seen its share of headlines. Here's a look at the year's most memorable stories.

Oppo F7: A phone for the selfie-obsessed!

Oppo F7: A phone for the selfie-obsessed!

Rediff.com30 Mar 2018

An identical twin of Vivo V9, the Oppo F7 will interest the GenY.

Jaw-dropping pictures from National Geographic's travel photo contest

Jaw-dropping pictures from National Geographic's travel photo contest

Rediff.com29 Mar 2019

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.

Review: Don't miss The Hurt Locker

Review: Don't miss The Hurt Locker

Rediff.com9 Apr 2010

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.

Veteran Hollywood producer Jerry Weintraub dies

Veteran Hollywood producer Jerry Weintraub dies

Rediff.com7 Jul 2015

He was 77.

Predicting the Oscar nominations, 2010

Predicting the Oscar nominations, 2010

Rediff.com1 Feb 2010

Aseem Chhabra tries to guess which movies will be a part of Oscar history, if only as a nomination.

These wildlife pics will take your breath away

These wildlife pics will take your breath away

Rediff.com23 Jan 2017

Nat Geo nature photographer of the year Varun Aditya shares some of his best pictures.

Jodhaa Akbar sweeps IIFA awards

Jodhaa Akbar sweeps IIFA awards

Rediff.com15 Jun 2009

Check out the winners at the 10th International Indian Film Academy held in China.

Slumdog: Globes today, Oscars tomorrow?

Slumdog: Globes today, Oscars tomorrow?

Rediff.com13 Jan 2009

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.

Akshay Kumar wins National Award for Rustom

Akshay Kumar wins National Award for Rustom

Rediff.com7 Apr 2017

A look at the winners of the 64th National awards.

Bipasha's Hollywood debut gets straight to DVD release

Bipasha's Hollywood debut gets straight to DVD release

Rediff.com4 May 2015

The film had been four years in the making.

Rahman triumphs at LA Awards

Rahman triumphs at LA Awards

Rediff.com10 Dec 2008

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.

REWIND: India in the past week

REWIND: India in the past week

Rediff.com2 Dec 2016

We bring to you some of the best pictures from across the nation in the last one week.

Arthur J Pais' Oscar nominee wishlist for 2010

Arthur J Pais' Oscar nominee wishlist for 2010

Rediff.com29 Jan 2010

rediff.com's Arthur J Pais lists his favourites.

From Gandhi to Fifty Dead Men Walking

From Gandhi to Fifty Dead Men Walking

Rediff.com6 Apr 2009

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.

Obama wants to see Slumdog Millionaire

Obama wants to see Slumdog Millionaire

Rediff.com24 Feb 2009

"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.

Oscars 2015: Hollywood stars react to their nominations

Oscars 2015: Hollywood stars react to their nominations

Rediff.com16 Jan 2015

The nominees were announced on January 16.

Slumdog gets help from friends

Slumdog gets help from friends

Rediff.com24 Feb 2009

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.

Why you *need* to know this man

Why you *need* to know this man

Rediff.com22 Feb 2016

His name is Alejandro Gonzlez Irritu.

When the story of La La Land played out at the Oscars

When the story of La La Land played out at the Oscars

Rediff.com28 Feb 2017

Missed La La Land at the theatres? Don't worry, the film just played out in real life.

Mathematician John Nash, who inspired 'A Beautiful Mind', killed in car crash

Mathematician John Nash, who inspired 'A Beautiful Mind', killed in car crash

Rediff.com24 May 2015

Noted American mathematician John Nash, who inspired the Oscar-winning film A Beautiful Mind, has died in a car crash.

'I thought I was flying'

'I thought I was flying'

Rediff.com27 Feb 2009

Exclusive: Anil Kapoor on the Oscars triumph!

Ganguly at cricket photo exhibition

Ganguly at cricket photo exhibition

Rediff.com10 Aug 2007

The former India captain, along with Dhoni, Laxman and Karthik, inaugurated Suman Chattopadhyay's photo exhibition in London, on Tuesday.

Golden Globes 2014: Leave it to the Wolf

Golden Globes 2014: Leave it to the Wolf

Rediff.com14 Jan 2014

Raja Sen looks back at all the 'genuinely thrilling' films and artists that were honoured at the 71st Golden Globes.

Oscars: Did the best films win?

Oscars: Did the best films win?

Rediff.com25 Feb 2008

Tell us!

Oscars 2015: Scenes you may have missed!

Oscars 2015: Scenes you may have missed!

Rediff.com24 Feb 2015

All the parties, fashion and general merriment from the Oscars night!

Around the wicket: India v Pakistan watched by a billion people

Around the wicket: India v Pakistan watched by a billion people

Rediff.com16 Feb 2015

Blog posts around the cricket from around the globe

A Golden Globe for Dev Patel?

A Golden Globe for Dev Patel?

Rediff.com13 Dec 2016

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.

Are you India's hottest?

Are you India's hottest?

Rediff.com14 Nov 2007

Take part in this Channel [v] contest to find out!

'Slumdog Millionaire opens doors for me as a diplomat'

'Slumdog Millionaire opens doors for me as a diplomat'

Rediff.com3 Nov 2018

'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.'

Oscar nominees 2015: Everything isn't awesome (but that's okay)

Oscar nominees 2015: Everything isn't awesome (but that's okay)

Rediff.com16 Jan 2015

Raja Sen takes stock of the Oscar 2015 nominations.

Dual cameras are so yesterday. Make way for triple camera Huawei P20 Pro

Dual cameras are so yesterday. Make way for triple camera Huawei P20 Pro

Rediff.com23 Apr 2018

Huawei's P20, P20 Pro and a special edition Porsche Design are here.

12 BEST Sports Photos of the week!

12 BEST Sports Photos of the week!

Rediff.com2 Jun 2015

From selfies to fist fights, Rediff.com has the best pictures from the last week snapped right here...

#GadgetWatch: Don't let the Google Pixel 3/3XL fool you!

#GadgetWatch: Don't let the Google Pixel 3/3XL fool you!

Rediff.com10 Oct 2018

The phones may look simple but are smarter than you think, says Ashish Narsale/Rediff.com.

10 BEST Sports Photos of the Week!

10 BEST Sports Photos of the Week!

Rediff.com27 Sep 2016

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.

The worst Oscar winners!

The worst Oscar winners!

Rediff.com1 Mar 2005

10 BEST Sports Photos of the week!

10 BEST Sports Photos of the week!

Rediff.com22 Apr 2015

From bloody noses to sparks on the race track, Rediff.com has the best pictures from the last week snapped right here...