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Did Sinners Deserve 16 Oscar Nominations?

Did Sinners Deserve 16 Oscar Nominations?

Rediff.com23 Jan 2026

Having grossed nearly $370 worldwide, Sinners filled up Warner Bros coffers when many of the studio's key 2025 films lost money, and deserves its many Oscar nominations.

Golden Globes 2026: Year Belongs To OBAA

Golden Globes 2026: Year Belongs To OBAA

Rediff.com12 Jan 2026

This year's Golden Globes was a test to see if Paul Thomas Anderson's One Battle After Another is still riding on an unstoppable train, similar to one that Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer rode on in 2023, observes Aseem Chhabra.

Will These Films Win An Oscar?

Will These Films Win An Oscar?

Rediff.com16 Sep 2025

The festival's People's Choice Award, voted by the audience, is a strong indication of films that can eventually be nominated and even win Oscars. Twelve of the last 15 People's Choice winners have received Best Picture Oscar nominations.

Why So Much Hatred For English?

Why So Much Hatred For English?

Rediff.com21 Jul 2025

There is no guarantee that if we speak in only Indian languages, all our faults will be washed away and India will shine. Why then do they bully and belittle the English-speaking? asks Shyam G Menon.

'Have I achieved what I wanted to?'

'Have I achieved what I wanted to?'

Rediff.com6 Dec 2023

'People don't know even 20 percent of what I did.'

Love Storiyaan Review: Ode To The Power Of Love

Love Storiyaan Review: Ode To The Power Of Love

Rediff.com14 Feb 2024

Love Storiyaan comes alive in the courageous and fearless voice of six spirited romantics speaking direct dil se, applauds Sukanya Verma.

Debate on no-confidence motion replete with poetry

Debate on no-confidence motion replete with poetry

Rediff.com9 Aug 2023

From Indian poet and philosopher Thiruvalluvar to English great William Shakespeare, Lok Sabha members quoted extensively from literature to put across their arguments as they raised the Manipur issue during a debate on the no-confidence motion over the past two days.

Constitution remarkable homegrown product: CJI

Constitution remarkable homegrown product: CJI

Rediff.com11 Feb 2023

When the Constitution is viewed from the context in which it emerged, it is nothing short of remarkable, he asserted.

Can you guess who this actor is?

Can you guess who this actor is?

Rediff.com8 Feb 2017

You'll never believe who it is!

Is that Deepika?!!

Is that Deepika?!!

Rediff.com25 Mar 2019

Deepika Padukone's first look from Chhapaak is out and the actress is hard to recognise.

The BEST of CWG Opening Ceremony

The BEST of CWG Opening Ceremony

Rediff.com29 Jul 2022

The Birmingham Games will break new ground with more medals awarded to women (136) than men (134), a first for a multi-sport event.

Bollywood's 10 MOST SAVAGE Looks

Bollywood's 10 MOST SAVAGE Looks

Rediff.com4 Aug 2014

When Shahid, Abhishek, Shah Rukh unleashed their wild onscreen alter-egos on us...

King Charles III makes 1st address to UK parliament

King Charles III makes 1st address to UK parliament

Rediff.com12 Sep 2022

Quoting Shakespeare, he noted: "As Shakespeare said of the earlier Queen Elizabeth, she was a pattern to all princes living."

'Shakespeare would have been a rapper today'

'Shakespeare would have been a rapper today'

Rediff.com24 Apr 2020

'His plays were like Bollywood cinema.'

Why Galaxy S4 is the best smartphone despite the quirks

Why Galaxy S4 is the best smartphone despite the quirks

Rediff.com7 May 2013

While other flagship products may be flamboyant and have a better build, the S4 quietly gets the job done.

Friendship Day Quotes: What makes a friend so special

Friendship Day Quotes: What makes a friend so special

Rediff.com4 Aug 2013

On Friendship Day, we remember some of the warmest things said about friends and friendships from across the world.

Was Bard's 'Dark Lady' a prostitute named Lucy Negro?

Was Bard's 'Dark Lady' a prostitute named Lucy Negro?

Rediff.com28 Aug 2012

The Dark Lady who inspired some of William Shakespeare's romantic sonnets may have had a rather unladylike profession, as experts suggest that she may have been a notorious prostitute called 'Lucy Negro' or 'Black Luce,' who ran a brothel in Clerkenwell, London

Karmayogi and Ordinary, up for release

Karmayogi and Ordinary, up for release

Rediff.com16 Mar 2012

Looking at this week's releases.

Impressions DO matter: Dress RIGHT for job success!

Impressions DO matter: Dress RIGHT for job success!

Rediff.com17 Jul 2012

A combo of good hygiene and a balanced wardrobe can give you a more professional look for interviews and work.

First Look: Karmayogi hits theatres in June

First Look: Karmayogi hits theatres in June

Rediff.com27 May 2011

Director V K Prakash's latest is an adaptation of William Shakespeare's Hamlet.

Review: Karmayogi is a treat to watch

Review: Karmayogi is a treat to watch

Rediff.com19 Mar 2012

The film has some strong perfromances from Indrajith and the supporting cast.

'Deficit must be well within 5% of GDP'

'Deficit must be well within 5% of GDP'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2012

Any number tilting towards 5.5 to 6 could lead to a great disappointment for foreign institutional investors fuelling the current market rally.

'Kaminey is a reminder that we have a dark side'

'Kaminey is a reminder that we have a dark side'

Rediff.com12 Aug 2009

Director Vishal Bhardwaj talks about Kaminey, and how the word can be an endearment too.

'I am not comfortable singing all kinds of songs'

'I am not comfortable singing all kinds of songs'

Rediff.com10 Aug 2010

The singer talks about his music in Aisha.

Chinese New Year: Meet The Year of the Rabbit Celebs

Chinese New Year: Meet The Year of the Rabbit Celebs

Rediff.com23 Jan 2023

The Year of the Rabbit, according to the Chinese calendar, began on Sunday, January 22.

PICS: Commonwealth Games 2022 kick-off with slick show

PICS: Commonwealth Games 2022 kick-off with slick show

Rediff.com29 Jul 2022

The opening ceremony has been created by British screenwriter Steven Knight, who had produced the famous crime drama 'Peaky Blinders'.

'Et tu Karnataka': Oppn reacts to poll results

'Et tu Karnataka': Oppn reacts to poll results

Rediff.com15 May 2018

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said if the Congress had formed an alliance with the Janata Dal-Secular before the election, the results would have been different.

No business like family business!

No business like family business!

Rediff.com22 Feb 2005

Rs 50 Macbeth that can fetch Rs 1 mn

Rs 50 Macbeth that can fetch Rs 1 mn

Rediff.com27 Aug 2008

Ratilal Mancharam Mandali, a school teacher, from Ahmedabad has been offered Rs 2 lakh for his miniature copy of Macbeth by William Shakespeare.

Is Bollywood bored with heroines?

Is Bollywood bored with heroines?

Rediff.com2 Jan 2007

With so few actress-oriented films, the question is a pertinent one.

Omkara's music rocks

Omkara's music rocks

Rediff.com12 Jul 2006

Saif and Shakespeare do no wrong

Saif and Shakespeare do no wrong

Rediff.com28 Jul 2006

Ayaan Kapadia, India's youngest author, is just 10 years old!

Ayaan Kapadia, India's youngest author, is just 10 years old!

Rediff.com18 Feb 2019

The 10-year-old who shares his birthday with William Shakespeare talks about his inspiration to write, his mini library and big dream.

'Maqbool is not an underworld story'

'Maqbool is not an underworld story'

Rediff.com29 Jan 2004

90-year-old Maggie world's first to get anti-COVID jab

90-year-old Maggie world's first to get anti-COVID jab

Rediff.com8 Dec 2020

Maggie is among the first set of people contacted in advance by the NHS for the jab based on a pre-determined health risk criteria and will include 87-year-old British Indian grandfather of nine Hari Shukla, who will get his first dose at a hospital in Newcastle.

Joseph will woo Gwyneth in style

Joseph will woo Gwyneth in style

Rediff.com2 Sep 2003

Paul McCartney's daughter ties the knot, and other Hollywood news.

J K Rowling is the best

J K Rowling is the best

Rediff.com8 Jul 2005

Amazon.com, which is celebrating its 10th anniversary, announced its biggest sellers yesterday; Rowling was no surprise at No 1.