Aircraft of the future to be inspired by whales

Last Updated: Friday, January 17, 2014, 15:05

A Spanish designer has designed an aircraft that is shaped like a whale.

Robert Redford raps studio after Oscars snub

Last Updated: Friday, January 17, 2014, 03:48

Veteran US actor Robert Redford said Thursday he was not upset by failing to win an Oscar nomination, but said the distributors of his latest film did not campaign fully for it.

Streep extends Oscar nominations record

Last Updated: Friday, January 17, 2014, 03:27

Three-time Oscar winner Meryl Streep extended her record as the performer with the most Academy Award nominations, with her 18th nod announced on Thursday.

`American Hustle,` `Gravity` lead crowded Oscars race

Last Updated: Friday, January 17, 2014, 03:20

Crime caper "American Hustle" and 3D space spectacular "Gravity" topped the Oscars nominations list Thursday with 10 each, leading a crowded field of contenders for Hollywood`s most coveted honors.

Reaction from key Oscar nominees

Last Updated: Friday, January 17, 2014, 00:27

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced nominations on Thursday for the 86th Academy Awards. Winners will be revealed in Hollywood on March 2.

Oscar 2014: `American Hustle`, `Gravity` dominate nominations

Last Updated: Thursday, January 16, 2014, 21:11

The nominations for the 86th edition of the Academy Awards was announced here Thursday and crime-comedy drama `American Hustle` and 3D sci-fi thriller `Gravity` top the list with 10 nods each.

Rahul is Cong candidate for Prime Ministership: Fernandes

Last Updated: Thursday, January 16, 2014, 18:44

Union Minister Oscar Fernandes on Thursday said Rahul Gandhi is Congress candidate for Prime Ministership even as suspense remains on whether the party will formally anoint him as PM nominee for the Lok Sabha polls.

Revealing the truth behind `Oscar appeal` movies

Last Updated: Thursday, January 16, 2014, 04:10

On the eve of the Oscar nominations, slated to be declared Jan 16, here comes a fascinating study that reveals the logic behind tough decisions studios make to get an Oscar nomination.

Christian Bale to give up bike racing for his wife

Last Updated: Sunday, January 12, 2014, 21:00

Actor Christian Bale has reportedly agreed to give up motorcycle racing on insistence of his wife.

Provide universal A/c no to members to improve services: Oscar

Last Updated: Thursday, January 9, 2014, 21:12

Retirement fund manager EPFO needs to provide unique account number to its subscribers and improve its accounting for providing seamless services at par with banks, Labour Minister Oscar Fernandes said.

Oscar-winning film producer Saul Zaentz dies

Last Updated: Sunday, January 5, 2014, 14:15

Saul Zaentz, who won three best picture Oscars, has died at the age of 92.

`Inside Llewyn Davis` Review: Simply interesting!

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 1, 2014, 20:32

Loosely based on the life of American folk singer Dave Van Ronk, directors Joel and Ethan Coen`s "Inside Llewyn Davis" is a fictional piece that is a fitting tribute to a period and place, which is at the crossroads of cultural change.