Arthur J Pais And Ritu Jha

Stories by Arthur J Pais And Ritu Jha

Apple unveils the Watch, larger iPhones at star-studded event

Apple unveils the Watch, larger iPhones at star-studded event

Rediff.com   10 Sep 2014

The first new product to be developed and introduced under Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook's reign is a wearable device

Priyanka Chopra: If anyone can be Mary Kom, it's me

Priyanka Chopra: If anyone can be Mary Kom, it's me

Rediff.com   9 Sep 2014

By taking Mary Kom's life to millions of young people across India, Priyanka Chopra hopes the film can make a difference to future generation of Indians.

Emraan Hashmi's Tigers premieres in Toronto

Emraan Hashmi's Tigers premieres in Toronto

Rediff.com   8 Sep 2014

Director Danis Tanovic, producer Anurag Kashyap and actor Emraan Hashmi have created an inspiring work of international collaboration with Tigers. Arthur J Pais reports from Toronto.

Coming up at Toronto: Priyanka! Pacino! Denzel! Reese!

Coming up at Toronto: Priyanka! Pacino! Denzel! Reese!

Rediff.com   3 Sep 2014

Arthur J Pais, who has covered the Toronto International Film Festival for Rediff.com for 13 years, glances at the buzz-worthy movies at TIFF 2014.

93 Punjabi illegal entrants languish in US jails

93 Punjabi illegal entrants languish in US jails

Rediff.com   28 Aug 2014

'The Punjab government should initiate proper implementation of the Punjab Prevention of Human Smuggling Bill to save youth from fraudulent travel agents and the human trafficking mafia.'

'I feel at home in India,' Attenborough said

'I feel at home in India,' Attenborough said

Rediff.com   26 Aug 2014

'At the end of the interview, as he walked with us to the elevator, he looked at me and said, "Do you think it was my karma that I should have made this film?"' Arthur J Pais/Rediff.com recalls his encounter with Richard Attenborough.

Study debunks notion that Asian Americans prefer boys over girls

Study debunks notion that Asian Americans prefer boys over girls

Rediff.com   14 Aug 2014

In analysing census data from 2007-2011, researchers found that the at-birth sex ratios of Asian Americans are the same as white Americans. Arthur J Pais reports

Om Puri's wonderful journey!

Om Puri's wonderful journey!

Rediff.com   6 Aug 2014

Om Puri, notes Arthur J Pais/Rediff.com, has given one of the most endearing performances of his career in producers Steven Spielberg and Oprah Winfrey and director Lasse Hallstrom's new film, The Hundred-Foot Journey

Salman to promote Katrina's sister Isabel Kaif's film in Toronto

Salman to promote Katrina's sister Isabel Kaif's film in Toronto

Rediff.com   5 Aug 2014

The superstar will promote his production called Dr Cabbie, starring Isabel Kaif, at the TIFF.

Look who turned up at Google? Kumar Vishwas!

Look who turned up at Google? Kumar Vishwas!

Rediff.com   30 Jul 2014

The Modi government's response to infiltration at the India-Pakistan border, Kumar Vishwas told Google staff, was weak, adding that there had been 19 infiltration attempts and ceasefire violations by Pakistan since the new government took charge.

'Jaitley's Budget is no different from the UPA's'

'Jaitley's Budget is no different from the UPA's'

Rediff.com   11 Jul 2014

The Budget has evoked mixed reactions from Silicon Valley investors.

Google to partner Micromax, Karbonn for low-cost smartphones

Google to partner Micromax, Karbonn for low-cost smartphones

Rediff.com   26 Jun 2014

The company wants to put Android handset in every hand.

NRI starts petition against threat to Shubha Mudgal at US concert

NRI starts petition against threat to Shubha Mudgal at US concert

Rediff.com   10 Jun 2014

Raj Bhanot, co-founder of the Sunnyvale Hindu Temple, reportedly confronted Mudgal saying that he would not tolerate her anti-Modi and anti-Hindu stand. Ritu Jha reports.

US-based Sankara Eye Foundation to focus on Bihar

US-based Sankara Eye Foundation to focus on Bihar

Rediff.com   7 Jun 2014

At the annual Bihar Diwas celebrations hosted by the Bihar Foundation West Coast in Cupertino, California on May 3, the Sankara Eye Foundation, a United States-based non-profit organisation, whose aim is to eradicate curable blindness in India by 2020, announced that it will set up a hospital in the eastern Indian state.

Indian ambassador visits Microsoft, Starbucks office in California

Indian ambassador visits Microsoft, Starbucks office in California

Rediff.com   5 Jun 2014

Indian Ambassador to United States S Jaishankar listened to the concerns raised by Indian Americans during his first visit West Coast. He also visited leading corporations like Boeing, Microsoft, Amazon, and Starbucks during his trip. Ritu Jha reports.

I was threatened against running for Congress: Upendra Chivukula

I was threatened against running for Congress: Upendra Chivukula

Rediff.com   5 Jun 2014

New Jersey state Assemblyman Upendra Chivukula may have triumphed over his opponents in a Democratic Party debate last week, but his campaign for a House of Representatives seat is caught in a controversy. Arthur J Pais reports

Indian American Ro Khanna secures crucial vote

Indian American Ro Khanna secures crucial vote

Rediff.com   4 Jun 2014

Indian American Ro Khanna, the Democrat who ran for the Congressional seat from California's 17th District has secured enough votes in the primary election held on June 3 to challenge seven terms incumbent Mike Honda in the general election scheduled for November.

US entrepreneurs applaud Modi on his election victory

US entrepreneurs applaud Modi on his election victory

Rediff.com   20 May 2014

In an interaction with rediff.com, various TiE members expressed hopes of revival in the Indian economy after the formation of the new government.

Coalition Against Genocide to continue Modi campaign

Coalition Against Genocide to continue Modi campaign

Rediff.com   17 May 2014

'Modi's ascent to the highest executive office in India is a matter of concern for all who value human rights and religious freedom,' declares Coalition Against Genocide, which has campaigned against the US granting a visa to the Indian leader.

'Har Har Modi' chants sweep Calfornia's Bay Area

'Har Har Modi' chants sweep Calfornia's Bay Area

Rediff.com   17 May 2014

Ladoos, band, bajaa and chants took over California after NaMo supporters stepped out to celebrate his victory.