Arthur J Pais And Suman Guha Mozumder

Stories by Arthur J Pais And Suman Guha Mozumder

Spielberg dominates world movie scene with Tintin, Puss in Boots

Spielberg dominates world movie scene with Tintin, Puss in Boots

Rediff.com   31 Oct 2011

Both films have occupied the top spot in the world and US box office respectively.

What makes Pirates of the Caribbean 4 DVD brilliant

What makes Pirates of the Caribbean 4 DVD brilliant

Rediff.com   28 Oct 2011

There is entertainment of high value in here.

Will Puss in Boots be as popular as Shrek?

Will Puss in Boots be as popular as Shrek?

Rediff.com   28 Oct 2011

We take a look.

Review: Ra.One disappoints New York

Review: Ra.One disappoints New York

Rediff.com   26 Oct 2011

Like viewers in India, the NRI audience did not enjoy the film either.

The Lion King blu-ray hits stores worldwide tomorrow

The Lion King blu-ray hits stores worldwide tomorrow

Rediff.com   3 Oct 2011

The high definition Blu-ray and Blu-ray 3D editions of the classic film about friendship and family ties, is expected to be a chart topper not only this week but for several weeks ahead.

Pakistan will eliminate terror from its soil: Hina Rabbani Khar

Pakistan will eliminate terror from its soil: Hina Rabbani Khar

Rediff.com   28 Sep 2011

"It is Pakistan's firm determination not to allow any space on its territory for militants and terrorists. At the regional plane, we must all pledge that our respective territories will not be allowed to be used against others by terrorists," Khar said while addressing the United Nations General Assembly.

Dolphin Tale set to become a sleeper hit

Dolphin Tale set to become a sleeper hit

Rediff.com   26 Sep 2011

It opened with $20 million, and word of mouth publicity for the film is so strong that it could be around for more than two months.

Dr Singh talks diplomacy with Iran; agrees to visit Tehran

Dr Singh talks diplomacy with Iran; agrees to visit Tehran

Rediff.com   24 Sep 2011

The dates for the visit will be decided by the two sides after diplomatic consultations. This was the first meeting between the two leaders after a long time and they reviewed bilateral relations, Foreign Secretary Ranjan Mathai told reporters while briefing them about the meeting.

India's bid for permanent UNSC seat gets a boost

India's bid for permanent UNSC seat gets a boost

Rediff.com   24 Sep 2011

During a meeting of Brazil, Germany, India and Japan at the foreign ministers-level on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly, it was agreed by the four countries that such expansion was necessary to have more representation from the developing countries.

Japan PM may visit India by 2011 end

Japan PM may visit India by 2011 end

Rediff.com   24 Sep 2011

The invitation was extended to Noda by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh during his meeting on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly plenary on Saturday morning.

India to back Palestine's UN bid, reassures PM

India to back Palestine's UN bid, reassures PM

Rediff.com   22 Sep 2011

The United States and Israel may well oppose the Palestinians' bid to seek a full membership of the United Nations, but India will fully back its claim at the world body despite its 'excellent relations' with both the countries.

Indian American techie wins prestigious US award

Indian American techie wins prestigious US award

Rediff.com   20 Sep 2011

Shwetak Patel, a 29-year-old computer scientist who has invented a series of sensor technology systems for home environments with the goal of saving energy and improving daily life through a broad range of applications, is a recipient of one of the most prestigious awards in America, the MacArthur Genius Fellow.

Spoofs, kid movies rule world box office

Spoofs, kid movies rule world box office

Rediff.com   19 Sep 2011

The re-release of The Lion King is doing very well at the box office.

Where are the big Indian stars, ask Toronto's cabbies

Where are the big Indian stars, ask Toronto's cabbies

Rediff.com   16 Sep 2011

Toronto's cabbies give the thumbs down to the festival; no big ticket Indian stars, they say

Mausam's no-show at Toronto film fest spells great loss

Mausam's no-show at Toronto film fest spells great loss

Rediff.com   15 Sep 2011

Mausam is the only major film that did not turn up at TIFF in recent years. Ten years ago, the print of Shah Rukh Khan's Asoka was misplaced at New York's JFK airport amidst the 9/11 chaos.

Frontal nudity, uncensored, at Toronto film festival

Frontal nudity, uncensored, at Toronto film festival

Rediff.com   13 Sep 2011

Shame is one of the most discussed movies in Toronto.

9/11: 'Love leaves a memory no one can steal'

9/11: 'Love leaves a memory no one can steal'

Rediff.com   13 Sep 2011

After Joseph Mathai's death his wife Teresa found solace in doing service in his memory. Arthur J Pais reports

India-themed films at Toronto look to make impact

India-themed films at Toronto look to make impact

Rediff.com   12 Sep 2011

Will Akshay Kumar's Breakaway be the next Bend It Like Beckham?

'We sometimes focus too much on demonising food'

'We sometimes focus too much on demonising food'

Rediff.com   12 Sep 2011

'Food is a moral lightning rod. It is intricately bound into our rituals, from the more formal ones such as weddings to our more everyday ones such as feeding a family member or giving food to the poor,' says Professor Harris Solomon.

Oscar buzz for Spielberg-Reliance combo The Help

Oscar buzz for Spielberg-Reliance combo The Help

Rediff.com   29 Aug 2011

Even if The Help flops abroad, it will surely be a profitable film because of its (comparatively speaking) low cost and a solid run in America and Canada.