Arthur J Pais And Tanmaya Nanda

Stories by Arthur J Pais And Tanmaya Nanda

'The need of immigrants is a human rights issue'

'The need of immigrants is a human rights issue'

Rediff.com   16 Feb 2010

The two-day conference, attended by 100 people representing the local South Asian community, advocates, and service providers, was held at Montclair State University. It was the first regional conference organised by South Asian Americans Leading Together in partnership with 12 local organisations.

MNIK sets records for SRK, Karan Johar

MNIK sets records for SRK, Karan Johar

Rediff.com   15 Feb 2010

Shah Rukh Khan scores yet another smash hit abroad.

Couples Retreat is funnier on DVD

Couples Retreat is funnier on DVD

Rediff.com   12 Feb 2010

Here's why.

'If Obama could happen, why not Masarrat?'

'If Obama could happen, why not Masarrat?'

Rediff.com   10 Feb 2010

With nearly two decades as a professor in several American cities and now the owner of two biotech companies, one in San Antonio and the other in the Bay Area, Masarrat Ali could have started his political career with some style. But he chose last year to be a foot soldier, running a precinct for Barack Obama in San Antonio.

Dear John topples Avatar

Dear John topples Avatar

Rediff.com   8 Feb 2010

The new film is the biggest opening for director Lasse Hallstrom (The Cider House Rules, The Hoax) and it could become his biggest hit.

New SAYA! chief aims to target poor youth

New SAYA! chief aims to target poor youth

Rediff.com   5 Feb 2010

Tambar, who holds a master's in public administration from Princeton University's Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs, taught a course there on immigrant youth for a semester. He is assistant deputy commissioner for parent and community engagement at the New York City Human Resources Administration.

Which of these stars will bag an Oscar this year?

Which of these stars will bag an Oscar this year?

Rediff.com   3 Feb 2010

Jeff Bridges and Meryl Streep may be favourites but we look at all the the actors in the running.

NRI's doctor's book makes waves in US

NRI's doctor's book makes waves in US

Rediff.com   3 Feb 2010

Stanford University medical professor Abraham Verghese is getting ready for another bout of book tours, this time for his bestselling novel Cutting for Stone's paperback edition.

Will Hurt Locker grab more Oscars than Avatar?

Will Hurt Locker grab more Oscars than Avatar?

Rediff.com   1 Feb 2010

Despite the jaw-breaking success of Avatar, everything isn't magical on the Oscar front. The Hurt Locker rules there.

Can Mel Gibson's Darkness topple Avatar?

Can Mel Gibson's Darkness topple Avatar?

Rediff.com   27 Jan 2010

Edge of Darkness, despite an ominous title, could be yet another bright hit for Gibson in a career full of hot hits.

'I begged cooks to give me recipes'

'I begged cooks to give me recipes'

Rediff.com   27 Jan 2010

Chef Gaurav Anand, Arthur J Pais discovers, wants to change the rules of the game.

Miracles are an everyday event here

Miracles are an everyday event here

Rediff.com   25 Jan 2010

When Darshana Vakharia, a mother of two in Glendale, California, and wife of a diamond merchant, signed up with Asians for Miracle Marrow Matches or A3M, she hoped her bone marrow would match someone, especially in the Indian-American community. She was surprised when she heard that her marrow could save the life of a 14-year-old Latina girl in Houston.

New releases: Desis lead the charge in America

New releases: Desis lead the charge in America

Rediff.com   22 Jan 2010

Anand Tucker is among half a dozen film-makers of Indian origin whose mainstream films will be released in the next few months.

Revisiting Angus, Thongs, & Perfect Snogging

Revisiting Angus, Thongs, & Perfect Snogging

Rediff.com   22 Jan 2010

This coming of age film is now out on DVD which is loaded with extras.

Denzel Washington gives Avatar some competition

Denzel Washington gives Avatar some competition

Rediff.com   18 Jan 2010

Denzel's film The Book of Eli grossed $11.7 million on its opening day in America and Canada against Avatar's $10.4 million.

Paranormal Activity is scarier on DVD

Paranormal Activity is scarier on DVD

Rediff.com   15 Jan 2010

Check out the DVD verdicts of Paranormal Activity, Cloudy With A Chance of Meatballs and The Hurt Locker.

Can Avatar sink the Titanic?

Can Avatar sink the Titanic?

Rediff.com   11 Jan 2010

James Cameron's Avatar is now the second highest grossing film of all time.

3 Idiots: Highest-grossing Indian film in US

3 Idiots: Highest-grossing Indian film in US

Rediff.com   5 Jan 2010

The movie grossed $1.4 million over the weekend, taking its 12-day total to $4.7 million in North America on January 3.

Avatar makes history; crosses $1billion in 3 weeks

Avatar makes history; crosses $1billion in 3 weeks

Rediff.com   4 Jan 2010

Avatar now ranks number four among the top global grossers of all time.

3 Idiots smashes box office records overseas

3 Idiots smashes box office records overseas

Rediff.com   31 Dec 2009

The Aamir Khan-starrer has grossed $21 million in four days across the globe.