Arthur J Pais And Tanmaya Nanda

Stories by Arthur J Pais And Tanmaya Nanda

'We wanted to create a little India'

'We wanted to create a little India'

Rediff.com   24 Jul 2009

The new-look, $10 million Minneapolis Hindu Temple is a labour of love and faith, discovers Arthur J Pais

The young fighters for tradition

The young fighters for tradition

Rediff.com   24 Jul 2009

Shruti and young Indians talk about the new temple in Minnesota, US

Indo-American cultural society hosts annual picnic

Indo-American cultural society hosts annual picnic

Rediff.com   20 Jul 2009

800 people of Indian origin gathered at the eighth annual picnic in a park in Iselin, New Jersey, on Sunday,organized by Indo-American Cultural Association.

Harry Potter heads for $1 billion gross

Harry Potter heads for $1 billion gross

Rediff.com   20 Jul 2009

The commanding worldwide success of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince is yet another example of Hollywood summer movies continuing to do smash business worldwide.

Review: Dark yet romantic Harry Potter saga

Review: Dark yet romantic Harry Potter saga

Rediff.com   15 Jul 2009

The new film directed by David Yates is even darker than the previous installments but it is also has plenty of teen romance.

'Michael was very caring and loving'

'Michael was very caring and loving'

Rediff.com   2 Jul 2009

Deepak Chopra's daughter Mallika talks about Michael Jackson.

New York does well overseas

New York does well overseas

Rediff.com   1 Jul 2009

New York's North American and the UK grosses looks small compared to that of Yash Raj's big hit Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi. But that of course starred Shah Rukh Khan, and was directed by Aditya Chopra.

Will Ice Age 3 melt negative criticism?

Will Ice Age 3 melt negative criticism?

Rediff.com   1 Jul 2009

Following relentless attacks on Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen last week, the critics have turned their guns on another sequel, Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs. Now it is to be seen whether the moviegoers, who so often reject the critics and embrace a film, will welcome Ice Age 3.

Public Enemies: Riveting

Public Enemies: Riveting

Rediff.com   30 Jun 2009

The film could have a good and profitable run proving once again that the summer movie scene is not confined to adrenaline-pumping popcorn films.

'Michael was thinking of producing films'

'Michael was thinking of producing films'

Rediff.com   30 Jun 2009

Hollywood producer Ashok Amritraj talks about his meeting with Michael Jackson.

MJ: I want to go out like Elvis

MJ: I want to go out like Elvis

Rediff.com   29 Jun 2009

Deepak Chopra remembers his friend, Michael Jackson.

'I have learned that suicide is preventable'

'I have learned that suicide is preventable'

Rediff.com   29 Jun 2009

There are many lessons Suresh Unni has learned from the death of his brother Santosh (called Dosh by his family and friends) in Chicago over a decade ago. You can have a loving family, and caring friends, and yet be prone to end your life, he says. Unni is convinced that young Asians in America are at increased risk of depression, drug abuse and suicide. He tells Arthur J Pais that suicide is preventable and asking for help is a sign of strength.

Transformers 2: Biggest hit of the decade

Transformers 2: Biggest hit of the decade

Rediff.com   24 Jun 2009

The giddy, overblown, super loud, Revenge of the Fallen which is filled with pathetic sex jokes, is visually stunning and exciting in its battle scenes.

When Ash didn't get it right

When Ash didn't get it right

Rediff.com   24 Jun 2009

We review the latest DVD releases, in this new series launched today.

Sandra Bullock's Proposal works

Sandra Bullock's Proposal works

Rediff.com   22 Jun 2009

The romantic comedy, which cost about $40 million, could earn over $200 million worldwide.

People are tempted by instantly rewarding careers

People are tempted by instantly rewarding careers

Rediff.com   19 Jun 2009

Get Ahead presents an interview with six Indian-origin youngsters who won prestigious fellowships in the United States. Here, first year JD candidate at Harvard Law School and DPhil candidate at Oxford Tarun Chhabra, 28, discusses how he came to win the prestigious grant and what he intends to do with the money.

Hangover derails Travolta's Pelham

Hangover derails Travolta's Pelham

Rediff.com   15 Jun 2009

Looking at the US box office this week.

Smile Train expected to go places

Smile Train expected to go places

Rediff.com   9 Jun 2009

Mylan has been showing the film free in movie theatres in several cities in America to discuss the work being done by Smile Train, an American organisation, in India and 75 other countries where it finances free surgeries for children with cleft lips.

The top films at the US box office

The top films at the US box office

Rediff.com   8 Jun 2009

Terminator Salvation is a big winner, after all.

MoMa to host New India film fest

MoMa to host New India film fest

Rediff.com   5 Jun 2009

The two-week, 16-film exhibition running June 5-18 presents features and shorts that have won acclaim at the Toronto International Film Festival and other events, and includes eight New York premieres.