Arthur J Pais And Tanmaya Nanda

Stories by Arthur J Pais And Tanmaya Nanda

A biologist wife on her 'genius' husband

A biologist wife on her 'genius' husband

Rediff.com   13 Oct 2012

In the third of a four-part series profiling economist Raj Chetty, winner of the MacArthur Foundation Fellowship, Arthur J Pais interviews his wife Sundari Chetty about being married to a 'genius'.

'I was amazed and disturbed by the poverty around the Taj'

'I was amazed and disturbed by the poverty around the Taj'

Rediff.com   12 Oct 2012

In the second of a four-part series, Arthur J Pais profiles economist Raj Chetty, winner of the MacArthur Foundation Fellowship, nicknamed the 'genius grant'. In this interview, he emphasises how the presence of high value-added teachers in school can go a long way in shaping their pupils' destiny.

Review: Taken 2 is explosive entertainment

Review: Taken 2 is explosive entertainment

Rediff.com   12 Oct 2012

The film is often preposterous and at times sluggish but makes for a great watch.

'Overseas citizen shifted the basis of Indian nationalism'

'Overseas citizen shifted the basis of Indian nationalism'

Rediff.com   12 Oct 2012

Devesh Kapur, Director, Center for the Advanced Study of India, discusses the impact of interniational migration with Arthur J Pais

A professor at 23, he has won a $500,000 'genius grant'

A professor at 23, he has won a $500,000 'genius grant'

Rediff.com   11 Oct 2012

In a four-part series beginning today, Arthur J Pais profiles economist Raj Chetty, winner of the MacArthur Foundation Fellowship, nicknamed the 'genius grant'. Chetty says he hopes his research will help lower income children in India and the United States of America.

Hotel Transylvania does well at box office

Hotel Transylvania does well at box office

Rediff.com   1 Oct 2012

Box office report of Adam Sandler's Hotel Transylvania.

'Sridevi has not lost her radiant luster'

'Sridevi has not lost her radiant luster'

Rediff.com   18 Sep 2012

Sridevi wins over TIFF but her film English Vinglish gets a ho hum response.

Midnight's Children: Lost in translation?

Midnight's Children: Lost in translation?

Rediff.com   18 Sep 2012

Fans might want to revisit the book Midnight's Children instead of the film.

Anupam Kher's Silver Linings Playbook sets off Oscar buzz

Anupam Kher's Silver Linings Playbook sets off Oscar buzz

Rediff.com   17 Sep 2012

The film won rave reviews at the Toronto International Film Festival.

'Reluctant Fundamentalist not directly inspired by 9/11'

'Reluctant Fundamentalist not directly inspired by 9/11'

Rediff.com   13 Sep 2012

Mira Nair promotes her new film at the Toronto International Film Festival.

Mira Nair's challenge in Toronto

Mira Nair's challenge in Toronto

Rediff.com   31 Aug 2012

The fate of The Reluctant Fundamentalist at the Toronto International Film Festival will determine its future.

Mumbai-raised director's Obama's America enters US Top 10

Mumbai-raised director's Obama's America enters US Top 10

Rediff.com   27 Aug 2012

The anti-Obama docudrama opened in the US three weeks ago.

Ek Tha Tiger is Salman Khan's biggest hit overseas

Ek Tha Tiger is Salman Khan's biggest hit overseas

Rediff.com   21 Aug 2012

But it may not break the records of 3 Idiots or My Name Is Khan.

DVD review: Hunger Games has fabulous bonuses

DVD review: Hunger Games has fabulous bonuses

Rediff.com   21 Aug 2012

The Hunger Games DVD is out, and it looks good, writes Arthur J Pais.

Jeremy Renner: A star is 'bourne'?

Jeremy Renner: A star is 'bourne'?

Rediff.com   14 Aug 2012

With the solid opening of The Bourne Legacy, well known actor and two-time Oscar nominee Jeremy Renner (The Hurt Locker and The Town) has suddenly become a star.

DVD review: The Lorax pack has some beautiful elements

DVD review: The Lorax pack has some beautiful elements

Rediff.com   10 Aug 2012

The home entertainment packet has been well received by the critics.

Bappi Lahiri: Almost every song seems inspired today

Bappi Lahiri: Almost every song seems inspired today

Rediff.com   3 Aug 2012

Music composer-singer Bappi Lahiri offers a sneak peek into what to expect in his US concerts this month.

DVD review: Friends With Kids is a must watch

DVD review: Friends With Kids is a must watch

Rediff.com   2 Aug 2012

Friends with Kids is one of the best films to hit the home market in recent weeks, writes Arthur J Pais.

Ishaqzaade, Wasseypur, Shanghai at the Toronto film fest

Ishaqzaade, Wasseypur, Shanghai at the Toronto film fest

Rediff.com   1 Aug 2012

Here's a look at the Bollywood representation at this year's TIFF.

Will the third Wimpy Kid pack a punch as well?

Will the third Wimpy Kid pack a punch as well?

Rediff.com   1 Aug 2012

Diary of Wimpy Kid: Dog Days releases in the US on August 3.