Arthur J Pais

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Indian films wow New York

Indian films wow New York

Rediff.com   30 May 2012

Dekh Indian Circus and Gattu impress and pick up awards at the New York Indian Film Festival.

The NRI who helps his village from miles away

The NRI who helps his village from miles away

Rediff.com   26 May 2012

Chiman Delwadia helps students solve problems and he gives them homework to boost their knowledge of math

Now showing: When Jesus came to India

Now showing: When Jesus came to India

Rediff.com   23 May 2012

Playwright Lloyd Suh's new play Jesus In India gives an account of Jesus Christ's India sojourn between the ages of 18 and 30.

'God is not interested in our religious labels'

'God is not interested in our religious labels'

Rediff.com   16 May 2012

Sir Mota Singh, who grew up in Kenya playing cricket and studying the way legislation worked there during British rule, is one of the most outspoken champions of Sikh rights in the United Kingdom.

Eboo Patel receives interfaith Guru Nanak award

Eboo Patel receives interfaith Guru Nanak award

Rediff.com   15 May 2012

"When you start a prize with the Dalai Lama, how do you keep it going?" asked Thomas P DiNapoli, New York State comptroller, at the Guru Nanak Interfaith Prize event in New York, April 18.

'I would have to work 50 yrs to be worthy of this award'

'I would have to work 50 yrs to be worthy of this award'

Rediff.com   15 May 2012

One of his earliest memories of childhood that interfaith leader and bestselling author Dr Eboo Patel remembers is that of his father's friend Ajit Uncle. Eboo was about four or five when he asked the question that has been bothering him: What is on your head?

Best Exotic Marigold Hotel already a hit?

Best Exotic Marigold Hotel already a hit?

Rediff.com   15 May 2012

The British film is doing decent business for an independent film, but Tim Burton's Dark Shadows hasn't been as lucky.

Johnny Depp's Dark Shadows has HIT written all over it

Johnny Depp's Dark Shadows has HIT written all over it

Rediff.com   11 May 2012

Johnny Depp and Tim Burton come together again after Alice In Wonderland.

'When confronted by a mugger, don't try to be a hero'

'When confronted by a mugger, don't try to be a hero'

Rediff.com   9 May 2012

The murders of Indian students in the United States in the last few years has been a reason of worry for not only students but also their parents in India. Arthur J Pais reports

The hate crime that wasn't

The hate crime that wasn't

Rediff.com   9 May 2012

Amid speculations that Andhra Pradesh students in America were targeted for robbery and murders, came the news of Soumya Tummala Reddy, a 22-year-old electrical engineering student at Southern Illinois University in Edwardsville, who was shot to death near a lake close to Chicago in September 2008.

Five-Year Engagement fights for space alongside Avengers

Five-Year Engagement fights for space alongside Avengers

Rediff.com   27 Apr 2012

The film will open on April 27 across North America.

What makes Avengers worth the wait

What makes Avengers worth the wait

Rediff.com   24 Apr 2012

The film is power-packed with action and smart performances.

'Dharun Ravi did NOT kill Clementi'

'Dharun Ravi did NOT kill Clementi'

Rediff.com   17 Apr 2012

Ravi Pazhani and his wife Sabita sat silently as Steve Altman, their son Dharun Ravi's lawyer, and members of the Support Ravi initiative declared that Ravi was judged unfairly -- first by public opinion and then by the 'muddled' New Jersey hate laws in the case of camera spying on his Rutgers University roommate Taylor Clementi, who later committed suicide.

Titanic becomes number one film in the world box office

Titanic becomes number one film in the world box office

Rediff.com   16 Apr 2012

The 14-year-old film is steadily doing fantastic business.

The Muppets is a delightful experience

The Muppets is a delightful experience

Rediff.com   16 Apr 2012

Don't think of renting out this film; buy the value pack.

'Who can resist Julia Roberts?'

'Who can resist Julia Roberts?'

Rediff.com   30 Mar 2012

Director Tarsem Singh tells us why he chose the actress in his new film, Mirror, Mirror.

Freida-starrer Trishna takes a tumble in the UK

Freida-starrer Trishna takes a tumble in the UK

Rediff.com   22 Mar 2012

The film fails to draw in crowds despite good reviews.

Family, friends start petition campaign for Dharun Ravi

Family, friends start petition campaign for Dharun Ravi

Rediff.com   22 Mar 2012

The petition claims that the ex-student of Rutgers University was prejudged and declared guilty, reports Arthur J Pais in New Jersey

There are no winners in Dharun Ravi case: Gay activist

There are no winners in Dharun Ravi case: Gay activist

Rediff.com   14 Mar 2012

Soon after a Rutgers University student Tyler Clementi committed suicide jumping off from a bridge in New York in September 2010, the long time gay activist William Dobbs, who has been featured in several publications including The New York Times wrote a letter to The Chronicle of Higher Learning. Rediff.com's Arthur J Pais talks to him