Arthur J Pais

Stories by Arthur J Pais

'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.

Coming up, Indian films at the Toronto Film Festival

Coming up, Indian films at the Toronto Film Festival

Rediff.com   26 Jul 2012

Three Indian films -- Midnight's Children, The Reluctant Fundamentalist and English Vinglish -- will be showcased at the festival.

Will Dark Knight Rises beat Avengers at the box office?

Will Dark Knight Rises beat Avengers at the box office?

Rediff.com   20 Jul 2012

Avengers is expected to end its run at $1.5 billion but Dark Knight Rises may not be too far behind.

Secret World of Arrietty: Terrific for family audiences

Secret World of Arrietty: Terrific for family audiences

Rediff.com   30 May 2012

The latest hit from Japan's Studio Ghibli is a fabulous film, dubbed in English.