News for 'Harry Potter'

I'm the real deal, not Harry Potter says Mourinho

I'm the real deal, not Harry Potter says Mourinho

Rediff.com1 Sep 2010

Jose Mourinho believes he is the ideal person to bring long-term stability to Real Madrid, and has played down the significance of their disappointing opening day draw at Real Mallorca.

England women's head coach Wiegman gets honorary damehood

England women's head coach Wiegman gets honorary damehood

Rediff.com30 Dec 2025

Idris Elba, Torvill and Dean star in Britain's New Year honours

14 Gorgeous Places For Lovers

14 Gorgeous Places For Lovers

Rediff.com6 days ago

Look for love in the right places!

She has written India's answer to Harry Potter

She has written India's answer to Harry Potter

Rediff.com18 Feb 2016

Farah Oomerbhoy's first novel, The Last Of The Firedrakes, was read half a million times on Wattpad where it was first published.

1 Loss, 1 Draw: Ten Hag Fired After 2 League Games!

1 Loss, 1 Draw: Ten Hag Fired After 2 League Games!

Rediff.com1 Sep 2025

Bayer Leverkusen have sacked manager Erik ten Hag after two league games in charge, the Bundesliga club said on Monday, with the weekend draw at Werder Bremen not enough to save the Dutchman's job.

Shah Rukh-Kajol's DDLJ Now Lives In London

Shah Rukh-Kajol's DDLJ Now Lives In London

Rediff.com5 Dec 2025

Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol unveiled a bronze statue of their iconic characters, Raj and Simran, from Aditya Chopra's blockbuster Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge in London on December 4.

The OTT Battle Is For Audiences And Their Time

The OTT Battle Is For Audiences And Their Time

Rediff.com20 Dec 2025

Only firms that have scale in content and a technology engine that drives its discovery and monetisation can compete,' explains Vanita Kohli Khandekar.

India's richest man devours Matunga food, loves Harry Potter

India's richest man devours Matunga food, loves Harry Potter

Rediff.com5 Mar 2015

Not much is heard or read about Sun Pharma's media-shy owner.

Comic Con Is No Longer Just A Pilgrimage For Fans

Comic Con Is No Longer Just A Pilgrimage For Fans

Rediff.com16 Dec 2025

It is a marketplace of attention, where legacy publishers, global franchises, and consumer brands meet to make the most of India's expanding fandom economy.

Which Harry Potter character would have the best CIBIL score

Which Harry Potter character would have the best CIBIL score

Rediff.com19 Nov 2015

Here's why these Harry Potter characters will have the best or worst credit scores.

It's Back to Hogwarts Day

It's Back to Hogwarts Day

Rediff.com11 Sep 2023

Back to Hogwarts Day is an annual event where thousands of Harry Potter fans gather at the Kings Cross Station in London to listen to the announcement of the Hogwarts Express which leaves at 11 am for Hogsmeade from the nine and three quarters platform.

Harry Potter and post-7/7 England

Harry Potter and post-7/7 England

Rediff.com22 Jul 2005

Trio awarded Chemistry Nobel for metal-organic frameworks

Trio awarded Chemistry Nobel for metal-organic frameworks

Rediff.com8 Oct 2025

The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences has awarded the 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry to Susumu Kitagawa, Richard Robson, and Omar M Yaghi for their pioneering work in the development of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), Al Jazeera reported.

Voldemort is no Potter fan!

Voldemort is no Potter fan!

Rediff.com10 Aug 2005

Your regular Hollywood Scoop.

Gandhi Starts With A Kiss In Toronto

Gandhi Starts With A Kiss In Toronto

Rediff.com9 Sep 2025

The 50th edition of the Toronto International Film Festival is extra special for India.

Potter books create new records

Potter books create new records

Rediff.com18 Jul 2007

Making and breaking records has become synonymous with Harry Potter books, the seventh and last instalment of which is slated to be launched on July 21.

Now catch Potter in Hindi, Tamil

Now catch Potter in Hindi, Tamil

Rediff.com9 Jul 2007

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, in popular parlance, Harry Potter 5 may not be opening with the same fanfare as the super hit Spiderman 3.

Harry Potter magic hits bookstores

Harry Potter magic hits bookstores

Rediff.com21 Jul 2007

Harry Potter and the Deathly hallows is here!

'Gandhi Had The Guts To Get Up And Go On'

'Gandhi Had The Guts To Get Up And Go On'

Rediff.com3 Oct 2025

'For the longest time, he was not an activist.' 'He was just trying to build his own self-identity, self-respect and ambition.'

Deathly Hallows-2 ends Harry Potter in style

Deathly Hallows-2 ends Harry Potter in style

Rediff.com15 Jul 2011

Director David Yates set up the finale perfectly in the first part.

Rowling sues Potter fan web site

Rowling sues Potter fan web site

Rediff.com15 Apr 2008

Harry Potter's J K Rowling went to a lower Manhattan courthouse early Monday for her lawsuit against a publisher. Rowling, did not speak as she entered the courthouse where she was to testify. She says her copyrights are being violated by a fan who plans to publish a Harry Potter encyclopedia.

Goodbye Maggie!

Goodbye Maggie!

Rediff.com28 Sep 2024

The legendary British actress Dame Maggie Smith passed into the green room of eternal performers up in Heaven on Friday, September 27, 2024. She would have turned 90 on December 28.

The new Hairy Potter!

The new Hairy Potter!

Rediff.com31 Mar 2005

Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe is now a long-haired teenager.

Potter's dream dates: Portman, Johansson

Potter's dream dates: Portman, Johansson

Rediff.com26 Oct 2005

All the latest Hollywood buzz.

Is your kid potty over Harry?

Is your kid potty over Harry?

Rediff.com3 Jul 2007

Send us pix of your kids in wizard mode!

Booksellers pay for Potter's magic

Booksellers pay for Potter's magic

Rediff.com8 Jul 2007

Given the fierce competition in the publishing industry, most booksellers are offering hefty discounts on Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows to customers, thus leaving them with very little margin for profit.

Potter shocks: More killing

Potter shocks: More killing

Rediff.com8 Oct 2004

Is the fifth Potter film as good as the book?

Is the fifth Potter film as good as the book?

Rediff.com13 Jul 2007

Tell us.

Potter spell on bookstores yet again

Potter spell on bookstores yet again

Rediff.com29 Jun 2007

It will be some time before the literary world knows another sensation like Harry Potter

Harry Potter, Twilight sweep Teen Choice Awards

Harry Potter, Twilight sweep Teen Choice Awards

Rediff.com8 Aug 2011

Kim Kardashian, Taylor Swift grace the red carpet among others.

Rowling 'cried' after finishing final Potter book

Rowling 'cried' after finishing final Potter book

Rediff.com25 Jul 2007

All your Hollywood gossip right here!

Will Mira direct 5th Potter film?

Will Mira direct 5th Potter film?

Rediff.com3 Sep 2004

Potter characters can be used till puja: HC

Potter characters can be used till puja: HC

Rediff.com12 Oct 2007

The court also directed the puja committee to file an undertaking stating that they would not use any character from the book without permission in future.

Potter magic earns Rowling 125 million pounds

Potter magic earns Rowling 125 million pounds

Rediff.com3 Nov 2003

According to the Sunday Times J K Rowling is the richest paid author in history.

First Look: Harry at Tussauds

First Look: Harry at Tussauds

Rediff.com3 Jul 2007

Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe is the youngest actor to make it to Madame Tussauds.