News for 'JK Rowling'

JK Rowling's tweet hints return of Harry Potter

JK Rowling's tweet hints return of Harry Potter

Rediff.com8 Oct 2014

The new book would be a spin-off.

JK Rowling set to make Harry Potter spin-off movies

JK Rowling set to make Harry Potter spin-off movies

Rediff.com13 Sep 2013

The film, however, weill neither be a prequel or sequel to the Harry Potter films.

This 15 YO is inspired by JK Rowling

This 15 YO is inspired by JK Rowling

Rediff.com27 Apr 2020

Rediff reader Aashi Garg, 15 from Hisar, Haryana talks about her love for Harry Potter and Jk Rowling.

JK Rowling: 'Don't need magic to change the world'

JK Rowling: 'Don't need magic to change the world'

Rediff.com26 Apr 2010

Had she succeeded at anything else, the Harry Potter series may have never been created, author JK Rowling told Harvard graduates. Excerpts from her commencement address.

Tendulkar's autobiography breaks World record; goes past Dan Brown, JK Rowling

Tendulkar's autobiography breaks World record; goes past Dan Brown, JK Rowling

Rediff.com18 Feb 2016

He might have bid adieu to cricket but Sachin Tendulkar continues to make records with the his autobiography Playing It My Way entering the Limca Book of Records for being the best-selling adult hardback across both fiction and non-fiction categories.

JK Rowling unmasked as secret crime novelist

JK Rowling unmasked as secret crime novelist

Rediff.com14 Jul 2013

The Cuckoo's Calling, about a war veteran turned private investigator called Cormoran Strike, was released in April under the pseudonym Robert Galbraith to great critical acclaim.

Advice from Harry Potter author J K Rowling

Advice from Harry Potter author J K Rowling

Rediff.com11 Jun 2008

J K Rowling, author of the best-selling Harry Potter book series, delivered a commencement address at the Annual Meeting of the Harvard Alumni Association

Transgender athlete overcomes harassment, finds acceptance in Paralympics

Transgender athlete overcomes harassment, finds acceptance in Paralympics

Rediff.com10 Sep 2024

Visually impaired transgender sprinter Valentina Petrillo said she felt welcomed by her fellow competitors despite the widespread scrutiny outside of the Paralympic village in France.

Here's why Serena Williams is trending...

Here's why Serena Williams is trending...

Rediff.com13 Jul 2015

It all started when JK Rowing decided to lend her support to 33-year-old Serena Williams.

Women, Your Birth Number Can Help You Succeed

Women, Your Birth Number Can Help You Succeed

Rediff.com7 Mar 2025

By understanding the elements that rule your birth number, you can learn how to enhance your professional journey, improve your work life and grow in your career.

A ride on the Hogwarts Express & butterbeer!

A ride on the Hogwarts Express & butterbeer!

Rediff.com22 Jun 2010

A tour of the Harry Potter theme park.

'Mummy porn' bestseller beats Harry Potter's record in UK

'Mummy porn' bestseller beats Harry Potter's record in UK

Rediff.com19 Jun 2012

An erotic book dubbed as 'mummy porn' has beaten the J K Rowling authored Harry Potter's record in the United Kingdom's book sales chart, becoming the fastest selling paperback of all time in just one week.

The HOTTEST Sporting Buzz is here!

The HOTTEST Sporting Buzz is here!

Rediff.com21 Feb 2014

Rediff.com brings you the buzz around celebrity sportspersons and their glamorous lives!

Movies: Best of the week

Movies: Best of the week

Rediff.com15 May 2006

A look at the top movies stories last week.

Splitting from Harry Potter

Splitting from Harry Potter

Rediff.com30 Jan 2008

JK Rowling revealed how she felt about ending the Harry Potter series in London where she was honoured for outstanding achievement at the South Bank Show Awards on January 29.

Special: The A to Z of Harry Potter

Special: The A to Z of Harry Potter

Rediff.com12 Jul 2011

Know everything about the boy wizard and his world!

Why Potter creator was denied top US honour

Why Potter creator was denied top US honour

Rediff.com30 Sep 2009

Former United States President George W Bush's advisers believed that JK Rowling's books 'encouraged witchcraft' and thus deprived the author from a top US honour, reveals a new book.White House officials raised an objection against the move, saying that she promoted sorcery in her boy wizard series. They stopped Rowling from receiving the US' top gong for civilians who contribute to America, world peace or culture.

Potter star branded a prostitute for dating a Hindu

Potter star branded a prostitute for dating a Hindu

Rediff.com21 Dec 2010

Get your low down on what's happening in the world of Hollywood, right here!

Harry Potter and the President!

Harry Potter and the President!

Rediff.com6 Apr 2010

The annual White House Easter Egg Roll has become an iconic cultural event in America. This year's event, held April 5, was no different, and featured a very special guest for all the kids -- Harry Potter author JK Rowling!

Vatican slams Harry Potter

Vatican slams Harry Potter

Rediff.com16 Jan 2008

In a damning article, the Vatican's official newspaper L'Osservatore Romano has condemned the popular teenage boy wizard for promoting witchcraft and occult.

Conjuring millions out of thin air!

Conjuring millions out of thin air!

Rediff.com26 Apr 2010

The Harry Potter franchise has now generated a collective fortune worth Rs 4,000 crore (over $900 million) for its author and movie stars.

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows in 3-D?

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows in 3-D?

Rediff.com29 Jan 2010

Warner Bros is reportedly planning to give the last instalment of Harry Potter series a 3-D touch.

Putin is Time's person of the year

Putin is Time's person of the year

Rediff.com19 Dec 2007

Russian President Vladimir Putin has been chosen by the Time magazine as its 'Person of the Year' for his "extraordinary feat of leadership in taking a country that was in chaos and bringing it stability".

'My top 10 favourite authors of all time'

'My top 10 favourite authors of all time'

Rediff.com18 Feb 2009

Get Ahead reader Srinath Sridhar tells us a little about his favourite writers and books.

Meet Vihaan, 9, a Potterhead

Meet Vihaan, 9, a Potterhead

Rediff.com25 Apr 2019

Mumbai's Vihaan Kulkarni tells us how much he loves the Harry Potter series.

Muggles, enter the magical world of Harry Potter

Muggles, enter the magical world of Harry Potter

Rediff.com25 Oct 2017

Potter fans, here is an exhibition that will leave you spellbound!

Sushmita, Kareena, Shilpa: Who is the hottest this week?

Sushmita, Kareena, Shilpa: Who is the hottest this week?

Rediff.com7 Dec 2017

Have you seen these gorgeous pictures?

New Harry Potter book to be out in July 2016

New Harry Potter book to be out in July 2016

Rediff.com11 Feb 2016

The book titled Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Parts I and II is co-authored by JK Rowling.

IBA gender tests on two boxers were illegitimate: IOC

IBA gender tests on two boxers were illegitimate: IOC

Rediff.com4 Aug 2024

The gender tests conducted by the International Boxing Association (IBA) on two female fighters at last year's world championships that led to their disqualification were illegitimate and lacked credibility

PIX: Khelif powers into women's 66kg final amid gender dispute

PIX: Khelif powers into women's 66kg final amid gender dispute

Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

Imane Khelif, the boxer at the centre of a gender dispute, beat Thailand's Janjaem Suwannapheng by unanimous decision in a Women's 66kg welterweight semi-final at the Paris Games on Tuesday to progress to the final at Roland Garros.

Physicist Stephen Hawking to trademark his name

Physicist Stephen Hawking to trademark his name

Rediff.com29 Mar 2015

Physicist Stephen Hawking to trademark his name.

Shah Rukh gets paid more than Salman, Akshay!

Shah Rukh gets paid more than Salman, Akshay!

Rediff.com13 Jun 2017

While Salman Khan and Akshay Kumar follow, there's no sign of Aamir Khan, whose latest film Dangal is one of the most successful Hindi films ever made.

Fashion show or fancy dress competition?

Fashion show or fancy dress competition?

Rediff.com17 Nov 2016

The fashion police has already started complaining about these looks.

Of wizards, witches and new Harry Potter books!

Of wizards, witches and new Harry Potter books!

Rediff.com20 Jul 2017

This is not a drill. We repeat: This is not a drill! Two more Harry Potter books are on their way. And fans have clearly not lost any passion for the franchise.

Modi, Sania, Priyanka among Time probables for most influential people

Modi, Sania, Priyanka among Time probables for most influential people

Rediff.com24 Mar 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, tennis star Sania Mirza and actor Priyanka Chopra are among the probable contenders named by the Time magazine for its annual list of the most influential people in the world.

Looking for Harry Potter in his birthplace

Looking for Harry Potter in his birthplace

Rediff.com9 Aug 2017

A Harry Potter walking tour in Edinburgh takes Veenu Sandhu to places that may have inspired the characters.

Eddie Redmayne to star in Harry Potter prequel

Eddie Redmayne to star in Harry Potter prequel

Rediff.com13 May 2015

He is in negotiations to play the lead in Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them.

Tendulkar's autobiography crosses a record 200,000 copies

Tendulkar's autobiography crosses a record 200,000 copies

Rediff.com25 Nov 2014

Sachin Tendulkar's autobiography Playing It My Way saw its launch in the national capital today as the event celebrated the book's crossing a record 200,000 copies.

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.

Ayaan Kapadia, India's youngest author, is just 10 years old!

Ayaan Kapadia, India's youngest author, is just 10 years old!

Rediff.com18 Feb 2019

The 10-year-old who shares his birthday with William Shakespeare talks about his inspiration to write, his mini library and big dream.