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Mira Nair named in an email in newly-released Epstein files

Mira Nair named in an email in newly-released Epstein files

Rediff.com31 Jan 2026

Indian filmmaker Mira Nair attended a party at Ghislaine Maxwell's townhouse, according to newly released Epstein files. The files also mention Bill Clinton and Jeff Bezos were in attendance.

Amelia Earhart: Google doodles on the aviatrix's birthday

Amelia Earhart: Google doodles on the aviatrix's birthday

Rediff.com24 Jul 2012

The search engine giant celebrates the 115th anniversary of Amelia Earhart, the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic.

Virginia Madsen in Mira Nair's Amelia Earhart biop

Virginia Madsen in Mira Nair's Amelia Earhart biop

Rediff.com22 Apr 2008

Virginia Madsen has signed on to join Hilary Swank and Richard Gere in Mira Nair's Amelia Earhart biopic Amelia. Madsen will play Dorothy Binney, publisher-promoter George Putnam's first wife in the film for Avalon Pictures and Fox Searchlight.

Has the Amelia Earhart mystery finally been solved?

Has the Amelia Earhart mystery finally been solved?

Rediff.com8 Mar 2018

The aviation pioneer's body has never been officially found after she disappeared July 2, 1937.

Making Amelia fly again

Making Amelia fly again

Rediff.com12 Mar 2010

Mira Nair on helming the biopic on aviation pioneer Amelia Earhart.

How to become a crime scene investigator

How to become a crime scene investigator

Rediff.com24 May 2013

Through books on Sherlock Holmes and TV shows like CSI, forensic science is well known around the world. We bring you study and career options in India for this wide field.

Much Oscar buzz for Mira Nair's Amelia

Much Oscar buzz for Mira Nair's Amelia

Rediff.com21 Aug 2009

The Times expects the film to bag a number of acting nominations.

Mira Nair's Amelia takes flight

Mira Nair's Amelia takes flight

Rediff.com20 Oct 2009

Aviation pioneer's biopic is Indian-origin director's first big Hollywood film.

Mira Nair to direct Richard Gere, Hilary Swank

Mira Nair to direct Richard Gere, Hilary Swank

Rediff.com16 Apr 2008

Mira Nair is set to direct Richard Gere and Hilary Swank in Avalon Pictures' Amelia Earhart biopic. The film revolves around the rocky relationship between the famed aviator and her husband, publisher George Putnam.

Making of Amelia: 'It was go, go, go all the time'

Making of Amelia: 'It was go, go, go all the time'

Rediff.com21 Oct 2009

A look at Mira Nair's take of the aviation pioneer's biopic starring Hilary Swank, Richard Gere and Ewan McGregor.

An event worthy of a pioneer

An event worthy of a pioneer

Rediff.com20 Oct 2009

Amelia, an aviation pioneer's biopic is Mira Nair's first big Hollywood film starring Hilary Swank.

PHOTOS: Meet the first ever 'Boxer Barbie'!

PHOTOS: Meet the first ever 'Boxer Barbie'!

Rediff.com8 Mar 2018

The Nicola Adams doll -- the first ever 'Boxer Barbie' -- is the athlete in miniature, complete with boxing gloves, sports gear emblazoned with her trademark 'Lioness' nickname, and her distinctive cropped hairstyle.

17 reasons to LOVE Barbie dolls on International Women's Day

17 reasons to LOVE Barbie dolls on International Women's Day

Rediff.com8 Mar 2018

Can you guess even one of them?