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25 Biggest Hollywood Hits In India In 25 Years

25 Biggest Hollywood Hits In India In 25 Years

Rediff.com27 Jan 2026

The first 25 years in this century has seen some amazing films and blockbusters in Hollywood. Girish Wankhede lists the top-grossing Hollywood movies from 2001 to 2025, focusing on the key qualities that resonated with Indian audiences and contributed to its appeal.

14 Gorgeous Places For Lovers

14 Gorgeous Places For Lovers

Rediff.com7 days ago

Look for love in the right places!

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

Now, Watch Harry Potter TV Series!

Now, Watch Harry Potter TV Series!

Rediff.com13 Apr 2023

Here's some good news for all Potterheads.

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.

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.

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.

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.

'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.'

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.

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.

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.

Harry Potter satisfies all

Harry Potter satisfies all

Rediff.com23 Jul 2007

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows answers all questions.

Actors We Miss at the Harry Potter Reunion

Actors We Miss at the Harry Potter Reunion

Rediff.com4 Jan 2022

A look at the actors, who have been a part of the franchise and are no more.

Final Harry Potter leaked? No!

Final Harry Potter leaked? No!

Rediff.com17 Apr 2007

A 659-page PDF file is floating around in the Internet as a 'leaked copy' of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.

Harry Potter, on a train!

Harry Potter, on a train!

Rediff.com20 Jun 2007

A glimpse of what's in store from the fifth book of the Harry Potter series.

The Harry Potter Quiz

The Harry Potter Quiz

Rediff.com15 Nov 2005

Think you know enough about the young wizard's world?

Harry Potter's new look!

Harry Potter's new look!

Rediff.com9 Mar 2005

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.

Latest Harry Potter: Good fun!

Latest Harry Potter: Good fun!

Rediff.com1 Jun 2004

Harry Potter explained, by Indian sisters

Harry Potter explained, by Indian sisters

Rediff.com29 Mar 2006

Indian-American siblings publish their first book, a Harry Potter guide.

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!

Harry Potter's 100 million pound goodbye

Harry Potter's 100 million pound goodbye

Rediff.com28 Jun 2010

Harry Potter is all set to bid adieu to his fans in the final version of the series -- Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows, which was made on the humongous budget of 100 million pounds.

Harry Potter pips Guzaarish in weekend collections

Harry Potter pips Guzaarish in weekend collections

Rediff.com23 Nov 2010

Harry Potter has a dedicated fan following while Guzaarish is still picking up.

Rowling pens Harry Potter prequel

Rowling pens Harry Potter prequel

Rediff.com29 May 2008

British author J K Rowling has written an 800-word prequel to the Harry Potter series for charity. The book, which was written almost a year after the seventh and last book Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, was published, was penned in the past month and will be auctioned for charity next month.

No end to Harry Potter?

No end to Harry Potter?

Rediff.com25 Oct 2007

Rowling says that she will not consider quitting writing another Potter novel, especially as she seems to keep doing things that she had sworn not to do again.

Harry Potter magic hits bookstores

Harry Potter magic hits bookstores

Rediff.com21 Jul 2007

The book had given rise to a lot of speculation and discussion as Rowling had promised two deaths in it.

Looking forward to last Harry Potter film?

Looking forward to last Harry Potter film?

Rediff.com28 Apr 2011

Check out the latest trailer and tell us.

Harry Potter actor Alan Rickman dies

Harry Potter actor Alan Rickman dies

Rediff.com14 Jan 2016

The British actor was 69.

Harry Potter returns! All grown up!

Harry Potter returns! All grown up!

Rediff.com24 May 2004

A spell called Harry Potter!

A spell called Harry Potter!

Rediff.com23 Jun 2003

Your favourite Harry Potter memory? Tell us!

Your favourite Harry Potter memory? Tell us!

Rediff.com12 Jul 2011

The last installment of the popular franchise releases this Friday.

Vote! Your favourite Harry Potter character!

Vote! Your favourite Harry Potter character!

Rediff.com11 Jul 2011

Take this fun poll now!

PIX: The Last Harry Potter Premiere

PIX: The Last Harry Potter Premiere

Rediff.com8 Jul 2011

Here's who attended the high profile event.

Watch Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

Watch Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

Rediff.com23 Sep 2010

Watch this trailer!

The trouble with Harry Potter

The trouble with Harry Potter

Rediff.com15 Jul 2005

It's hard to look back now and remember the exact quality of the excitement that the first Harry Potter book generated, the astonishment and delight with which we read about a boy wizard discovering Quidditch and battling Voldemort at Hogwarts.

The trouble with Harry Potter

The trouble with Harry Potter

Rediff.com15 Jul 2005

It's hard to look back now and remember the exact quality of the excitement that the first Harry Potter book generated, the astonishment and delight with which we read about a boy wizard discovering Quidditch and battling Voldemort at Hogwarts.

Vote! The Best Harry Potter Scenes!

Vote! The Best Harry Potter Scenes!

Rediff.com8 Jul 2011

Check out these memorable scenes from the Potter series that have stayed with us over the past decade.

Why Jairam Ramesh is upset with Harry Potter

Why Jairam Ramesh is upset with Harry Potter

Rediff.com3 Nov 2010

Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh has blamed Hollywood's famous flick 'Harry Potter' for the dwindling number of wild owls in the country.