Harry Potter

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them movie review: Visually magnificent, but not so magical

With wizards, magic and more, this film directed by David Yates is JK Rowling's maiden screenplay adapted from her own 2001 released book of the same name.

Nov 19, 2016, 12:06 PM IST

Netflix CEO gives conditional approval of AT&T-Time Warner $85.4 billion deal

Netflix Chief Executive Reed Hastings said he was in favor of AT&T Inc`s planned $85.4 billion acquisition of Time Warner Inc, provided that his popular media streaming company continued to be treated fairly.

Oct 25, 2016, 11:50 AM IST

AT&T strikes a deal worth $108.7 billion to buy Time Warner

AT&T on Saturday announced a deal worth $108.7 billion for Time Warner that would create a powerhouse with control over a vast array of media and entertainment assets and the means to deliver them. 

Oct 23, 2016, 09:48 AM IST

Malfoy from Harry Potter left mighty impressed with acid attack survivors' cafe in India!

The Harry Potter series has a massive fan following across the globe. So, if at all you get a chance to spot your favourite Potter character walking beside you, what will your reaction be like? Instant joy, right away.

Oct 21, 2016, 14:43 PM IST

'Harry Potter' fans to get five 'Fantastic Beasts' films

The British author of the best-selling Harry Potter books was speaking at a question-and-answer session with the Fantastic Beasts cast in London and Los Angeles.

Oct 14, 2016, 12:34 PM IST

The Cursed Father - Harry Potter and his last outing?

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Aug 09, 2016, 19:39 PM IST

Superheroes swoop in to a Venezuela in crisis

Superheroes, wizards and Jedi Knights have descended on the Venezuelan capital.

Jul 20, 2016, 10:35 AM IST

Emma Watson lauds `Harry Potter and the Cursed Child`

Emma Watson aka Hermione Granger of hit 'Harry Potter' series has showered praise on Jack Thorne's stage play ' Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.'

Jul 11, 2016, 09:53 AM IST

Turns out, 'invisibility cloaks' won't work on muggles

The University of Texas researchers have been able to quantify fundamental physical limitations on the performance of cloaking devices, a technology that allows objects to become invisible or undetectable to electromagnetic waves including radio waves, microwaves, infrared and visible light.

Jul 06, 2016, 14:21 PM IST

Daniel Radcliffe hasn't ruled out 'Harry Potter' comeback

Actor Daniel Radcliffe says he is open to returning as "Harry Potter" if the script is exciting.

Jun 29, 2016, 10:53 AM IST

Daniel Radcliffe not sure if he should see Harry Potter play

As "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" starts its previews, Daniel Radcliffe has revealed he's still "not sure" whether he should see the new play.

Jun 09, 2016, 11:53 AM IST

JK Rowling asks fans to keep Harry Potter play plot a secret

Acclaimed author JK Rowling has sent out a plea to fans to keep the plot of the play "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" a secret.

Jun 08, 2016, 09:54 AM IST

Harry Potter author's chair sells for USD 394,000 at auction

The humble chair JK Rowling sat on while writing the first two books of the Harry Potter series was auctioned in New York City today for USD 394,000. An anonymous private collector made the winning bid, Heritage Auctions said.

Apr 07, 2016, 09:44 AM IST

British troops find Harry Potter-style 'invisibility cloak' brilliant

Vatec can be moulded into shapes to match mountainous terrain and during the trials, the soldiers used the material to build hideaways on a mock battlefield.

Mar 23, 2016, 19:52 PM IST

"I only wish words could bring her back to you" - JK Rowling's response to heartbreaking letter from cancer patient’s mother

“I only wish words could bring her back to you” - This is how ​JK Rowling responded to a moving letter from the mother of one of her fans.

Mar 16, 2016, 02:09 AM IST

Mother of cancer patient writes thank you letter to JK Rowling

Mother of a young cancer patient has thanked Harry Potter author JK Rowling in a letter for helping her daughter through the treatment.

Mar 15, 2016, 11:30 AM IST

Good news! Eighth 'Harry Potter' book releasing this July

'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' will be hitting the shelves on July 31.

Feb 11, 2016, 12:46 PM IST

Daniel Radcliffe's take on #OscarSoWhite issue

Daniel Radcliffe stated his views on #OscarSoWhite controversy. 

Jan 23, 2016, 14:30 PM IST

'Harry Potter' fans pay tribute to Alan Rickman on platform 9 3/4

"Harry Potter" fans paid tribute to their beloved professor Severus Snape at London's King's Cross train station, at the wall that in JK Rowling's books led to platform 9 3/4 and the Hogwarts Express.

Jan 16, 2016, 11:19 AM IST