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John le Carr's matchless legacy

'Le Carré's spies were nothing like the exotic Kim of Kipling or the caricature that is James Bond.''Driven by a simple patriotism, held back by incompetence and politics, his characters use......

Gina Haspel, Super Spy

Donald Trump's new CIA pick hasn't been greeted with the avalanche of media gush that inevitably follows a woman who becomes the first among her gender to get a top job, says Shuma......

FULL TEXT of Trump's address on South Asia policy

'For its part, Pakistan often gives safe haven to agents of chaos, violence, and terror.''It is time for Pakistan to demonstrate its commitment to civilisation, order, and to peace.''We appreciate......

What a writer this man is!

'One of his most famous scenes is set in a prison in Delhi where the British try to subvert Karla, the legendary Soviet spy who is being transferred back to Moscow and is being temporarily detained......

10 most DARING jailbreaks in history!

They broke free yet failed to evade the clutches of law. Image: A note with a caption "Have a nice day" left on an opening in the pipe, where two inmates are suspected to have cut open as part of......

Hindujas turn London's World War II era war office into a luxury hotel

The Old War Office (OWO) of Britain's World War II era prime minister Winston Churchill opened its doors as a brand-new luxury hotel in London with a glittering launch event, complete with surprise......

A 2-bedroom flat in Hindujas' The OWO costs 5.8 mn!

The OWO is spread over 580,000 sq. ft and rises to seven floors. Its 1,100 rooms are now being converted into 85 residences and a hotel. IMAGE: A 250-year lease of the vast property was acquired......

Meet India Inc's sporty and adventurous bosses!

Fast cars, marathons, golfing and shooting - nothing stops these high-power tycoons from pursuing their passion. Image: Adventure is ingrained deep in the DNA of Gautam Singhania. ......

Don't miss! Wild and wacky Jaguar C-X75 from James Bond's latest flick

C-X75 is a new beginning on the road of innovation and technological advancement by Jaguar where they have evolved a test bed for their journey into creating high-performance vehicles that pump out......

New Bond-inspired 'transparent' car projects

Researchers have developed a new 'see through' car akin to the remarkable vehicle used by Pierce Brosnan in the James Bond thriller Die Another Day.The 'transparent' vehicle that projects the......

The Indian Film Making Global Waves

'I thought of a suppressed country and a free world.''If we travel from one to another, what will that road look like?''What colours, music there will be? What kind of people would you see?'......

Pathaan Review: Shah Rukh Wows And How!

Shah Rukh Khan's weathered intensity, grizzly charisma and trademark wit lends Pathaan's all-out, devil-may-care antics a sense of purpose that evades mindless acts of mayhem, cheers Sukanya Verma.......

Superstar Krishna: 'End Of An Era'

'Such a great man is rare not only in the Telugu film industry, but in the Indian film industry as well.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Ananya Nagalla/Twitter Telugu movie superstar Krishna passed......

Mukhbir: The Story Of A Spy Review: Tensions Run High

Mukhbir: The Story Of A Spy makes up in elegance of language and production design what it lacks in flashy derring do that most actioners rely on to keep the audience hooked, observes Deepa......

Jaadugar To Jane Austen: On OTT This Week

From jaadugars to Jane Austen, OTT offerings this week are as eclectic as it gets, says Sukanya Verma. JaadugarWhere to watch? NetflixLanguage: Hindi When Jitendra Kumar's small-town......

Alcaraz makes history, dethrones Djokovic at Wimbledon

All hail Alcaraz as he ends Djokovic's long Wimbledon reign IMAGE: Spain's Carlos Alcaraz celebrates with the trophy. Photograph: Toby Melville/Reuters Carlos Alcaraz heralded the changing of......

FIFA WC diary: Beer priced at nearly $14 per half-litre!

IMAGE: A football fan from England bought beers from all 32 countries playing at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Photograph: Kind courtesy, Gus/ballstothis/Twitter Half a litre of beer will cost 50......

Bond named head coach of Mumbai Indians' UAE team

IMAGE: Former New Zealand fast bowler Shane Bond has been named the head coach of their MI Emirates team in the United Arab Emirates-based International League T20. Photograph: BCCI Mumbai Indians......

Asian Games diary: Have you seen Indonesia president's bike stunt?

IMAGE: Indonesian President Joko Widodo attends the Asian Games. Photograph: Cathal Mcnaughton/Reuters Indonesian President Joko Widodo has created a buzz on social media after......

Sports sagas: When real life inspired reel...

It was double whammy for Indian sports lovers over the weekend as two big biopics hit cinema screens on Friday, the 13th. Pele: Birth of a Legend and Azhar, biographical films on two sports icons,......

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