News for '-pirates'

Johnny Depp to romance Penelope Cruz in Pirates 4

Johnny Depp to romance Penelope Cruz in Pirates 4

Rediff.com23 Mar 2010

The beauty will be cast as the daughter of British actor Ian McShane's Blackbeard character in Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides.

Here's Where You Can Watch Fighter On OTT

Here's Where You Can Watch Fighter On OTT

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

Patriotism, politics, pain, it's all there on OTT this week.

Navy ships, jets remain mission ready in Arabian Sea

Navy ships, jets remain mission ready in Arabian Sea

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

Indian Navy on Wednesday said its ships and aircraft remain 'mission deployed' for maintaining enhanced surveillance and undertaking maritime security operations.

Indian Navy responds to hijacking incident in Arabian Sea

Indian Navy responds to hijacking incident in Arabian Sea

Rediff.com16 Dec 2023

The Indian Navy has swiftly responded to a call for help following a hijacking incident involving a Malta-flagged cargo vessel with 18 crew on board in the Arabian Sea, officials said on Saturday.

21 Indian sailors released by Somali pirates

21 Indian sailors released by Somali pirates

Rediff.com14 Jan 2012

Twenty one Indian sailors aboard the ship MV Fairchem Bogey, which was hijacked last August, have been released by the pirates, the Directorate General of Shipping said on Saturday. This is the second piece of good news for the Indian seafaring community within a fortnight. Seventeen sailors from a hijacked Iranian ship had been released late in December. "All the 21 sailors are safe and the ship is now on its way to a safe port," said Director General of Shipping.

How PodZinger co-opts pirates

How PodZinger co-opts pirates

Rediff.com19 May 2007

It has a scheme to help companies profit when their copyrighted material is stolen on the Web

India 'closely monitoring' situation in Red Sea: MEA

India 'closely monitoring' situation in Red Sea: MEA

Rediff.com4 Jan 2024

India on Thursday said it is closely watching the unfolding situation in the Red Sea, amid growing global concerns over Houthi militants stepping up attacks on several commercial ships in the region.

Indian sailors held by pirates in Nigeria freed

Indian sailors held by pirates in Nigeria freed

Rediff.com26 Jan 2013

Five Indian sailors kidnapped off Nigeria's oil-rich southern delta and held captive for more than a month have been released by the pirates, a spokesman said on Saturday.

28 Indian sailors held by Somalian pirates released

28 Indian sailors held by Somalian pirates released

Rediff.com9 Mar 2013

A year after their abduction by Somalian pirates, 28 Indian sailors on board two ships have been released and will sail for home, bringing huge relief to their families.

Indian warship comes to rescue of merchant vessel under attack in Gulf of Aden

Indian warship comes to rescue of merchant vessel under attack in Gulf of Aden

Rediff.com24 Feb 2024

The fresh incident comes amid growing global concerns over attacks on various commercial vessels in the Red Sea by the Houthi militants.

SC issues notice to Centre on Somali pirates

SC issues notice to Centre on Somali pirates

Rediff.com14 Jan 2013

The Supreme Court on Monday issued notice to the Centre on a public interest litigation seeking direction to the government to frame effective anti-piracy guidelines in the wake of increasing incidents of Indian seamen being held hostages by Somali pirates.

No offensive action against pirates, says Antony

No offensive action against pirates, says Antony

Rediff.com3 Mar 2011

Defence Minister A K Antony ruled out any plans for offensive action against Somali pirates in the Gulf of Aden despite an increase in piracy- related incidents.

Indians among crew held by Somali pirates

Indians among crew held by Somali pirates

Rediff.com29 Dec 2009

Pirates are holding 45 crew members, including Indians after they seized a UK-flagged chemical tanker and a Panamanian carrier off the piracy infested Somalia's coast, a top official of the maritime watchdog said in Kuala Lumpur.

86% entertainment software pirated in India!

86% entertainment software pirated in India!

Rediff.com11 Feb 2005

The video game industry singled out Malaysia and China as among the worst havens for piracy in this year's 'Special 301' filing submitted to the US Trade Representative by the association representing computer and video game publishers.\n\n

Pirates hijack Chinese freighter in Gulf of Oman

Pirates hijack Chinese freighter in Gulf of Oman

Rediff.com6 Apr 2012

A Chinese vessel was hijacked by pirates in the Gulf of Oman on Friday. The cargo ship belonging to a Nanjing company was hijacked at about 9:30 am local time (1030 IST) in the Sea of Oman near the Iranian port Chabahar, state-run Xinhua news agency reported.

Want An OTT Date With Tamannaah?

Want An OTT Date With Tamannaah?

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

Scams, stuntswomen, pirates, freelancers, Sukanya Verma shows you everything you can catch on OTT this week.

Indian Navy foils pirate attack, kills two

Indian Navy foils pirate attack, kills two

Rediff.com29 May 2009

The attack on the Norwegian-owned merchant vessel -- M V Maud, flying the Liberian flag -- took place about 225 nautical miles east of Aden around 1300 hours on Thursday, the sources said.

Prabhas' Kalki 2898 AD Look Leaked; Case Filed

Prabhas' Kalki 2898 AD Look Leaked; Case Filed

Rediff.com18 Sep 2023

'Prabhas's look in the film is a guarded secret.' 'Such an irresponsible act of vandalism is extremely damaging to the project.'

Pirates strike again, take 3 Indians hostage

Pirates strike again, take 3 Indians hostage

Rediff.com16 Jan 2009

Two months after the Stolt Valor hostage drama involving Indians, a ship has been hijacked by Somalian pirates who have taken three Indians captive after releasing Kenyan crew members.

Saving hostages held by pirates main concern: Govt

Saving hostages held by pirates main concern: Govt

Rediff.com18 Apr 2011

Saving the lives of Indians held hostage by Somali pirates would be the prime concern of the government when it decides on taking appropriate action, Overseas Indian Affairs Minister Vayalar Ravi said on Monday.

The 10 Most Pirated Movies Of All Time

The 10 Most Pirated Movies Of All Time

Rediff.com14 Oct 2011

Avatar takes the lead.

How the Indian Navy rescued a ship from pirates

How the Indian Navy rescued a ship from pirates

Rediff.com12 Nov 2010

At about 6 am on Thursday, about 450 nautical miles off West of Mumbai, a merchant ship MV BBC Orinoco with a crew of 14 members, including five Ukrainians and nine Filipinos, reported being attacked by pirates.

Indian warship wards off another attack by pirates

Indian warship wards off another attack by pirates

Rediff.com16 Sep 2010

An Indian warship has warded off another attack by pirates on merchant vessels carrying 40 Indians among its crew in the south of Yemen, the Navy said on Thursday.INS Delhi, a guided missile destroyer, was escorting six merchant vessels with 147 crew members, including 40 Indians on board, on Wednesday when a dhow was spotted approaching the formation at a high speed. The formation escorted by INS Delhi was sailing along the International Recommended Transit Corridor.

Somali pirates release 7 Indian sailors after 4 years in captivity

Somali pirates release 7 Indian sailors after 4 years in captivity

Rediff.com31 Oct 2014

Somali pirates released seven Indian sailors on Friday by after remaining in captivity for about four years. The sailor will be back in India over the weekend.

NRI jailed for selling pirated Bollywood DVDs

NRI jailed for selling pirated Bollywood DVDs

Rediff.com27 Apr 2007

He was found with over 20,000 illicit DVDs and CDs.

HC prohibits circulation of pirated copy/links of 'Udta Punjab'

HC prohibits circulation of pirated copy/links of 'Udta Punjab'

Rediff.com17 Jun 2016

The order was given by Justice Gautam Patel on a petition filed by co-producers of the film Balaji Motion Pictures Ltd.

Indian ship with 35 crew attacked by pirates

Indian ship with 35 crew attacked by pirates

Rediff.com22 Dec 2009

A state-owned Indian ship with a 35-member crew on board was attacked by pirates with machine guns and rocket-propelled grenades in the Arabian sea, barely 500 kilometres off the western coast, but repulsed the strike before any harm could be done.

Tamil Nadu film producer, who was expelled by DMK, held in drugs case

Tamil Nadu film producer, who was expelled by DMK, held in drugs case

Rediff.com9 Mar 2024

The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) on Saturday said it has arrested Jaffer Sadiq, a Tamil Nadu-based alleged dealer of narcotics, in connection with an international drugs trafficking investigation case.

MUST SEE: Navy pins down Somali pirates in heroic face-off

MUST SEE: Navy pins down Somali pirates in heroic face-off

Rediff.com11 Nov 2011

Indian Naval Ship Sukanya, deployed on anti-piracy patrols in the Gulf of Aden under the operational control of the Western Naval Command, thwarted a multiple-boat attack by pirates on Thursday and rescued 26 Somali crewmembers.

Navy deploys frontline destroyers, frigates in Arabian Sea

Navy deploys frontline destroyers, frigates in Arabian Sea

Rediff.com1 Jan 2024

The Indian Navy has deployed task groups comprising frontline destroyers and frigates in the central and north Arabian Sea and augmented its force levels in the region to undertake maritime security operations in view of recent attacks on commercial vessels in key shipping lanes.

'Everybody rejected me'

'Everybody rejected me'

Rediff.com11 Apr 2024

'I have been trying to make a movie for seven years. I got a chance only now.' 'I have taken my script to every office from Dharma to Tips to Eros.' 'I have narrated my script to every actor possible. Nobody believed me.' 'Because of OTT, people like me are finally getting a chance to make something.'

No Orlando Bloom in next Pirates of the Caribbean

No Orlando Bloom in next Pirates of the Caribbean

Rediff.com28 Jan 2010

The actor, who played Will Turner in the films, said he wants to do different roles.

Zeenat Aman Opens Up About Her Eye Injury

Zeenat Aman Opens Up About Her Eye Injury

Rediff.com7 Nov 2023

'Despite the gossip, the comments, and the questions, I never felt diminished by it.'

Pirates 4 poised to earn as much as $200 million

Pirates 4 poised to earn as much as $200 million

Rediff.com20 May 2011

The fourth edition in the Pirates of the Caribbean series is all set to make new records at the box office.

'The pirates fired in the air to terrify us'

'The pirates fired in the air to terrify us'

Rediff.com25 Nov 2008

All the 18 crew members on board the Japanese ship have now returned to India after their two-month ordeal. While Goyal and six others arrived at the city's International Airport from Muscat at about 0400 hours, five others had earlier landed at Mumbai on Monday.

Pirated CDs worth Rs 1 crore seized in Nagpur

Pirated CDs worth Rs 1 crore seized in Nagpur

Rediff.com16 May 2007

Crime Branch sleuths raided a multimedia shop in posh Dhantoli area and seized pirated software CDs and other material worth Rs 1 crore (Rs 10 million), police said on Wednesday.

Somali pirate-LeT tie-up is BIG threat for India

Somali pirate-LeT tie-up is BIG threat for India

Rediff.com23 Aug 2011

The coming together of Lashkar-e-Tayiba and southern Somalia-based Al-Shahbab poses new maritime protection issues for India.

The Rolling Stones Are Back!

The Rolling Stones Are Back!

Rediff.com2 Jun 2022

The Rolling Stones kicked off their 'SIXTY Stones Europe Tour 2022' with a concert at the Wanda Metropolitano stadium in Madrid, Spain, on Wednesday, June 1, 2022.

US court sends 5 Somali pirates to jail for 80 yrs

US court sends 5 Somali pirates to jail for 80 yrs

Rediff.com15 Mar 2011

Five Somalians have been sentenced to life followed by 80 years in prison for engaging in piracy and related offences for their attack on American frigate USS Nicholas.The Somalis were indicted on April 21 and were later charged with additional crimes in a 14-count superseding indictment.On April 1, 2010, Hasan, Ali and Dire boarded one of these smaller vessels and set out to pirate what they believed to be a merchant ship.