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Martinis, with a slice of Bond

Martinis, with a slice of Bond

Rediff.com20 Jan 2015

Agent 007's martini, famously shaken, not stirred, is up for some innovative twists. Flavour it with a hint of Scotch or replace the olive with an orange peel

'Roger Moore was a university by himself'

'Roger Moore was a university by himself'

Rediff.com24 May 2017

'Roger was James Bond and I was the man assigned to fight him from beginning to end.

Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery Review: Rollickingly Good!

Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery Review: Rollickingly Good!

Rediff.com2 Jan 2023

Daniel Craig is clearly having a ball playing detective Benoit Blanc, a character completely opposite of James Bond, discovers Mayur Sanap.

No Time to Die review

No Time to Die review

Rediff.com1 Oct 2021

To be able to bid farewell to Daniel Craig is an emotion all fans of the Bond franchise must experience, feels Aseem Chhabra.

Bhutan: The Last Shangri-La

Bhutan: The Last Shangri-La

Rediff.com12 Jun 2025

The visitor returns not just with the jewel-like beauty of the country imprinted on the mind, the body rejuvenated by hot stone massages, but also with the captivating stories and myths that are built into every important structure -- whether a tourist magnet or an off-the-beaten track spot.

Review: Quantum of Solace

Review: Quantum of Solace

Rediff.com7 Nov 2008

Casino Royale, this film's predecessor and the one in which blonde-haired, blue-eyed and muscle-bound Daniel Craig took on the mantle of James Bond was buoyed by some impressive stunt and action work. That much remains in Quantum of Solace but little else is added to the cocktail to make it palatable this time around.

Why Are Knives Out For Daniel Craig?

Why Are Knives Out For Daniel Craig?

Rediff.com17 Oct 2022

The former 007 returns as the queer detective Benoit Blanc in Netflix's Knives Out.

The Cannes Quiz

The Cannes Quiz

Rediff.com26 May 2022

Can you identify these celebs at the screening of Baz Luhrmann's Elvis at the Cannes film festival?

Lataji Remembered At BAFTAS

Lataji Remembered At BAFTAS

Rediff.com14 Mar 2022

Dune with five BAFTAs was the night's big winner.

The Royal Corgis Await The Queen

The Royal Corgis Await The Queen

Rediff.com20 Sep 2022

On early Monday, September 19, evening, Muick and Sandy stood on the porch at Windsor Castle watching their beloved mistress's cortege pass by.

Beyond Octopussy: Roger Moore's India connections

Beyond Octopussy: Roger Moore's India connections

Rediff.com24 May 2017

The James Bond actor spent months in India shooting for another film, but his connection to India goes much deeper than that.

3 jailed in UK for engaging in 'cyber jihad'

3 jailed in UK for engaging in 'cyber jihad'

Rediff.com6 Jul 2007

The judge dismissed claims from Tsouli's defence counsel, Alan Hedworth, QC, that his client had changed his opinions since his arrest two years ago.

Orlando Bloom is young 007!

Orlando Bloom is young 007!

Rediff.com30 Mar 2005

The actor will play a teenaged James Bond in Casino Royale.

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Rediff.com29 Dec 2015

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Not shaken, not stirred

Not shaken, not stirred

Rediff.com3 Jan 2003

From fake Ian Fleming, with incompetence

From fake Ian Fleming, with incompetence

Rediff.com7 Aug 2008

A trite plot, a caricature of a villain, an insufficiently appetising heroine and a James Bond who -- oh horrors! -- obviously suffers from erectile dysfunction. Anvar Alikhan reviews the latest James Bond novel to hit bookshelves -- Devil May Care by Sebastian Faulks.

The Numbers That Shaped 2015

The Numbers That Shaped 2015

Rediff.com31 Dec 2015

Interesting figures that sum up the year gone by

10 Must Watch Stories From Across The World

10 Must Watch Stories From Across The World

Rediff.com20 Feb 2025

This year's Sundance Film Festival was rich with films and the theatres were warm, even as temperatures outside dipped to below freezing point. It snowed only once but the sidewalks remained slippery for a few days.

Why Daniel Craig didn't do Rang De Basanti

Why Daniel Craig didn't do Rang De Basanti

Rediff.com27 Jul 2021

'Daniel Craig was my first choice but he requested if we could allow some time as he was also being considered to be the next James Bond.'

Sean Connery, now in Tamil!

Sean Connery, now in Tamil!

Rediff.com11 Aug 2003

Can Akshay Kumar Save Hindi Cinema?

Can Akshay Kumar Save Hindi Cinema?

Rediff.com20 Oct 2021

'If Sooryavanshi doesn't bring back the audience, nothing will.'

Damian Lewis, Tom Hardy, Jon Hamm: The next Bond? VOTE!

Damian Lewis, Tom Hardy, Jon Hamm: The next Bond? VOTE!

Rediff.com6 Oct 2015

Take your pick!

Time to have an adult as Censor chief

Time to have an adult as Censor chief

Rediff.com22 Nov 2015

'I've always figured that it's the people who don't get laid enough, or well enough, who feel compelled to constrain and tear down anyone who looks as if they're having a good time.'

Kamal@70: The Motto He Believes In

Kamal@70: The Motto He Believes In

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

'Kamal has surfed and navigated a lot of tidal waves, manoeuvring the peaks and troughs, combining rare intelligence and commonly available intuitions to overcome unimaginable crises all his life.' 'There is no looking back at the past, for his only motto has been 'Tomorrow belongs to us'!'

Ambani buys Britain's iconic country club Stoke Park

Ambani buys Britain's iconic country club Stoke Park

Rediff.com23 Apr 2021

Billionaire Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries Ltd has bought Britain's iconic country club and luxury golf resort, Stoke Park, for 57 million pounds (about Rs 592 crore). The acquisition adds to Reliance's current stake in Oberoi hotels and hotel/managed residences in Mumbai that it's developing. Over the past four years, Reliance has announced $3.3 billion in acquisitions with 14 per cent in retail, 80 per cent in technology, media, and telecom (TMT) sector, and 6 per cent in energy. The UK-based firm, which owns a hotel and golf course in Buckinghamshire, UK, will add to Reliance's consumer and hospitality assets, the firm said in a filing late on Thursday.

All About Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony

All About Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

Unlike for previous Olympics, the Paris 2024 opening ceremony will not take place in a stadium.

Sooooo Many Mercedes-Benz Cars!

Sooooo Many Mercedes-Benz Cars!

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

A classic Mercedes Benz rally in Mumbai

Bond hoping Hardik gets some cricket before IPL

Bond hoping Hardik gets some cricket before IPL

Rediff.com18 Feb 2020

Mumbai Indians bowling coach Shane Bond wants all-rounder Hardik Pandya, who is recovering from surgery on his back, to play a few matches before the Indian Premier League, beginning March 29.

Hollywood's super sexy she-spies

Hollywood's super sexy she-spies

Rediff.com22 Jul 2010

With Salt coming up for release this Friday, here's a look at some of the hottest female spies in recent cinema

Cameron Green ruled out of India Tests with spinal surgery

Cameron Green ruled out of India Tests with spinal surgery

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

Australia all-rounder Cameron Green will miss the home Test series against India in a blow for the hosts after opting for surgery on a stress fracture in his lumbar spine.

The Sexiest Swimsuit Moments Ever

The Sexiest Swimsuit Moments Ever

Rediff.com25 May 2010

Ursula Andress' two-piece in 1962 James Bond flick Dr No is the Sexiest Swimsuit Moment.

Meet Rajamouli's actress in RRR

Meet Rajamouli's actress in RRR

Rediff.com21 Nov 2019

Filmmaker S S Rajamouli had been searching for a Caucasian, preferably British, actress to play a key role in his Ramcharan Teja-NTR Jr-starrer, RRR.

Filmi stars, English cricket team attend Skyfall premiere

Filmi stars, English cricket team attend Skyfall premiere

Rediff.com1 Nov 2012

The stars line up to watch one of Hollywood's biggest 2012 releases.

Now, Gambhir offers to take Afridi to psychiatrist!

Now, Gambhir offers to take Afridi to psychiatrist!

Rediff.com4 May 2019

Gautam Gambhir hit back at Shahid Afridi, offering to take him to a session with "a psychiatrist" after the former Pakistan captain wrote a few uncharitable things about the Indian opener.

A Century Of Inspiring Olympic Moments

A Century Of Inspiring Olympic Moments

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

From the early pioneers to today's global superstars, the Olympics have captured hearts and minds, shaping cultures and inspiring generations.

Tennis star Verdasco dating swimsuit and lingerie model

Tennis star Verdasco dating swimsuit and lingerie model

Rediff.com4 Jul 2013

Verdasco is reportedly dating Victoria's Secret model Jarah Mariano, who appeared in the title sequence of the James Bond film Skyfall.

'Bollywood Won't Revive!'

'Bollywood Won't Revive!'

Rediff.com18 Jul 2024

'People have got into the habit of sitting at home (and watching films).' 'They don't want to watch movies in theatres because they do not want to waste as much as Rs 1,000 on tickets.' 'They feel there is no point in watching a film on the big screen because it will anyway come on OTT in a month's time.'

Reliance buys New York's premium luxury hotel Mandarin Oriental for $98.15 mn

Reliance buys New York's premium luxury hotel Mandarin Oriental for $98.15 mn

Rediff.com9 Jan 2022

Mandarin Oriental New York, the premium luxury hotel a subsidiary of Reliance Industries is acquiring, is known for its much-in-demand ballroom, five-star spa and eating and drinking venues, including MO Lounge. Liam Neeson and Lucy Liu are among regular guests. Set up in 2003, 248-rooms-and-suites hotel towering over Central Park is an iconic luxury hotel located at 80 Columbus Circle, directly adjacent to the pristine Central Park and Columbus Circle.

BAFTA honours the Queen for 'Olympics performance'

BAFTA honours the Queen for 'Olympics performance'

Rediff.com5 Apr 2013

Actor Kenneth Branagh presented the prize to the monarch in recognition of her support of British film and television.

Vat 69 to Coke: What Bollywood drinks in the movies

Vat 69 to Coke: What Bollywood drinks in the movies

Rediff.com11 Mar 2020

'In the early years of this century, barely 10 years after liberalisation, drinking Coke was still cool,' notes Uttaran Das Gupta.