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'Cadbury Gems' versus 'James Bond': And the winner is...

'Cadbury Gems' versus 'James Bond': And the winner is...

Rediff.com28 Jul 2022

After two decades of being stuck in a trademark infringement suit, the Delhi high court gave a judgment in favour of Cadbury and restrained an Indian company from selling its products that are similar to Cadbury Gems. Justice Prathiba M Singh told an Indian company on Tuesday to pay Rs 16 lakh damages to British chocolate company Cadbury for infringing the Cadbury Gems trademark. Cadbury (now Mondelez India Foods) had filed a case against the Indian company Neeraj Food Products, who is the defendant, saying it had marketed its product as 'James Bond'.

First look: A gadget bike for James Bond

First look: A gadget bike for James Bond

Rediff.com30 Sep 2010

A James Bond bike with flame-thrower and ejector seat is set to be unveiled in London. The bike, to be displayed at next week's Cycle Show at Earls Court in London, also boasts a caterpillar track for smooth riding over potholed roads.

James Bond author 'saved MI6' in reality

James Bond author 'saved MI6' in reality

Rediff.com5 Oct 2008

Yes, long before he created Bond, author Ian Fleming rescued MI6 from an untimely death by inadvertently paving the way for the secret service to be infiltrated by members of the Russian KGB's Cambridge ring, its most destructive traitors, according to the newly released documents.

Why Dhurandhar Is Unsettling

Why Dhurandhar Is Unsettling

Rediff.com29 Dec 2025

Dhurandhar does not ask audiences to cheer blindly, notes Kumar Abhishek. It asks them to see how power operates in grey zones, and at moral cost.

British actor Daniel Craig is new James Bond

British actor Daniel Craig is new James Bond

Rediff.com6 Apr 2005

The actor was chosen over Closer star CLive Owen.

James Bond actor Daniel Craig weds Rachel Weisz

James Bond actor Daniel Craig weds Rachel Weisz

Rediff.com27 Jun 2011

The tiny, secret wedding took place last week in New York.

Wait for next James Bond movie just got longer

Wait for next James Bond movie just got longer

Rediff.com20 Apr 2010

Filmdom's longest running franchise is entering choppy waters.

The 'Mahatma' Who Danced Like A Man

The 'Mahatma' Who Danced Like A Man

Rediff.com1 days ago

'People are talking about Vijay Crishna's roles in cinema, the few roles that he did, but his real body of work was on stage.'

New James Bond flick to be in 3D

New James Bond flick to be in 3D

Rediff.com13 Jan 2010

Director Sam Mendes -- who won an Oscar for his debut feature American Beauty -- has been approached to helm the 23rd Bond film.

'Israel like James Bond has a licence to kill'

'Israel like James Bond has a licence to kill'

Rediff.com21 Nov 2023

'But unlike Bond who killed an individual, Israel is killing a nation.'

Twilight 4 all set to beat James Bond's Skyfall

Twilight 4 all set to beat James Bond's Skyfall

Rediff.com16 Nov 2012

The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn 2 is expected to draw millions of teenagers when it releases in the US on November 16.

This new James Bond museum has the 'licence to thrill'

This new James Bond museum has the 'licence to thrill'

Rediff.com18 Jun 2018

Set to open on July 12, the museum will allow visitors take a journey through the cinematic world of Britain's deadliest spy.

Pak man with Iran ties convicted for plotting to kill Trump

Pak man with Iran ties convicted for plotting to kill Trump

Rediff.com5 days ago

A Pakistani man with ties to Iran has been convicted in a US court for plotting to assassinate former US President Donald Trump and other American politicians.

James Bond actor, Roger Moore passes away

James Bond actor, Roger Moore passes away

Rediff.com23 May 2017

The actor lost a battle to cancer.

'Always Right?' Afridi Mocks Gambhir

'Always Right?' Afridi Mocks Gambhir

Rediff.com11 Dec 2025

'Gambhir thought whatever he said was right. But after some time, it is proven that you are not always right.'

Bumrah For Bond!

Bumrah For Bond!

Rediff.com4 Feb 2025

Sanjana Ganesan posted a pic of hubby otherwise known as the Living Nightmare of Batters Worldwide, all dapper in a black suit, pairing it with black shoes and an expensive watch.

James Bond would approve of the British Grand Prix

James Bond would approve of the British Grand Prix

Rediff.com16 Jul 2019

In an afternoon of heroes, Sebastian Vettel played the Bond villain at Silverstone, notes Raja Sen, who returns to Rediff.com as F1 columnist!

James Bond villain Richard Kiel dies at 74

James Bond villain Richard Kiel dies at 74

Rediff.com11 Sep 2014

Kiel broke his leg last week and died in St Agnes Medical Center in Fresno, California, last afternoon, confirmed his agent Steven Stevens Sr.

Dharmendra's Top 10 Action Movies

Dharmendra's Top 10 Action Movies

Rediff.com1 Dec 2025

Dharmendra got his He Man image with Phool Aur Patthar, which was so strong that he never managed to fully shrug it off.

First Look: The new James Bond!

First Look: The new James Bond!

Rediff.com3 Feb 2006

Daniel Craig on the sets of the new James Bond film.

Out soon, James Bond stamps!

Out soon, James Bond stamps!

Rediff.com22 Oct 2007

Britain's national postal service, Royal Mail, has unveiled a set of stamps that feature the covers of Ian Fleming's Bond novels.

The Ultimate Rajinikanth Playlist

The Ultimate Rajinikanth Playlist

Rediff.com13 Dec 2025

We continue to celebrate the Thalaiva's 75th birthday with Divya Nair's premiere playlist that celebrates his magnetic swag, emotion and larger-than-life persona.

Pics: The James Bond-inspired election style

Pics: The James Bond-inspired election style

Rediff.com30 Apr 2019

Rediff readers shared their election style. Scroll down to take look.

Raghuram Rajan: 'James Bond' of the financial world

Raghuram Rajan: 'James Bond' of the financial world

Rediff.com19 Jun 2016

Never one to mince words, Rajan will walk away with a mixed legacy

Family Man 3: 'Thank God, We Didn't Delay Too Much'

Family Man 3: 'Thank God, We Didn't Delay Too Much'

Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

'Sometimes, four years is too much. People forget. But whenever we posted on social media about any other show or film, we received a hundred questions immediately. eople are very interested. Now when the trailer came out, people are really looking forward to it.'

Quiz: Who created James Bond?

Quiz: Who created James Bond?

Rediff.com23 Apr 2014

The World Book Day is as good a day as any other to find out how well-read you are. Take this quiz and find out for yourself.

James Bond bids a farewell to charm

James Bond bids a farewell to charm

Rediff.com6 Nov 2008

It's just that Quantum Of Solace -- this hideously named film that sounds far more appropriate to a bespectacled boy wizard than to double-o-seven -- tries so hard to appropriate the magic of the Bond franchise, of the glorious Sean Connery films and the crackling intensity of 2006's Casino Royale, that while it provides an adequately entertaining collection of action set-pieces, it fails to bring anything original to the table.

MI6 launches dark web portal to recruit spies worldwide

MI6 launches dark web portal to recruit spies worldwide

Rediff.com19 Sep 2025

MI6 launches a dark web portal, 'Silent Courier,' to recruit spies globally, targeting Russia and other regions. The initiative aims to enhance UK's intelligence capabilities against growing threats.

'Emotion Is Very Scarce Right Now'

'Emotion Is Very Scarce Right Now'

Rediff.com18 Dec 2025

'We have come to the point in civilisation where emotion seems to be something you hide or you have to be discreet about, or to be ashamed of.'

EPL PIX: 10-man Chelsea hold Arsenal; Liverpool halt woeful run

EPL PIX: 10-man Chelsea hold Arsenal; Liverpool halt woeful run

Rediff.com1 Dec 2025

Arsenal missed a chance to tighten their grip on the Premier League title race with a 1-1 draw at 10-man Chelsea on Sunday.

Why Spider Man should go James Bond's way

Why Spider Man should go James Bond's way

Rediff.com15 Jan 2010

Here's why Sony and Marvel should pitch Spider-Man as a prestige franchise like James Bond.

'Indira Gandhi was the James Bond of power politics'

'Indira Gandhi was the James Bond of power politics'

Rediff.com13 Jul 2017

'She was the only prime minister who won a decisive military victory.' 'She won a real war; she didn't play video games on prime time TV over surgical strikes!' 'She understood power better than any other politician, saw it as her birthright and used it with inborn expertise.' 'Every politician today who tries to be a "supremo" through populism and absolute control over his or her party is referring to the Indira Gandhi playbook!'

Upen: I wanna play James Bond

Upen: I wanna play James Bond

Rediff.com5 Apr 2007

Rediff readers flirt with Shakalaka Boom Boom star Upen Patel.

JLF Diary: 'Ruskin Bond is James Bond's uncle'

JLF Diary: 'Ruskin Bond is James Bond's uncle'

Rediff.com22 Jan 2011

Jaipur Literature Festival 2011 Diary: Day One

'The Hero is not James Bond'

'The Hero is not James Bond'

Rediff.com9 Apr 2003

From beef to James Bond's kiss, 2015 was the year of bans

From beef to James Bond's kiss, 2015 was the year of bans

Rediff.com29 Dec 2015

'The desire to force others to act according to the way we want the world to be is strong in our parts. This is particularly so because we have not fully internalised the idea of individual liberties. The fact is that our moralism will get us into trouble,' says Aakar Patel.

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

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

Rediff.com25 Nov 2015

James Bond's Nemesis Drives Jaguar C-X75 in 'Spectre' !!

James Bond's car fetches $4.6 million!

James Bond's car fetches $4.6 million!

Rediff.com3 Nov 2010

It is 10 times the price of a normal DB5.