There were nervous moments...we knew we were taking a risk, but in the end we succeeded and I'm extremely happy, says S Arunan, project director, Mars Orbiter Mission in an interview with Rediff.com.
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.
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.
The actor was chosen over Closer star CLive Owen.
The tiny, secret wedding took place last week in New York.
Filmdom's longest running franchise is entering choppy waters.
'But unlike Bond who killed an individual, Israel is killing a nation.'
Director Sam Mendes -- who won an Oscar for his debut feature American Beauty -- has been approached to helm the 23rd Bond film.
The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn 2 is expected to draw millions of teenagers when it releases in the US on November 16.
'Gambhir thought whatever he said was right. But after some time, it is proven that you are not always right.'
Set to open on July 12, the museum will allow visitors take a journey through the cinematic world of Britain's deadliest spy.
Dharmendra got his He Man image with Phool Aur Patthar, which was so strong that he never managed to fully shrug it off.
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.
In an afternoon of heroes, Sebastian Vettel played the Bond villain at Silverstone, notes Raja Sen, who returns to Rediff.com as F1 columnist!
Kiel broke his leg last week and died in St Agnes Medical Center in Fresno, California, last afternoon, confirmed his agent Steven Stevens Sr.
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.
Daniel Craig on the sets of the new James Bond film.
Britain's national postal service, Royal Mail, has unveiled a set of stamps that feature the covers of Ian Fleming's Bond novels.
'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.'
Rediff readers shared their election style. Scroll down to take look.
Never one to mince words, Rajan will walk away with a mixed legacy
'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.'
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.
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.
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.
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.
Here's why Sony and Marvel should pitch Spider-Man as a prestige franchise like James Bond.
'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!'
Rediff readers flirt with Shakalaka Boom Boom star Upen Patel.
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'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.
James Bond's Nemesis Drives Jaguar C-X75 in 'Spectre' !!
The always dependable Pratik Gandhi finds a match in Sunny Hinduja and they are surrounded by a top notch supporting cast, observes Deepa Gahlot.
Special Ops 2 captures the spirit of the modern-day spy thriller and runs with it, observes Deepa Gahlot.
It is 10 times the price of a normal DB5.
It's not easy to be a spy. The job requires a unique set of skills, including mastery of a wide range of gadgets and devices. Now, at the new Spyscape museum in New York, one can not only experience what being a 007 spy entails, but also learn about the history of espionage.
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