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Mast Mast Bollywood Quiz

Mast Mast Bollywood Quiz

Rediff.com16 Aug 2024

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.

Berlin Review: Don't Miss It!

Berlin Review: Don't Miss It!

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

Make time for this one, you will be in for a pleasant surprise like I was, endorses Mayur Sanap.

2024's 10 Best OTT Films

2024's 10 Best OTT Films

Rediff.com17 Dec 2024

The top 10 films of the year may not be great by themselves but they stand out amidst the other OTT releases.

Review: Spy is an average entertainer

Review: Spy is an average entertainer

Rediff.com19 Jun 2015

Spy isn't a bad film. But it's only half a good one.

Master of spy thrillers John le Carre dies at 89

Master of spy thrillers John le Carre dies at 89

Rediff.com14 Dec 2020

"It is with great sadness that I must share the news that David Cornwell, known to the world as John le Carre, passed away from pneumonia after a short illness (not Covid-19 related) in Cornwall on Saturday evening, 12th December, 2020. He was 89. Our hearts go out to his four sons, their families and to his dear wife, Jane," read an official statement by the Curtis Brown Group.

'Citadel Makers Could Have Done More With Me'

'Citadel Makers Could Have Done More With Me'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

'On the big screen, we focus on hope for your dreams whereas OTT is the bitter reality.'

Where You Can Watch Bad Newz

Where You Can Watch Bad Newz

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

Sukanya Verma gives you some interesting options to choose from.

North Korea executes govt officials over floods

North Korea executes govt officials over floods

Rediff.com4 Sep 2024

Kim during an emergency party politburo meeting held in late July, said he will punish officials for the damage from heavy rains that flooded areas and displaced thousands.

Army men arrested in Agra for links with Pak spies

Army men arrested in Agra for links with Pak spies

Rediff.com13 Sep 2021

In the last few years, there have been multiple attempts by Pakistani agencies to virtually trap Indian services personnel and gain sensitive military information from them.

Drowning In A Sea Of Entertainment

Drowning In A Sea Of Entertainment

Rediff.com22 Jan 2025

'There is simply too much to watch, read and absorb.' 'Just online consumption (news, entertainment, social media) in India was 2.5 hours a day in November 2024.' 'Add TV (just under 4 hours), other media, and the figure is closer to 7 to 8 hours a day for over one-third of Indians,' points out Vanita Kohli Khandekar.

Has India lost out in the spy vs spy game?

Has India lost out in the spy vs spy game?

Rediff.com3 Nov 2016

'It will take years for the mission in Islamabad to recover as a top-notch diplomatic establishment,' says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Two Pak spies arrested in Kutch

Two Pak spies arrested in Kutch

Rediff.com13 Oct 2016

The ATS was keeping a close watch on the movement of two residents of Khavda village of Kutch for last one year.

Army unearths illegal call exchanges used by Pak spies

Army unearths illegal call exchanges used by Pak spies

Rediff.com10 Jun 2021

The officials said Pakistani intelligence operatives have adopted the modus operandi of investing in illegal call exchanges that switch Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) calls to normal Indian mobile calls.

Rohit Shetty Brings Ramayan To Singham!

Rohit Shetty Brings Ramayan To Singham!

Rediff.com7 Oct 2024

Singham's character is based on Ram, Kareena's based on Sita, Tiger's on Lakshman, Ranveer's on Hanuman, Akshay's on Jatayu and Arjun takes up the Ravan role.

Hindi Movies Coming Up In August

Hindi Movies Coming Up In August

Rediff.com30 Jul 2024

The Independence Day holiday weekend is very popular amongst film-makers and film-goers.

India plans to launch 50 spy satellites in 5 years: ISRO chief

India plans to launch 50 spy satellites in 5 years: ISRO chief

Rediff.com29 Dec 2023

'Techfest', an annual science and technology event organised by the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay in Mumbai.

How IAF plans to strengthen 'depleted' squadron

How IAF plans to strengthen 'depleted' squadron

Rediff.com18 Dec 2024

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has seen a reduction in fighter squadrons due to the phasing out of ageing MiG-21, MiG-23 and MiG-27 aircraft. The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Defence acknowledged the "shortage" and highlighted the multi-pronged approach being taken to address it. This includes the induction of indigenous Tejas fighters and the procurement of additional LCA Mk-1A aircraft. The report also addresses concerns over "incidences of spying" within the IAF and details the action taken against those involved.

The Biggest Flops of 2024

The Biggest Flops of 2024

Rediff.com30 Dec 2024

Just when it seemed that Bollywood had recovered with multiple big hits in 2023, it all came down in 2024 with a flurry of flops, disasters and mega disasters.

US won't return spy balloon debris to China; Beijing says...

US won't return spy balloon debris to China; Beijing says...

Rediff.com7 Feb 2023

The US military has intensified its efforts to collect the remnants of the high-altitude surveillance balloon from China that floated over the United States over several days last week from Montana to South Carolina.

Janhvi Is Not A 'Damsel In Distress'

Janhvi Is Not A 'Damsel In Distress'

Rediff.com27 Jul 2024

'In my earlier films, I played meek, very innocent, kind of roles but Suhana (her character's name in the film) is not like that. She is not an abla naari (damsel in distress) and that was very exciting for me.'

PDP rejects Omar Abdullah's allegation of spying

PDP rejects Omar Abdullah's allegation of spying

Rediff.com4 Sep 2015

The ruling People's Democratic Party on Friday rejected the allegation of former chief minister Omar Abdullah about spying on him.

PVR to spend Rs 850 crore to buy SPI Cinemas

PVR to spend Rs 850 crore to buy SPI Cinemas

Rediff.com13 Aug 2018

The transaction is expected to close in the next 30 days and the merger process is expected to be completed in next 9-12 months

Of 'unglamorous' spies and unsung heroes

Of 'unglamorous' spies and unsung heroes

Rediff.com3 Jul 2012

One thing I can tell you about the R&AW people after having spent nearly three decades in that organisation, having been a spy myself and controlled dozens of other spies. We may not be as glamorous as Smiley's people, but we are not stupid, writes B Raman

After Shooting, Salman's 1st Appearance

After Shooting, Salman's 1st Appearance

Rediff.com27 Apr 2024

Aayush Sharma's spy thriller Ruslaan hits theatres this week, and his famous brother-in-law Salman Khan unleashed his star power to back him up.

British author Samantha Harvey wins Booker Prize for space novel

British author Samantha Harvey wins Booker Prize for space novel

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

British author Samantha Harvey has won the 2024 Booker Prize for her 'ambitious and beautiful' Orbital, which becomes the first novel set in space to win the GBP 50,000 literary prize selected from a historic shortlist that was dominated by women this year.

I still don't know what he does: NSA Ajit Doval's son

I still don't know what he does: NSA Ajit Doval's son

Rediff.com10 Aug 2024

'As a child, I didn't even know that he was an IPS officer... It was much later when I came back to India'

Govt Eyes Monthly, Quarterly Job Data

Govt Eyes Monthly, Quarterly Job Data

Rediff.com20 Jun 2024

'Efforts are on to make the data readily available so that it proves useful for policymakers.'

Tiger 3: Katrina's Most Challenging Role

Tiger 3: Katrina's Most Challenging Role

Rediff.com10 Oct 2023

'Playing Zoya is a dream come true for me. Strong, gutsy, badass and no holds barred! I'm looking forward to the reaction of people when they see Zoya on screen.'

Vijay's Villain Act Wins An Award

Vijay's Villain Act Wins An Award

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

The Times Of India Film Awards OTT Edition 2023 awards saw Bollywood's talents being acknowledged and honoured.

Unveiled: US army's 'hummingbird' spy drone!

Unveiled: US army's 'hummingbird' spy drone!

Rediff.com18 Feb 2011

The United States army has unveiled a pocket-sized spy drone disguised as a hummingbird -- it measures just 16 centimetres and weighs less than an AA battery. The mini spy plane can fly up to 11 miles an hour and took five years to develop at a cost of $ 4 million.

Terror Attacks No Cause Of Alarm For J&K Projects

Terror Attacks No Cause Of Alarm For J&K Projects

Rediff.com29 Oct 2024

'If you are in a position to give employment to local people, you will find no terror attacks in your area.'

China, Russia, Iran and terrorism big 4 threats, says UK spy chief

China, Russia, Iran and terrorism big 4 threats, says UK spy chief

Rediff.com30 Nov 2021

China, Russia, Iran and international terrorism form the 'big four' set of security threats in an era of dramatic change, Britain's chief spy said in a rare public speech on Tuesday.

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

Court grants bail to honey-trapped IAF ex-officer accused of spying for ISI

Court grants bail to honey-trapped IAF ex-officer accused of spying for ISI

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

The judge noted that the accused has already spent more than half the maximum sentence prescribed for the alleged offence.

'Securing release of ex navy men will be tough'

'Securing release of ex navy men will be tough'

Rediff.com2 Nov 2023

'Instead of shouting at cricket matches, why don't we raise our voices for the release of the Indian Navy veterans in Qatar?'

Spotted! Sunil Mittal At Wimbledon!

Spotted! Sunil Mittal At Wimbledon!

Rediff.com15 Jul 2024

Also Spotted: Tom Cruise, Julia Roberts, Benedict Cumberbatch, Mark Rylance, Zendaya, Paul Mescal, Jamie Dornan...

In a first, govt to conduct yearly private capex survey from October

In a first, govt to conduct yearly private capex survey from October

Rediff.com15 Sep 2024

At a time when the government is nudging the private sector to ramp up its capital expenditure (capex), the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) is poised to kick-start the first-of-its-kind annual survey on the status of private sector capex from next month. "The inaugural edition of the annual exercise will start in October and will be completed by December. "The results will be made public by February next year," said Geeta Singh Rathore, director general, National Sample Survey Office (NSSO), at a data users' conference on Thursday.

'At 88, It's Difficult To Get Roles...'

'At 88, It's Difficult To Get Roles...'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2024

'If I got more work, I would do even more! Recently, I did the Tanishq ad.' 'I keep working because I am fit. I love acting, that is my relaxation.'

BSF personnel held from Bhuj HQ for spying for Pak

BSF personnel held from Bhuj HQ for spying for Pak

Rediff.com25 Oct 2021

The arrested BSF man, identified as Mohammad Sajjad, is a native of Sarola village in the Rajauri district of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, who was deployed in the 74 BSF Battalion at Bhuj in July 2021, the ATS said in a release.

Priyanka Arrives in Mumbai With Daughter Malti

Priyanka Arrives in Mumbai With Daughter Malti

Rediff.com15 Mar 2024

Priyanka Chopra is visiting Mumbai once again with her adorable daughter, Malti Marie.