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Will These Films Be The NEXT BIG HIT?

Will These Films Be The NEXT BIG HIT?

Rediff.com7 Jan 2022

Movies are now releasing in multiple languages in theatres, and each one seems to have found an audience.

Not in position to comment on Jadhav's sentence: UN

Not in position to comment on Jadhav's sentence: UN

Rediff.com13 Apr 2017

The UN asked India and Pakistan to engage in a dialogue.

Why John le Carre will never die

Why John le Carre will never die

Rediff.com18 Dec 2020

He will be remembered not only as a writer but as one of the great chroniclers and interrogators of the history of our times, says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Netizens beware! China could be snooping around

Netizens beware! China could be snooping around

Rediff.com3 Jun 2013

China is the "most active source" of national and industrial cyber espionage in the world, a report by US-based telecom major Verizon alleged.

Pak says Jadhav won't get 2nd consular access

Pak says Jadhav won't get 2nd consular access

Rediff.com12 Sep 2019

Pakistan had first offered the consular access to Jadhav on August 2 but India had insisted that the consular access should be 'effective and unhindered'.

Want Indian lawyer to represent Jadhav in Pak: MEA

Want Indian lawyer to represent Jadhav in Pak: MEA

Rediff.com20 Aug 2020

India has been demanding "unimpeded" consular access to Jadhav as mandated by the International Court of Justice .

Pakistan hangs brigadier for spying

Pakistan hangs brigadier for spying

Rediff.com25 Nov 2019

It is unlikely Brigadier Raja Rizwan was working for RA&W, notes Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at the Research and Analysis Wing, India's external intelligence agency.

Kulbhushan Jadhav files mercy petition to Pak army chief

Kulbhushan Jadhav files mercy petition to Pak army chief

Rediff.com22 Jun 2017

The ISPR has claimed that Jadhav has admitted to his involvement in espionage, terrorist and subversive activities in Pakistan

Pak approach in Kulbhushan Jadhav case farcical: India

Pak approach in Kulbhushan Jadhav case farcical: India

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

'Pakistan has completely failed to provide the remedy as directed by the ICJ and India reserves its position in the matter, including its rights to avail of further remedies'

Mobile operators rush to rework equipment sourcing pacts

Mobile operators rush to rework equipment sourcing pacts

Rediff.com14 Apr 2021

While the government has not barred procurement of equipment from Chinese companies, the process to amend the general financial rules (GFR) 2017 has started. This will impose restrictions on bidders in public procurement from countries that share a land border with India, reports Megha Manchanda.

Pak Parl extends ordinance on Jadhav appeal for 4 months

Pak Parl extends ordinance on Jadhav appeal for 4 months

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

The ordinance was launched to implement the verdict of the ICJ which asked Pakistan to provide effective review of the sentence given to Jadhav my a military court. Jadhav, the 50-year-old retired Indian Navy officer, was sentenced to death by a Pakistani military court on charges of 'espionage and terrorism' in April 2017.

Uttam's Take: Delhi Confidential

Uttam's Take: Delhi Confidential

Rediff.com25 Feb 2015

Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com's take on Delhi's sensational corporate espionage scandal.

Pak parliament passes bill granting Jadhav right of appeal

Pak parliament passes bill granting Jadhav right of appeal

Rediff.com11 Jun 2021

Pakistan's National Assembly has passed a government-backed bill that will provide the right of appeal to Indian death-row prisoner Kulbhushan Jadhav, according to a media report.

When will see Tiger, Hrithik this year?

When will see Tiger, Hrithik this year?

Rediff.com5 Jan 2022

Tiger. Akshay. Ajay. Hrithik. Ajay again. Akshay again. Kartik...

Pak should immediately release Jadhav: Jaishankar

Pak should immediately release Jadhav: Jaishankar

Rediff.com18 Jul 2019

In a major victory for India, the International Court of Justice on Wednesday ruled that Pakistan must review the death sentence for Jadhav.

'I wouldn't want anyone to go through COVID'

'I wouldn't want anyone to go through COVID'

Rediff.com29 Mar 2021

'It's not only painful annoying and bothersome, the worst thing is its unpredictability.'

Jadhav not a spy, should be freed, says Rajnath

Jadhav not a spy, should be freed, says Rajnath

Rediff.com11 Apr 2017

"He was carrying an Indian passport. Do spies carry passports?" the home minister asked, seeking to trash Islamabad's claim that the 46-year-old was involved in "espionage and sabotage activities".

India reaches out to Mumbai engineer jailed by Pakistan for spying

India reaches out to Mumbai engineer jailed by Pakistan for spying

Rediff.com19 Feb 2016

India has sought from Pakistan details about the charges against a 31-year-old Indian engineer who has been sentenced to three years in prison for espionage by a Pakistani military court.

INTERESTING Web series COMING UP!

INTERESTING Web series COMING UP!

Rediff.com28 Aug 2020

Joginder Tuteja looks at the new shows on our plate.

Revealed: How Jaish terrorists entered Pathankot airbase

Revealed: How Jaish terrorists entered Pathankot airbase

Rediff.com13 Aug 2021

On January 2, 2016, a team of gunmen wearing Indian army fatigues waded through a branch of the Ravi river on the India-Pakistan Punjab border. Arriving on the Indian side, the men hijacked vehicles and drove towards the sprawling Pathankot Air Force base.

Biopics that will WOW you!

Biopics that will WOW you!

Rediff.com16 Jan 2021

Wading through the long list of biopics coming up, Subhash K Jha picks the ones likely to make a mark.

ICJ to hold public hearings in Jadhav case from Feb 18

ICJ to hold public hearings in Jadhav case from Feb 18

Rediff.com3 Oct 2018

Both India and Pakistan have already submitted their detailed pleas and responses in the world court.

Ousted Egyptian president Morsi dies in court

Ousted Egyptian president Morsi dies in court

Rediff.com17 Jun 2019

Morsi, 67, was attending a session in his trial on espionage charges on Monday when he blacked out and then died, according to state media.

Closure of more Chinese embassies possible: Trump

Closure of more Chinese embassies possible: Trump

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

The US move came after the Justice Department said that hackers working with the Chinese government targeted firms developing vaccines for the coronavirus and stole hundreds of millions of dollars worth of intellectual property and trade secrets from companies across the world.

OTT's Top 10 ACTION THRILLERS

OTT's Top 10 ACTION THRILLERS

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

Joginder Tuteja looks at the 10 Best Action Thrillers.

Spy racket: 6 Pakistan high commission officials leave India

Spy racket: 6 Pakistan high commission officials leave India

Rediff.com2 Nov 2016

According to the sources, those who have left include commercial counsellor Syed Furrukh Habib and first secretaries Khadim Hussain, Mudassir Cheema and Shahid Iqbal.

How successful are Salman's Eid films?

How successful are Salman's Eid films?

Rediff.com12 May 2021

Joginder Tuteja lists how much money Salman's Eid releases have made over the years.

Bell Bottom review

Bell Bottom review

Rediff.com20 Aug 2021

Akshay Kumar leads the show in a manner only he can. There is the right swag coming into the picture, but more important it is his deadpan style that works in favour of the character he is playing, applauds Joginder Tuteja.

10 Russian 'spies' held in US

10 Russian 'spies' held in US

Rediff.com29 Jun 2010

The arrests were made on Sunday and Monday in Boston, New York, New Jersey and Virginia, the Department of Justice announced today alleging that the group dubbed the 'Illegals' was tasked by the Russian intelligence agency SVR to enter the US, assume false identities and carry out espionage activities.

Assange fears extradition to US

Assange fears extradition to US

Rediff.com18 Dec 2010

Fearing that his freedom may be 'short lived', WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has said that the United States was preparing to indict him on espionage charges and it was likely that he may be extradited. Assange, who had an emotional reunion with his mother at the 600-acre Suffolk estate where he is currently under house arrest after being released on bail, told newsmen, "The US is preparing to indict me on espionage charges. I am afraid my freedom may be short-lived."

ISI-linked terrorist, living in India for 10 yrs on fake identity, held

ISI-linked terrorist, living in India for 10 yrs on fake identity, held

Rediff.com12 Oct 2021

The Delhi Police on Tuesday said it has foiled a major terror plan during the festival season with the arrest of a 40-year-old Pakistani terrorist who has Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) links and had been living in India for over 10 years under a fake identity.

India's defence secrets are out in the open

India's defence secrets are out in the open

Rediff.com13 Apr 2010

The 50-page Shadows in the Cloud: An Investigation into Cyber Espionage 2.0 report, on released April 6, claimed 780 sensitive documents had been stolen from India. It said the Chinese hackers had also stolen sensitive documents from 16 other countries and all E-mails from Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama's office in Dharamsala.

Pakistan must know retribution will be devastating

Pakistan must know retribution will be devastating

Rediff.com12 Apr 2017

'India can replicate what Pakistan did to Kulbhushan Jadhav should the need arise.' 'Hopefully, Pakistan will see reason before that transpires,' says Ambassador G Parthasarathy, former high commissioner to Pakistan.

Why are our MPs discussing Bigg Boss in Parliament?

Why are our MPs discussing Bigg Boss in Parliament?

Rediff.com9 Dec 2014

A round-up of what our lawmakers have been discussing in Parliament on Tuesday

Namaste, but won't shake hands: India snubs Pakistan at ICJ

Namaste, but won't shake hands: India snubs Pakistan at ICJ

Rediff.com18 Feb 2019

A curt namaste was all that the senior Indian diplomats Deepak Mittal, joint secretary heading the Pakistan division in the external affairs ministry, and Venu Rajamoney, India's Ambassador to the Netherlands, offered when Pakistan's Attorney General Anwar Mansoor Khan wanted to shake hands ahead of the hearing.

'Unholy nexus between govt employees and private firms'

'Unholy nexus between govt employees and private firms'

Rediff.com22 Feb 2015

Scandal is a result of callous administrative approach.

Pak police claims to have arrested Indian national for 'spying'

Pak police claims to have arrested Indian national for 'spying'

Rediff.com1 Aug 2019

Police said the accused, identified as Raju Lakshman, was arrested on Wednesday from Rakhi Gaj area of Dera Ghazi Khan district, some 400-km from Lahore.

Pak grants consular access to Jadhav, India evaluates offer

Pak grants consular access to Jadhav, India evaluates offer

Rediff.com1 Aug 2019

In its 42-page ruling, the ICJ ruled that Pakistan had "breached" the Vienna Convention on diplomatic relations, which gives countries the right to consular access when their nationals are arrested abroad.

Will grant consular access to Jadhav 'as per our laws': Pak

Will grant consular access to Jadhav 'as per our laws': Pak

Rediff.com19 Jul 2019

'Pursuant to the decision of the ICJ, Commander Kulbushan Jadhav has been informed of his rights under Article 36, Paragraph 1(b) of the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations'

10 OTT Shows to Watch This Week

10 OTT Shows to Watch This Week

Rediff.com15 Dec 2020

Radhika Apte's espionage skills, a quartet of romances in Visakhapatnam and a whole lot of other adventures and thrills, there's tons of action to catch on OTT this week.