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MI6 launches dark web portal to recruit spies worldwide

A dark web portal launched on Friday will recruit spies from around the world for Britain using MI6's new secure messaging platform named "Silent Courier". IMAGE: Kindly note that this image has......

M for Metreweli? Britain's MI6 gets first female boss

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced the “historic” appointment of Blaise Metreweli as the first female chief of the UK's Secret Intelligence Service, commonly known as MI6, in the......

Freedom of expression under threats worldwide, including India, warns Rushdie

Booker Prize-winning author Salman Rushdie has warned against the “alarming” threats to freedom of expression around the world, including in India, as he accepted the Freedom to Publish......

Dr Death's patients demand inquiry

Patients of Indian surgeon Jayant Patel, accused of manslaughter in Australia, on Tuesday demanded a judicial inquiry into their compensation payouts and asked for a special prosecutor to be sent......

James Bond author 'saved MI6' in reality

The creator of famous fictional hero James Bond 007 saved MI6 from breaking up in reality by suggesting that 'new blood' be brought into the British spy agency, de-classified documents have......

Hindujas's 1.2 Billion Project Makes Waves

'Our family philosophy is to build a bridge between India and Britain.' IMAGE: Britain's Old War Office is spread over 580,000 square feet and rises to seven floors. Photograph: Kind courtesy......

A 2-bedroom flat in Hindujas' The OWO costs 5.8 mn!

The OWO is spread over 580,000 sq. ft and rises to seven floors. Its 1,100 rooms are now being converted into 85 residences and a hotel. IMAGE: A 250-year lease of the vast property was acquired......

NYSE, United give glimpse of connectivity's future

Several US businesses were hit by technological issues on July 8 "Once is happenstance. Twice is coincidence. Three times, it's enemy action," said Auric Goldfinger in Ian Fleming's seventh James......

Out soon, James Bond stamps!

Britain's national postal service, Royal Mail, has unveiled a set of stamps that feature the covers of Ian Fleming's Bond novels. The stamps will go on sale from 8 January to mark 100 years of......

How 007 stopped using a lady's gun

James Bond always was a ladies man. And, if it wasn't for a certain Geoffrey Boothroyd, the spy would always have carried a 'lady's gun.'Boothroyd came onto the scene soon after Ian Fleming's cool......

007 gets American touch, again

James Bond, Agent 007, the suave star of dozens of novels, short stories and films, is perhaps the most famous fictional detective of all-time. The quintessentially British spy was first brought......

Vote! Your Favourite James Bond film!

You don't have to be drunk on martini to acknowledge him as the ultimate icon of suave, sexy and sleek paraphernalia that embodies a persona men idolize and women swoon over. No small feat to......

Raja Sen reviews Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara

Raja Sen feels that Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara is not worth a watch. Post YOUR reviews here!Never disagree with Bond. For the big-screen adaptation of Ian Fleming's You Only Live Twice, Nancy Sinatra......

Washout Time For India Down Under

Ahead of India's five Test tour of Australia, beginning in Perth on November 22, Norma Astrid Godinho/Rediff.com takes a walk down memory lane, recounting India's sojourns Down Under from 1947 to......

Fleming out of Pakistan trip

New Zealand captain Stephen Fleming has ruled himself out of the proposed tour of Pakistan through injury and will return home for treatment to an abdominal strain, the New Zealand Herald reported......

Fleming ready to lead the side in Pakistan

New Zealand captain Stephen Fleming says he is prepared to lead the side in the one-day series in Pakistan despite a threat to the team received by New Zealand Cricket. Four New Zealand players......

Big changes to New Zealand's World Cup coaching staff

IMAGE: James Foster, a T20 coaching expert, will link up with the Black Caps for a one-day series against England starting on September 8 before rejoining the squad for the World Cup. Photograph:......

Ross Taylor first cricketer to play 100 matches in all 3 formats

The 35-year-old played his 100th T20 International against India last month. He has also played 231 ODIs. - SCORECARD IMAGE: New Zealand's Ross Taylor walks out to Basin Reserve ground in......