Casino Royale, this film's predecessor and the one in which blonde-haired, blue-eyed and muscle-bound Daniel Craig took on the mantle of James Bond was buoyed by some impressive stunt and action work. That much remains in Quantum of Solace but little else is added to the cocktail to make it palatable this time around.
A trite plot, a caricature of a villain, an insufficiently appetising heroine and a James Bond who -- oh horrors! -- obviously suffers from erectile dysfunction. Anvar Alikhan reviews the latest James Bond novel to hit bookshelves -- Devil May Care by Sebastian Faulks.
The judge dismissed claims from Tsouli's defence counsel, Alan Hedworth, QC, that his client had changed his opinions since his arrest two years ago.
The nominees for the Academy Awards enjoyed a special Oscar luncheon at the Fairmont Century Plaza in California on March 7, 20 days before the big day on March 27.
'I've always figured that it's the people who don't get laid enough, or well enough, who feel compelled to constrain and tear down anyone who looks as if they're having a good time.'
Brosnan's contract details that he was to advertise a "breath freshener/tooth whitener," which wouldn't include an ingredient that turns saliva red.
Martin Campbell talks about his new film, Casino Royale.
Joginder Tuteja looks at some of the biggest spy thrillers, and where you can watch them.
'Our family philosophy is to build a bridge between India and Britain.'
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.
Verdasco is reportedly dating Victoria's Secret model Jarah Mariano, who appeared in the title sequence of the James Bond film Skyfall.
The speed at which he led the central bank in different areas -- ranging from internal reorganisation to inflation fighting, stabilising the currency, taking on rogue corporations, cleaning up bank balance sheets, and opening the sector -- makes one believe that Rajan knew he had only three years to do his job. A fascinating excerpt from Tamal Bandyopadhyay's MUST-READ Roller Coaster: An Affair with Banking.
The stars line up to watch one of Hollywood's biggest 2012 releases.
The actor will play a teenaged James Bond in Casino Royale.
With 28 Grammy wins in total, Beyonce breaks the record set by veteran singer Alison Krauss.
The face-off between Hrithik Roshan and Tiger Shroff may give you goosebumps, feels Karan Sanjay Shah.
The wedding will take place on May 29 at N Convention Centre Hyderabad.
The Smart Watch revolution is happening in India as you read this, and wearable gadgets will soon become as big as smartphones.
Spotted during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent trip to Nepal was this suitcase.
Ursula Andress' two-piece in 1962 James Bond flick Dr No is the Sexiest Swimsuit Moment.
Controversies don't cease to erupt ever around us. And this year was no different.
Rainbow-themed badge adorns US training facility
Hollywood's biggest stars attended the 94th Annual Academy Awards.
The Governor of the Reserve Bank of India may need all the suave charm of the fictional British spy to sell that same hard-nosed agenda to a powerful new prime minister.
Bandon Mein Tha Dum is about a team that hits rock-bottom, loses key players, has its global reputation shrink overnight, but despite all the setbacks, pulls off one of the greatest comeback victories in the history of international cricket, applauds Shailesh Karkera.
Chiwetel Ejiofor has some really powerful shoes to fill in his next movie project.
The Samsung Gear smartwatch is nowhere near James Bond's tech devices, but to be able to talk to someone on your watch is no less exciting. But is it a good buy? Find out...
are in the process of building one at the Jio Center in Bandra Kurla Complex where the Maker Maxity building used to be. "This theatre will be on the top of the mall and should be able to accommodate 300 cars, and is expected to open sometime in January or February next year.
The superstar gets candid about his next film, Dhoom 3.
A mere two-bedroom apartment - albeit quite spacious, covering 3,000 square (sq.) feet (ft) - will set you back 5.8 million. That's the asking price from the Indian-owned Hinduja Group, if you desire a nest in London Whitehall's iconic Old War Office (OWO). Its 1,100 rooms are now being converted into 85 residences and a first-ever hotel to be operated in Britain by Singapore's legendary Raffles Hotels chain. Gopichand Hinduja, co-chair of the conglomerate, said: "Every decision made on The OWO (as the building is fondly called) is underscored by our passion and respect for the heritage of the building and long-term commitment to London."
These customisations can give you luxury of expensive cars.
Aston Martin plans launch on April 15, Ferrari to follow suit.
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Actor Kenneth Branagh presented the prize to the monarch in recognition of her support of British film and television.
'If we can create some pressure and get those boys out early, and put some little bit more pressure on that middle-order early, we can restrict them to a score, stop them from scoring (big) runs.'
