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Trump issues order to dismantle Voice of America

United States President Donald Trump has ordered the dismantling of the government-funded news agency Voice of America (VOA), accusing it of promoting biased media reports, as reported by Fox News.......

When The Russians Killed A Dancer

Caution: Graphic content. Viewer discretion is advised. IMAGE: Colleagues and friends attend a funeral ceremony for Ukrainian soldier and ballet dancer Vadym Khlupianets, who was recently killed......

Beijing deserting Russia? Two Chinese banks suspend business with Moscow

Despite sharing strong ties with Russian President Vladimir Putin and criticising the West over the sanctions against Russia, China's President Xi Jinping has not stepped in to help Moscow. IMAGE:......

Understand Russian feeling; will acquire Canada: Trump's big remarks

United States President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday said that he understands the Russian feeling with NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organisation) being on their doorstep. IMAGE: President-elect......

Afghan Taliban releases 3 Indian hostages: Report

Three Indian engineers held by the Taliban in Afghanistan since May 2018 have been freed by the terrorist group in exchange for 11 of its top members from Afghan jails, according to media reports......

Competition Law in Digital Platform Era

Are we running a cricket match using football rules, asks Ajit Balakrishnan. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com The rules of football are clear even to schoolboys: Only the......

Meet Ajit Pai, the man at the center of the US net neutrality debate

The chief of America's Federal Communications Commission is not a fan of net neutrality.So what's his vision of communications and digital policy in these times?We find out... IMAGE: Ajit Pai at a......

Drones boom: The next big opportunity after e-commerce

Image: Drone built by ideaforge called Netra. Photograph, courtesy: ideaForge In 2003, three Indian Institute of Technology Bombay students got together to build a hovercraft by......

The Indian Film Making Global Waves

'I thought of a suppressed country and a free world.''If we travel from one to another, what will that road look like?''What colours, music there will be? What kind of people would you see?'......

The Hollywood Star and CDMA

She was a Hollywood star, much sought after. She also helped invented technology which changed the world. Shivanand Kanavi on the amazing Hedy Lamarr. Today, November 9, is Hollywood actor Hedy......

We won't see the likes of Aretha Franklin again

'To say Aretha ticked all the boxes when it came to voice technique is like calling Cristiano Ronaldo an efficient footballer,' says Kanika Datta. IMAGE: Aretha Franklin, The Queen of Soul,......

'If anybody asks me what I do, I'll say I'm a Grammy winner'

'What I see in Bollywood is that there’s this assembly line -- there’s a lyrics writer, there’s a composer, then there’s playback singer who is selected on mutual......

'Free Palestine' banner at UCL match irks French minister

UEFA to not place sanctions on PSG IMAGE: A banner on support of Palestine is displayed in the stands before the Champions League match between Paris St Germain and Atletico Madrid at Parc des......

Is this the end of the road for Saina Nehwal?

IMAGE: Saina Nehwal has been going through a tough phase with fitness issues. Photograph: PTI Saina Nehwal's decision to skip the selection trials for the CWG and the Asian Games could well......

8 Serie A football players test positive for coronavirus

Four players from Italian side Sampdoria have tested positive for the novel coronavirus, including one for the second time, while Fiorentina said three players and three staff members tested......

EPL PIX: Chelsea put aside turmoil while Gunners march on

Images from Sunday's action in the English Premier League. IMAGE: Kai Havertz scores to earn Chelsea victory over Newcastle United in the Premier League match, at Stamford Bridge, London, on......

Barcelona begin title defence against apprehensive Roma

IMAGE: Gerard Pique (center) of Barcelona makes a point to team-mate Lionel Messi during a training session. Photograph: Chris Brunskill/Getty Images AS Roma supporters may be looking ahead......