India unveils tougher rules for social media such as Facebook, Twitter
The guidelines in its code of digital media ethics were needed to hold social media and other companies accountable for misuse and abuse.
Thu Feb 25 2021
Azalina in India to study Special Criminal Court on sexual cases against children
Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said is on a two-day working visit to New Delhi, India, today to study the implementation of the Special Criminal Court to handle sexual crime cases against children.
Thu May 04 2017
India to young people: The internet is for finding spouses, not one-night stands
The Indian government worries that marriage sites are being "misused" where young people may be logging onto matrimonial sites looking for dates, not marriage.
Tue Jun 07 2016
Indian spiritual guru failed at peace talks with Islamic State
Indian guru Sri Sri Ravi Shankar claims to have attempted to start peace talks with the militants of the Islamic State. But his efforts proved futile.
Sat Apr 23 2016
Ravi Shankar's daughter says was sexually abused
The daughter of legendary Indian sitar player Ravi Shankar said Thursday in a video released for a global women's rights campaign that she had been sexually abused as a child by a family friend.
Thu Feb 14 2013
Ravi Shankar daughter accepts Grammy for late legend
Indian sitar player Ravi Shankar's daughter Anoushka accepted a Grammy on behalf of her late father Sunday in a category in which she had also been nominated.
Mon Feb 11 2013
Ravi Shankar: The passing of an icon
Ravi Shankar: The passing of an icon
Thu Dec 13 2012
Shankar to receive posthumous Grammy award
Three-time Grammy winner Shankar, who died Tuesday in California, is among seven artists including Carole King and the Temptations named as Grammys Lifetime Achievement Award honorees.
Thu Dec 13 2012
Ravi Shankar: 'The Godfather of World Music'
Ravi Shankar, who died on Wednesday aged 92, was the world's most famous sitar player, who popularised classical Indian music abroad largely through his work with The Beatles' George Harrison.
Wed Dec 12 2012
Sitar maestro Ravi Shankar dies
World famous Indian musician Pandit Ravi Shankar passed away in San Diego, United States on Tuesday evening.
Wed Dec 12 2012
Shankar died with family at side after US surgery
Legendary Indian sitar player Ravi Shankar died Tuesday with his family at his side, after surgery in California that could have "potentially given him a new lease of life," a statement said.
Tue Dec 11 2012
[COLUMNIST] Vaping: Behind the smokescreen of smoking cessation and healthier alternative
The existence of e-cigarettes seems to have merely shifted users from one addiction to another from traditional cigarettes to e-cigarettes.
Mon Nov 25 2024
12 probe papers opened on GISB, 7 brought to court - Aminuddin
Aminuddin Harun says police are awaiting further instruction for five more investigation papers from the Attorney-General's Chambers.
Mon Nov 25 2024
Govt does not use private company funds for official flights - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says the expenses, amounting to RM1.6 million, were fully borne by the government.
Mon Nov 25 2024
Immigration Dept to introduce special digital pass from January 2025
A special pass is a document issued to foreigners to grant the holder the right to enter and stay in Malaysia for no more than thirty days.
Mon Nov 25 2024
Sinkhole incident: Repairs along Jalan Lojing-Gua Musang ongoing - Police
According to police, several warning signs have been placed regarding the road repairs.
Mon Nov 25 2024
International Business Forum "World of Opportunities: Russia-ASEAN" to be held in Malaysia
The event aims to consolidate the positions of key economic players in the region.
Mon Nov 25 2024
DHL cargo plane crashes into house near Lithuania airport, killing one; 3 hurt
According to a spokesperson, the airplane, operated by SWIFT airline on behalf of DHL, originated from Leipzig, fell on a house.
Mon Nov 25 2024
Sultan Sharafuddin wants JAIS to ensure all preachers invited to Selangor accredited by MAIS
JAIS has been instructed to ensure that all Islamic preachers invited to the state, especially to talk on matters related to aqidah, syariah, sufism and the practice of fariqa.
Mon Nov 25 2024
Taiwan reports Chinese balloon, first time in six months
Taiwan's defence ministry reports that a Chinese balloon detected over the sea to Taiwan's north.
Mon Nov 25 2024
Growing demand for private healthcare insurance in ASEAN - Malaysian Re
There is a growing demand for private health insurance in ASEAN, particularly following the COVID-19 pandemic, said Malaysian Reinsurance Bhd (Malaysian Re).
Mon Nov 25 2024