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Musk and his new Twitter team rejigging its revenue model is justifiable. A Wall Street Journal report says Twitter has suffered “a massive drop in revenue” because of advertisers cutting back on using the social-media platform. Continue reading Musk buying Twitter has deeper agenda than profit
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By Sudeep SonawaneNew Delhi, November 5, 2022South Asian countries like India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Nepal could help raise the pitch against Taliban regime that has muzzled journalists and media outlets in Afghanistan, a senior Afghan journalist and educator told an international seminar Saturday night.“There is no hope for Afghanistan media in this situation. There is not much political pressure on Taliban from governments and journalist … Continue reading ‘South Asia could support Afghan media’ muzzled by Taliban
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By Sudeep SonawaneNovember 5, 2022The world totters on the brink of another costly war in the 21st century. This comes a little more than 103 years after the allies of World War I winners signed the Treaty of Versailles on June 28, 1919.The United Kingdom, France, United States, Italy, Russia, Japan, and Romania comprised the Allies in the 20th century. They defeated the Central Powers … Continue reading Can the world afford the cost and consequences of third world war?
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Brazil Embassy secretary says ‘pluralism common to India and Brazil’ By Sudeep SonawaneSurat, February 11, 2022.Freedom of the Press and speech, and good ethics are important for democracy, two representatives from the diplomatic corps in New Delhi told an online event organised by the International Chamber of Media and Entertainment Industry on Friday.Other panellist included senior journalists, authors, a former state governor, a film-maker, a … Continue reading Serbia envoy tells journalism students ‘freedom of Press key pillar of democracy’
Turkey is a problematic ally for the US and Europe Foundation for Defense of DemocraciesBy Thomas JoscelynWashington, August 4, 2021New US sanctions against Syria aim to restrict cash flow to those committing atrocities in a civil war now almost one decade old.The financial restrictions, announced July 28, by the US Treasury and State Departments target multiple groups in the Syrian War. Nobody has killed and … Continue reading New US sanctions target several groups in the Syrian War
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Leaders of Germany’s southwestern state of Baden-Wurttemberg have taken no steps to end their promotion of Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions campaign against Israel. Continue reading Baden-Württemberg companies must end antisemitism and support for Iran
By Mohammad Shoeb Kishanganj, Bihar,June 13, 2021 Low crop rate has inflicted financial stress on maize farmers in Bihar and Seemanchal. The pandemic, shutdown and rain make their plight worse. These farmers demand better crop prices and investment in food processing industries that will help boost prices of grains.They urge state and federal authorities to ensure fair prices for their crops. Lack of infrastructure, organised market, … Continue reading Bihar maize farmers suffer as government dithers
Doha, December 3, 2020Young sportsmen and women should emulate former stars like Tiger Pataudi and Gordon Banks by excelling in their chosen vocation and overcoming all challenges as they both did, an Indian community leader said on Thursday.Speaking on International Day for People with Disability (IDPD), Dr Mohan Thomas said, “Indian cricket captain Pataudi, and England goalkeeper Banks, both famous stars of the 1960s era, … Continue reading Physician goads youth to emulate Pataudi and Banks on world disability day
In an exclusive interview Chinese Ambassador to the State of Qatar Zhou Jian tells Ashraf Siddiqui China’s reasons to extend the term of Hong Kong’s Sixth Legislative Council. Doha, Qatar August 18, 2020 Could you explain why China’s National Peoples Congress decided to extend the term of Hong Kong’s Sixth Legislative Council?This decision follows the HKSAR Chief Executive Carrie Lam’s report sent to the central … Continue reading New security law ‘will not change Hong Kong’s capitalist system’
By Conrad PrabhuMuscat, July 25, 2020In a major boost for Oman’s aspirations to position itself as an international logistics hub, the world-renowned UK based multi-brand, multi-channel retailer Sainsbury’s is preparing to establish a new operations hub at Suhar on the Sultanate’s Sea of Oman coastThe announcement was made by Sohar Port and Freezone, the country’s principal integrated commercial gateway, industrial port and free zone development.“We … Continue reading British retail brand plans hub in Oman
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