Haing S. Ngor death: Was Oscar winner 'The Killing Fields' actor killed in gang-related robbery?Haing S. Ngor got an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in his debut film, 'The Killing Fields'. Was the Cambodia-born ac...
20 Sep, 2023, 10.49 PM IST
Nirala, Dhoomil, Bachchan, Dinkar: Musings on North Indian non-English writers' pen namesThe takhallus of the North Indian non-English language (male) writer – Nirala, Dhoomil, Bachchan – is so much more than just a nom de plume...
06 May, 2023, 11.00 PM IST
Creepy, harmful, dangerous: Why Microsoft has tamed new ChatGPT-style BingThe newly revamped AI-driven Bing can write poems, songs and quickly summarise nearly everything that ever made it to the internet. But it ...
21 Feb, 2023, 12.40 PM IST
When AI insults your looks & calls you Hitler! Bing's chatbot voices strong feelings, shows hostile emotionsSo far, Bing users have had to sign up for a waitlist to try the new chatbot features, limiting its reach.
17 Feb, 2023, 06.38 PM IST
China defends Cambodia relations after United States expresses concernShe sought clarification about the demolition of two U.S.-funded buildings at Ream without notification or explanation, and "observed that ...
03 Jun, 2021, 03.33 PM IST
Open for Covid and non-Covid diseases: 'Doctors without borders'The medical aid provider, also known as ‘Doctors without borders’ in the English-speaking world, foresees a spike in Covid cases in the hin...
20 May, 2020, 09.03 PM IST
Anti-Chinese sentiments rise in Beijing’s closest partner in South East AsiaChina’s large-scale investment in Cambodia has won strong support from the Hun Sen government. However, the influx of Chinese people and mo...
23 Nov, 2019, 02.08 PM IST
Income equality is over-rated, Mr PikettyTrue equality is not just equality of income. It is also, crucially, about equality of opportunity, something sorely missing in India.
14 Jan, 2018, 11.53 AM IST
China uses its hard and soft powers effectively: Shashi TharoorTharoor said India faces "serious challenges" in the country as unfortunately some of the well intentioned acts also didn't go according to...
13 Apr, 2017, 05.18 PM IST
View: Modi as bad as Mao? Get your history straightThe patience of the mob is rooted in a deeper anger over being cheated by habitual tax evaders like dishonest shopkeepers and rent-seeking ...
08 Jan, 2017, 11.46 AM IST
India and Vietnam boost their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with visit of Vietnam's National Assembly PresidentVietnam was quick to respond to New Delhi's gestures towards Hanoi by endorsing India's "Act East Policy".
08 Dec, 2016, 10.59 AM IST
In cold blood: These leaders cared little for the value of lifeThey did everything to achieve their motives of domination, power, and immortality, which ultimately led to mass destruction and loss of li...
20 Nov, 2016, 12.00 AM IST
Trip planning guide to CambodiaAncient temples, white sand beaches, grief tourism... Cambodia has all this to offer, and more.
11 Feb, 2013, 08.40 AM IST
Cambodia’s private island retreat, Song Saa, proves country has more to offer than templesNestled in the sapphire waters of the Gulf of Thailand, about a 40-minute speedboat ride from Sihanoukville port, this new resort marries l...
27 Jan, 2013, 05.47 AM IST
The paradox of pure evilImages flickering on the screen: police searching the property of a convicted rapist in Ohio with backhoes, jackhammers and wall saws. Horr...
07 Nov, 2009, 12.18 AM IST
- Prabhakaran may end life: Sri Lankan leaders
Predicting the collapse of the LTTE, some leaders in Sri Lanka have said the elusive Tiger supremo V Prabhakaran will have no choice other ...
03 Mar, 2008, 05.04 AM IST
- Epics in stone
Angkor Wat is only part of the story. Overgrown and yet rivetting, the ancient temples at Siem Reap fascinated.
07 Sep, 2006, 12.00 AM IST