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A Start-Up Is Gold for Facebook’s New Millionaires
Posted: May 17th, 2012, 10:45pm EDT by By SOMINI SENGUPTA
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At Facebook, ground zero for the nouveau tech riche in Silicon Valley, peer pressure dictates that consumption be kept on the down low.
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PayPal Strength Helps eBay Exceed Forecasts
Posted: April 19th, 2012, 1:37am EDT by By SOMINI SENGUPTA
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The company posted higher revenue and net income because of a sustained turnaround of its Internet marketplace and the soaring popularity of the PayPal online payment system.
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No Signs of Threatened Anonymous Attack on Internet
Posted: April 1st, 2012, 1:40am EDT by By SOMINI SENGUPTA
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Threats of an attack on one of the crucial parts of the Internet have not had a measurable impact, said several people monitoring the Domain Name System.
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News Analysis: The Soul of the New Hacktivist
Posted: March 17th, 2012, 11:59pm EDT by By SOMINI SENGUPTA
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Critics and defenders argue about how much of what Anonymous does should be treated as political protest — or strictly as crime.
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News Analysis: The Soul of the New Hacktivist
Posted: March 17th, 2012, 11:59pm EDT by By SOMINI SENGUPTA
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Critics and defenders argue about how much of what Anonymous does should be treated as political protest — or strictly as crime.
NYT > Business
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LulzSec Hacking Suspects Are Arrested
Posted: March 6th, 2012, 12:07pm EST by By SOMINI SENGUPTA
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Law enforcement officials worldwide are coordinating efforts against Anonymous.
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LulzSec Hacking Suspects Are Arrested
Posted: March 6th, 2012, 12:07pm EST by By SOMINI SENGUPTA
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Top members of the computer hacking collective known as LulzSec were arrested, and one has pleaded guilty to hacking charges, according to court papers.
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LulzSec Hacking Suspects Are Arrested
Posted: March 6th, 2012, 12:07pm EST by By SOMINI SENGUPTA
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Law enforcement officials worldwide are coordinating efforts against Anonymous.
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LulzSec Hacking Suspects Are Arrested
Posted: March 6th, 2012, 12:07pm EST by By SOMINI SENGUPTA
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Top members of the computer hacking collective known as LulzSec were arrested, and one has pleaded guilty to hacking charges, according to court papers.
NYT > Business
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Digital Security Bills Bruised by a Lingering Antipiracy Fight
Posted: February 9th, 2012, 12:47am EST by By SOMINI SENGUPTA
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Legislation intended to help protect infrastructure from terrorists is hampered by fears of pressure from advocates who scored a victory against antipiracy bills.
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Mark Zuckerberg Remains the Undisputed Boss at Facebook
Posted: February 3rd, 2012, 4:07am EST by By SOMINI SENGUPTA
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Mark Zuckerberg’s success is a lesson in what works in Silicon Valley: Stay in charge, stave off potential predators and expand the company so quickly that no one can challenge the boss.
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Mark Zuckerberg Remains the Undisputed Boss at Facebook
Posted: February 3rd, 2012, 1:22am EST by By SOMINI SENGUPTA
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Mark Zuckerberg’s success is a lesson in what works in Silicon Valley: Stay in charge, stave off potential predators and expand the company so quickly that no one can challenge the boss.
NYT > Business
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When Twitter Blocks Tweets, It’s #Outrage
Posted: January 28th, 2012, 6:56am EST by By SOMINI SENGUPTA
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Twitter’s announcement that it would agree to block certain messages in countries where they were deemed illegal prompted outcry, argument and even calls for a boycott.
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Victory on Antipiracy Issue Buoys Internet Lobby
Posted: January 27th, 2012, 1:31am EST by By SOMINI SENGUPTA
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With their success against antipiracy legislation in Congress, the Internet industry and its allies are weighing their future as a political force.
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Bits Blog: Twitter Announces Micro-Censorship Policy
Posted: January 26th, 2012, 7:57pm EST by By SOMINI SENGUPTA
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The company announced Thursday that it could start censoring certain content in certain countries.
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Europe Weighs a Tough Law on Online Privacy and User Data
Posted: January 24th, 2012, 8:43am EST by By SOMINI SENGUPTA
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A proposed law in Europe would compel Web sites to obtain consent when collecting personal data and to delete that data forever at the consumer’s request.
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Bits Blog: If You're a Venture Capitalist, You're Most Likely a White Man
Posted: November 22nd, 2011, 2:43pm EST by By SOMINI SENGUPTA
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Venture capitalists are largely white and male, according to a new survey by an industry association, but newcomers to the industry are more diverse.
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Hacker Rattles Internet Security Circles
Posted: September 12th, 2011, 12:50am EDT by By SOMINI SENGUPTA
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Digital security certificates were compromised, exposing online communications and shaking a foundation of Internet trust.
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Group Says It Has New Evidence of Cisco’s Misdeeds in China
Posted: September 2nd, 2011, 7:03pm EDT by By SOMINI SENGUPTA
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An advocacy group says it has documents suggesting that Cisco Systems tailored its technology to help China in apprehending members of Falun Gong.
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Bits: A Homemade Drone Snoops on Wireless Networks
Posted: August 5th, 2011, 9:16am EDT by By SOMINI SENGUPTA
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A remote-controlled plane that can snoop quietly on wireless networks and attack them was on display at the Black Hat conference in Las Vegas.
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Guardians of Internet Security Are Targets
Posted: August 5th, 2011, 12:48am EDT by By SOMINI SENGUPTA
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A string of hackers’ attacks on Internet security companies shows the extent of online vulnerabilities, but the breaches may help the firms grow their business.
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British Police Make Arrest in Net Attacks
Posted: July 27th, 2011, 9:30pm EDT by By SOMINI SENGUPTA
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The police said that a 19-year-old was the spokesman of a group that has claimed responsibility for hacking attacks.
NYT > Sports
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In India, Women See Boxing as a Way Up
Posted: August 26th, 2009, 9:49am EDT by By SOMINI SENGUPTA
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The International Olympic Committee decided to allow women’s boxing. India was among the countries pushing to break the gender bar.
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In India, Women See Boxing as a Way Up
Posted: August 26th, 2009, 9:49am EDT by By SOMINI SENGUPTA
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The International Olympic Committee decided to allow women’s boxing. India was among the countries pushing to break the gender bar.
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Cricket League Moves Games Outside India
Posted: March 22nd, 2009, 10:27am EDT by By SOMINI SENGUPTA
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With the Indian Premier League’s tournament schedule overlapping with national elections, the government could not guarantee adequate security for the games.
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Cricket League Moves Games Outside India
Posted: March 22nd, 2009, 10:27am EDT by By SOMINI SENGUPTA
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With the Indian Premier League’s tournament schedule overlapping with national elections, the government could not guarantee adequate security for the games.
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Crisis May Shift India’s Political Landscape
Posted: November 29th, 2008, 2:30am EST by By SOMINI SENGUPTA
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Many expect the two-day siege of Mumbai to figure centrally in the coming national elections, with candidates making national security a priority.
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Mumbai’s Longest Night
Posted: November 27th, 2008, 4:04pm EST by By SOMINI SENGUPTA
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The attacks in Mumbai quickly turned some joyous occasions into a night of terror.
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India Launches Unmanned Orbiter to Moon
Posted: October 22nd, 2008, 2:18am EDT by By SOMINI SENGUPTA
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The mission is scheduled to last for two years, in which the craft will search the lunar surface for natural resources.
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Hindu Threat to Christians: Convert or Flee
Posted: October 13th, 2008, 4:13am EDT by By SOMINI SENGUPTA
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Christians in eastern Orissa State in India say they are being forced to leave their faith in exchange for safety.
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Crusader Sees Wealth as Cure for India Caste Bias
Posted: August 30th, 2008, 2:43am EDT by By SOMINI SENGUPTA
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Chandra Bhan Prasad’s latest crusade is to argue that India’s economic liberalization is about to do the unthinkable: destroy the caste system.
NYT > Sports
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Three Medalists Provide Glimpse of a New India
Posted: August 25th, 2008, 2:18am EDT by By SOMINI SENGUPTA
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India’s three gold medals represent vastly different Indias that today exist side by side, and the intensity of the new aspirations of young Indians.
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Afghan Bombing Sends Stark Message to India
Posted: July 9th, 2008, 9:04am EDT by By SOMINI SENGUPTA
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In condemning the embassy attack, the Indian prime minister, Manmohan Singh, said that his country’s engagement in Afghanistan would continue.
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The Food Chain: India’s Growth Outstrips Crops
Posted: June 21st, 2008, 3:13pm EDT by By SOMINI SENGUPTA
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India’s supply of arable land is second only to that of the U.S., but it must buy some foods on international markets, exacerbating a global food crisis.
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The Food Chain: India’s Growth Outstrips Crops
Posted: June 21st, 2008, 3:13pm EDT by By SOMINI SENGUPTA
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India’s supply of arable land is second only to that of the U.S., but when it comes to agriculture it must turn to international markets, exacerbating a global food crisis.
NYT > Sports
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Bright Lights and Big Money in India’s New Cricket League
Posted: May 7th, 2008, 9:03am EDT by By SOMINI SENGUPTA
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A new cricket league is trying to spin off India’s colonial inheritance into a money-making symbol of a brash, emerging nation.
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Tibetan Envoys Head to China
Posted: May 2nd, 2008, 12:07pm EDT by By SOMINI SENGUPTA
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In a signal of low expectations for the meeting with representatives of the Dalai Lama, the announcement predicted that the visit would be “brief.” -
At Least 8 Killed on Eve of Nepal Vote
Posted: April 9th, 2008, 1:23pm EDT by By SOMINI SENGUPTA
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Violence marred the eve of a historic election designed to bolster peace in Nepal, as officials on Wednesday confirmed the killings of at least eight people in three separate incidents.