Twitter slams Wikipedia’s ‘black out protest’

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 17, 2012, 12:59

Micro blogging site Twitter has slammed Wikipedia’s plan to s “go dark” on Wednesday for 24-hour to protest against highly-contentious US online piracy legislation, calling it “foolish” and “silly”.

Wikipedia to be blacked out for 24 hrs to stop anti-piracy act

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 17, 2012, 10:36

Wikipedia, the popular community-edited online encyclopedia, will black out its English-language site for 24 hours to seek support against proposed US anti-piracy legislation that Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales said threatens the future of the Internet.

Anti-piracy act: Wikipedia to shut for 24 hrs

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 17, 2012, 09:42

Wikipedia, the popular community-edited online encyclopedia, will black out its English-language site for 24 hours to seek support against proposed US anti-piracy legislation.

India to base anti-piracy patrol plane in Maldives

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 18, 2011, 21:33

The Indian Navy plane will operate from Male and will stay there for three weeks, a Navy spokesperson said here Tuesday.

Anti-piracy device installed on Indian warships

Last Updated: Thursday, September 29, 2011, 11:07

The Long Range Acoustic Device (LRAD), as it is called, shouts, threatens and warns in a variety of languages.

Legendary Beatles lend music to back anti-piracy drive

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 17, 2011, 18:26

Rock band The Beatles has shown their support in the fight against piracy by allowing their music to be used in a new campaign.

Anti-piracy cell in state CB-CID wing

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 26, 2011, 15:43

The Kerala Cabinet on Tuesday decided to wind-up the inquiry commission, set up by the previous LDF government into the police firing incident at Kasargode in which one person was killed, Chief Minister Oommen Chandy said.

Singapore to head anti-piracy flotilla in Gulf of Aden

Last Updated: Friday, April 1, 2011, 13:18

Singapore has taken over the task force stewardship from Pakistan.

Pak to introduce anti-piracy bill in Parliament: Gilani

Last Updated: Friday, February 25, 2011, 12:22

PM said bill aims to give Navy proper mandate to discharge responsibilities.

India to deploy aircraft for anti-piracy in the Seychelles

Last Updated: Wednesday, February 16, 2011, 19:14

In wake of increasing threats from sea pirates, India will soon deploy a maritime surveillance aircraft in the Seychelles to carry out reconnaissance over its waters and piracy-infested areas of the Gulf of Aden.

India to deploy aircraft for anti-piracy in the Seychelles

Last Updated: Wednesday, February 16, 2011, 18:08

India had promised the Seychelles one Dornier along with two Chetak helicopters in June last year during the visit of Defence Minister A K Antony to the Island nation.

India suggests five step anti-piracy action plan

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 26, 2011, 16:34

India has suggested a five step anti-piracy action plan to combat the menace in the Indian Ocean where Somali pirates are attacking ships and demanding millions of dollars as ransom money.