Cybersquatting victims are frustrated that registrars outside India won't take down domains. Some Indian ISPs have blocked access to three major domain name registrars. The move comes as part of a long-running dispute over cybersquatting. Indian ... Continue Reading7 Comments
Domains around the world: Deepak Daftari in India
· UncategorizedIn the second in this series, Deepak Daftari discusses what it's like to buy and sell domains in India. If you've been to a domain conference, you've probably seen Deepak Daftari. He's instantly recognizable by his handlebar mustache and big ... Continue ReadingLeave a Comment
More stupid government interference with new top level domain names
· Policy & LawI've written before about hard headed governments and their challenges against particular top level domain names. I was reminded of another such case today, thanks to the Government of India sending a letter (pdf) to ICANN reiterating its opposition to ... Continue Reading3 Comments
Masala.xxx Didn’t Get the Memo About India and .XXX Domain Names
· Policy & LawUsers might have a hard time reaching Indian .xxx site. I was caught a bit off guard when reading Elliot's story today about Masala.xxx launching. This is apparently an adult site aimed at India. Although I don't believe anything is done yet, ... Continue Reading5 Comments