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The Right to Information, The Right to Knowledge (Talk by Sam Pitroda & Carl Malamud): by Pranesh Prakash — published Feb 14, 2018
On October 15, 2017, Sam Pitroda and Carl Malamud will speak on open data and knowledge in India.
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Statement of Solidarity on Freedom of Expression and Safety of Internet Users in Bangladesh: by Pranesh Prakash — published Jan 15, 2013 — last modified Jan 15, 2013 11:51 AM — filed under: Freedom of Speech and Expression, Safety, Statement, Internet Governance
This is a statement on the violent attack on blogger Asif Mohiuddin by the participants to the Third South Asian Meeting on the Internet and Freedom of Expression that took place in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on January 14–15, 2013.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
Resources: by Pranesh Prakash — published Oct 20, 2009 — last modified Oct 20, 2009 03:29 AM — filed under: Bayh-Dole, Access to Knowledge, Access to Medicine, Open Access, Public Accountability, Open Innovation
A collection of resources that will help one navigate through the arguments and evidence for and against the Indian "Bayh-Dole" bill.
Located in Access to Knowledge / Publications / PUPFIP Bill
Arguments Against the PUPFIP Bill: by Pranesh Prakash — published Oct 20, 2009 — last modified Sep 12, 2011 11:03 AM — filed under: Bayh-Dole, Access to Knowledge, Access to Medicine, Intellectual Property Rights, PUPFIP, Patents, Publications
The Protection and Utilisation of Public Funded Intellectual Property Bill (PUPFIP Bill) is a new legislation being considered by Parliament, which was introduced in the 2008 winter session of the Rajya Sabha. It is modelled on the American Bayh-Dole Act (University and Small Business Patent Procedures Act) of 1980. On this page, we explore some of the reasons that the bill is unnecessary, and how it will be harmful if passed.
Located in Access to Knowledge / Publications / PUPFIP Bill
PUPFIP Bill: by Pranesh Prakash — published Nov 04, 2009 — last modified Aug 20, 2011 03:15 PM — filed under: Access to Knowledge
A new bill which tries to promote innovation through privatization of public-funded research and is unnecessary, misguided, and will prove harmful to Indian research, innovation, and will harm the interests of taxpayers and consumers.
Located in Access to Knowledge / Publications
Indian Copyright Act, 1957 (as amended by Copyright (Amendment) Bill, 2010): by Pranesh Prakash — published Apr 27, 2010
Located in Access to Knowledge / Publications
No Civil Society Members in the Cyber Regulations Advisory Committee: by Pranesh Prakash — published Jan 09, 2013 — last modified Jan 09, 2013 05:56 PM — filed under: IT Act, Internet Governance, Public Accountability
The Government of India has taken our advice and reconstituted the Cyber Regulations Advisory Commitee. But there is no representation of Internet users, citizens, and consumers — only government and industry interests.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
Digital India: PM Modi to launch BJP's flagship programme likely in July: by Pranesh Prakash — published May 29, 2015 — last modified Aug 22, 2015 04:45 PM — filed under: Internet Governance
The Modi government, which completed one year at the Centre, is preparing for a big-ticket launch of Digital India, taking technology to the villages and block levels, through merchandise, hackathons and games spread over a week-long initiative across the country.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Regulatory Perspectives on Net Neutrality: by Pranesh Prakash — published Jul 08, 2015 — last modified Jul 18, 2015 02:46 AM — filed under: Telecom, Net Neutrality, Internet Governance, ICT
In this paper Pranesh Prakash gives an overview on why India needs to put in place net neutrality regulations, and the form that those regulations must take to avoid being over-regulation.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
DOT Order Blocking 857 Websites on Grounds of Decency and Morality: by Pranesh Prakash — published Aug 03, 2015 — last modified Aug 03, 2015 07:42 AM
Copy of leaked DOT order blocking 857 websites on grounds of morality and decency, claiming powers under section 79(3)(b) of the Information Technology Act.
Located in Internet Governance / Resources

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