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WikiConference India 2016 Starts Friday in Chandigarh
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by
Prasad Krishna
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published
Aug 05, 2016
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filed under:
CIS-A2K,
Wikipedia,
Access to Knowledge
India, a key growth area for Wikipedia, is gearing up for a national conference "for Wikimedians in India to meet and share their views, discuss challenges and exchange useful tips, best practices and other information".
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Access to Knowledge
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News & Media
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LIRNEAsia Presentation
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by
Prasad Krishna
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published
Aug 06, 2016
Located in
Internet Governance
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Files
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An India Where the Disabled have a Choice
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by
Prasad Krishna
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published
Aug 06, 2016
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filed under:
Accessibility
The Roundtable on Digital Access to the Disabled held in Bangalore brought forward many issues related to the topic. Dr. Nirmita Narasimhan, Policy Director, Centre for Internet and Society speaks to Dr. Archana Verma about the problems faced by the disabled while using technology. Being herself partially visually impaired, this is an interview from an expert as well as the personal experiences of a person from the disabled group.
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Accessibility
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News & Media
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WikiConference India 2016
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by
Prasad Krishna
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published
Aug 07, 2016
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filed under:
Wikimedia,
CIS-A2K,
Wikipedia,
Access to Knowledge
WikiConference India 2016 is an event to provide a common platform for all Wikimedians in India to meet and share their views, discuss challenges and exchange useful tips, best practices and other information. The Conference is open for participation of Wikimedians from all nations, and will be taking place on the 5th, 6th, and 7th of August 2016 at Chandigarh.
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Access to Knowledge
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News & Media
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Tulu Wikipedia Goes 'Live'
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by
Prasad Krishna
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published
Aug 07, 2016
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filed under:
CIS-A2K,
Access to Knowledge,
Tulu Wikipedia
Tulu Wikipedia became live on August 5, 2016. CIS-A2K took making of Tulu Wikipedia live as one of its activity in 2014. The efforts bore fruit and Tulu Wikipedia is live now.
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Access to Knowledge
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News & Media
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Why experts are worried about Aadhaar-based authentication
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by
Prasad Krishna
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published
Aug 07, 2016
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filed under:
Aadhaar,
Internet Governance,
Privacy
As private companies are increasingly using Aadhaar data, is the privacy and security of personal data really at risk? What do those defending Aadhaar have to say?
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Internet Governance
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News & Media
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India's 23rd regional Wikipedia, in Tulu, goes live
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by
Prasad Krishna
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published
Aug 07, 2016
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filed under:
CIS-A2K,
Access to Knowledge,
Tulu Wikipedia
The Tulu Wikipedia has just gone live, giving another boost to yet another ancient Indian language otherwise struggling to keep up with the times and speedily changing technology.
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Access to Knowledge
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News & Media
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After eight years, Tulu Wikipedia goes live
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by
Prasad Krishna
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published
Aug 07, 2016
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filed under:
CIS-A2K,
Access to Knowledge,
Tulu Wikipedia
Around eight years after its launch and in incubation, the Tulu Wikipedia has gone live with over 1,000 articles. It can be accessed at http://tcy.wikipedia.org
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Access to Knowledge
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News & Media
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Apps can give personal information to strangers
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by
Prasad Krishna
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published
Aug 08, 2016
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filed under:
Internet Governance
We love our apps. A study done last year, found that app usage in India has grown 131 per cent. But apps are notorious for accessing personal data and we’re obligingly careless with our privacy. Inadvertently, users give away third-parties access to their phone calls and right to operate cameras on their mobiles.
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Internet Governance
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News & Media
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In Tulu, India's 23rd Regional Wikipedia Goes Live
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by
Prasad Krishna
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published
Aug 08, 2016
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filed under:
CIS-A2K,
Access to Knowledge,
Tulu Wikipedia
In a major boost to ancient Indian languages, Tulu wikipedia has finally gone live.
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Access to Knowledge
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News & Media
