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Live Chat: For a neutral net
by Prasad Krishna — published Apr 15, 2015 — last modified May 09, 2015 07:13 AM — filed under:
How much do you know about net neutrality? How does it affect you?
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Indians Join ‘Save the Internet’ Campaign
by Prasad Krishna — published Apr 15, 2015 — last modified May 09, 2015 07:42 AM — filed under:
In India, hundreds of thousands have joined a public campaign to ensure equal access to the Internet as an impassioned debate engulfs the country on what is called “net neutrality.”
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Now you can search Google in Kannada, in your handwriting
by Prasad Krishna — published Apr 18, 2015 — last modified May 09, 2015 08:29 AM — filed under: , ,
All you need to do is to make changes in settings on your phone or tablet.
Located in Openness / News & Media
Net neutrality: Net activism packs a punch
by Prasad Krishna — published Apr 19, 2015 — last modified May 09, 2015 09:02 AM — filed under: , , ,
For the first time in the history of internet campaigns in India, a protest movement has successfully changed the course of a debate without having to take to the streets. The net neutrality movement is being fought almost totally in the virtual world. Hashtag activism isn't new in India. In recent times, several big campaigns have been bolstered by the internet which helped mobilize mass support and kept people constantly updated on events. Pink Chaddi, Jan Lokpal and the Nirbhaya movements were some examples of successful on-the-ground campaigns that were galvanized by social media. But they still needed public action — dharnas, candlelight vigils and actual pink undies — to make a difference.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Know thy selfie
by Prasad Krishna — published Nov 27, 2014 — last modified Aug 05, 2015 01:23 AM — filed under:
The trend of clicking selfies is not a mere self-indulgent fad. It's a modern form of peer validation that helps in building a social bond, say Prasun Chaudhuri and Sharmistha Ghosal
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Airtel defends Airtel Zero, calls it toll-free service
by Prasad Krishna — published Apr 20, 2015 — last modified May 09, 2015 09:19 AM — filed under:
Releasing an official statement, Airtel said its vision is to have every Indian on the Internet while appmakers will decide how to pay for data.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Net Neutrality: The argument continues
by Prasad Krishna — published Apr 29, 2015 — last modified May 09, 2015 11:35 AM — filed under: ,
Opposing camps pitch their views on what zero rating and differential access to the internet would mean in India.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
File April 2015 Report
by Prasad Krishna — published May 10, 2015
Located in Accessibility / Blog
April 2015 Bulletin
by Prasad Krishna — published Apr 30, 2015 — last modified May 31, 2015 04:29 AM — filed under: , , ,
Newsletter for the month of April below.
Located in About Us / Newsletters
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by Prasad Krishna — last modified Jun 25, 2012 03:21 AM
 
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The Centre for Internet and Society (CIS) is a non-profit organisation that undertakes interdisciplinary research on internet and digital technologies from policy and academic perspectives. The areas of focus include digital accessibility for persons with disabilities, access to knowledge, intellectual property rights, openness (including open data, free and open source software, open standards, open access, open educational resources, and open video), internet governance, telecommunication reform, digital privacy, and cyber-security. The research at CIS seeks to understand the reconfiguration of social processes and structures through the internet and digital media technologies, and vice versa.

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