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Copyright bill restricts Net access
by Prasad Krishna published Aug 30, 2010 last modified Apr 02, 2011 10:21 AM — filed under:
Law to curb piracy may fetter creativity
Located in News & Media
Copyright Law: More Than A Moral Obligation
by Prasad Krishna published Aug 13, 2012 — filed under: ,
It was a cozy and warm atmosphere in a bookstore in South Delhi — with plenty of cushions thrown on the floor — that I attended a delightful book launch for children. The book was displayed prominently, along with some fabulous original illustrations done by the author, from which the book illustrator had been “inspired”. I clicked some photographs with my smartphone. The publishers, based in another city, couldn't attend the event. So, I thought why not mail it to them, they are fraternity. Soon, a newsletter popped into my mailbox from the same publisher, with a lovely write-up of the book launch accompanied by my photographs, but with no acknowledgement given to me. I was disappointed.
Located in News & Media
Copyright Limitations and Exceptions for Libraries and Archives
by Prasad Krishna published Mar 31, 2016 last modified Mar 31, 2016 04:28 PM — filed under:
A two day workshop on Copyright Limitations and Exceptions for Libraries and Archives was organized by MHRD Chair on Intellectual Property Rights, Centre for Intellectual Property Rights and Advocacy, and National Law School of India University in Bangalore on March 4 and 5, 2016. Nehaa Chaudhari spoke in 2 sessions: Exception & Limitations to Copyrighted Works and WIPO Initiatives.
Located in Access to Knowledge / News & Media
File Copyright: Access to Knowledge in Free Trade Agreements?
by Prasad Krishna published Oct 02, 2015
Located in Access to Knowledge / Blogs
Copyrights Amendment Bill to Be Tabled in Indian Parliament – Parallel Import provisions have Been Removed
by Prasad Krishna published Sep 14, 2011 — filed under: ,
This week, the Indian government’s Rajya Sabha (the upper house of Parliament) will debate the Copyright Amendments Act.
Located in News & Media
Cordon tightens: Rajya Sabha nod to harsh IT rules
by Prasad Krishna published May 24, 2012 — filed under:
The draconian intermediaries rules of the Information Technology Act that allows the government to aggressively police the internet and social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter will continue for some more time as a motion to annul them in the Rajya Sabha was defeated by the treasury benches on Thursday.
Located in News & Media
Corporate push to Modi’s Rs.4.5-billion digital dream
by Prasad Krishna published Jul 16, 2015 — filed under: ,
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Rs. 4.5-billion digital dream seems to find favour with the corporate world, which calls it a “very progressive step” and “massive tech push”.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Cos spying on competitors, staff: Study
by Prasad Krishna published Jun 20, 2012 — filed under: ,
Most companies are spying on their competitors and their own employees, according to a recent survey conducted by the Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (Assocham).
Located in News & Media
Image Costs
by Prasad Krishna last modified Jun 08, 2011 12:41 PM
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Could better DNA testing facilities in India have saved the Talwars?
by Prasad Krishna published Oct 11, 2012 last modified Oct 11, 2012 09:44 AM — filed under: ,
Over the last decade, the use of DNA tests to solve crimes has seen a significant rise in crime investigation in India. But forensic experts warn that the absence of standard practices, quality checks and regulation has resulted in irresponsible and inaccurate application of the technology.
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