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135 million aadhaar details, 100 million bank accounts "leaked" from government websites: Researchers: by Prasad Krishna — published May 05, 2017 — last modified May 20, 2017 06:19 AM — filed under: UIDAI, Aadhaar, Internet Governance, Privacy
This was published by Counterview on May 5, 2017.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
150 Rare Books Get New Lease of Life Online, Courtesy Students: by Prasad Krishna — published Jul 18, 2014 — filed under: Access to Knowledge, Wikimedia, Wikipedia, Malayalam Wikipedia, Openness
You might have heard about Samkshepa Vedartham by Clement Pianius, the first book printed in Malayalam but might not have got a chance to read it.
Located in News & Media
“Made in India” Innovation Policy: by Prasad Krishna — published Sep 22, 2016 — filed under: Patents, Access to Knowledge
In this post they emphasize upon the need for data-driven IP policy making in India.
Located in Access to Knowledge / News & Media
“The Internet and Controls: A Disturbing Scenario”: by Prasad Krishna — published Mar 05, 2014 — filed under: Internet Governance
Prof. Mohan SundaraRajan, a renowned science writer will give a talk at the Bangalore International Centre in TERI on March 7, 2014 at 6.30 p.m. Sunil Abraham will chair and moderate the session.
Located in News & Media
350% surge in Cyber crimes in last 3 years: by Prasad Krishna — published Jan 20, 2015 — last modified Feb 07, 2015 04:13 PM — filed under: Internet Governance
India’s registered cyber crimes leapt 350% in three years but the legal system is struggling to cope with more and more lawbreakers exploiting the anonymity of the internet.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
2011: The year India began to harness social media: by Prasad Krishna — published Jan 04, 2012 — last modified Jan 04, 2012 07:19 AM — filed under: Internet Governance
About half a decade ago, netizens began to expand their online presence by forging new relationships, rediscovering old ones and sharing information and content on what came to be collectively termed as social media. The year gone by marked a new milestone for this social media phenomenon, which saw a paradigm shift from merely being a networking platform to becoming a political tool, writes Satarupa Paul in the Sunday Guardian on 1 January 2012.
Located in News & Media
2012 Global Congress on Intellectual Property and the Public Interest: by Prasad Krishna — published May 02, 2012 — last modified May 02, 2012 05:04 AM — filed under: Event Type, Intellectual Property Rights, Access to Knowledge
We are pleased to announce the Second Global Congress on Intellectual Property and the Public Interest. The theme for this year’s Congress will be “Setting the positive agenda in motion,” and will have a special focus on developments and opportunities in the so-called “BRICS” group of emerging economies. This note invites applications to attend the Congress, including proposals to chair workshops or deliver a paper or presentation related to the Congress’s theme.
Located in Access to Knowledge
2012 Global Congress on Intellectual Property and the Public Interest: Call for Participation and Save the Date: by Prasad Krishna — published May 02, 2012 — filed under: Intellectual Property Rights, Access to Knowledge
The Second Global Congress on Intellectual Property and the Public Interest will take place in FGV Law School, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil from December 15 to 17, 2012. The theme for this year’s Congress will be “Setting the positive agenda in motion.” We invite applications to attend the Congress, including proposals to chair workshops or deliver a paper or presentation related to the Congress’s theme.
Located in Access to Knowledge
2012 in Review: Biometric ID Systems Grew Internationally...and So Did Concerns about Privacy: by Prasad Krishna — published Jan 01, 2013 — last modified Jan 17, 2013 04:40 AM — filed under: Internet Governance
As the year draws to a close, EFF is looking back at the major trends influencing digital rights in 2012 and discussing where we are in the fight for free expression, innovation, fair use, and privacy.
Located in News & Media
2014 showed the power of Twitter, now every Indian politician wants a handle: by Prasad Krishna — published Apr 20, 2016 — filed under: Social Media, Internet Governance
Twitter is fast turning into an effective political tool. As political parties fight another round of electoral battles, a new survey on the 2014 general elections states that those who tweeted well, fared well.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media

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