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Lone Patient: by Prasad Krishna — last modified Aug 13, 2018 03:08 PM
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Indian businesses crave IP certainty, but better patent values are tempting them overseas: by Prasad Krishna — published Apr 28, 2015 — last modified May 05, 2015 02:27 AM — filed under: Access to Knowledge
Indian corporate leaders view a strong and sustainable IP system as key to furthering their country’s economic development and attracting continued foreign investment, a recent study suggests. A lack of confidence that this is currently the case – and the perceived higher value attached to IP assets in other markets – is driving some of the brightest high tech prospects to build their businesses abroad rather than at home.
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The Data Revolution and education post-2015: Considering the promise and the risks: by Prasad Krishna — published Mar 31, 2015 — last modified May 07, 2015 06:41 AM
In August 2014, the secretary-general of the United Nations established the Independent Expert Advisory Group on a Data Revolution for Sustainable Development.
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The block heads: by Prasad Krishna — published Apr 03, 2015 — last modified May 07, 2015 11:51 AM — filed under: Internet Governance, Chilling Effect, Censorship
An entire government department is on the job, but can it really take down ‘offending’ online content?
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Smriti Irani brings back focus on voyeurism prevailing in our country: by Prasad Krishna — published Apr 06, 2015 — last modified May 08, 2015 12:59 AM — filed under: Internet Governance
The case of Union minister Smriti Irani finding a CCTV camera at Goa's Fab India has again brought back the focus on digital voyeurism and how a critical issue like surveillance can be exploited. Irani's case comes days after a woman found a mobile phone strapped to a changing room door of a Van Heusen store in Lajpat Nagar's Central market, a popular shopping hub.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Odia waits for Google Translate debut - Nine Indian languages available: by Prasad Krishna — published Apr 06, 2015 — last modified May 08, 2015 01:27 AM — filed under: Openness, Wikipedia, Access to Knowledge, Wikimedia
Odia getting the "classical" status last year was certainly a proud moment for the people of the state, but, it is yet to feature among the languages available in Google's popular translation service.
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People voice their support for net neutrality, say Internet a utility not a luxury: by Prasad Krishna — published Apr 13, 2015 — last modified May 08, 2015 01:56 AM — filed under: Net Neutrality, Internet Governance
As the campaign and support for net neutrality is picking up, Politicians, celebrities and a cross section of people are voicing their support for it. Net neutrality means all data and sites are treated and charged equally be it mobile app or any other app.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Net Neutrality debate in India: Here are all the arguments you need to know: by Prasad Krishna — published Apr 23, 2015 — last modified May 09, 2015 08:01 AM — filed under: Internet Governance
While online activists and even big Internet companies have come out to support Net Neutrality, the debate isn’t really as simple when it comes to India.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Financial Express hosts #NetNeutralityDebate: ‘Price discrimination can be allowed, but not for the same packet of data’: by Prasad Krishna — published Apr 24, 2015 — last modified May 09, 2015 10:05 AM — filed under: Net Neutrality, Internet Governance
Trying to cut through the noise on Net Neutrality in India, FICCI in partnership with Financial Express is hosting a panel discussion titled “Decoding Net Neutrality” in New Delhi on Wednesday.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Regulation of OTT: by Prasad Krishna — published May 09, 2015
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