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Blog Entry Net Neutrality, Free Speech and the Indian Constitution - II
by Gautam Bhatia published Apr 29, 2014 — filed under: ,
In this 3 part series, Gautam Bhatia explores the concept of net neutrality in the context of Indian law and the Indian Constitution.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
Blog Entry Net Neutrality, Free Speech and the Indian Constitution – III: Conceptions of Free Speech and Democracy
by Gautam Bhatia published May 18, 2014 last modified May 27, 2014 10:21 AM — filed under: , ,
In this 3 part series, Gautam Bhatia explores the concept of net neutrality in the context of Indian law and the Indian Constitution.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
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
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
Net neutrality: Trai receives over 2 lakh mails
by Prasad Krishna published Apr 14, 2015 last modified May 08, 2015 02:11 AM — filed under: , ,
The idea of an open internet can bring together not just worried netizens but politicians of all hues.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Net subs grow significantly but public Wi-Fi idea flayed
by Prasad Krishna published Nov 21, 2016 — filed under: ,
Even as internet subscribers are growing significantly across Indian states, TRAI's idea of public Wi-Fi has been flayed by stakeholders.
Located in Telecom / News & Media
Netizen Report: The EU Wrestles With Facebook Over Privacy
by Prasad Krishna published Feb 27, 2016 — filed under: ,
Global Voices Advocacy's Netizen Report offers an international snapshot of challenges, victories, and emerging trends in Internet rights around the world.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Netizen Report: Transparency Edition
by Prasad Krishna published Nov 08, 2011 last modified Nov 09, 2011 04:31 AM — filed under: ,
Global Voices Online has carried a feature story, "Netizen Report: Transparency Edition". We at CIS had filed an RTI application about website blocking. This is reflected in this article by Rebecca MacKinnon which was posted online on 7 November 2011.
Located in News & Media
Netizen's Guide to the Internet Governance Forum
by Prasad Krishna published Sep 26, 2011 — filed under:
Located in News & Media
Blog Entry NETmundial Day 2
by Achal Prabhala published Apr 25, 2014 — filed under: , , ,
Fadi Chehade, the ICANN boss, closed NETmundial 2014 with these words "In Africa we say if you want to go first, go alone, but if you want to go far, go together." He should have added: And if you want to go nowhere, go multi-stakeholder.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog