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DoT Reportedly Orders Blocking of 32 Websites Including GitHub, Archive.org, SourceForge: by Prasad Krishna — published Jan 02, 2015 — filed under: Freedom of Speech and Expression, Social Media, Internet Governance, Censorship
Many users on Twitter are claiming that several websites, including many software development resources such as GitHub and SourceForge, along with research resources like the Internet Archive have all been blocked on order of the Department of Telecom.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Vimeo, DailyMotion, Pastebin Among Sites Blocked In India For 'Anti-India' Content From ISIS: by Prasad Krishna — published Jan 02, 2015 — filed under: Freedom of Speech and Expression, Social Media, Internet Governance, Censorship
The Indian government has convinced ISPs to block dozens of popular websites accused of hosting “anti-India” content posted by members of the Islamic State group, also known as ISIS or ISIL.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Minds that (should) matter: by Prasad Krishna — published Jan 03, 2015 — last modified Feb 26, 2015 04:34 PM — filed under: Digital Media, Internet Governance, Social Media
Thinkers who best explain a rapidly-changing India to the world (and the world to India).
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Indian Government still blocks 20+ websites – Indian Censorship on Internet: by Prasad Krishna — published Jan 03, 2015 — filed under: Freedom of Speech and Expression, Social Media, Internet Governance, Censorship
Indian Government has blocked 20+ major websites to counter ISIS propaganda. The government has removed blocking of github.com, vimeo.com and other 10+ websites blocked till December 31, 2014.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Pastebin, Dailymotion, Github blocked after DoT order: Report: by Prasad Krishna — published Jan 03, 2015 — last modified Jan 03, 2015 04:17 AM — filed under: Social Media, Internet Governance, Chilling Effect, Censorship
A number of Indian users are reporting they're not able to access websites such as Pastebin, DailyMotion and Github while accessing the internet through providers such as BSNL and Vodafone.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Section 66A not for curbing freedom of speech, govt says: by Prasad Krishna — published Feb 05, 2015 — filed under: Freedom of Speech and Expression, Internet Governance, Censorship
Section designed to fight cybercrime and protect the right to life, central government tells Supreme Court.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
TOI literary festival kicks off today: by Prasad Krishna — published Feb 05, 2015 — filed under: Internet Governance
The Times Litfest 2015, Bengaluru, kicks off on Saturday at the Jayamahal Palace Hotel. The two-day festival is among the biggest such literary enclaves in Bengaluru. It'll see some of India's foremost creative minds talk, argue, debate, discuss and engage with vital topics which touch our lives.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Digital Security Workshop for Journalists: by Prasad Krishna — published Feb 06, 2015 — last modified Mar 08, 2015 05:25 AM — filed under: Digital Security, Workshop, Event, Internet Governance
The Centre for Internet and Society and the Mumbai Press Club are jointly organizing a workshop for journalists on February 7, 2015, from 9.30 a.m. to 1.30 p.m. at Mumbai Press Club, Azad Maidan.
Located in Internet Governance / Events
Symposium on Human Rights and the Internet in India: by Prasad Krishna — published Jan 17, 2015 — last modified Feb 07, 2015 12:50 AM — filed under: Internet Governance, Privacy
On January 17, 2015 the Center for Communication Governance at National Law University, Delhi in collaboration with the UNESCO Chair on Freedom of Communication and Information at the University of Hamburg hosted a pubic symposium on “Human Rights and Internet in India” as a Network of Centers (NoC) regional event. Bhairav Acharya was a panelist.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Collection of Net Neutrality Definitions: by Tarun Krishnakumar — published Feb 08, 2015 — last modified Feb 09, 2015 01:33 PM — filed under: Net Neutrality, Internet Governance
As part of CIS's inquiry into 'Network Neutrality' in the developing world, we have collected a set of definitions of the term from different sources. The definitions were collated and compiled by Manoj Kurbet, Maitreya Subramaniam and Tarun Krishnakumar under the guidance of Sunil Abraham.
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