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Consilience: by Prasad Krishna — published May 24, 2015 — last modified Jun 19, 2015 01:55 AM — filed under: Internet Governance
Pranesh Prakash was a speaker at this event organized by the National Law School of India University on May 9 and 10, 2015 in Bangalore. The theme for this conference was "Net Neutrality".
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The Hazards of a Non-neutral Internet: by Geetha Hariharan — published Apr 18, 2015 — last modified May 27, 2015 04:07 PM — filed under: Net Neutrality, Internet Governance
Spurred by recent events, India’s policy circles are dancing to the complex tunes of net neutrality. Airtel came under fire for pricing calls made over the Internet differentially; it has since withdrawn this plan. Airtel and Reliance Communications are caught in the storm as Airtel Zero and Internet.org, the Facebook-spearheaded product for low-cost Internet access, face stiff criticism for violating net neutrality. Companies like Flipkart, which earlier supported these products, have stepped back and are throwing their weight behind net neutrality. The Department of Telecommunications has set up a six-member panel to consult on net neutrality.
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There's a Spy Behind Your Gadget Screen Tracking Data: by Prasad Krishna — published Apr 25, 2015 — last modified May 31, 2015 03:50 PM — filed under: Internet Governance, Privacy
More people are becoming aware of the risks that come with online habits.
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Digital India launch likely in July: by Prasad Krishna — published May 31, 2015 — last modified May 31, 2015 04:08 PM — filed under: Internet Governance
The Modi government, which completed one year at the Centre, is preparing for a big-ticket launch of Digital India, taking technology to the villages and block levels, through merchandise, hackathons and games spread over a week-long initiative across the country.
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Can Uber, Ola apps be blocked? Govt fighting cyber odds: by Prasad Krishna — published Jun 14, 2015 — filed under: Internet Governance, Blocking, Censorship
The Delhi government is trying to block taxi hailing apps like Uber and Ola Cabs, but is it really possible?
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Panel Discussion on Internet Intermediaries, Law and Innovation: by Jyoti Panday — published Jun 14, 2015 — filed under: Internet Governance, Intermediary Liability
CII, Google and Centre For Communications Governance, NLU Delhi hosted a panel discussion on June 2 in New Delhi. Jyoti Panday attended.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Only digital sex, please: by Prasad Krishna — published May 31, 2015 — last modified Jun 15, 2015 01:38 AM — filed under: Digital Media, Internet Governance
Many Indian men are getting so dependent on digital sex and online pornography that they can’t handle real relationships. And a new book says this is happening the world over. Prasun Chandhuri and Avijit Chatterjee turn the spotlight on the trend
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Indian music streaming service Gaana hacked, millions of users’ details exposed: by Prasad Krishna — published May 28, 2015 — last modified Aug 22, 2015 04:44 PM — filed under: Internet Governance
Indian music streaming service Gaana, which has over 7.5 million monthly visitors, has been compromised by a hacker and its user information database is now exposed.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Your phone is a surveillance device, your ISP a surveillance provider…: Pranesh Prakash: by Prasad Krishna — published May 27, 2015 — last modified Jun 17, 2015 02:53 PM — filed under: Internet Governance
“In India there is no special privilege for journalists over ordinary citizens,” Pranesh Prakash, Policy Director at the Centre for Internet and Society began at the workshop entitled ‘Digital Security for Journalists’ organised by the Mumbai Press Club and the Centre for Internet and Society.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Definition of Net Neutrality should be flexible: Pranesh Prakash: by Pranesh Prakash — published May 10, 2015 — last modified Jun 19, 2015 01:43 AM — filed under: Net Neutrality, Internet Governance
Critics argue that Facebook’s Internet.org violates the principle of Net Neutrality.
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