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Facebook Free Basics vs Net Neutrality: The top arguments in the debate: by Prasad Krishna — published Jan 07, 2016 — filed under: Social Media, Free Basics, Internet Governance, Freedom of Speech and Expression, Video, Social Networking
On Twitter, there's a whole conversation around Facebook Free Basics and whether zero-rating platforms should be allowed in India. Here's a look at the debate.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Facebook Free Basics: Gatekeeping Powers Extend to Manipulating Public Discourse: by Vidushi Marda — published Jan 09, 2016 — filed under: Free Basics, Freedom of Speech and Expression, Internet Governance, Social Media
15 million people have come online through Free Basics, Facebook's zero rated walled garden, in the past year. "If we accept that everyone deserves access to the internet, then we must surely support free basic internet services. Who could possibly be against this?" asks Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg, in a recent op-ed defending Free Basics.
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Facebook goes out all guns blazing in push for Free Basics, Net neutrality advocates cry foul: by Prasad Krishna — published Dec 29, 2015 — filed under: Social Media, Free Basics, Internet Governance
Facebook's media onslaught to garner support for its controversial Free Basics program is almost inescapable. Multi-page ads in national dailies, outdoor hoardings, television spots and perhaps the most effective of them all - Facebook notifications.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Facebook is censoring some posts on Indian Kashmir: by Prasad Krishna — published Jul 28, 2016 — filed under: Facebook, Internet Governance
Film makers, activists and journalists accused Facebook of blocking their accounts this week after they posted messages and images related to the violence in the trouble-torn province of Kashmir. In recent weeks, the India administered, Muslim-majority Kashmir state has been facing violence and curfews after protests erupted against the killing of a popular leader of a terrorist group.
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Facebook is no charity, and the ‘free’ in Free Basics comes at a price: by Prasad Krishna — published Jan 30, 2016 — filed under: Free Basics, Freedom of Speech and Expression, Facebook, Internet Governance
Who could possibly be against free internet access? This is the question that Mark Zuckerberg asks in a piece for the Times of India in which he claims Facebook’s Free Basics service “protects net neutrality”.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Facebook launches FB Newswire for journalists; loses part of its immunity under IT Act 2000: by Prasad Krishna — published Apr 26, 2014 — last modified May 06, 2014 05:41 AM — filed under: IT Act, Internet Governance, Social Media
A bus accident in California, a fire in New Jersey and another in Vasant Kunj, NASA's successful test flight of its vertical take-off and landing craft, a ceremony to honour the sherpas who died during an avalanche at the Everest last week, and, Israel's suspension of talks with Palestinian authorities. These were some of the news that were disseminated on the first day of Facebook's newest social tool: a newswire to aid journalists and newsrooms.
Located in News & Media
Facebook launches India tech scholars programme for law students: by Prasad Krishna — published Jun 26, 2021 — filed under: Technological Protection Measures, Internet Governance
Facebook India on Friday announced a new initiative - the Facebook India Tech Scholars (FITS) programme - for law students in the country.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Facebook launches Internet.org in India: by Prasad Krishna — published Feb 11, 2015 — last modified Mar 13, 2015 02:27 AM — filed under: Internet Governance
Joins hands with Reliance Communications. Move spurs neutrality concerns.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Facebook offers free but limited access to the Internet in India: by Prasad Krishna — published Feb 10, 2015 — last modified Mar 08, 2015 07:42 AM — filed under: Internet Governance
Facebook-backed Internet.org is extending its offer of free but limited Internet access to India via a mobile app.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Facebook Privacy Design Sprint: by Admin — published Nov 30, 2018 — last modified Dec 04, 2018 04:28 PM — filed under: Internet Governance, Privacy
Pranav Bidare and Saumyaa Naidu participated in the Facebook Privacy Design Sprint on Friday, November 30, 2018.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media

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