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We need an initiative coordinated by the PMO that optimises both services and government revenues, says Shyam Ponappa in his article published in the Business Standard on 2 December 2010.
                                      
                                          
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                                      The policy langurs
                                     
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The comforts of civilised living for all Indians require dedicated collective effort. The article by Shyam Ponappa was published in the Business Standard on 6 January 2011. 
                                      
                                          
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                                      Spectrum auctions - 'Jhatka' or 'Halal'?
                                     
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The choice is between sudden death and a slow one. The article by Shyam Ponappa appeared in the Business Standard on 3 February 2011.
                                      
                                          
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                                      Big-Bang Budgets?
                                     
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Clarity of planning and conceptualisation needs to be the hallmark of policy planning for the Budget, says Shyam Ponappa in this article published in the Business Standard on March 3, 2011.
                                      
                                          
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                                      India's untapped potential: Are a billion people losing out because of spectrum?
                                     
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As one of the world’s fastest growing economies and with over 65% of its billion-plus population under 35, India has huge potential. But according to Shyam Ponappa of the Centre for Internet & Society, its spectrum management – the electromagnetic waves that are used from home appliances like microwaves and remote controls, to radios, cell phones, and of course, the internet – could be a huge barrier to the country’s economic and social development.
                                      
                                          
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                                      NTP 2011 Objective: Broadband
                                     
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The Indian government has to choose between accessible, affordable services and short-term revenue, writes Shyam Ponappa in this article published in the Business Standard on June 2, 2011.
                                      
                                          
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                                      Response to TRAI Consultation paper No. 6/2009 
                                    
 
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CIS Distinguished Fellow, Shyam Ponappa, provides a detailed response to the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India's Consultation paper No. 6/2009 "Overall Spectrum Management and review of license terms and conditions". Shyam Ponappa is suggesting that, the TRAI approach the telecom policy in a manner which will facilitate greater user access and, more generally, be designed to serve the public interest in the long-term. 
                                      
                                          
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                                      India Study Tour - Report: The South African Telecommunications Sector: Poised for Change 
                                    
 
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CIS in collaboration with the LINK Centre, Graduate School of Public and Development Management, University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa and in association with different institutions across India organized a Lecture Tour by Sagie Chetty from 19th Oct to 30th Oct. A report on this study tour is given by Sagie Chetty.
                                      
                                          
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                                      Developments in spectrum sharing
                                    
 
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New ways to share spectrum can revolutionise broadband in India - An article in the Business Standard by Shyam Ponappa / New Delhi December 3, 2009, 1:35 IST
                                      
                                          
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                                       Plan and Execute for Results
                                     
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Good SOPs are a starting point, but there's more under the surface that will affect results.
                                      
                                          
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