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Tulu Wikipedia Tutorial
by Prasad Krishna published Nov 26, 2015 last modified Dec 15, 2015 07:50 AM — filed under: , , , ,
Dr. U.B. Pavanaja trained the people involved in the creation of the videos.
Located in Openness / News & Media
Twitter's India troubles show tough path ahead for digital platforms
by Aditya Sharma published Dec 31, 2020 last modified Jun 26, 2021 02:54 AM — filed under: , , ,
Twitter is in a standoff with Indian authorities over the government's new digital rules. Critics see the rules as an attempt to curb free speech, while others say more action is needed to hold tech giants accountable.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Blog Entry UN Human Rights Council urged to protect human rights online
by Geetha Hariharan published Jun 19, 2014 — filed under: , , , , ,
63 civil society groups urged the UN Human Rights Council to address global challenges to freedom of expression, privacy and other human rights on the Internet. Centre for Internet & Society joined in the statement, delivered on behalf of the 63 groups by Article 19.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
Untangling the web of India's 'ungovernable' Net
by Prasad Krishna published Apr 16, 2013 — filed under: ,
India sells itself as a tech hub, outsourcing IT experts to the world. At home, it dreams of "equity on the Net." But millions remain unconnected and digital surveillance is on the rise.
Located in 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: , , ,
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
Blog Entry Vodafone Report Explains Government Access to Customer Data
by Joe Sheehan published Jun 16, 2014 last modified Jun 19, 2014 10:38 AM — filed under: ,
Vodafone Group PLC, the world’s second largest mobile carrier, released a report on Friday, June 6 2014 disclosing to what extent governments can request their customers’ data.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
Vote: Will Social Media Impact the Election?
by Prasad Krishna published Apr 15, 2013 last modified Apr 15, 2013 08:30 AM — filed under: ,
As India enters election mode, social media has become one of many platforms where possible prime ministerial candidates are being scrutinized.
Located in News & Media
We the goondas
by Prasad Krishna published Aug 04, 2014 last modified Aug 04, 2014 03:06 PM — filed under: , , , ,
You can now be arrested in Karnataka even before you commit an offence under the IT Act. You could be in jail under the Goonda Act even if not guilty under the Indian Copyright Act. If govt thinks you are planning to send a 'lascivious' photo to a WhatsApp group, or forwarding a copyrighted song, you can be arrested.
Located in News & Media
Blog Entry We Truly are the Product being Sold
by Vidushi Marda published Aug 31, 2016 last modified Sep 01, 2016 02:08 AM — filed under: , , ,
WhatsApp has announced it will begin sharing user data such as names, phone numbers, and other analytics with its parent company, Facebook, and with the Facebook family of companies. This change to its terms of service was effected in order to enable users to “communicate with businesses that matter” to them. How does this have anything to do with Facebook?
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
What Bengaluru Thinks of the Big Tech Announcements in Silicon Valley
by Prasad Krishna published Sep 29, 2015 last modified Oct 18, 2015 01:26 PM — filed under: , ,
There is a split verdict on the big tech announcements made out of California during the Prime Minister's visit, in the desi version of Silicon Valley - Bengaluru.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media