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Need a standard strategy to deal with Web issues: Chandrasekhar
by Prasad Krishna published Sep 05, 2012 — filed under: , , , ,
The government has been facing allegations of Internet censorship for over a year now.
Located in News & Media
Net nanny meets muscular law
by Admin published Oct 02, 2018 — filed under: ,
India’s new human-trafficking bill could criminalise sex workers and curtail free speech.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Blog Entry Net Neutrality Advocates Rejoice As TRAI Bans Differential Pricing
by Subhashish Panigrahi published Feb 23, 2016 — filed under: , , , ,
India would not see any more Free Basics advertisements on billboards with images of farmers and common people explaining how much they benefited from this Facebook project.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
Blog Entry Net Neutrality, Free Speech and the Indian Constitution - I
by Gautam Bhatia published Apr 14, 2014 last modified Apr 29, 2014 08:03 AM — filed under: ,
In this post, I will explore net neutrality in the context of Indian law and the Indian Constitution.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
Blog Entry Net Neutrality, Free Speech and the Indian Constitution - II
by Gautam Bhatia published Apr 29, 2014 — filed under: ,
In this 3 part series, Gautam Bhatia explores the concept of net neutrality in the context of Indian law and the Indian Constitution.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
Blog Entry Net Neutrality, Free Speech and the Indian Constitution – III: Conceptions of Free Speech and Democracy
by Gautam Bhatia published May 18, 2014 last modified May 27, 2014 10:21 AM — filed under: , ,
In this 3 part series, Gautam Bhatia explores the concept of net neutrality in the context of Indian law and the Indian Constitution.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
Net neutrality: Net activism packs a punch
by Prasad Krishna published Apr 19, 2015 last modified May 09, 2015 09:02 AM — filed under: , , ,
For the first time in the history of internet campaigns in India, a protest movement has successfully changed the course of a debate without having to take to the streets. The net neutrality movement is being fought almost totally in the virtual world. Hashtag activism isn't new in India. In recent times, several big campaigns have been bolstered by the internet which helped mobilize mass support and kept people constantly updated on events. Pink Chaddi, Jan Lokpal and the Nirbhaya movements were some examples of successful on-the-ground campaigns that were galvanized by social media. But they still needed public action — dharnas, candlelight vigils and actual pink undies — to make a difference.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Netizens Rejoice Over SC Ruling to Keep the Net Free
by Prasad Krishna published Mar 25, 2015 — filed under: , , ,
The Supreme Court ruling to strike down Section 66A of the Information Technology (IT) Act has been welcomed by the city’s netizens.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Network Neutrality Regulation across South Asia: A Roundtable on Aspects of Differential Pricing
by Prasad Krishna published Jan 13, 2016 last modified Jan 17, 2016 02:41 AM — filed under: , , , ,
The Centre of Internet and Society (CIS) in association with Observer Research Foundation, and IT For Change in collaboration with the Annenberg School for Communications at the University of Pennsylvania is pleased to announce a roundtable on ‘Network Neutrality Regulation Across South Asia: Aspects of Differential Pricing” that will take place on January 22, 2016 from 11.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. at TERI in Bangalore.
Located in Internet Governance / Events
New Delhi Expands Curbs on Web Content
by Prasad Krishna published Aug 24, 2012 — filed under: , ,
India on Thursday broadened recent efforts to regulate the Internet with moves to block Twitter accounts of some prominent journalists and content from mainstream news organizations, sparking a backlash across social media in the country.
Located in News & Media