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When Netas Network: by Prasad Krishna — published Apr 27, 2013 — last modified Jun 19, 2013 06:19 AM — filed under: Internet Governance
In September 2009, a freshly re-elected Congress took exception to a light-hearted tweet by its newly inducted minister Shashi Tharoor, chastising him not only for causing offence but also for being too quick to air his views on social media.
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When politics gets social: by Prasad Krishna — published Mar 12, 2014 — last modified Apr 04, 2014 07:52 AM — filed under: Social Media, Internet Governance
In the run-up to the general election, social media companies explain how the political campaigns this time are very different from what they were five years ago.
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When revolutions go viral: by Prasad Krishna — published Sep 01, 2011 — filed under: Internet Governance
Thanks to Facebook and Twitter, the urban Indian youth, famously detached from the goings-on in the country, came out on the streets to support the anti-corruption movement - not only here but abroad as well. TOI-Crest looks at the anatomy of a modern protest movement.
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When the digital spills into the physical: by Prasad Krishna — published Dec 22, 2011 — filed under: Internet Governance
Nishant Shah, Director-Research, Centre for Internet and Society, Bengaluru, tells us why flash mobs are an interesting sign of our times, and not just a passing fad.
When the virtual world wakes up the real one: by Prasad Krishna — published Nov 30, 2013 — filed under: Social Media, Internet Governance
The unprecedented wave of voices speaking up against sexual harassment in recent times has as much to do with technology as the determination to seek justice. From Twitter to Tumblr, and blogs to pastebin, the internet's anonymity, reach and speed allow small, personal stories of abuse to swell into big stories.
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When the war’s on WhatsApp: by Prasad Krishna — published Sep 25, 2016 — filed under: Social Media, WhatsApp, Internet Governance
Slick, jingoistic videos are whipping up pro-war rhetoric on social media after the Uri terror attack.
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When Whistle Blowers Unite: by Sunil Abraham — published Jan 14, 2010 — last modified Mar 21, 2012 10:17 AM — filed under: Digital Activism, Internet Governance
Leaking corporate or government information in public interest through popular Web service providers is risky but Wikileaks.org is one option that you could try out.
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Wherever you are, whatever you do: by Sunil Abraham — published Aug 25, 2010 — last modified Mar 21, 2012 10:12 AM — filed under: Internet Governance
Facebook recently launched a location-based service called Places. Privacy advocates are resenting to this new development. Sunil Abraham identifies the three prime reasons for this outcry against Facebook. The article was published in the Indian Express on 23 August, 2010.
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White Paper on Data Protection and Privacy: by Admin — published Mar 07, 2018 — filed under: Internet Governance, Privacy
National Institute of Public Finance and Policy is organizing a roundtable on data protection and privacy in New Delhi on March 8, 2018. Sunil Abraham is participating as a moderator in the session on Rights and Protections. Amber Sinha is also participating as a panelist.
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White Paper on RTI and Privacy V1.2: by Vipul Kharbanda — published Nov 09, 2014 — filed under: Featured, Homepage, Internet Governance, Privacy
This white paper explores the relationship between privacy and transparency in the context of the right to information in India. Analysing pertinent case law and legislation - the paper highlights how the courts and the law in India address questions of transparency vs. privacy.
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