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The Broadcasting Treaty: A Solution in Search of a Problem?
Nehaa Chaudhari was one of the speakers at this side event held on December 10, 2014.
AdaCamp Bangalore: "Nothing could be more open and encouraging than this"
I can say this conference was the most truly touched feminist endeavor I have ever witnessed or thought of. An inspiration to last through. — Rupali Talwatkar.
SCCR 29: Public Interest Organizations Statements regarding the Broadcasting Treaty
Also presented during the afternoon plenary, here are 3 statements by public interest organizations, the TACD, EFF and CIS:
Odia Wikipedia: Article in Dhatri
This article was published in Dhatri on December 1, 2014.
ICT for Development
Dr. U.B. Pavanaja was a speaker at this event organized by Christ University on December 3, 2014 in Bangalore.
Article on Odia Wikipedia in Odiapua
A Seminar on E-publishing of Odia Books
A seminar was organized by Molybtech Technology Solutions on November 30, 2014 for the betterment of Odia language and writers at Bhanja Kala Mandap.
Odia books now available online
Book lovers can now read Odia books online with the launching of the Odia Wikisource, a sister project of Odia Wikipedia, here on Friday.
Odia Wikisource launched in Odisha capital
After the success of Odia Wikipedia, it is now the turn of Odia Wikisource to bring the best of Odia literature to the people of Odisha in the language they speak.
‘Tulu Wikipedia’ in incubation stage, 600 articles uploaded, says U.B. Pavanaja
In all, 600 articles have been uploaded to the Tulu Wikipedia which is still in its incubation stage, according to U.B. Pavanaja, Wikipedia representative and Programme Officer, The Centre for Internet and Society, Bengaluru.
ಭಾಷಣದಿಂದ ಭಾಷೆ ಉಳಿಯಲ್ಲ, ಕನ್ನಡದಲ್ಲೇ ಮಾಹಿತಿ ಸಿಗುವುದು ಅಗತ್ಯ: ಪವನಜ
Media coverage of Kannada Wikipedia presentation at Mysuru on November 23, 2014.
Technology and Gender Based Violence
Rohini Lakshane was a speaker at this event organized by the Bachchao Project on November 24, 2014. Rohini spoke about various strategies that women use to respond to online harassment, such as reporting the abuser, and enlisting support from online followers, or friends or family in order to deal with the abuser.
Now, Tulu set to be promoted through Wikipedia articles
With the dream of including Tulu in the list of official languages of the country (eighth schedule of the Constitution) remaining far from being realised, enthusiasts seem to be keen to promote the language through Wikipedia.
Kannada Wikipedia Presentation in Mysuru: Coverage in Prajavani
Media coverage of Kannada Wikipedia presentation at Mysuru on November 23, 2014.
Countering US pressures on India’s IP regime
Anubha Sinha attended a meeting organized by Lawyer's Collective on "Countering US pressures on India’s IP regime" on November 16, 2014.
Ubiquity, Mobility, Globality: Charting Directions in Mobile Phone Studies
Nehaa Chaudhari made a presentation at the Ubiquity, Mobility, Globality : Charting Directions in Mobile Phone Studies Conference. This was organized by the Center for Global Communication Studies at the Annenberg School for Communication, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia on November 6 and 7, 2014. Nehaa was on a panel titled Mobile and its Effects on Global Markets and made a presentation on Pervasive Technologies: Access to Knowledge in the Workplace.
Wiki Media Foundation keen on developing Urdu Wikipedia
The Wikipedia India Community Consultation 2014 was organized by the Wiki Media Foundation (WMF) and Wikipedia India Chapter in collaboration with Centre for Internet Society (CIS A2K) Bangalore on The venue was Movenpick Hotel and scheduled for October 4th and 5th here.
Wiki Media Foundation keen on developing Urdu Wikipedia
The Wikipedia India Community Consultation 2014 was organized by the Wiki Media Foundation (WMF) and Wikipedia India Chapter in collaboration with Centre for Internet Society (CIS A2K) Bangalore on The venue was Movenpick Hotel and scheduled for October 4th and 5th here.
Wikipedia can establish Tulu in a wider way
In his predential address after inaugurating the three-day workshop on ‘The use of internet for promotion of Tulu language,’ organised by Karnataka Tulu Sahitya Academy, Karnataka Tulu Sahitya Academy President Janki M Brahmavar opined that internet media, especially Wikipedia, can contribute to a large extent towards the promotion of Tulu language. The president said there was a need for the effective use of Unicode for the digital interpretation of Tulu.
Pushing women scientists
Wikipedia edit-a-thon attempts to raise awareness of the contribution of Indian women to science.
