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Video Games: A Case Study of a Cross-cultural Video Collaboration

by Larissa Hjorth and Nishant Shah

A new book focusing on Palestinian artists’ video, edited by Bashir Makhoul and published by Palestinian Art Court- al Hoash, 2013, includes a chapter co-authored by Larissa Hjorth and Nishant Shah.

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India's Central Monitoring System (CMS): Something to Worry About?

by Maria Xynou

In this article, Maria Xynou presents new information about India's controversial Central Monitoring System (CMS) based on official documents which were shared with the Centre for Internet and Society (CIS). Read this article and gain an insight on how the CMS actually works!

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Making the Powerful Accountable

by Chinmayi Arun

If powerful figures are not subjected to transparent court proceedings, the opacity in the face of a critical issue is likely to undermine public faith in the judiciary.

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Surveillance and the Indian Constitution - Part 2: Gobind and the Compelling State Interest Test

by Pranesh Prakash

Gautam Bhatia analyses the first case in which the Supreme Court recognized a constitutional right to privacy, Gobind v. State of Madhya Pradesh, and argues that the holding in that case adopted the three-pronged American test of strict scrutiny, compelling State interest, and narrow tailoring in its approach to privacy violations.

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Interview with Mathew Thomas from the Say No to UID campaign - UID Court Cases

by Maria Xynou

The Centre for Internet and Society (CIS) recently interviewed Mathew Thomas from the Say No to UID campaign about his ongoing efforts to challenge the UID scheme legally in the Bangalore High Court and Supreme Court of India. Read this interview and gain an interesting insight on recent legal developments with regards to the UID!

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