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Here is the entire list of 'escorts service' websites that the government has banned: by Prasad Krishna — published Jul 02, 2016 — filed under: Freedom of Speech and Expression, Internet Governance, Censorship
Another day and another opaque order asking Indian service providers to block websites that allegedly offer or advertise escort services in India. In total, the government has ordered ban on 237 websites. But as it happens whenever the Indian government bans website, there has been no public communication about the same.
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Why Geospatial Bill is draconian and how it will hurt startups: by Prasad Krishna — published Jul 02, 2016 — filed under: Freedom of Speech and Expression, Internet Governance, Censorship
Last week, the Indian government rejected Google’s plans to map Indian cities, tourist spots and mountain ranges, using the 360-degree panoramic Google Street View feature.
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NGOs tell PM not to succumb to pressure from US on IPR: by Prasad Krishna — published Jul 02, 2016 — filed under: Access to Knowledge
A group of NGOs have appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi not to succumb to pressure from the US on the issue of intellectual property regime (IPR).
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Climate change will be a priority in talks with Modi: U.S.: by Prasad Krishna — published Jul 02, 2016 — filed under: Access to Knowledge
Mr. Modi will have a bilateral meeting with President Barack Obama on Tuesday and address a joint session of Congress on Wednesday.
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NGOs tell Modi not to succumb to US pressure on intellectual property: by Prasad Krishna — published Jul 02, 2016 — last modified Jul 02, 2016 05:14 AM — filed under: Access to Knowledge
A group of NGOs have appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi not to succumb to pressure from the US on the issue of intellectual property regime (IPR).
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June 2016 Newsletter: by Prasad Krishna — published Jul 16, 2016 — last modified Aug 04, 2016 01:57 AM
Welcome to the June 2016 newsletter of the Centre for Internet and Society (CIS).
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Cyberstalkers, the new bullies in town: by Prasad Krishna — published Jul 04, 2016 — filed under: Internet Governance
The advent of social media and an increase in accessibility has led to increasing concerns with regard to cyber safety.
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June 2016 Report: by Prasad Krishna — published Jul 04, 2016
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Sunil Abraham: by Prasad Krishna — last modified Jul 07, 2016 04:56 PM
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FB & Google have already monopolised Indian cyberspace: by Prasad Krishna — published Jul 07, 2016 — last modified Jul 08, 2016 03:59 PM — filed under: Social Media, Google, Facebook, Internet Governance
In an interview with Catch, Sunil Abraham, executive director of Center for Internet & Society, puts the recent US-India cyber relationship framework into perspective. Abraham also talks about how Indian surveillance policies are outdated and why the country has failed to check the hegemonic tendencies of companies like Facebook and Google.
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