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Blog Entry Free Knowledge and Indian Government Work
by Tito Dutta published Nov 26, 2016 last modified Jun 28, 2017 10:02 AM — filed under: , , ,
Indian Government works are not available under free and open licenses. On the other hand a large number countries such as Argentina, Australia, Austria, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Israel, Macedonia, Mexico, New Zealand, Poland, Serbia, Spain, Taiwan, Ukraine, United Kingdom, Venezuela etc. have adopted the Creative Commons and other free licenses. The works by the US Federal Government automatically go into public domain. This article promotes the idea that the Government works should be freely licensed, wherever possible and applicable.
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Blog Entry Wikidata Advisor (Consultant) position open
by Tito Dutta published May 17, 2019 last modified May 19, 2019 03:32 PM — filed under: ,
The Access to Knowledge team of the Centre for Internet and Society is seeking applications for the position of Wikidata Advisor (consultant), to support its Access to Knowledge (CIS-A2K) Programme.
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Blog Entry Freedom in Feb — an awareness increasing campaign
by Tito Dutta published Dec 08, 2016 last modified Jun 28, 2017 09:59 AM — filed under: ,
You have heard about the Ice bucket challenge (and the rice bucket challenge). You may have heard about the 100happinessdays challenge (and its Wikipedia version 100wikidayschallenge). You may have heard and participated in the November no shaving challenge. Some of these campaigns are organized to increase awareness about different social issues. Now here the Centre for Internet and Society, India brings to you a campaign called Freedom In Feb.
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Blog Entry Wikipedia Workshop on Template Creation and Modification Conducted in Bengaluru
by Tito Dutta published Aug 10, 2017 — filed under: , , ,
A Wikipedia workshop on template creation, modification was conducted in Bengaluru on 30 July 2017. Here is a report.
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Blog Entry Indian English Wikipedian Nvvchar completes 1500 Did You Know articles
by Tito Dutta published May 09, 2016 last modified Jun 28, 2017 10:03 AM — filed under: , , ,
Indian English Wikipedian Nvvchar has completed 1500 Did you know articles. This is the second highest on English Wikipedia.
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Blog Entry Access to Knowledge 2019–2020 Utilisation Certificate
by Tito Dutta published Sep 30, 2020 last modified Sep 30, 2020 10:15 PM — filed under: ,
Access to Knowledge 2019–2020 WMF APG Utilisation Certificate
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Blog Entry Dalit History Month 2017 edit-a-thon in Delhi, India
by Tito Dutta published Jun 21, 2017 — filed under: , ,
Dalit History Month edit-a-thon was conducted in Delhi on 20 May 2017. Here is a report.
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Blog Entry Call for Position - Programme Officer (Communication) - Access to Knowledge
by Tito Dutta published Oct 06, 2018 last modified Nov 02, 2018 09:37 AM
We are inviting applications for the position of a Programme Officer (Communication) to join the Access to Knowledge (CIS-A2K) team at the Centre for Internet and Society. Please find below the description of the position, the eligibility criteria, and the application process.
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File Utlilization Certificate: Access to Knowledge: The Centre for Internet & Society 2017-2018
by Tito Dutta published Nov 07, 2018 last modified Nov 07, 2018 10:26 AM
Utlilization Certificate: Access to Knowledge: The Centre for Internet & Society 2017-2018. Please click on the file to view/download it.
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Blog Entry Supporting Indian Community 2018: Needs Assessment
by Tito Dutta published Feb 06, 2019 last modified Feb 06, 2019 09:46 PM — filed under:
The Wikimedia Foundation and Google worked in close coordination with the Centre for Internet and Society (CIS), Wikimedia India chapter (WMIN) and user groups will pilot a program encouraging Wikipedia communities to create locally relevant and high-quality content in Indian languages. Here is the needs-assessment report.
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