Author
Ambika Tandon
46 items.
1 Sep 2019
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Doing Standpoint TheoryFeminist research methodology has evolved from different epistemologies, with several different schools of thought. Some of the more popular ones are feminist standpoint theory, feminist empiricism, and feminist relativism.
7 Aug 2019
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Comments on the National Digital Health BlueprintThe Ministry of Health and Family Welfare had released the National Digital Health Blueprint on 15 July 2019 for comments. The Centre for Internet & Society submitted its comments.
30 Jul 2019
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The Digital Identification ParadeNCRB’s proposed Automated Facial Recognition System impinges on right to privacy, is likely to target certain groups.
20 Jun 2019
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Unpacking video-based surveillance in New DelhiAayush Rathi and Ambika Tandon presented at an international workshop on 'Urban Data, Inequality and Justice in the Global South', on 14 June 2019, at the University of Manchester. The agenda for the workshop and the slides from the …
9 May 2019
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Workshop on Feminist Information InfrastructureThe Centre for Internet and Society (CIS) organised a workshop on feminist infrastructure in collaboration with Blank Noise and Sangama, on 29th October, 2018. The purpose of the workshop was to disseminate the findings from a two-month …
2 May 2019
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How privacy fares in the 2019 election manifestos | OpinionWe now have a rights-based language around privacy in the mainstream political discourse but that’s where it ends.
14 Feb 2019
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Data Infrastructures and Inequities: Why Does Reproductive Health Surveillance in India Need Our Urgent Attention?In order to bring out certain conceptual and procedural problems with health monitoring in the Indian context, this article by Aayush Rathi and Ambika Tandon posits health monitoring as surveillance and not merely as a “data problem.” …
8 Feb 2019
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The Future of Work in the Automotive Sector in IndiaThis report empirically studies the future of work in the automotive sector in India. The report has been authored by Harsh Bajpai, Ambika Tandon and Amber Sinha. Rakhi Sehgal and Aayush Rathi have edited the report.
7 Feb 2019
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CIS Submission to UN High Level Panel on Digital CooperationThe UN high-level panel on Digital Cooperation issued a call for inputs that called for responses to various questions. CIS responded to the call for inputs.
30 Jan 2019
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CIS Submission to UN High Level Panel on Digital Co-operationThe High-level Panel on Digital Cooperation was convened by the UN Secretary-General to advance proposals to strengthen cooperation in the digital space among Governments, the private sector, civil society, international organizations, …
23 Dec 2018
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Feminist Methodology in Technology Research: A Literature ReviewThis literature review has been authored by Ambika Tandon, with contributions from Mukta Joshi. Research assistance was provided by Kumarjeet Ray and Navya Sharma. The publication has been designed by Saumyaa Naidu.
19 Dec 2018
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A Gendered Future of WorkThis paper aims to contextualise the narrative around digitalisation and automation with reference to women's labour in India. The paper has been authored by Ambika Tandon and Aayush Rathi, edited by Elonnai Hickok and Rakhi Sehgal. …
16 Aug 2018
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Future of Work: Report of the ‘Workshop on the IT/IT-eS Sector and the Future of Work in India’This report provides an overview of the proceedings and outcomes of the Workshop on the IT/IT-eS Sector and the Future of Work in India (hereinafter referred to as the “Workshop”), organised at Omidyar Networks’ office in Bangalore, on June …
13 Aug 2018
News
Feminist Information Infrastructure Workshop with Blank Noise and SangamaAkriti Bopanna, Swaraj Paul Barooah and Ambika Tandon as part of the project on Feminist Information Infrastructure, conducted a full-day workshop with Sangama and Blank Noise on August 8, 2018 at CIS, Bangalore.
17 May 2018
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Internet Shutdown StoriesThe Centre for Internet & Society (CIS) has published a collection of stories of the impact of internet shutdowns on people's lives in the country. This book seeks to give a glimpse into the lives of those directly affected by these …
6 Mar 2018
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Groundbreaking disability rights activist Javed Abidi dies at 53The Centre for Internet & Society (CIS) expresses profound regret at the demise of Mr. Javed Abidi, a groundbreaking disability rights activist.