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Prasad Krishna
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30 Nov 2014
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Digital Security TrainingRohini Lakshane participated as a trainer in a digital security training conducted by Front Line Defenders for the Afghan Women's Network in New Delhi in November 2014.
30 Nov 2014
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A Seminar on E-publishing of Odia BooksA seminar was organized by Molybtech Technology Solutions on November 30, 2014 for the betterment of Odia language and writers at Bhanja Kala Mandap.
28 Nov 2014
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Odia Wikisource launched in Odisha capitalAfter 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.
28 Nov 2014
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Odia Wikisource aims to bring valuable and rare books on the InternetWikipedia that has began a knowledge sharing movement worldwide has one more addition in Odia language after the success of Odia Wikipedia.
27 Nov 2014
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Know thy selfieThe trend of clicking selfies is not a mere self-indulgent fad. It's a modern form of peer validation that helps in building a social bond, say Prasun Chaudhuri and Sharmistha Ghosal
26 Nov 2014
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‘Tulu Wikipedia’ in incubation stage, 600 articles uploaded, says U.B. PavanajaIn 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.
25 Nov 2014
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Leave the Net AloneThe Internet, like the air we breathe, has traditionally been neutral ground. Nobody is allowed to buy preferential treatment on the Internet.
24 Nov 2014
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ಭಾಷಣದಿಂದ ಭಾಷೆ ಉಳಿಯಲ್ಲ, ಕನ್ನಡದಲ್ಲೇ ಮಾಹಿತಿ ಸಿಗುವುದು ಅಗತ್ಯ: ಪವನಜMedia coverage of Kannada Wikipedia presentation at Mysuru on November 23, 2014.
24 Nov 2014
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Technology and Gender Based ViolenceRohini 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 …
24 Nov 2014
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Now, Tulu set to be promoted through Wikipedia articlesWith 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.
24 Nov 2014
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Kannada Wikipedia Presentation in Mysuru: Coverage in PrajavaniMedia coverage of Kannada Wikipedia presentation at Mysuru on November 23, 2014.
22 Nov 2014
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Game release cancelled over gay characterElectronic Arts stops accepting preorders for Dragon Age: Inquisition.
19 Nov 2014
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Privacy, security and surveillance: tackling international dilemmas and dangers in the digital realmPranesh Prakash was a panelist in the session "Beyond the familiar: how do other countries deal with security and surveillance oversight?" The event was organized by Wilton Park between November 17 and 19, 2014.
16 Nov 2014
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Countering US pressures on India’s IP regimeAnubha Sinha attended a meeting organized by Lawyer's Collective on "Countering US pressures on India’s IP regime" on November 16, 2014.
15 Nov 2014
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Content co-ordination for the Panel Discussion on Crypto-CurrenciesSharath Chandra Ram was a panelist at this event organized by the Law and Technology Society on November 15, 2014 at the National Law School of India in Bangalore. His presentation was titled Scalability and Security Issues in Distributed …
12 Nov 2014
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Ground Zero Summit 2014Geeta Hariharan participated in this event organized by India Infosec Consortium on November 13 and 14, 2014 in New Delhi.
10 Nov 2014
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Times Group wants TRAI to save the Internet from greedy telcos via Net NeutralityIn an especially strong attack against perceived threats to its Internet-based business, the Times of India group has sought regulatory intervention to ensure what is popularly called Net Neutrality, or the concept that internet service …
10 Nov 2014
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Fourth Discussion Meeting of the Expert Committee to Discuss the Draft Human DNA Profiling BillThe fourth expert committee meeting was held on November 10, 2014 at the Department of Biotechnology to discuss the potential privacy concerns of the draft Human DNA Profiling Bill. Sunil Abraham however was unable to participate because of …
9 Nov 2014
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Ubiquity, Mobility, Globality: Charting Directions in Mobile Phone StudiesNehaa 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, …
9 Nov 2014
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Getting Strategic about Openness and PrivacyThis blog post by Tim Davies, Open Data Research Lead at Web Foundation was published in Open Up? on November 3, 2014.
6 Nov 2014
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Learning Forum: Transparency and Human Rights in the Digital AgePranesh Prakash spoke at this event organized by Global Network Initiative on November 6, 2014 in California.
4 Nov 2014
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E-Consultation on Cyber Security, Justice, and Governance Begins!Sunil Abraham facilitated the e-consultation on "Internet access, the freedom of expression online, and development in the Global South" at the event organized by the Hague Institute for Global Justice.
3 Nov 2014
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Several Indian Twitter users' accounts suspended due to tech glitchTwitter denies conspiracy theory, blames technical glitch for account suspensions
2 Nov 2014
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Twitter users find several accounts suspended for unknown reasonsTwitter users woke up on Saturday to find several accounts suspended for unknown reasons, triggering conspiracy theories that only the accounts of right-wing supporters had been targeted.
31 Oct 2014
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Wiki Media Foundation keen on developing Urdu WikipediaThe 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 …
31 Oct 2014
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Wiki Media Foundation keen on developing Urdu WikipediaThe 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 …
24 Oct 2014
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Wikipedia can establish Tulu in a wider wayIn 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 …
24 Oct 2014
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If MNCs make early inroads, they will keep market share: Sunil Abraham, CISThe recent visits of the high-profile CEOs of internet/technology companies have made it clear that India, with its 200-million internet users, is increasingly becoming important for the multinational corporations (MNCs).
21 Oct 2014
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Pushing women scientistsWikipedia edit-a-thon attempts to raise awareness of the contribution of Indian women to science.
13 Oct 2014
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The India Conference on Cyber Security and Cyber GovernanceFollowing the success of CYFY 2013 the CYFY 2014 will be held from October 15 to 17, 2014 in New Delhi. The Centre for Internet and Society is a knowledge partner for this event and Sunil Abraham is participating as a panelist in the …