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Access to Knowledge
Copyright, patents and Indian-language Wikimedia projects. 1,320 items.
18 Dec 2014
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At WIPO, Study On Copyright Exceptions Stimulates Broad Discussion With AuthorDuring the recent meeting of the World Intellectual Property Organization copyright committee, a study was presented on exceptions and limitations to copyright for libraries and archives at the national level. The presentation spurred a …
15 Dec 2014
15 Dec 2014
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Tulu Wikipedia - Coverage in Vijaya KarnatakaThis is the coverage in Vijaya Karnataka on December 15.
14 Dec 2014
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Tulu Wikipedia Presentation: Coverage in Kannada PrabhaDr. U.B. Pavanaja made a presentation on Tulu Wikipedia at a workshop held in Mangalore on December 14, 2014. This was covered by Kannada Prabha.
13 Dec 2014
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Tulu Wikipedia gets some pushTulu Wikipedia, which was launched in 2007, is still in incubation stage, according to UB Pavanaja, Programme Officer at the Bengaluru-based Centre for Internet and Society.
11 Dec 2014
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SCCR 29 Libraries, Archives and Public Interest NGOs in Q&A with Dr. CrewsWhile the many publishers representatives took the floor to explain that there are truly no problems with limitations and exceptions for libraries and archives (and anyway according to them if there are problems that can be solved with …
10 Dec 2014
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The Broadcasting Treaty: A Solution in Search of a Problem?Nehaa Chaudhari was one of the speakers at this side event held on December 10, 2014.
9 Dec 2014
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SCCR 29: Public Interest Organizations Statements regarding the Broadcasting TreatyAlso presented during the afternoon plenary, here are 3 statements by public interest organizations, the TACD, EFF and CIS:
9 Dec 2014
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AdaCamp Bangalore: "Nothing could be more open and encouraging than this"I can say this conference was the most truly touched feminist endeavor I have ever witnessed or thought of. An inspiration to last through. — Rupali Talwatkar.
7 Dec 2014
3 Dec 2014
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ICT for DevelopmentDr. U.B. Pavanaja was a speaker at this event organized by Christ University on December 3, 2014 in Bangalore.
1 Dec 2014
30 Nov 2014
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Odia books now available onlineBook lovers can now read Odia books online with the launching of the Odia Wikisource, a sister project of Odia Wikipedia, here on Friday.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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, …
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 …
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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Barcamp BangaloreThe Centre for Internet and Society's Access to Knowledge team participated in a Barcamp at SAP Labs, Bangalore on October 12, 2014. Dr. U.B.Pavanaja and Rahmanuddin Shaik participated in the event.
30 Sep 2014
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State Level Seminar on "Odia alphabet and order teaching in primary education"Subhashish Panigrahi participated in a state-level seminar on "Number of Odia characters and order teaching in primary education" (ପ୍ରଥମ ଶ୍ରେଣୀରେ ଓଡ଼ିଆ ଅକ୍ଷର ସଂଖ୍ୟା ଓ କ୍ରମଶିକ୍ଷା) co-organised by Institute of Odia Studies and Research, and …
30 Sep 2014
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Publishing NextT. Vishnu Vardhan was a speaker at Publishing Next organized by CinnamonTeal Publishing, a Margao (Goa)-based publishing house that provides publishing services to authors and publishers. The event was held in Goa on September 19 and 20.
29 Aug 2014
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Will domain dot भारत spur the growth of Indian languages on the internet?Modi's effort to promote the use of Hindi and e-governance has given hope to those who want to see more vernacular content online, but many challenges have to be overcome.