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7 Jan 2016
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3rd Expert Committee Meeting on reference of secretary, MHRD on representation of Internet and Mobile Association of IndiaThe 3rd Expert Committee meeting was held on January 11, 2016 in Committee Room No.654, 'A' Wing, Ministry of Information & Broadcasting in New Delhi. Nehaa Chaudhari and Anubha Sinha attended the meeting.
6 Jan 2016
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Zuckerberg's India Backlash Imperils Free Global Web VisionWhen Facebook's co-founder proposed bringing free Web services to India, his stated aim was to help connect millions of impoverished people to unlimited opportunity. Instead, critics have accused him of making a poorly disguised land grab …
6 Jan 2016
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Nasscom against differential pricing for data servicesThe National Association of Software and Services Companies says it should be the regulator that decides on such content, not firms.
3 Jan 2016
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Facebook’s Free Basics Shuts Down In Egypt, Continuing Troubled RunThe report was published by TV Newsroom on January 1, 2016. Pranesh Prakash gave inputs.
30 Dec 2015
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Mark Zuckerberg’s India backlash imperils vision for free global webThe growing backlash against Facebook’s Free Basics could threaten the very premise of Internet.org, Mark Zuckerberg’s effort to connect the planet.
30 Dec 2015
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India’s net neutrality debate is unique and complexConnectivity to millions in India is main issue
30 Dec 2015
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Foreign Media on Zuckerberg's India BacklashWhen Facebook's co-founder proposed bringing free Web services to India, his stated aim was to help connect millions of impoverished people to unlimited opportunity. Instead, critics have accused him of making a poorly disguised land grab …
29 Dec 2015
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Telugu Wikipedia Day 2015: Eenadu CoverageTelugu Wikipedians conducted history photowalk in Dr. YSR state archaeological museum to celebrate Telugu Wikipedia Day 2015 on December 13, 2015. Pavan Santosh supported the community as a representative from CIS-A2K
29 Dec 2015
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Telugu Wikipedia Day 2015, Photo WalkOn December 13, 2015, Telugu Wikipedians conducted a historical photowalk in Dr.YSR state archeological museum to celebrate Telugu Wikipedia Day 2015. Pavan Santhosh attended the event as a CIS-A2K representative and facilitated media …
29 Dec 2015
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Start-up India turns the heat on Facebook Free BasicsFacebook launched its "Save Free Basics" campaign last week, asking users to support "digital equality" in India.
29 Dec 2015
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Post More Articles on Kannada WikipediaThe article was published in Indian Express, Mangaluru edition on December 12, 2015. Dr. U.B. Pavanaja was quoted. A scanned version of the article is given below.
29 Dec 2015
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Kannada Wikipedia Editathon: VijayavaniThe article was published in Vijayavani on December 11, 2015. A scanned version of the article is given below.
29 Dec 2015
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Kannada Wikipedia Editathon: Vijaya KarnatakaThe article was published in Vijaya Karnataka on December 11, 2015. A scanned version of the article is below.
29 Dec 2015
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Kannada Wikipedia Editathon: Udayavani CoverageThe article was published in Udayavani on December 7, 2015. A scanned version of the article is below.
29 Dec 2015
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Kannada Wikipedia Editathon: PrajavaniThe article was published in Prajavani Mangal on December 11, 2015. A scanned version of the article is given below.
29 Dec 2015
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Kannada Wikipedia Editathon in PrajavaniThe article was published in Prajavani on December 13, 2015. A scanned version of the article is below.
29 Dec 2015
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Kannada Wikipedia Editathon in Mangalore: UdayavaniThe article was published in Udayavani on December 11, 2015. A scanned version of the article is given below.
29 Dec 2015
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Kannada Wikipedia Editathon Coverage in PrajavaniThe article was published in Prajavani Mangal on December 10, 2015. A scanned version of the article is below.
29 Dec 2015
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Facebook goes out all guns blazing in push for Free Basics, Net neutrality advocates cry foulFacebook's media onslaught to garner support for its controversial Free Basics program is almost inescapable. Multi-page ads in national dailies, outdoor hoardings, television spots and perhaps the most effective of them all - Facebook …
29 Dec 2015
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English Wikipedia and the Telugu Wikipedia joint meetup and edit-a-thon: SakshiThe article was published in Sakshi on December 20, 2015. A scanned version of the article is given below.
29 Dec 2015
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English Wikipedia and the Telugu Wikipedia joint meetup and edit-a-thon: Andhra JyotiThe article was published in Andhra Jyoti on December 20, 2015. A scanned version of the article is below.
27 Dec 2015
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Second Regional Conference on Connectivity for All: Future Technologies, Markets and RegulationThis conference organized by the International Telecommunications Society, IIMA IDEA Telecom Centre of Excellence and Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad was held in New Delhi from December 13 to 15, 2015. Sunil Abraham was a panelist …
27 Dec 2015
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NLSIU Conference on Access to Copyrighted Works for Persons with Disability: An enriching experienceNational Law School of India University, Bangalore hosted a one-day national conference on the ‘Access to Copyrighted Works for Persons with Disability’, on the 26th of November, 2015 to discuss the provisions and implications of the …
26 Dec 2015
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A Scam Masquerading as SantaChristmas is here and social media is abuzz with celebrations of its spirit.
19 Dec 2015
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Global Charter: Promoting Global Digital Inclusion through ICT Procurement Policies & Accessibility StandardsThe Centre for Internet & Society was a signatory to this initiative.
17 Dec 2015
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CODE SessionCODE Project is an IDRC funded project, and CIS is a partner institution, along with PIJIP at American University Washington College of Law, USA, Karisma Foundation, Colombia, Derechos Digitale, Chile, American Assembly, Columbia …
13 Dec 2015
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Strategy Meeting on Global Copyright Policy and AdvocacySunil Abraham and Pranesh Prakash participated in the meeting held on December 14, 2015 at National Law School in Delhi.
12 Dec 2015
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Consultation on "Understanding the Freedom of Expression Online and Offline"The event organized by Digital Empowerment Foundation and Association for Progressive Communications was held at YMCA, New Delhi on December 10, 2015. Jyoti Panday attended the event as a speaker. She covered imposition of legitimate …
10 Dec 2015
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Unbundling Issues of Privacy, Data Security, Identity Matrics, for Financial InclusionThis event was organized by Indicus Foundation and MicroSave on December 10, 2015 at the Metropolitan Hotel and Spa, New Delhi. Sunil Abraham was a speaker.
9 Dec 2015
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Kick Off Meeting for the Politics of Data ProjectTactical Technology Collective (TTC) on December 7 and 8, 2015 organized this event in Phnom Penh. Amber Sinha participated in it.