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5 May 2010
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CIS – Internet is neither good nor badThis post is also available in: French, Spanish, Portuguese (Brazil)
4 May 2010
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Right to Read event in BrusselsA 'Right to Read' event is being held at the European Parliament, Brussels on 4 May 2010.
3 May 2010
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Mapping the Things that Affect Us'Map for making change' is a project using geographical mapping techniques to support struggles for social justice in India
29 Apr 2010
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UID project draws flak from civil rights activistsThe unique identification project is drawing a flak from civil rights activists.
29 Apr 2010
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UID info can be misusedPublic organisations, NGOs and concerned citizens feel UID may become an easy database for anti-social elements.
29 Apr 2010
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Their India has No BordersBangalore felt far for them, they would mark it outside the country. India, for migrant labourers, is different from the India we know
29 Apr 2010
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Scrap UID project, say people's organisationsThe unique identification number project is executed without any legislative or parliamentary sanction.
29 Apr 2010
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ID programme faces first challenge over privacy, dataThe government is looking to the ID programme to help ensure that various welfare programmes reach the poor
29 Apr 2010
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Citizens' forums want UID project scrappedCitizens’ forums and groups have stepped up their attack on the Unique Identification Project calling for the complete scrapping of the project.
29 Apr 2010
26 Apr 2010
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Disability rights groups oppose changes to Copyright ActDisability rights groups are up in arms against a Bill proposing an amendment to the Copyright Act, 1952, reports Aarti Dhar in an article published in the Hindu on April 23, 2010.
26 Apr 2010
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Centre for Study of Culture and Society seeks Programme AssociateThe Higher Education Cell, Centre for Study of Culture and Society is looking for a Programme Associate to help develop e-content and conduct training programmes for projects under its Social Justice and Networked Higher Education …
20 Apr 2010
19 Apr 2010
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UID: A Debate on Fundamental rightsUID: A debate on the Fundamental Rights - was jointly organized by the Citizen Action Forum, People's Union for Civil Liberties - Karnataka, Alternative Law Forum and the Centre for Internet and Society on April 16th at IAT, Queens Road, …
19 Apr 2010
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UID is an invasion of privacy: ExpertsThe Nandan Nilekani headed Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) came in for much criricism at the first of a series of debates on the issue organised in the city on Friday - Deccan Chronicle, April 17th.
19 Apr 2010
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They fight for the visually challengedTimes News Network - A report on the press conference held at the Press Club, Bangalore on 15th April, 2010.
19 Apr 2010
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Experts debate on UID and rightsBangalore, Apr 16, DHNS: A debate on ‘UID and Fundamental Rights’ organised by several city-based organisations, discussed the social, ethical issues, economic and legal issues that accompanies the UID.
19 Apr 2010
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Amendment to Copyright Act opposedA report on the press conference held on 15th April, at the Press Club, Bangalore : The Hindu
6 Apr 2010
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Digital Natives Research Project CoordinatorThe Centre for Internet and Society, Bangalore, in collaboration with Hivos Netherlands, is looking for a Research Project Coordinator to help develop a knowledge network and coordinate international workshops for the project "Digital …
5 Apr 2010
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Expel or not? That is the questionThe decision of an international school to expel 14 students for their alleged ‘promiscuous’ behaviour has led to much debate and discussion.
1 Apr 2010
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Nokia eyes GeNext to tap mobile email mktFinnish handset giant banks on youth to be in the technology race
18 Mar 2010
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An open answer to OfficeOpenOffice with its new features is giving Microsoft Word tough competition, says Deepa Kurup in this article published by The Hindu on March 14, 2010.
22 Feb 2010
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Your Signature Could Help 70 Million ReadA humble signature campaign in the city intends to take on a law that prevents the print-impaired from reading. You too can join in and support the cause.
22 Feb 2010
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Indians Get Particular about Online MarriageThe article quotes Nishant Shah's views on online behaviour of people seen elsewhere in the world.
22 Feb 2010
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Free Copyright Control to Help Blind Students: Xavier's Resource CentreThis article throws light on the fact that even though technology has made it possible for visually challenged to access print material, there is little awareness among authors and publishers to make it accessible, and hence, only an …
8 Feb 2010
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The print-impaired millions and their right to readBooks, books everywhere, but not a word to read. This is the scenario for the approximately 70 million print-impaired in India, a sizeable population that includes the visually-impaired young people as well the elderly — whose vision …
8 Feb 2010
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De facebookFacebook used to be our playground but privacy concerns are now souring that fantasy. Why do we trust a clutch of new corporations with such phenomenal amounts of personal data?
8 Feb 2010
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Can’t read, so use new tech to let books speakAn article in the Times of India about the Right to Read campaign organised by the Centre for Internet & Society at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi as the world book fair kicked off.
4 Feb 2010
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Year Ahead Copyright 2010: Between An Enforcement “Gold Standard” And Stronger LimitationsWhereas copyright is increasingly being exchanged for contractual relationships why all the debate and new efforts in national and international copyright legislation. Monika Ernet's article in the Intellectual Property Watch examines this …
18 Jan 2010
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IGF 2009 - Main Session: Emerging Issues: Social NetworksCurrent laws don't seem to scale well to handle Web 2.0 issues