Website review: www.digitaldividenetwork.org

Information is power. So are the technologies that help access and disseminate information. There has always been a gap between those people and …

Is Internet really free?

The Internet, it is believed, is vital to democracy, a channel that makes possible a continuous worldwide conversation. Its a veritable global …

Online activism: internet games

Video games on the Internet no longer spell just mindless escapism for misguided kids. Many of the most popular games today also involve role-…

Clash of the cyberworlds

In an increasingly digital world, the issue of Internet freedom and governance has become hugely contested. Censorship and denial of access occur …

Battle for the Internet

As the Internet becomes the public square and the marketplace of our world, it is increasingly becoming a contested terrain. Its potential for …

UN says disruption of internet access human rights violation; India opposes

India wanted the UN to delete a passage in the resolution that condemned measures to prevent or disrupt access to internet

NFHS-5: How did Indian states fare in the internet usage question?

The results show huge disparities in terms of gender as far as internet usage is concerned

Internet shutdowns: India saw half of all global gags in 2022

The country topped charts for blackouts for a 5th consecutive time; 2022 also saw highest total number of shutdowns worldwide

India’s proposed rules to curb web content to undercut digital freedom, privacy

Changes envisaged are far-reaching, making intermediaries accountable for content on their platforms; no longer eligible for safe harbour …

Nearly half of teen respondents in Delhi-NCR addicted to internet: Study

CRY research claims internet addiction increases with age; was greater among those with private rooms, access to personal mobile devices

Internet shutdowns hurt much more than we realise: UN rights office

Shutting down internet affect people’s safety & well-beng, hamper information flow and harm the economy    

Net gains as language barriers fall in global trade

All corners of the planet are en route to better internet access, helping send the traditional language barriers plaguing global trade tumbling

Verdict on Net Neutrality: India's journey towards free and fair Internet

In a huge victory for those who advocate free and fair internet access, the Indian government has approved net neutrality, but the road to …

Caught in a net

A recent coup on the Internet, which broke the monopoly held by the Netherland's state publishers over information, throws light on what is being …

COVID-19: Every third student in Indian Himalayan region couldn't access online classes

A rapid assessment studied pandemic-induced challenges & opportunities; it captured Himalayan students’ perspective of digital …

The next phase of the internet is coming: Here’s what you need to know about Web3

Web3 is envisioned to be a “decentralized web ecosystem,” empowering users to bypass internet gatekeepers and retain ownership of …

World needs to rethink internet use post COVID-19

Data storage and transmission emits 97 million tonnes carbon dioxide a year, roughly equivalent to the annual carbon footprint of Sweden and Finland

Internet could become a victim of climate change soon: study

It says 6,500 km of fibre-optic cables are under threat of being submerged by water by 2033

DoT-led committee’s net Neutrality is not what people expect

The committee says the new legal framework must incorporate principles of Net neutrality

You have the right to remain silent

Reflecting upon the state of freedom of speech and expression in India, in the wake of the shut-down of the political satire website …

Website review: http://www.inequality.org

The global divide in income, health and wealth has only widened further in this era of unregulated capitalism. And there are no signs of it being …

Website review: http://www.yaw.nhm.ac.uk/nhm/index.html

This web site is the brainchild of UK scientists, who have hit upon an effective method to counter the controversy surrounding the names of the …

Website review: http://earthtrends.wri.org/

A must-bookmark site for anyone interested in environmental and development issues. It offers up-to-date facts and figures as well as analyses of …

New intermediary guidelines: The good and the bad

Problem of intermediary regulation gets deserved attention in the new rules; bringing online curated content platforms within the ambit of …

Vignettes from our natural world

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