Under Section 66A of the IT Act, critical comments on cyberspace are inviting penal action, even arrest. MADABHUSHI SRIDHAR says this gives police draconian powers that violate freedom of speech. PIX: Change.org
A study claims that digital media will play a decisive role in the 2014 elections. PATRICK GHOSE says that this can happen only after Internet access increases and embraces non-English speakers. Graphic: Iris Knowledge Foundation.
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The concept of online petitioning is riding high on the wave of social change sweeping the world. MANU MOUDGIL says that while the impact is promising, there are several roadblocks to be negotiated.
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The lab intends to 'watch' publicly visible content, not private information. But will it impact the privacy of citizens, asks ROHINI LAKSHANE
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Bangladeshis all over the world were able to mount a flash campaign against a war tribunal verdict. SREELATA MENON says this proves once again the power of social media.
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Over a lakh bloggers? The extraordinary world of the Bangladeshi blogging community reflects a mini nation. There is much cause for celebration on December 19, the fourth Bangla Blog Day, says SYEDA GULSHAN FERDOUS JANA
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What we are presenting is a quick overview, also sourced from the Internet, of the way the media in different parts of the world is framing the issue. A HOOT ready reckoner. Pix: www.guardian.co.uk
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As it stands, section 66(A) of the IT Act has no inherent space for a different approach. One that would allow for counselling or review. Cyber stalking and free speech offences require different laws, says GEETA SESHU
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The web can be a powerful instrument not just in gathering evidence, support and funds for the undertrials but also in defending the 'innocent, until proven guilty'. RADHIKA SACHDEV interviews APAR GUPTA. Pix: Apar Gupta
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No other enactment like Penal Code or Criminal Procedure Code gave so much discretionary power to the investigating officers in any country. Personal liberty can be deprived only according to procedure established by law, says MADABHUSHI SRIDHAR. Pix: Ravi Srinivasan
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