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Nikhil Pahwa, medianama.com
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Why the Modi government’s proposed changes to IT Act pose a serious threat to open internet in India
They will result in increased censorship of content and break encryption.
Nikhil Pahwa, medianama.com
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Self-regulation: Streaming services are not the problem, so why are they trying to be a solution?
Thousands of people will be offended by something or the other. Are streaming platforms giving the hecklers a veto?
Nikhil Pahwa, medianama.com
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WhatsApp needs to address its massive fake news problem – here’s where it can start
The last month has seen a series of incidents of mob violence, sparked by rumours about child abductors spread via the messaging app.
Nikhil Pahwa, medianama.com
Trending
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We will leave India if told to break encryption: WhatsApp tells Delhi HC
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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‘Be freed from what holds you back’: Poems by Buddhist women from the Murty Classical Library
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Canada: Amid anti-immigration rhetoric, curbing international students is a knee-jerk reaction
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Why is BJP wooing Bengali-origin Muslims in Assam?
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Learning from Aadhaar: 10 rules for nations on how not to make a mess of their national IDs
One mistake India made is that while Aadhaar has been around for almost seven years, there is no data protection law in place.
Nikhil Pahwa, medianama.com
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What explains the desperation to make Aadhaar mandatory for tax returns after July 1, 2017?
Aadhaar was missing from the Bharatiya Janata Party’s election manifesto and there was no such mention in Finance Bill 2017.
Nikhil Pahwa, medianama.com
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Tracing Paytm's ambitious journey, from payment platform to payments bank
The company's primary weapon will be velocity of growth.
Nikhil Pahwa, medianama.com
Video
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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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Going digital: The way our government is implementing technology is an attack on our freedom
It’s unnerving how close the technology industry and government have gotten this year.
Nikhil Pahwa, medianama.com
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Not black or white: It's going to be really hard (and expensive) to go cashless in India
Internet connectivity and speed are low. Besides, there are costs associated with digital payments, which make them unfeasible for some.
Nikhil Pahwa, medianama.com
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My 2016 wishlist: Nikhil Pahwa, founder of Medianama.com and net neutrality activist
'I hope that net neutrality takes precedence when the government forms its policies in the new year.'
Nikhil Pahwa, medianama.com
The Reel
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The story behind the ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ title track: ‘Just write very simple poetry’
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‘Juna Furniture’ review: A simplistic crusade against the neglect of senior citizens
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‘Late Night with the Devil’ review: A deft satire on the price of success
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Watch: In ‘The Big Cigar’, the Black Panther founder flees America through a fake movie
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‘Dil Dosti Dilemma’ review: A feelgood entertainer about young love and old ties