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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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‘Saffronisation of Doordarshan’: After DD News unveils new logo, social media users express alarm
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‘Do Aur Do Pyaar’ review: Adultery saga has a maths problem
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Carnatic music: Violinist L Subramaniam’s new book looks at the 18th-century masters
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‘Love Sex Aur Dhokha 2’ review: Laboured and barely provocative
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TISS suspended Dalit PhD scholar for protesting Centre’s policies, alleges student body
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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: This fan-made trailer imagines Henry Cavill and Margot Robbie starring in a James Bond film
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Watch: Mount Ruang erupts in Indonesia, spewing columns of ash and lava
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Watch: Unbelievable scenes of flooding in Dubai airport, streets, and malls after heavy rain in UAE
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Indian elections: How secure is the EVM-VVPAT process?
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Watch: Footballers of Indian clubs walk out on the pitch with dogs to get them adopted
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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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‘Trap’ trailer: M Night Shyamalan’s thriller stars Josh Hartnett as a serial killer
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Watch: Five directors shoot on iPhones for MAMI Mumbai Film Festival initiative
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‘Do Aur Do Pyaar’ review: Adultery saga has a maths problem
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‘Love Sex Aur Dhokha 2’ review: Laboured and barely provocative
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‘Civil War’ review: An urgent film about a barely-distant future