Information Society Watch

2 September 2007, Nishant Shah, The Hindu

Social networking websites, which are the new (virtual) communities of today have become extremely popular recently, especially among the younger generation. However, the tragic deaths of two young people have thrown up larger issues with such relationships forged in cyber worlds and have even led to demands for regulation or censorship of such sites.

March 14, 2007, Kevin Sullivan, Washington Post

The Internet has become a centre of religious worship for millions of people around the world of all faiths. Many use websites for prayer and meditation, or to gather in "virtual" religious settings. The Internet is thus providing a new arena for religious seekers.

March 13, 2007, Andrew Leonard

Many of the Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT) are restricting campus Internet use during night hours, because of recent suicides being linked to the presumed anti-social behaviour that Internet use promotes. Administrators claim that participation in sports and cultural activities is waning, that an atmosphere of camaraderie is no longer felt, and that students' studies are being negatively impacted.