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On the road to Hyderabad - Internet Governance and Development Agenda

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Leaving a blogpost on a mobile

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February 13, 2008, Deccan Herald

Mobile blogging is a relatively new activity in India that is still establishing its presence in the online world. The article looks at the growth of this phenomenon and opines that this can become an extremely important generator of content. It also analyses some of the problems that are hindering the expansion of mobile blogging, among which low GPRS penetration is a major one.

Social networking sites take up just causes

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Infochange India

The article looks at the growing role being played by social networking websites in promoting causes among the community. A recent example is the Mumbai Unplug campaign which focuses on global warming and attempts to involve people by a token act of switching off electrical appliances for a short while.

India: Linking ancient and modern, a worldwide web of worship

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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.

India: High Court directs Maharashtra government to issue notice to Google

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October 10, 2006, India e-Gov

In a move towards censorship of 'hate' material, the Aurangabad branch of Bombay High Court has told the Maharashtra government to issue a notice to Google for allegedly spreading hatred of India through`Orkut', Google's social network service.

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