Topic: Internet access
Myanmar crisis forces kids in Mizoram village to climb a mountain for ‘Indian’ internet
Snippets from the vibrant Northeast that capture politics, culture, society and more in the eight states.
India to South Africa — Lack of internet access is affecting vaccine uptake
Unequal access to high-speed internet and a computer or smartphone — as well as confidence navigating the web — can affect the number getting vaccinated.
Only 39% schools in India had computers, 22% had internet access in 2019-20, govt data shows
The Unified District Information System for Education report also said that 84% schools have libraries and reading rooms, but only 69.4% of them have libraries with books.
More people in India got internet access in 2020, but fewer mobile connections: Niti report
Niti Aayog's SDG India Index 2020-2021 finds Delhi, Punjab had the most internet subscribers while Jharkhand, Bihar ranked lowest.
Taken note of DDC polls, resumption of 4G internet services in J&K, says EU spokesperson
The EU spokesperson's comments came a day after top diplomats from the 27-member bloc returned from Jammu and Kashmir after a two-day visit.
Why cyber-risk education is the new form of literacy countries must keep up with
Increased internet use during the pandemic has increased our vulnerability to cybercrime. Yet, most lack the skills to keep themselves & their employers safe.
J&K govt extends 4G internet ban till 8 January, exempts Ganderbal, Udhampur
Adding curbs on high-speed internet has helped check attempts by terrorists trying to infiltrate from across the border, the order said.
Why diluting internet safe harbour laws threatens both child safety & user privacy
Calls for diluting safe harbour protections for internet intermediaries, though well-intended, lead to deleterious implications on the fundamental right to free speech and user privacy.
As digital divide widens, India risks losing a generation to pandemic disruption
India has the world’s second-largest pool of internet users, about 600 million, comprising more than 12% of all users globally. Yet half its population lacks internet access.
J&K govt extends 2G mobile internet service in 18 out of 20 districts till 26 November
Principal Secretary, Home Department said high-speed data services will continue in Ganderbal & Udhampur districts, while internet speed will be restricted to 2G only in other places.
Parag Agrawal of Twitter signals Brahmin clout at IIT ending. Kota is now Baniya phenomenon
Baniyas, with their financial might, have breached the sanctum sanctorum of IITs. Money is playing a bigger role than birth in a certain caste. Change is welcome.
Bezos, Branson & Musk — Are billionaires popularising space travel or just on an ego trip?
Jeff Bezos will travel to the edge of space in his New Shepard aircraft — more than a week after billionaire Richard Branson defeated him in a fast developing space race.