The world’s largest democracy saw the beginning of the world’s longest internet shutdown on 4th August 2019. This shutdown, part of a complete communication cut, lasted 552 days. The Indian government implemented this in the former state of Jammu and Kashmir post the abrogation of article 370 of the country’s constitution with the claims of […]
Category: Blog Posts
NetMission Ambassadors’ blog posts
Impact of Fake News on TikTok – Pavithra Madushanka
To begin with, TikTok is presently the most downloaded app in the world and attracts daily views of more than one billion unique videos. Experts concur that its distinctive algorithm is the secret to its success. You are questioned about your hobbies and the kinds of things you would like to see when you sign […]
The Ethics of Data Collection: Who Should Have Access to Your Personal Information? – Paribhasha Pradhan
The way we communicate and engage with the world around us has been completely transformed by the internet. Our lives are now more convenient and linked than ever because of the various avenues it has created for communication, business, and pleasure. This ease, nevertheless, has not been without a price. Without our awareness or permission, […]
Memes And Misinformation: Understanding How Memes on Social Media Contribute to the Spread of Fake News – Ananya Mallick
Memes have become so popular on social media that they are now considered another source of information. People take memes seriously and start sharing them on their timelines without any fact-checking. Sometimes users create and share memes on social media without any bad intention but that can lead to an undesirable situation. But often users […]
The Gender-Based Digital Divide – Kalpesh Chaudhari
Since the spread of the Internet is worldwide, it is to be promised that it remains as common place for everyone. Everyone in the sense it will be inclusive of all races, cultures, and even all genders. According to an article published at the ITU titled “Bridging the Gender Divide”[1] it is propounded that around 2.7 […]