Feb
26
Prosecuting Bloggers: All about Citizen Media Power and Responsibility too
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Bloggers seem to be easy picking for the powerful. In this case, it is Shiv Sena who has sued a blogger for ‘defaming’ the party - and the Supreme Court giving the political party a ‘fair’ chance to seek legal redressal. Click here to read a news story on this issue.
What is my view on the matter? Here goes: (You can also read a piece in CXO Today where I have been quoted)
Blogging is a form of media just like any other: newspapers, internet, radio and television. The laws and rules of conduct that apply to the latter should apply likewise to blogging.
We must appreciate that blogging gives the power and freedom to citizens to exercise their opinion, and it should not be curtailed in any form. However, what may be a matter of concern is the ability to beat down bloggers because they are individuals without any support system. Political parties, courts and other legal authorities may find it easy to intimidate them through force and the threat of legal action. As a society, we should not allow this to happen. Continue Reading
Feb
23
I went to the Reliance Communications store in Green Park in New Delhi to buy a datacard sometime back. It was a couple of days before I went on a long road trip, and I needed this card to stay connected when on the move. Here are my five reasons why I almost cried during the purchase process and later too: Click here to read a sob story
Feb
4
Go Book Clubbing with BookWag
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If you love books, then BookWag is the place for you.
Very simply, it is a book club. Bringing together authors and readers together. Online as well as through face-to-face meets.
You are invited to join the same and have some fun. More information about the club is available here.
The site is at a very early stage of development and is still being populated with content and events. But don’t let that stop you from joining.
