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Subimal Bhattacharjee

Subimal Bhattacharjee

Commentator on cyberspace issues

subimalb@gmail.com

The author is is a globally recognised commentator on cyberspace issues and former country head of General Dynamics.

By Subimal Bhattacharjee

Why Whatsapp is desperate to update its privacy policy

Despite facing severe criticism for its planned update on privacy policy, WhatsApp has stuck to its guns and has decided to plough ahead with its policy updates.

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How social media came to the rescue in India’s deadly Covid second wave

As the number of Covid cases rose and the system was inundated with the Covid tsunami, another heartening trend has played out on social media.

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Six reasons tech will be a major trend in 2021

We can expect 2021 to be revolutionary with respect to innovation and growth in the internet-enabled technologies.

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Why it is time to regulate online gaming and fantasy sports in India

Online games are disguised as fantasy gaming, but in reality, they are betting games with a predominant element of chance.

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Why India-Japan strategic cooperation is growing

The Indo-Japan strategic partnership that has blossomed over the last decade will play a key role in the future geopolitical developments in the region.

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TikTok: US explores, India's ban continues

The US is working towards taking advantage of TikTok’s popularity but the Indian government is still continuing its ban on the app that has been a platform where many young talents mushroomed.

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Why UGC needs to take strict action against pay-and-publish journals

UGC's move to curb dubious publications was much needed to stop the menace of the prolific volume of research articles published in predatory journals.

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Jio, Google For India: Why incoming digital investments promise us a pole position in global markets

What is noteworthy here is that not just tech giants, but also major venture capital firms have made a beeline for investment opportunities in India.

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How long will the clock tick for TikTok?

Across the world, there have been concerns raised over security and transparency of Chinese apps like TikTok.

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10 crore downloads for Aarogya Setu app: Success vs concerns

The Aarogya Setu app will be an important avenue for ensuring physical distancing and its enforcement in the days to come.

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Why social-media admins cannot be penalised for sharing newspaper PDFs

Recent news reports had said that INS had warned social media group administrators of legal action for allowing circulation of e-paper PDFs on social media.

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What privacy means in times of Covid-19

From the list of Tablighi Jamaat attendees shared on social media to the digital surveillance of employees working from home, the risk of privacy violations is increasing.

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Is technology is a blessing or a curse in times of Covid-19?

While all the efforts are to find the vaccine and save lives with optimal arrangements, the concomitant role of digital technologies remains a mixed blessing.

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How social media killed Assam Congress leader twice before he actually died

For many, it was just a click or touch of a button in the race to break the 'news' first without verifying it.

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