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Net neutrality: Right to non-discriminatory internet access is not negotiable, says Ravi Shankar Prasad
•Ravi Shankar Prasad on Saturday said he had denied permission to Facebook's Free Basics platform when he was handling a portfolio of the communications ministry.
Net Neutrality crossroads: Here's why India’s policy process has important lessons for the US
Anitg •The debate on net neutrality is hence primarily about what kind of Internet can nurture a fair society.
Citizen's right to access internet is non-negotiable and no companies will be allowed to restrict that, says Ravi Shankar Prasad
•Speaking at the Global Conference on Cyberspace Security, he said the government did not allow social networking giant Facebook's Free Basics programme because it offered access to select Internet services
TRAI expected to issue recommendations on net neutrality regulations in a month
•The telecom operators and internet content providers have been at loggerheads over the issue of net neutrality.
Centre is planning to reinforce IT law to curb cyber crimes, says Ravi Shankar Prasad
•Union minister Ravi Shankar Prasad on Sunday said the Centre was mulling "further reinforcement" in the IT law to prevent cyber crimes including, posting and sharing of videos containing sexually abusive material.
Facebook Lite reaches 200 million users worldwide, and it’s a lot better than Free Basics
Sheldon •Even with a narrowed down access point, Facebook Lite presents a fairly neutral picture of the internet at a fraction of the cost.
Like Facebook and Google, China's UCWeb is looking to offer free internet in India
Tech2 News Staff •UCWeb, a subsidiary of China’s Alibaba group, is looking to make inroads in India by offering subsidised or even free internet access to Indians.
Facebook tests Express Wi-Fi: Zuckerberg's possible attempt at rebranding Free Basics
Rehanh •Facebook is currently testing a new internet infrastructure "Express Wi-Fi" in partnership with BSNL in rural areas to provide 'affordable' internet to people who don't have access to the cheap internet or in some cases, no internet at all.
Facebook tests 'Express Wi-Fi' in rural parts of India
Fp Archives •Months after it received flak for allegedly violating net neutrality with Free Basics, social networking giant Facebook is now testing a new model for public Wi-Fi deployments for offering quality internet access in rural parts of the country.
Facebook bids for IPL digital rights; the social network is invading culture, media, news and governance
Adityam •Facebook is getting increasingly active in Celebrity Culture, Mass Media, Sports, Music, News, NGOs, and Governance.