Newsletters

Newsletter - March 2021
It's been an eventful month around the world, with the festive season setting in and the US elections grabbing people's attention. The news on the Covid-19 vaccine front is positive as well, with both Pfizer and Moderna announcing successful trials. Against this backdrop, it has been an interesting month in the world of Indian tech policy as well, especially considering the Indian government's decision to bring OTT platforms under the ambit of the Information and Broadcasting Ministry.

Newsletter - February 2021
February 2021 was an eventful month for the technology sector in India with the announcement of the latest draft IT Rules for Social Media platforms and OTT & Digital Media. While the rules seem to be well intentioned, they come with their own set of challenges. They reiterate the importance of encryption from both a privacy and national security point of view. This has been explained in this month’s newsletter which includes an in-depth interview with Mr Yashovardhan Azad, Former Secretary (Security) and Special Director, Intelligence Bureau

Newsletter - January 2021
It's been an eventful month around the world, with the festive season setting in and the US elections grabbing people's attention. The news on the Covid-19 vaccine front is positive as well, with both Pfizer and Moderna announcing successful trials. Against this backdrop, it has been an interesting month in the world of Indian tech policy as well, especially considering the Indian government's decision to bring OTT platforms under the ambit of the Information and Broadcasting Ministry.

Newsletter - December 2020
2020 has been a tumultuous year for everyone, but we at The Dialogue have embraced the changes it has brought and managed to thrive. One major knock-on eect of the pandemic has been the shift to virtual spaces and greater reliance on technology. This has come at a time when India itself has been going through the process of digital integration and this only helped speed it up. Being one of the most recognised names in the tech policy space within the country, our hard-working and innovative team was able to thrive under pressure and help create change.

Newsletter - November 2020
It's been an eventful month around the world, with the festive season setting in and the US elections grabbing people's attention. The news on the Covid-19 vaccine front is positive as well, with both Pfizer and Moderna announcing successful trials. Against this backdrop, it has been an interesting month in the world of Indian tech policy as well, especially considering the Indian government's decision to bring OTT platforms under the ambit of the Information and Broadcasting Ministry.

Newsletter - October 2020
As yet another month of the Covid-19 pandemic rolls by, there have been several interesting developments in the world of tech. The pandemic has expedited the transition to digital ecosystems and the next layer of industrial progress powered by the Internet of Things and AI enabled technology has come further to the forefront. The October issue discusses some of the benefits of this digital revolution along with the factors we must be weary of as we move forward.

Newsletter - September 2020
We’re living in some turbulent times with an ever-increasing number of hours being spent in digital spaces. The Covid-19 pandemic has changed a lot of things, including making us far more reliant on virtual sources for news. Sadly, this has proved to be far from reliable with disinformation exponentially on the rise.

Newsletter - August 2020
The Dialogue is excited to introduce a monthly newsletter, bringing a curated look into the world of tech policy straight to your inbox. We plan to cover the major tech policy stories of the past month, as well as discuss pertinent issues dealing with the confuence of technology, development and inclusivity in the Indian context.