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Dear Reader,
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. The cover story of this month's newsletter explores this decision and its necessity in the Indian context. We also have some interesting pieces examining subjects ranging from the invasive nature of online surveillance in today's world, to the manner in which e-pharmacies can improve healthcare access in the country. Hope you enjoy reading and you'll hear from us soon!
Best Wishes
Kazim Rizvi
Founding Director, The Dialogue
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The recent notification by the Government on bringing OTT platforms under the realm of the Information and Broadcasting Ministry seeks to have greater control over the internet content and what is broadcasted online. As per the notification, audio-visual programmes hosted by the online platforms and news and current affairs programmes posted online will come under the direct supervision of the government.
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By Trisha Pande and Ayush Tripathi
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COVID-19 has limited the scope of commute for most of us, who aren’t essential workers or those who cannot work from home. However, the problems from a pre-COVID world are likely to bounce back with the inception of a vaccine. Some of these problems include safety for women in terms of urban mobility – a grave problem that can possibly be solved with technology.
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The Dialogue on November 5 organised a webinar titled E-Pharmacy: The Road Ahead which talked about the exemplary role performed by e-pharmacies during the pandemic by offering delivery services to people. The webinar was moderated by Kazim Rizvi, Founding Director, The Dialogue with Dr. Sasmit Patra, Member of Parliament as the Chief Guest.
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Imagine walking down the street to get your supplies one morning. You could even be walking without a particular task in mind, simply because you like to! As a member of society, we are all entitled to use public spaces to conduct your life, within permissible limits. However, you are also increasingly aware of the many eyes that are watching you, you see a flashlight directed at you, and a stranger has possibly captured you.
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Yashovardhan Azad & Kazim Rizvi
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The world is being tracked by multiple actors, all the time. Not every bit of this is harmful but most of it can be avoided if we are a little vigilant, both as users and as a nation. The recent revelations of the Shenzhen based company Zhenhua tracking the Indian leadership was an eye-opener for many.
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