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Friday, 24 April 2015

Net Neutrality: Govt will strive for ‘non-discriminatory availability’ of Internet, says telecom minister

By On April 24, 2015

Net Neutrality: Govt will strive for ‘non-discriminatory availability’ of Internet, says telecom ministerWhile everyone had an opinion on the ongoing net neutrality debate in India over the past couple of weeks, it is for the first time the government has spoken about the matter publicly. We’ve been hearing about how TRAI isn’t really buying Facebook’s Internet.org or Airtel Zero programs and DoT is also batting for net neutrality, but telecom minister Ravi Shankar Prasad has come forth to reveal that government stands for free and open Internet.

Rahul Gandhi, who moved an adjournment motion in Lok Sabha said one million people are fighting for net neutrality and the govt is trying to carve out the net and hand it over to the corporates. Within moments of the speech, #RGforNetNeutrality started trending on Twitter.
In response, telecom minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said, “Our PM has said that everyone should have access to the internet.” Adding that the PM is the most respected person on social media in India, Prasad assured that the government stands for net neutrality and will ensure a non-discriminatory internet is available.
“Trai can make a recommendation under Trai act but the final decision rests with the government,” he further added.
He also questioned, “We would like to know how and why the UPA govt blocked Twitter handles.”
“As far as the issue of net neutrality is concerned, for Internet expansion in India, the young people of the country have done a commendable job and my government will strive to ensure a non-discriminatory availability of Internet for the people of India, particularly the young people,” PTI quotes Ravi Shankar Prasad.
“It is a sensitive issue on which we need to take a proper, informed decision. The larger commitment of my government, on which I am very active is, we need to strive for a non-discriminatory Internet availability, he added.
Unless you’ve been living in a cave, you must have at least heard or read the word ‘net neutrality’ over the last week. That’s the hottest ongoing debate all over the Internet/social media, in India at least. The ongoing net neutrality debate has seen people with extreme views and also some others who believe that India shouldn’t rush into making any decision and weigh the pros and cons on both sides before taking a drastic decision.
Airtel had created quite a stir with its new Zero marketing platform. However, massive outrage forced its partner Flipkart to walk out of Airtel Zero. Soon companies like Cleartrip and NDTV walked out of Facebook’s Internet.org, a platform almost similar to Airtel Zero.
Protesting against the rules which threaten to redefine the Internet, a website calledwww.savetheinternet.in has been set up where anyone can send a mail directly to Trai, expressing their reluctance and discomfort about how telecom carriers are snatching away free Internet from them.  Those part of India’s startup ecosystem can also sign this letterasking PM Modi to preserve the open, competitive internet by enforcing net neutrality. Trai has already received over 9 lakh emails in support of net neutrality.
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Sunday, 12 April 2015

Hail storm like never before, Heavy rain in Ahmedabad

By On April 12, 2015
Even 60 years old citizens of Ahmedabad said that they had never witnessed such a massive hailstorm in their lifetime.
The city of Ahmedabad today witnessed hailstorm which will be remembered for long. Ice cubes were raining in speed continuously for over half an hour. Trees were shaking due to high velocity wind equal to mini cyclone. Big ice cubes carpeted road sides. For some minutes it was scary look as ice cubes were making too much noise. Some cars parked in open suffered crack in front glass.
Venturing outside was nearly impossible due to speedy fall of good size ice cubes. Also the water was too cold. Walking in such water was impossible beyond 30 ft. People of Ahmedabad generally have habit to witness water logging, but today’s water logging was so icy cold that it was impossible to pass through it. Street dogs were seen as worst sufferers. We witnessed couple of street dogs who were struggling to walk to safer place as their legs were not able to tolerate the ice cold water.
Due to mini cyclone, water on the ground was mixed with floating branches and leafs of trees. This was causing slow discharge of water in gutters.
The city therefore witnessed heavy water logging not just in low lying areas but on almost all roads.
This was second incident of hailstorm in Ahmedabad this year. But previous hailstorm was not so solid.
This was also the fifth round of unseasonal showers since January 1.
Remix of season is very confusing. Yesterday the morning time, and even noon time was like just another summer day with open sunny sky, but by the evening it was dark cloudy sky with light rain, chilled winds and cold.
Hailstorm
The city of Ahmedabad today witnessed hailstorm, of course only in some pockets and just for sometime. Dholka and Gandhinagar are other nearby places that witnessed hailstorm. Parts of Gujarat are experiencing monsoon-like atmosphere for last three days due to western disturbances, with light to moderate shower being experienced in several pockets. Sky continues to remain cloudy to partially cloudy.
Indian Meteorological Department has predicted light rain or thundershowers at isolated places in Gujarat, Diu, Daman, Dadra Nagar Haveli on 15 March also. Weather will be sunny across Gujarat from 16 March onwards according to IMD bulletin.











Saturday, 11 April 2015

AIB Break Down : How We Will Be Doomed Without Net Neutralit

By On April 11, 2015
In this brilliant video, the All India Bakchod team breaks down the issue of net neutrality in simple terms to explain how exactly our lives will be doomed without net neutrality. Telecom companies will have the Indian internet user by the umm..collar. Imagine if you have to buy a ticket every time you want to sit on a swing in a park? And buy a more expensive ticket if you want the swing to go faster! Well, this is exactly what’s going to happen if net neutrality is abolished. Whatever you want to do on the net, buy a pack for it! Snapchat pack. Twitter pack! Instagram pack! @#$hole pack! 
So, if the telecom companies are successful in getting TRAI to pass the regulation of differential princing, our lives will be screwed. Watch the video to hear the AIB guys demonstrate the apocalypse that will descend on us if net neutrality is thrown out of the window.

Still think net neutrality is just another cause and only for internet activists to worry about? Do your bit; log on to www.savetheinternet.in and send an email. Let’s claim our right for a free internet.

Net Neutrality has been the buzzword going around the Internet recently. A lot of Internet activists have been taking up the issue quite seriously, trying to explain to the Netizens of India and how it is being carried out and how it will affect them.
Comedy group AIB, decided to do its own version of 'educating' the viewers by painting the picture of Net Neutrality in a very comprehensive and funny manner. You're welcome.
For more info, log on to Save the Internet.


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