Bhishma’s Choice Reimagined: In Defence of Digital Privacy
In the epic Mahabharata, Bhishma is one of the most glorious tragic heroes of our country. Bhishma was a son of King Shantanu and Ganga. He took a pledge of for is fathers lustfull desire to marry Satyavati. He was also known as Devavrata. This particular pledge was not just a personal sacrifice. It was […]
Digital Safety – Virtues and Vigilance from Pancha Pandavas
At a time when everything is digital, even the Mahabharata has lessons for us that we can learn from. The Pancha Pandavas are the five Pandava brothers who were all known for their own strengths and weaknesses. They are Yudhishthira, Bhima, Arjuna, Nakula and Sahadeva. Each of them had their own unique strength. They all […]
Ramayana Reimagined for Digital Safety
In this period when the digital world impacts our lives more than what epics did, we should reanalyse our stories through a different lens. The Ramayana can also be considered a metaphor for our online existence today, in addition to being a spiritual and moral guide. By re-narrating the characters and events from the epic […]
The Social Media Influencer Vigilantes : Between Heroism and Hubris
In the massive digital landscape of India, where over 800 million people have access to the internet, a new breed of internet personalities has emerged, Social Media Influencer Vigilantes. At first glance, Social Media Influencers appear as heroes / social activists, who are actually ordinary citizens exposing scams, fighting unethical business practices, calling out corrupt […]
All about Data Scrapping
Data scraping, also referred to as web scraping or data extraction, refers to the automated process of extracting data from websites or online sources. By exploiting software tools and scripts, data scraping enables access to web pages, retrieval of required information, and saving it in a structured format for further analysis.The purpose of data scraping […]
Digital Wellbeing for Generation Z
Digital well-being refers to the state of positive physical, mental, ethical, and emotional health that individuals experience in their digital lives. It involves using digital technologies and online platforms in a balanced, safe, and responsible manner. a) Access to Information – Digital Wellbeing ensures that they can navigate this digital landscape effectively, discern reliable information […]
Various Portals for Cyber Crime Reporting
Reporting cybercrime in India involves following certain procedures to ensure that the authorities are made aware of the incident and can take appropriate action. Here are the steps you can take to report cybercrime in India: Collect as much evidence as possible related to the cybercrime. This shall include screenshots, emails, chat logs, bank transaction […]
All About Paid Blue Ticks & Verification Badges
The blue tick verification badge has traditionally been associated with authenticity and official recognition on the platform. However, with the introduction of a paid subscription model, there is a possibility that scammers or impersonators could exploit this system to deceive others. The decision by Twitter to offer blue-tick verification for a subscription fee has raised […]
Digital Wellbeing Approach to Employees
Digital wellbeing for employees refers to the practise of promoting a healthy and balanced relationship between employees and their digital devices and technology tools. It focuses on creating a work environment that supports employees’ mental and physical health while using technology, rather than allowing digital tools to become a source of stress, distraction, or burnout. […]
Use social media to stay effectively
Social media can be a powerful tool for connecting with others, building your personal brand, and promoting your business or ideas. However, it’s important to use social media effectively to reap its benefits. Your online actions could seriously limit educational, personal, or professional prospects in the future, i.e., a) What we post on social media […]
