Today, I want to share why I contribute to OpenStreetMap (OSM) and why you should care—or even consider joining in. What is OpenStreetMap? OpenStreetMap (OSM) is an open database of geographic data (geo-data) that anyone can contribute to. Unlike maps controlled by profit-driven corporations, OSM is a purely community-driven project. Its mission is to create a comprehensive and freely accessible log of all geographic data on Earth. ...
Introduction India is on the verge of introducing a change in its media architecture with the proposed Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill, 2023. While the intention behind this bill seems noble—establishing control over a wider range of broadcasting services and implementing censorship—the implications are far-reaching and concerning for press freedom, privacy, and creative expression. A Consolidated Regulatory Framework The proposed bill seeks to consolidate all broadcasting services, including digital platforms like social media, under a single regulatory framework. This move raises questions about the government’s intentions and potential control over what content is permitted in public discourse as we are well aware of the control established by the majority government in the past decade over journalistic independence and freedom. By expanding its reach to cover both traditional and digital mediums, the bill poses a significant threat to India’s digital journalism, which has played a crucial role in shaping public opinion and intellectual in the recent years, when the traditional forms of media were completely biased. ...
Virtual Private Networks act as an important tool in the modern digital landscape empowering many to protect their privacy, and circumvent government imposed censorship. What the people need is choice. The ability to choose what we wish to share and what we wish to access, and a VPN puts that power in your hands. Let’s talk some tech. What is a VPN? A virtual private network (VPN) is a mechanism for creating a secure connection between a computing device and a computer network, or between two networks, using an insecure communication medium such as the public Internet – Wikipedia ...