NLSIU wants cyber security lessons in schools, colleges

The National Law School of India University (NLSIU) has suggested the introduction of cyber security as a component in schools and colleges for students often oblivious of online dangers, which includes them flouting India’s sometimes ambivalent cyber laws. The recommendation is part of the law school’s 9-point guideline submitted to the Union Ministry of Information…

Northeast students allege online racial abuse

In what appears to be a disturbing trend, a number of students from Meghalaya studying in Delhi have approached police alleging that someone has hurled racial abuses at them on a social networking site in the past few months. According to the complainants, a particular Facebook page titled, “Save the Hindus of Himalaya”, has carried…

18th National Conference on e-Governance Theme: Digital Governance-New Frontier

The Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG), Government of India, in association with the Department of Electronics & Information Technology, Government of India and Government of Gujarat, is organising the 18th National Conference on e-Governance on January 30-31, 2015 in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. Senior Officers from the Government, Industry, academicians, technical experts and NGOs will participate in the…