Modi is seen as exceptional not only on account of his acts but also owing to his style. He appears to sacrifice his life for the people -- like a fakir, a figure he came to epitomize even more in 2020 by growing a long white beard. Charisma is above accountability, and Modi has grasped these dynamics.
The authority has received over 10 lakh (1 million) petitions.
The representative body said there is regulatory imbalance.
As we wave goodbye to 2019, we look back at the highlights of the year, in the numbers that made it memorable.
A key argument against the Aadhaar scheme was that it was violative of the nine-judge bench verdict that had held that Right to Privacy is a fundamental right under the Constitution.
The Swadeshi Jagaran Manch has pointed out that these firms pose a threat to domestic manufacturing and retailing as they do not pay relevant taxes such as GST, giving them a huge edge over local players.
Is Apple going the Android way? Some of the features and enhancements in iOS 14 might make you think the smartphone giant is trying to introduce some android experiences into its ecosystem, says Ashish Narsale/Rediff.com.
To select the right platform, get the opinions of a few existing users or browse online for feedback. Select a platform that offers a seamless experience. Check that the platform you are going with is a regulated entity, suggests Sanjay Kumar Singh.
Did you know that you could tag people on Twitter? Or that you could download your friends' profile photos on WhatsApp?
'The most valuable personal sensitive information of present and future citizens has been made available to foreign data firms and governments and non-State actors for all time to come,' says Gopal Krishna.
When it comes to embracing newer technology, youngsters are usually much faster than adults. It's this quick rate of adoption that also makes them susceptible to danger.
Mahindra launches e-mobility platform 'Glyd' to take on Ola, Uber. Targeted at office-going executives, it offers web-conferencing, curated entertainment and music content from selective partners.
Experts contend that this setback, even if temporary, could put the company at a disadvantage to its competitors in acquiring new customers.
People are now increasingly using the digital platform to meet a new 'person'.
Facebook chief said he is getting to the bottom of exactly what the UK firm did, and telling everyone who may have been affected.
A bench of justices Deepak Gupta and Aniruddha Bose said, "At this stage we do not know whether we could decide this issue or the high court will decide."
From educating people about the internet, connecting far-flung areas with a high-speed net, promoting entrepreneurship, building start-up incubators, women empowerment, to even running a voter registration campaign, cybersecurity and counter-terrorism, Facebook and Google have done it all for the government.
A small percentage of asset allocation to bitcoin seems like a reasonable gamble, as it could be a major gainer in an uncertain global environment, says Devangshu Datta.
The minister also cautioned the social media giant and its CEO Mark Zuckerberg of repercussions under the IT Act in case of any data breach came to light.
Watch out for the dangers you might get into when you immerse yourself into the latest viral game that blends virtual reality with the real world
Facebook on Friday said it has paid Rs 4.84 crore (Rs 48.4 million) to researchers in India as part of its bug bounty programme, the most paid till date by the world's largest social networking platform.
The high court conducted the hearing in-camera after the counsel for the Centre requested for it on the ground that it was a very sensitive decision taken by the Army and the inputs cannot be made public.
The handset delivers on build quality, battery, design, ergonomics and a pretty decent display. The camera performance is not exactly ground breaking, but the price tag covers up for that slight blip, says Himanshu Juneja
Xiaomi has ticked all the correct boxes with the Redmi Note 3. It should be on the list of probables for buyers with a sub Rs 15,000 budget.
'AI will be bigger than the advent of the Internet or the harnessing of electricity.' 'India must embrace it with all its might,' says NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant.
'If a gaming regulator is able to save even a single player's life or is able to just enforce the existing laws of the land, it works,' says cyber policy expert Prashant Mali.
Ajit Balakrishnan on how the Web could return to its original egalitarian goals.
The company denies any wrongdoing, but says that the negative media coverage has left it with no clients and mounting legal fees which has forced it to resort to closure.
Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Maharashtra, West Bengal and Gujarat are alarmed by the rising use of the app in smaller towns and hinterland, where it is increasingly being used for spreading hate messages and child pornography.
Five people in the know narrate the sordid story that is fast exploding into a pornography scandal, allegedly involving businessman Raj Kundra.
The Japanese electronics giant has missed several tricks with the Xperia E4 and unless the phone sees heavy price cut from Rs 11,500, there is every chance customers will go for the Motorola Moto G, says Himanshu Juneja.
The Aadhaar and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2019 was passed in Rajya Sabha by a voice vote, although many parties including the Trinamool Congress and Dravida Munnetra Kazagham opposed it citing various reasons, including apprehensions data theft.
The popular wrestling couple were dating since 2012.
Nikita Puri lists ways to keep yourself entertained during the lockdown.
'The digital economy will generate 60 to 65 million jobs by 2025, 20 million more than the 40 to 45 million existing jobs that are in danger of disappearing or getting automated,' points out T N Ninan.
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Apple and Google adopted strong default encryption in late 2014.
Using apps allows AdNear to optimise the number of ad impressions but the push towards stricter privacy norms could pose a challenge.
'Install the app for yourself and your family.' 'Make sure that everybody you come in contact with on a daily basis -- your drivers, your maids, your colleagues at work -- make sure they too are using the app.' 'Also encourage people who carry some influence, like office managers, to convince their employees to do the same.' 'This only helps in improving your safety levels.'
Indian firms, which experts say stand to gain from the European Union's upcoming General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), are struggling to understand the policies.
The war between hackers and banks over ATM security will be dynamically redefined, notes Atanu Biswas.
