Many years ago, I used to work for an organisation that handled a politician's communications. The politician really wanted to edit out some of the corruption charges against him from his Wikipedia page. Everyday the team handling his account would try to edit it, but the section

Last week, I spoke with Aaratrika Bhaumik and Pranesh Prakash (@ #IndiaFOSS2024) on The Hindu's Parley podcast about the liability of owners of digital platforms for user-generated content. We discussed the complexities surrounding #Telegram and the recent arrest of its founder, Pavel Durov. Telegram's

In a recent podcast conversation with Aaratrika Bhaumik (Aaratrika Bhaumik), Pranesh Prakash (Pranesh Prakash (@ #IndiaFOSS2024)) and Rohit Kumar (Rohit Kumar) addressed a complex question: should founders of platforms like Telegram, such as Pavel Durov, be held accountable for user-generated content? With

Haryana is richer than Punjab but most Haryanvis are poorer than Punjabis 1/n

But Haryana’s edge in GSDP hasn’t translated in consumption standards entirely 4/n

The conduct of the world’s richest person Elon Musk and of his #socialmedia company X (formerly #Twitter) is problematic and questionable. Social media giants must be regulated in democratic countries. But the method adopted by #Brazil of a total ban is crude and

Sad that top hospitals in India's capital are inaccessible to the disabled. This isn't just illegal—it's a betrayal of basic human rights. How long will the system fail the most vulnerable? Glad the Chief Commissioner for PwDs is stepping in. hindustantimes.com/cities/delhi-n…

This man seriously needs help! Who watches the watchman when the watchman controls it all? Twitter is quickly becoming a case study in the dangers of concentrated power in platform ownership—without regulatory oversight or meaningful checks and balances.

Join a cohort led by YLAC, one of the coolest organisations in the political advocacy space - and one whose programs I've had the pleasure of speaking at several times before! We need to create new pathways into politics for young people to make a difference.

#ExpressOpinion | Arvind Kejriwal’s bail: From Supreme Court, a limited relief indianexpress.com/article/opinio…

The indomitable Swara Bhasker asks Judges of this country: “What is scaring you at this old age? What is the greed you have? Why do you want to get Governor’s post, Rajya Sabha post?”

Back in the US after 8 years! Looking forward to the discussions at the UN Summit of the Future #UNGA and catching up with friends in New York and DC! DM if you are here too and can catch up over coffee! YLAC The Quantum Hub

Public Tech meets Active Citizenship in New York! Thrilled to announce this powerful collaboration between YLAC, Haqdarshak, Youth Ki Awaaz, Indus Action, Reap Benefit, Rohini Nilekani Philanthropies, Centre for Exponential Change, and Acumen as we engage in an essential dialogue during the

Such fabulous work!

Yesterday, the teams at YLAC and The Quantum Hub came together for a full team check-in. We had the privilege of hosting Anish Gawande (Anish Gawande • अनीश गवांदे), National Spokesperson of Nationalist Congress Party - Sharadchandra Pawar, who shared valuable insights. Anish spoke candidly about his journey as a young,

Absolutely loved catching up with the YLAC #PolicyInAction crew in NYC and DC! It was fantastic meeting fellows from across the 8 years that the Policy in Action Program has been in existence - from the first-ever 2016 edition to the latest 2023 cohort. So cool to learn about all

Rohit Kumar YLAC’s been one of the most transformative experiences of my life. So, so much fun. Signed up basis 1 IG ad and out of a whim when I was out sick and bed ridden… and so glad.

Grateful to everyone who joined the 'Public Tech Meets Active Citizenship' event in NY! Special thanks to Sanjay Purohit ji for his insights on India’s DPI journey. Excited to explore future collaborations! Big thanks to Acumen & Rohini Nilekani Philanthropies for their support!

We’re excited to announce our partnership with the Indian School of Public Policy (Indian School of Public Policy) to launch the winter edition of YLAC's High School Achievers (HSA) Program in Delhi this December! 👉Applications open. Learn more: bit.ly/3Xxl9Wp

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