How Covid-19 Changed The Way We Use Social Media
We are living in historic times – more than half of the world’s population is under lockdown or some form of movement restriction order. As people are staying indoors more, activities on social media have gone up. According to a global study on media habits by
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Pandemic and the Role of Technology with Dr. Anuradha Rao
Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic early this year, there has been an exponential increase in our dependence on technology. Governments are experimenting with social media to keep citizens informed and updated about the infection. Among other aspects, the pandemic has, globally, shaken the conventional
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Dealing with Cyberbullying – Future Design Podcast “COVID19 Special”
While our physical lives merge more into our virtual lives, cyberbullying has become a social problem, whether it’s an adult or a child. Studies show that 50% of parents with children aged 6 -18 have reported them to be bullied. 1/5th of that takes place online
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The Fake News “Infodemic” – How Brands Can Do Better
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G4W4oPOWZB4&fbclid=IwAR2qnHya5LwAyWO82OCbi2JOtNaQr4u71DEMX8GltYEZihkqDedUvJuO4ck In the context of PR and communications, brand safety can be severely compromised with fake news. Moderated by Dr. Anuradha Rao, this event delves into the nature and types of #fakenews in the current context of #COVID19, and what this means for companies as they
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Citizen Awareness and Cybersecurity Management
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fWUXnGpwnDA Cyber threats are designed to attack and bring down critical infrastructure and installations and include surveillance and sophisticated offensive attacks. An area that needs greater attention to ward off these cyber threats is citizen awareness in cybersecurity management. Dr. Anuradha Rao joins a panel of
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Panel Discussion on Women for Cybersecurity on 8th March 2021
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-hl7oukEZE4Panel Discussion on Women for cybersecurity on 8th March 2021 organised by the Centre of Cybersecurity Excellence, Government of Karnataka, India (8 Mar 2021) Women play an important role in relation to cybersecurity. They can play a more proactive role in preventing or reducing victimisation, understanding
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Cyber-Parenting: Keep Our Children Safer in the Post-COVID
Our children are going online at ever-younger ages, and they need our guidance in keeping their cyberspace journey safe and fulfilling. As physical and mental well-being are intrinsically tied to one’s cyberspace experience, it is important for parents and guardians to play an active role in
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How did Social Media Impact India’s 2019 General Election?
Originally Published In: Rao, A. (28 December 2019). How did social media impact India’s 2019 general election?, Economic and Political Weekly Engage, Vol 54, Issue 51 In line with the global trend, social media has been increasingly used by Indian politicians for routine political communication to directly connect
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Social Media and the Indian Elections: The Good, the Bad and (How to Rein In) the Ugly
Social media played a prominent role during the recent Indian general elections. Now, it is time for India’s policymakers to discuss actions and policies that will rein in its harmful effects. Originally Published In: Rao, A. (28 May 2019). Social media and the Indian elections: The good,
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Swacch Social Media: Cleaning Up Online Spaces During India’s General Elections
Political parties need to step up and join hands with other stakeholders to clean up social media spaces during the Indian general elections. Originally Published In: Rao, A. (15 April 2019). Swacch social media: Cleaning up online spaces during India’s general elections, ISAS Briefs, No. 650. Institute
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