Singapore at 61, India at 80: Resilience, Civic Voice and Unity
Reflections on Singapore's 61st National Day and India's 80th Independence Day: why true resilience lies in risk management at the outset, openness to change, embracing diversity and listening to civic voice.
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Happy Deepavali
Happy Deepavali/Diwali – wishing everyone a blessed festival of lights, joy, and the victory of good over evil. 🪔✨🎇 This year, I celebrated Diwali in India with my parents after 20 years! The splendour of the festive season in India is something to be experienced to
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India’s New Digital Media Rules
Excited to share my first official contribution as Non-Resident Fellow of the Institute of South Asian Studies – NUS! Thank you Prof. C. Raja Mohan and Hernaikh Singh for the opportunity, and I look forward to a continued meaningful association with ISAS. In the article, I
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Taming The Misuse of Social Media: Lessons From The Indian Elections
Originally Published In: Rao, A. (July 2019). Taming the misuse of social media: Lessons from the Indian elections, ISAS Newsletter: South Asia, Vol. 27 (Jan-Jun 2019) Introduction Much has been said and written about the pivotal role played by social media during the recently-concluded Indian general
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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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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,
Continue ReadingSwacch 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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Social Media and Critical Digital Literacy in India’s General Elections
With the Indian general elections two weeks away, critical digital literacy, particularly at the digital fringes, is a key tool to fight fake news and uphold election integrity in a social media-saturated environment. Originally Published In: Rao, A. (29 March 2019). Social media and critical digital
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