Re-examining the Relationship Between Civil Society and the Internet: Pessimistic Visions in India’s ‘IT City’

The increasing frequency and proficiency of Internet use by civil society groups is touted by its proponents as proof of the Internet’s democratic credentials. Studies that highlight the Internet-civil society…

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#RiseUpSL: The Role of Social Media and Citizen Engagement in Sri Lanka’s Political Crisis

Originally Published In: Rao, A. (13 December 2018). #RiseUpSL: The role of social media and citizen engagement in Sri Lanka’s political crisis, ISAS Insights Executive Summary Sri Lanka is in…

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Repertoires of collective action in an “IT City”: Urban civil society negotiations of offline and online spaces in Bangalore

Originally Published In: Rao, A. & Dutta, M.J. (2016). Repertoires of collective action in an “IT City”: Urban civil society negotiations of offline and online spaces in Bangalore. Communication Monographs,…

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“Sister‐Groups” and Online‐Offline Linkages in Networked Collective Action: A Case Study of the Right to Information Movement in India

In this paper, the rise of hyperlinked activist communities, and their role in organizing, coordinating and supporting offline (physical) activism, is discussed as a new form of information and communication…

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Commentary: It’s not just work and the economy. COVID-19 is also changing how we use social media

Some of these changes in social media usage and consumption are likely to linger beyond COVID-19, says Dr. Anuradha Rao. Originally Published In: Anuradha Rao (14 April 2020). Commentary: It’s…

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