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Social Media and the Art of Image Taking

When renowned American landscape photographer, Ansel Adams, famously remarked, you don't take a photograph, you make it, it was almost as though he was making a prediction for the future. These days, more and more photographs are made rather than taken. In fact, with traditional photography being taken over by digital technology, photographs are being…

Social Media Safety 101

Social Media Safety 101 Ironic how social networks have allowed antisocial elements such as crooks and cybercriminals to thrive. Two years back, an online scam involving Facebook and the United States military cheated several unsuspecting women of their money. Not only were reputations of many tarnished in the audacious scheme, there were a few tragic…

When movies go social

Do you remember the last time you watched a movie at a film theatre? More importantly, do you remember what brought you there -- out of the airconditioned comfort of your home, living room with comfy couch and unlimited supply of food and drinks from the refrigerator? Was it the buzz on Twitter and Instagram…

How secure is my data?

Early this year, India’s largest bank, the State Bank of India, found itself mired in controversy when financial information of its customers was leaked through an unprotected server. The exposed data contained partial account numbers, balances, transaction details and much more. Last year, there were several data breaches in India’s biometric Aadhar database putting millions…

GAFA and the algorithms of privacy and Internet fame

In 1968, a gent who is best remembered for the iconic print poster of Marilyn Monroe, had stated "In the future, everyone will be world-famous for 15 minutes. “Andy Warhol’s words are now at the core of the privacy debate sparked off yet again as celeb follows yet another celeb in trying out an app…