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HT Brunch Sunday Debate: #BritneyBrawl

Hindustan Times

On the heels of the Britney Spears’ testimony in court, a musician and a lawyer exchange views on the pop star and singer’s situation

‘Right to repair’, the legislation India needs to save money, minimise e-waste

The Federal

While electronic devices are sold as being “resistant to daily wear and tear”, you are expected and encouraged to replace them periodically to increase company sales

US antitrust move against Google: Too little, too late

The Federal

The legal action against Google in the US appears too narrowly focused to be on any consequence against the tech giant.

 

Reining in Big Tech

Frontline

The growing clout of Big Tech companies and the regulatory need to prevent their abuse of power. As big tech companies gain enormous clout, which straddles multiple domains of economic and social life, regulators need to get their act together if they are serious about protecting users and preventing corporate abuse of power.

The ban on 59 Chinese Apps is just bluster

Frontline

The ban on 59 Chinese apps is a knee-jerk reaction that can only have adverse consequences for the Indian digital ecosystem. It is unlikely to promote self-reliance nor does it lay the ground for indigenously developed Indian platforms.

How can they SLAPP?

Newslaundry

SLAPP suits have been used to silence accusers, but time’s running out on the sexist and misogynistic status quo.