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The dark hand of tech that stokes sex traficking in India

25 February 2019
A gripping narrative of Farzana, a sex trafficking survivor, who was lured by false promises of love and opportunity-- her journey unveils the disturbing nexus between technology and exploitation, shedding light on the hidden horrors of modern-day slavery.

Behind the glamour of YouTube are wrung out stars

27 November 2018
Unveiling the journey through YouTube stardom, this narrative exposes the challenges creators face in maintaining a relentless pace of content creation, combating online harassment, and striving to find equilibrium amid the unpredictable sway of algorithms. It illuminates the unseen hardships lurking behind the digital screen.

Telltale Stripes

05 November 2018
A tiger skin seized in Nepal is traced back to a specific tiger in India using advanced software and a vast database of tiger images. This story highlights the effectiveness of modern technology in combating wildlife crime and protecting endangered species

An open source resistance takes shape as tech giants race to map the world

24 September 2018
Through the journey of the dedicated contributors in the OpenStreetMap community in India, this story explores the rise of OpenStreetMap community, highlighting its role in disaster relief and urban planning.

Meet India’s women Open Source warriors

05 February 2018
“Shut the f**k up”“Feminism sucks” As Vaishali Thakker, a 23-year old open source programmer looked over the hall filled with around 200 people, she didn’t know how to react to what she had just heard. Thakker was one of the five women on the stage at PyCon India 2017, a conference on the use of […]

Perpetrators, platforms, processes:The common enemies of the Indian online harassed

17 December 2017
Silence is defeat: This story explores a woman's fight to reclaim her dignity in the digital age.

India’s big data hunt for cures to its mental, ageing related diseases

27 November 2017
As India’s population rapidly ages, a crisis looms. This story aims at understanding the complexities of India's aging population.

The making of Girish Mathrubootham

17 April 2017
Uncovering the untold story of a quiet visionary, this piece explores the journey of Girish Mathrubootham who played a pivotal role in propelling the country to the forefront of the global software industry.

Meet India’s
geekiest couple:
Kiran Jonnalagadda and Zainab Bawa

16 January 2017
Founded by Kiran Jonnalagadda and Zainab Bawa, HasGeek is more than just a tech community. Their story, a blend of technology, activism, and community building has revolutionized the tech ecosystem in India with integrity, innovation, and inclusivity.

Tumse milke dil ka hai jo haal

24 August 2016
Through personal stories and open conversations, this story explores Agents of Ishq, a platform that challenges taboos around sex and desire in India as it celebrates diverse sexualities and creates a positive space for exploring intimacy.

Silk, India’s oldest general-interest mailing list, has been its Geek Central for 18 years

02 August 2016
Silk, India's oldest mailing list, was founded in 1998 by tech-savvy teenagers. Despite the rise of social media, Silk continues to attract passionate individuals seeking in-depth conversations and a sense of community.

This is Seelampur: India’s Digital Underbelly Where Your Phones Go To Die

26 May 2016
Nearly a quarter of India’s three million tonnes of e-waste generated every year is dumped in Seelampur. If you live in north India, chances are high that the smartphone you bought last year and trashed because something better came along, went to die here.