Sunil Abraham and Deccan Chronicle

Deccan Chronicle is a long-running English-language newspaper with a strong tradition of opinion writing and column-led engagement on politics, society, and public affairs. Alongside daily reporting, the publication has provided space for regular commentary on how technological change intersects with governance, law, and democratic practice in India.

Within this context, Sunil Abraham has appeared both as a columnist and as a referenced expert. His contributions and mentions in Deccan Chronicle tend to foreground structural questions — such as regulatory design, institutional accountability, and the societal impact of digital systems — rather than episodic technology news.

This cluster brings together all publications authored by Sunil Abraham for Deccan Chronicle as well as relevant media mentions, offering a single reference point for readers interested in this strand of his public writing and commentary.

✍️ Publications

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  1. Fear, Uncertainty and Doubt
    26 March 2015
    An opinion article by Sunil Abraham in Deccan Chronicle clarifying the implications of the Supreme Court’s Section 66A verdict and its continuing relevance for online speech regulation in India.
  2. Internet Freedom: What Would Have Happened if India Chose FB Free Basics
    14 February 2016
    An opinion column by Sunil Abraham and Vidushi Marda in Deccan Chronicle examining hypothetical scenarios had TRAI permitted discriminatory tariffs, and documenting the net neutrality debate timeline in India.
  3. Privacy Law Must Fit the Bill
    09 September 2013
    An opinion article by Sunil Abraham in Deccan Chronicle analysing the proposed Indian privacy bill, its implications for free speech, transparency, and technology design, and the need for harmonisation with global privacy principles.
  4. Save the Internet From Corporate Censorship
    05 September 2018
    An opinion column by Sunil Abraham in Deccan Chronicle examining private censorship by social media companies, the need for due process, and civil society's role in holding internet giants accountable.
  5. That's the Unkindest Cut, Mr. Sibal
    11 December 2011
    A Deccan Chronicle commentary by Sunil Abraham analysing pre-screening demands, intermediary liability, Section 66A, takedown abuse, constitutional limits, and the resilience of online speech.
  6. The Five Monkeys and Ice-Cold Water
    16 September 2012
    A Deccan Chronicle column by Sunil Abraham reflecting on freedom of expression, surveillance and policy inertia using the 'five monkeys' parable.

📣 Media Mentions

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  1. Aadhaar Safety
    26 March 2018
    A Deccan Chronicle expert roundtable examining the Attorney General's claim that physical walls protect Aadhaar data, with tech experts critiquing security vulnerabilities and proposing alternatives for safeguarding biometric information.
  2. Indian Companies Need to Boost Encryption Adoption Rate: Experts
    09 August 2016
    A Deccan Chronicle report examining India's weak encryption adoption based on Sophos research, highlighting corporate reluctance to invest in cybersecurity despite rising ransomware threats and inadequate government standards.
  3. Indian Government Wakes Up to Risk of Hotmail, Gmail
    09 December 2013
    A Deccan Chronicle report on India's efforts to secure government communications through a new email policy following NSA spying revelations, highlighting widespread use of private email services by officials and security concerns raised by experts.
  4. Rational Internet Laws Essential to Fulfil India's Digital Goals
    14 August 2016
    A Deccan Chronicle report examining India's need for pragmatic internet laws despite having 400 million users, featuring expert analysis on speech regulation, intellectual property, and data protection gaps.

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