Sunil Abraham and The Hindu

The Hindu is one of India’s oldest and most respected English-language newspapers, known for its emphasis on public-interest journalism, constitutional values, and in-depth reporting on policy, law, and governance. Its coverage of technology-related issues often situates digital developments within broader debates on rights, accountability, and democratic institutions.

Across opinion pieces and reported stories, Sunil Abraham has appeared both as a contributor and as a quoted expert in The Hindu. His engagement with the publication typically addresses questions of digital governance, privacy, surveillance, platform regulation, and the societal consequences of technology, viewed through a legal and institutional lens.

This cluster brings together all publications and media mentions connected to The Hindu, offering a single reference point for readers tracing how technology and public policy debates have been examined within one of India’s leading national newspapers.

✍️ Publications

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Is Aadhaar a Breach of Privacy?
31 March 2017
Excerpt from a Hindu op-ed where Sunil Abraham critiques Aadhaar as poorly designed mass surveillance tech and suggests technical fixes to reduce privacy risks.
We Are Anonymous, We Are Legion
18 April 2011
An article by Sunil Abraham published in The Hindu on 18 April 2011, discussing the importance of online anonymity for democracy, whistle-blowing, artistic expression and free media.

📣 Media Mentions

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A Safe Internet and a Free Internet Can Co-exist
25 March 2015
A Hindu report on celebrations following the Supreme Court's striking down of Section 66A of the IT Act, featuring expert analysis of the landmark judgment's implications for free speech and intermediary liability.
A Tale of Two Internet Campaigns
11 February 2014
A Hindu report on two Internet campaigns held on the same day in 2014, one opposing mass surveillance and another promoting online safety.
All Things 'E' in the Budget
15 March 2015
A Hindu report on Karnataka's 2015–16 budget outlining over 30 technology initiatives across sectors and expert views on software standards in publicly funded projects.
An Open Answer to Office
14 March 2010
A Hindu feature on OpenOffice 3.2, examining the free and open source office suite's capabilities, Indian language support and adoption challenges.
Bangalore Hackers Write Code as Tribute to Aaron Swartz
21 January 2013
A Hindu report on the Aaron Swartz Memorial Hacknight in Bangalore, where developers worked on open data projects and discussed his ideas on access to knowledge and Internet freedom.
Big Tech Players Balance Seeking and Avoiding AI Regulation
28 August 2023
A Hindu report on how Big Tech firms articulate support for AI regulation whilst seeking to shape its terms and avoid stringent oversight.
Checks and Balances Needed for Mass Surveillance of Citizens, Say Experts
09 December 2017
A Hindu report on expert recommendations for protecting citizens from mass surveillance, including tokenisation and judicial oversight mechanisms.
Civil Society & Industry Oppose India's Plans to Modify ITRs
23 November 2012
A Hindu report on opposition from civil society and industry to India's ITU proposals, examining fears of content control and excessive regulation of the Internet.
Deconstructing 'Internet Addiction'
30 August 2009
A Hindu feature on the idea of Internet addiction, reporting medical and social perspectives on intensive Internet use.
Despite Apex Court Order, IOC Proceeds With Aadhaar-Linked DBT
05 January 2014
A Hindu report on Indian Oil Corporation continuing to link LPG subsidies to Aadhaar despite Supreme Court interim orders barring mandatory Aadhaar requirements.
Does Google Know It All?
02 July 2015
A Hindu feature exploring concerns about Google's extensive data collection on users and the absence of robust privacy protections in India.
Does This Click With You?
01 September 2015
A Hindu feature examining the debate around Flipkart's app-only strategy, exploring consumer preferences between web and mobile shopping whilst highlighting privacy concerns with e-commerce apps.
Fighting Battles Online
02 September 2014
An article published in The Hindu on Sunil Abraham's work at the Centre for Internet and Society, exploring his views on accessibility, surveillance, free speech, and internet governance in India.
Global Review of Telecom Regulations to Impact Millions of Mobile, Internet Users
17 September 2012
A Hindu report examining how debates at the World Conference on International Telecommunications over ITR revisions could affect India's Internet users and telecom landscape.
Growing Cyberspace Controls, Internet Filtering
20 February 2011
A report published in The Hindu examining the global trend toward internet filtering and surveillance, and the evolution of state control mechanisms over online communication.
If Data Is the New Oil, How Much Does an Indian Citizen Lose?
31 March 2018
A Hindu article examining data collection practices by tech platforms, exploring what Indian users lose through surveillance capitalism and weak privacy laws.
In New Facebook Features, a Comeback for Community
10 October 2010
A Hindu feature examining Facebook's launch of Groups and data download features, analyzing privacy implications and the platform's strategic response to emerging competition.
Indian Net Service Providers Too Play Censorship Tricks
09 February 2013
A Hindu report on a Canadian university study revealing that major Indian ISPs deployed web-censorship and filtering technology used in China and West Asian countries.
Live Chat: Aadhaar: An Identity Crisis?
17 March 2015
A Hindu live chat where Sunil Abraham, K. Gopinath and K. Venkataramanan respond to reader questions on Aadhaar's technical flaws and privacy concerns.
Networking Its Way to Better Governance
31 March 2011
A Hindu feature examining the Indian government's efforts to develop social media guidelines for departments, highlighting the need for consistency, data protection and privacy compliance.
PMO's No to Smart Cards, Insists on Aadhaar
10 April 2016
A Hindu report on the Prime Minister's Office directing ministries to stop issuing smart cards for welfare schemes and rely exclusively on Aadhaar-based platforms.
Pegasus Is India's Watergate Moment
21 July 2021
Pranesh Prakash argues that intelligence gathering needs to be professionalised, parliamentary oversight introduced, and liberties and law protected.
Stakeholders Steadfast on Changes in IT Rules
03 August 2012
A Hindu report on a government consultation meeting on the IT Intermediary Guidelines Rules where stakeholders maintained objections to vague language and intermediary liability provisions despite civil society exclusion.
Targeting Surveillance
28 December 2014
A Hindu newspaper article examining online terror propaganda and arguing for targeted surveillance over mass data collection approaches.
The Thrill of Saving India From Cybercrime
20 November 2016
A Hindu feature on ethical hackers-turned-entrepreneurs building India's cybersecurity defences, examining the rise of security startups amid surging cyber threats.
Token Disclosures?
04 August 2013
A Hindu analysis examining how the NSA's Xkeyscore surveillance programme revelations undermined the credibility of Twitter's transparency reports, raising questions about corporate disclosure limitations.
Twists and Turns of the SOPA Opera
15 January 2012
A Hindu analysis of the Stop Online Piracy Act debate, examining how proposed DNS filtering could threaten internet universality and create global censorship mechanisms.
When Laugh Lines Turn Worry Lines
15 March 2019
A Hindu report on how political cartoonists face coordinated campaigns of mass reporting and account suspensions on social media platforms, leading to self-censorship during election season.
Wi-Fi Direct Promises Range, Bandwidth Higher Than Bluetooth
31 October 2010
A Hindu feature on Wi-Fi Direct technology, examining its peer-to-peer connectivity, security implications and potential impact on Bluetooth adoption.