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Digital Indians: The story so far | Digital Indians: The story so far |
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We are now half way through the BBC's special series on Digital Indians. So far we have told the story of India's online evolution and the tales of three distinct innovators so far. | We are now half way through the BBC's special series on Digital Indians. So far we have told the story of India's online evolution and the tales of three distinct innovators so far. |
In Google hangouts we've explored rural innovation with the BBC's Hindi speaking audience. We've also discussed whether social media could drive real change in India. | In Google hangouts we've explored rural innovation with the BBC's Hindi speaking audience. We've also discussed whether social media could drive real change in India. |
Your Digital Indians | Your Digital Indians |
At the beginning of the season we asked you to give us suggestions for your Digital Indians - men and women innovators, entrepreneurs and experts you follow. | At the beginning of the season we asked you to give us suggestions for your Digital Indians - men and women innovators, entrepreneurs and experts you follow. |
Below are few of the most popular suggestions from you and industry experts so far: | Below are few of the most popular suggestions from you and industry experts so far: |
These names will form Twitter/Facebook lists and Google+ circles that we'll distribute at the end of the month. | These names will form Twitter/Facebook lists and Google+ circles that we'll distribute at the end of the month. |
All the names will be added to the #BBCDI list. But we're still looking for some rising stars. Few women have been suggested so far, so please let us know of women leaders/innovators as well. | All the names will be added to the #BBCDI list. But we're still looking for some rising stars. Few women have been suggested so far, so please let us know of women leaders/innovators as well. |
Internet and government | Internet and government |
Over the past fortnight we've been watching the #BBCDI hashtag and following your comments. | Over the past fortnight we've been watching the #BBCDI hashtag and following your comments. |
Many of you have expressed an interest in knowing more about the Internet and democracy, political use of social media, and internet censorship in India. | Many of you have expressed an interest in knowing more about the Internet and democracy, political use of social media, and internet censorship in India. |
In order to help answer these questions we got in touch with Milind Murli Deora, IT and Communication Minister. | In order to help answer these questions we got in touch with Milind Murli Deora, IT and Communication Minister. |
The Q and A with Mr Deora on Twitter will take place at 17:00 India time [11: 30GMT] on 20 September. To take part follow @bbcindia and #BBCDI. | |
If you have a question for Mr Deora you can tweet @bbcindia, leave a message on Google+, Facebook or use the form below. | If you have a question for Mr Deora you can tweet @bbcindia, leave a message on Google+, Facebook or use the form below. |
Ask the innovators | Ask the innovators |
On 25 September at 20:15-21:00 India time [02:45-03:30GMT], we will be holding a final hangout of the series with some of the digital Indians you've met so far. These include Ben Gomes, Rikin Gandhi, Sanjeev Bikhchandani and some of the ones you've suggested such as Raju Narisetti. | On 25 September at 20:15-21:00 India time [02:45-03:30GMT], we will be holding a final hangout of the series with some of the digital Indians you've met so far. These include Ben Gomes, Rikin Gandhi, Sanjeev Bikhchandani and some of the ones you've suggested such as Raju Narisetti. |
This hangout will provide the opportunity for you to put your questions to the experts. So whether you want to be a successful software engineer or run your own online business - you can send us your questions using the form below. If you're happy to take part please leave your contact details in the form as well. | This hangout will provide the opportunity for you to put your questions to the experts. So whether you want to be a successful software engineer or run your own online business - you can send us your questions using the form below. If you're happy to take part please leave your contact details in the form as well. |
You'll be able to watch the hangout live on the BBC India Google Plus page. | You'll be able to watch the hangout live on the BBC India Google Plus page. |