Join Ruchir and Manu on The India Dialogue this week as they welcome special guest Nikhil Pahwa, founder of MediaNama and the Internet Freedom Foundation, to discuss the Broadcast Bill 2024. They explore whether this bill is an overdue necessary regulation or a form of compliance censorship. Nikhil delves into the intricacies of the new regulation, contrasting it with existing laws like the IT Act. The conversation covers online content creation, influencer content, and entertainment content regulation, examining the potential fallout and global implications. Ruchir and Manu ask if there should be a yardstick for online content and whether this regulation is truly necessary. They also discuss the possible future impact and whether stakeholders were consulted during the drafting process. Don't miss this insightful discussion on the Broadcast Bill 2024 and its significance for the digital landscape. ⏰ Timestamps: 00:00 – Introduction 4:17 – The pros and cons of internet regulation 📊 5:12 – New regulation versus the IT Act ⚖️ 7:00 – Online content regulation 🌐 11:06 – Poor enforcement of existing laws causing greater compliance burden on users 📉 17:17 – Global applicability of the law 🌎 25:00 – Regulation of content via social media platforms 📱 35:00 – Consultations on the bill with stakeholders 🗣️ 37:49 – Ideal solution to the mess 🛠️ 48:50 – "Special segment – Have You Heard?" 🔍 #BroadcastBill2024 #Censorship #Compliance #DigitalRegulation #MediaLaw #InternetFreedom