Technology and government

The copious research by the author is packaged and presented through interesting stories, events and anecdotes, devoid of dense technology jargon

Midnight's Machines: A Political History of Technology in India

Author:  Arun Mohan Sukumar Publisher: Penguin

Price: Rs 599

Pages: 272

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India is considering a transition to the next generation 5G telecom technology. Chinese telecom giant Huawei is the world’s leading provider of 5G technology, far superior and cheaper than its rivals. But the United States has alleged that Huawei is a Chinese government-controlled company in disguise and China indulges in unlawful surveillance and spying of people using Huawei’s data. It has banned Huawei. Canada, Australia, New Zealand and some parts of Europe have joined the US in banning Huawei. 

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