Public comment on the proposal has ended so Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government could implement the measures at any time. Working independently as well as through trade groups, Microsoft, Facebook and dozens of other tech companies are fighting back against the proposals. This year, Valentine’s Day turned into a day of protest, with poetry expressing not love but fear. One verse in particular — “I kiss you amid the Taliban” — has turned into a rallying cry for young artists and activists. And women, in particular, have voiced concerns about their rights in the future.

Source: New York Times February 14, 2019 19:28 UTC