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Dr Nayana Prakash

@nayanaprakash.bsky.social

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Research fellow @chathamhouse.bsky.social Writer, doctor of the Internet @oiioxford.bsky.social. Interested in tech, society, India, stories, digital culture, literature, people. and dogs 🐕 Currently writing a book. repped by Matthew Marland at RCW 📚📖

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Dr Nayana Prakash @nayanaprakash.bsky.social · Nov 25

Couldn’t be more delighted to type this: I’m writing a book, and I’m now represented by the incredible Matthew Marland at RCW #literaryagency in London. A dream come true for me and the beginning of a very exciting journey! 📖 📚 www.rcwlitagency.com/authors/prak...

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Dr Nayana Prakash @nayanaprakash.bsky.social · 29d

Delighted to speak on @channel4news.bsky.social yesterday about social media, Nepal, and the ongoing protests -

Chatham House @chathamhouse.org · Sep 9

"The frustration with corruption in the former government [of Nepal] has been there for sometime. The social media ban was the straw that broke the camel’s back."

@nayanaprakash.bsky.social on the political unrest and turmoil in Nepal, via @channel4news.bsky.social⤵️

Dr Nayana Prakash @nayanaprakash.bsky.social · Jun 20

At yesterday’s London Conference with @chathamhouse.org — the hottest day of the year but such a great event with so many brilliant attendees from all over the world. I love the people I work with and the events I get to go to. 🌞🌞🌞

Dr Nayana Prakash @nayanaprakash.bsky.social · Apr 14

ICYMI: Here’s my expert comment for @chathamhouse.org on why the X lawsuit against the Indian govt matters and why it’s so unusual. Regardless of the outcome, one to watch.
Give it a read! 📝🇮🇳

Chatham House @chathamhouse.org · Apr 11

Elon Musk is close to Donald Trump at a time when India wants to negotiate on US trade. But X’s case in India challenges wide-ranging government powers, writes @nayanaprakash.bsky.social.

X is taking the Indian government to court over content moderation tools. Expect India to win.

X CEO Elon Musk is close to President Trump at a time when India wants to negotiate on US trade. But X’s case challenges wide-ranging government powers.

www.chathamhouse.org

Dr Nayana Prakash @nayanaprakash.bsky.social · Apr 4

Great piece from my friend Tom Brookes (formerly of @teamlabouruk.bsky.social ) on how there’s no magic potion or technological fix to win or lose elections -

outsideopinion.substack.com/p/the-democr...

The Democrats don’t need a magic potion

This week’s win in Wisconsin is a reminder that strategy and message matter most

outsideopinion.substack.com

Dr Nayana Prakash @nayanaprakash.bsky.social · Mar 31

It’s probably naive at this point to paint the Democratic Party as any kind of party of resistance, but…they are the opposition! Where are people meant to turn if the opposition party isn’t doing any vocal opposing?

Dr Nayana Prakash @nayanaprakash.bsky.social · Mar 31

The genuine question I have whenever I see Trump’s new manoeuvres (if they can be called that) — where is the Democratic Party, and what are they doing??

Dr Nayana Prakash @nayanaprakash.bsky.social · Mar 25

Audrey Tang @audreyt.org (in conversation with @ginasue.bsky.social) is genuinely one of the coolest, cleverest, most engaged and engaging speakers I have ever had the pleasure of seeing. Feel v lucky to have been in this room.

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Dr Nayana Prakash @nayanaprakash.bsky.social · Mar 25

Two superstars in conversation @ginasue.bsky.social @safiyanoble.bsky.social 🌟

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Dr Nayana Prakash @nayanaprakash.bsky.social · Mar 25

Two superstars in conversation @ginasue.bsky.social @safiyanoble.bsky.social 🌟

Dr Nayana Prakash @nayanaprakash.bsky.social · Mar 24

So great to kick off the day with our workshop on the Internet under attack- based on a @chathamhouse.org research paper. Here with my CH colleague Isabella Wilkinson and @mctd.bsky.social Signe Kossman. Such engaging discussion from participants!

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Dr Nayana Prakash @nayanaprakash.bsky.social · Mar 24

Super punchy start to @mctd.bsky.social Technology and Democracy Conference by @ginasue.bsky.social, followed by @zizip.bsky.social. Can’t wait for the next two days here in beautiful Cambridge—

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Dr Nayana Prakash @nayanaprakash.bsky.social · Mar 8

Genuinely the hardest part about writing a book is opening the document. And not because the rest of writing is easy, just because it’s so hard to convince myself to open the document

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QEII Academy for Leadership and the Next Generation @qeiiacademy.bsky.social · Feb 28

Become a QEII Academy Fellow!

Our fully funded, 10-month fellowships based in London provide the time, space and support for emerging leaders to enhance their ability to shape policy and drive real-world impact. 🌎

Apply now to join our 2025-2026 cohort 👇

careers.chathamhouse.org/jobs/5608610...

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Dr Nayana Prakash @nayanaprakash.bsky.social · Feb 26

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Dr Nayana Prakash @nayanaprakash.bsky.social · Feb 26

Ooh! Thank you I’ll check that out!!

Dr Nayana Prakash @nayanaprakash.bsky.social · Feb 23

I’m currently writing a book about India and technology and stories and society, which is both personal and (I hope!) informative! Would love any offbeat or interesting reading recs anyone has on anything related to these topics— from novels to non fiction. I am (always) all ears 👂 📚

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Patrick Gildersleve @gildersleve.uk · Feb 10

📄 Excited to share a new dataset preprint!
WikiReddit: Tracing Information and Attention Flows Between Online Platforms
A collaboration with @beeeeeers.bsky.social, Viviane Ito, Agustin Orozco, and @ftripodi.bsky.social at @citap.bsky.social .

A screenshot of the start of the paper "WikiReddit: Tracing Information and Attention Flows Between Online Platforms"

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Katja Bego @katjabego.bsky.social · Jan 31

Welcome Nayana to the team! Incredibly excited to have you with us.

Dr Nayana Prakash @nayanaprakash.bsky.social · Jan 31

ICYMI: I started work this week as a Research Fellow at @chathamhouse.bsky.social! It’s been such a stimulating and exciting week so far and I’m delighted to have already met so many great people. Say hi and come visit if you’re in the House or nearby!! 👩‍💻

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Dr Nayana Prakash @nayanaprakash.bsky.social · Jan 31

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Dr Nayana Prakash @nayanaprakash.bsky.social · Jan 11

I’m now being followed by loads of porn bots on this platform which means Bluesky is starting to melt 🫠🫠

Dr Nayana Prakash @nayanaprakash.bsky.social · Jan 3

So excited to be starting as Research Fellow at @chathamhouse.bsky.social later this month, working with the most amazing team on really exciting stuff! Genuinely cannot wait to get started. Most impatient I’ve ever been in January! 🎉🎉

Dr Nayana Prakash @nayanaprakash.bsky.social · Dec 31

Yeah this is the downside of the lawless place: you will spend a ton of money on a cold sandwich in the busiest and loudest environment ever

Dr Nayana Prakash @nayanaprakash.bsky.social · Dec 24

This period till just after New Year’s is another example of a lawless time. You can message anyone anything at any time (as long as it’s good vibes). You can eat and drink whenever. You can text your high school crush for the first time in a decade. go for it

Dr Nayana Prakash @nayanaprakash.bsky.social · Dec 24

Omg!! This is the first successful giveaway I have ever been part of. Proud of u 🥰

Dr Nayana Prakash @nayanaprakash.bsky.social · Dec 21

Station Eleven! Which is a beautiful twist on dystopia. I also then recommend reading The Glass Castle and The Sea of Tranquility, which are all connected in this universe