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title: "Sunil Abraham and Open Magazine"
description: "A curated cluster of Open Magazine journalism that references Sunil Abraham’s perspectives on technology policy, internet regulation, digital rights, and the political implications of platform power in India."
categories: [Clusters, Media mentions]
permalink: /clusters/sunil-abraham-open-magazine/
created: 2026-01-25
---

***Open Magazine*** is an Indian weekly known for its long-form reporting, political commentary, and essays on public affairs, culture, and contemporary power structures. Its technology-related coverage often situates digital developments within broader debates about governance, freedom of expression, and the State’s relationship with emerging platforms.

Within this reporting, **Sunil Abraham** appears as a cited voice offering context on questions of internet regulation, surveillance, platform governance, and the social consequences of technology policy. These references typically emerge in analytical or interpretive pieces rather than routine news reporting, reflecting moments when digital issues intersect with wider political or institutional concerns.

This cluster brings together all available **media mentions** of Sunil Abraham published in *Open Magazine*, serving as a focused reference point for readers tracking how technology and public policy debates have been addressed in the magazine’s journalism.

## 📣 Media Mentions {#media}

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%}
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{% endfor %}
</ol>

## External links
- [Official website](https://openthemagazine.com/)

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