Operationalizing Internet Resilience: The Role of Measurement in Strengthening India’s DNS Ecosystem High Level Thematic Dialogue | ICANN85 Event by NIXI At ICANN85 in Mumbai, the National Internet Exchange of India (NIXI) hosted a high-level thematic panel discussion on AIORI (Advanced Internet Operations Research in India), an initiative focused on strengthening India’s Internet resilience through…

Strengthening India’s Internet Research Ecosystem Through Academia–Industry Collaboration The India Internet Foundation (IIFON) proudly announces the inauguration of the Advanced Research Laboratory on Internet Research Network at Chandigarh University, established in collaboration with the AIORI Project and the National Internet Exchange of India (NIXI). This milestone represents more than the launch of a laboratory. It reflects a…

Virtual, May 24, 2025 The Internet Society India Chennai Chapter successfully convened an insightful panel discussion on End-to-End Encryption (E2EE) on May 24, 2025. Featuring leading experts in cybersecurity and digital policy, the session tackled the crucial challenge of balancing digital privacy, national security, and regulatory compliance within India’s rapidly evolving digital landscape. Understanding End-to-End Encryption (E2EE) For…

Bangalore , 2 May 2025 India Internet Foundation was proud to participate in the Designing and Deploying Computer Networks (DDCN) Bootcamp, hosted by ISOC Bengaluru chapter. It was a five-day intensive learning program held in Bangalore. This initiative brought together network enthusiasts, professionals, and community leaders from across India to collaboratively explore the fundamentals and advanced…

AIORI Project Office, STPI Kolkata, 22nd April 2025 The India Internet Foundation was honored to host Dr. Devesh Tyagi, CEO, National Internet Exchange of India (NIXI), during his visit to our office this week. His presence marked an important moment in the ongoing efforts to strengthen India’s Internet infrastructure through collaborative, open, and forward-looking research. During the visit,…

Date: March 29, 2025 IEEE Quarter Tech Talk Table 16.0 (QT3 16.0) was held on March 29, 2025, at IIT Guwahati, Assam, India. The event brought together students, young professionals, industry leaders, and IEEE volunteers to explore the theme: “Empowering Careers Through IEEE: Opportunities, Resources, and Global Networking.” Event Highlights Inauguration & Opening Remarks The event commenced with insights…

AIORI Project Office, STPI Kolkata 24th March 2025 Samiran Gupta, a prominent figure in the Internet Governance ecosystem, visited the India Internet Foundation (IIFON) office, where he engaged in detailed discussions around the Advanced Internet Operations Research in India (AIORI) project. During his visit, Mr. Gupta was introduced to the goals, architecture, and growing impact of AIORI—an…

Bangkok, 15th-16th March 2025 The IETF 122 Hackathon, held in March 2025, was not just another technical sprint—it was a global stage for Internet technologists to prototype, test, and improve emerging protocols that power the Internet. And for the first time, AIORI 1 Hackathon winners from India made a powerful debut, demonstrating that India is not…

APRICOT 2025, Petaling Jaya, 26th Feb 2025 At APRICOT 2025, a panel discussion brought together experts to examine how Internet Exchange Points (IXPs) can enhance efforts to measure the Internet’s performance and resilience. Anand Raje, CTO of India Internet Foundation(IIFON), joined Philip Smith, Dr. Christoph Dietzel, and Amreesh Phokeer in sharing operational and technical perspectives on…

Petaling Jaya, Malaysia, 24th Feb 2025 At the Pulse Internet Measurement Forum (PIMF) during APRICOT 2025, Anand Raje, CTO of the India Internet Foundation (IIFON), presented a comprehensive overview of India’s efforts to build an indigenous Internet measurement ecosystem through the AIORI Internet Measurement Network (AIORI-IMN). The session highlighted the strategic need for a nationally rooted measurement…

ICANN is the non-profit body responsible for coordinating the global Internet’s naming system, particularly the Domain Name System (DNS). It ensures that every domain name (like .in, .com, or script-based TLDs) maps correctly to IP addresses, keeping the Internet functional and interoperable. ICANN operates on a bottom-up, multistakeholder model, allowing diverse global voices to influence…

Guwahati, 18th December 2024 During the APSIMSS event at AIORI 1, the India Internet Foundation and IIT Guwahati came together in a strategic collaboration aimed at strengthening internet research and innovation in India. This partnership marks a significant step towards building regional capacity in advanced internet technologies. With a shared vision to enhance the resilience,…