Centre For Social Research

We were delighted to be part of SAPNA NGO’s 23rd Raising Day celebration in Alwar, Rajasthan.

Grateful to Shri Rajiv Pratap Rudy for highlighting the occasion, where our Director, Dr. Ranjana Kumari, delivered the 4th Prabha Devi Memorial address on women’s empowerment in the 21st century.

It was inspiring to witness the creativity and potential of young students.

@ranjanakumari @RajivPratapRudy

You had to be there. But this comes pretty close!

The energy. The ideas. The debates. The conversations that went far beyond the stage.

On 14–15 October, Trust & Safety India Festival (TASI) 2026 brought together policymakers, technology leaders, researchers, civil society and digital safety experts from across the world in New Delhi.

From AI and age assurance to child safety, online harms and the future of digital trust, two days were filled with fresh perspectives, challenging questions and meaningful exchanges.

There were moments that made us think, conversations that sparked new ideas, and connections we hope will carry the work forward.

We couldn't capture it all in one video, but here's a glimpse of what TASI 2026 felt like.

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make it happen.

The festival may have concluded, but the conversations are far from over.

@ranjanakumari

Two days of conversations. One question to take forward: What comes next?

The Trust & Safety India Festival (TASI) 2026 came to a memorable close at the Residence of the Ambassador of the Netherlands in New Delhi, with an evening dedicated to reflection, collaboration and the road ahead.

Graciously hosted by H.E. Ms. Marisa Gerards, Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to India, the Closing Reception brought together voices from across the trust and safety community for one final conversation.

The evening featured an engaging discussion, “From Conversation to Commitment: Reflections on TASI 2026,” with Jean-Christophe (J-C) Le Toquin, Co-Founder, Trust & Safety Festival; Aparajita Bharti, Co-Founder, The Quantum Hub (TQH); and Robert L., SVP, Trust & Safety, TP, moderated by Jyoti Vadehra, Lead, Digital Trust and Safety Centre For Social Research

The conversation went beyond what we discussed over two days to a more pressing question: How do we turn shared ideas into real action?

A heartfelt thank you to the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in India for hosting such a wonderful evening, and to everyone who made TASI 2026 possible.

The festival may have concluded, but the work continues.

@ranjanakumari @NLinIndia

The Trust & Safety India Festival (TASI) 2026 was formally inaugurated by Shri Jitin Prasada, Hon’ble Minister of State for Commerce & Industry and Electronics & IT, Government of India, on 14 October 2026 at the India International Centre, New Delhi.

The inaugural ceremony commenced with opening remarks by Dr. Ranjana Kumari, Director, Centre for Social Research (CSR), followed by the inaugural address delivered by Shri Jitin Prasada.

Bringing together policymakers, technology leaders, civil society organisations, researchers, and trust and safety professionals from across the world, TASI 2026 served as a platform for dialogue on the evolving challenges of online safety, responsible technology, and digital well-being, with a shared focus on building safer digital spaces through collaboration.

We extend our sincere gratitude to Shri Jitin Prasada for gracing the occasion as Chief Guest and formally inaugurating TASI 2026. His presence was an honour as we brought together diverse stakeholders to advance conversations on trust and safety in the digital age.

@JitinPrasada @ranjanakumari

TASI 2026 officially begins!

The Trust & Safety India Festival 2026 kicked off on 13 October with its Opening Ceremony at the Goethe-Institut (Max Mueller Bhavan), New Delhi, jointly hosted by the Embassy of Germany and the Embassy of France in India.

The evening began with welcome remarks from Mr. Georg Enzweiler, Deputy Chief of Mission, German Embassy, and Ms. Lisa Amon, Deputy Chief of Mission, French Embassy, followed by Dr. Ranjana Kumari, Director, Centre for Social Research.

The ceremony also featured Safety Spotlights, bringing together diverse perspectives on children's online safety, youth well-being, journalist protection, combating trafficking through technology, and collaborative approaches to digital safety.

A wonderful start to two days of conversations, collaboration, and shared efforts towards a safer digital world!

People First. Safety Always.

@ranjanakumari @GermanyinIndia @FranceinIndia