The Independence of the Internet | India

Welcome to another episode of A Century Of Stories presented by IDFC FIRST Bank! In 1995, India took its first steps into the digital age with the introduction of the internet, marking a significant milestone in the country's technological journey. The Videsh Sanchar Nigam Limited launched public internet services on August 15, 1995, connecting India to the global network and revolutionising communication, commerce, and information sharing. This pivotal moment laid the foundation for the rapid growth of the IT industry. It transformed how Indians interacted with the world, paved the way for our emergence as a global tech hub, and forever changed innumerable aspects of our daily life. Check out our entire playlist of momentous events that have shaped modern India! Subscribe for more such captivating stories! New episodes out every Monday! #Internet #Independence #India #ACenturyOfStories Open IDFC FIRST Bank savings account :  https://www.idfcfirstbank.com/personal-banking/accounts/savings-account?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=content&utm_campaign=June&utm_content=COS Know more about Zero Fee Banking : https://www.idfcfirstbank.com/getmorefromyourbank?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=centuryofstories&utm_campaign=cosepi1&utm_term=Aug23 Follow ‘A Century of Stories’ official Instagram handle at @acenturyofstories Subscribe to A Century of Stories YT channel Listen to A Century of Stories across Audio Platforms Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts | Gaana | Amazon Music | Jio Saavn Follow our host Kunal on Instagram at @kunalvijayakar And don’t forget to rate us!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.