What are the various applications of Internet ?

Communication: Internet has become an indispensable means of communication now days. Since Email has become the synonym of business communication. Management of Business Operations: Internet has become an resource for all business concerns. Now most of the organization owns their web portals where one may get detailed information about the organization. Education: Internet is extensively used presently in providing education. Many organization have emerged which are providing free online education through MOOCS (Massive open online course). This has become possible only through the Internet. Research and studies: Internet has proved to be a boon for research and studies. Now, most of the good libraries have got digitized and these are available online. In addition to the online libraries, ample of material is freely available on the internet. E-commerce: E Commerce is another application of internet which has made everyone's life easier. Now sitting at home, one may buy railway tickets, transfer money from one account to another, buy insurance policies, and buy house hold goods. E-commerce has benefited business, consumer and even the government. E-governance: E-governance is another application of internet. In the age of internet, government has also taken major steps for computerization of government offices. This has largely assisted in eliminating various disadvantages of bureaucracy. Entertainment/Leisure: Internet has actively become a platform for entertainment. Hundreds of websites provide content as films, songs, videos are readily available online for the users. Social Networking: Internet has provided millions of online users to robustly connect with each other using various online social media platforms; eg.: Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin etc.