IIPM, a rather shady and not very well known management institute is causing some serious trouble.
Rashmi Bansal, an excellent and well known blogger, and editor of a youth magazine called JAM had carried an article where JAM had investigated some of IIPM's tall claims. She also wrote a clarification post with details here. IIPM went on a rampage, spreading lies about an Aaj Tak "expose" on JAM (there was none), and a bunch of thugs have attacked Rashmi on her blog with vile abuse.
But it gets more bizarre. One of the best known Indian bloggers, Gaurav Sabnis, linked to Rashmi's article, and what does he get? IIPM threatens him with a lawsuit, AND makes direct threats against Gaurav.What's worse....they apply unethical pressure on his company, IBM. What does Gaurav do? He shows them the finger. That's right, he stands by what he's said, and resigns from his job.
I didn't know about IIPM before this, and didn't give a damn. But what IIPM has done is unacceptable, and all of us stand by Rashmi and Gaurav.
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Hi Sunil
I really have to admire Gaurav Sabnis's brave stand. The IIPM shows what kind of instition they are with the way they are attacking these bloggers.
yes indeed.
It looks like IIPM is dealing with far more than they ever imagined now............
I think IBM and Gaurav should have called their bluff. IBM should have stood up for Gaurav instead of it being the other way round.
It might have worked if IBM and Gaurav had called their bluff. But Gaurav did not want to cause any trouble for IBM.
It was his decision....and a brave one, so it's up to him.....
Dont know if you have read the article in Hindustan Times. The lawyer init is talking about changes to be made for BLOGGING, WTF !!! where will this country go...if anti free speech laws are made for blogging.
yes Sakshi.....i read it, and it is very disturbing.
Sepia Mutiny had a post today on bloggers rights........but India remains obtuse. Still.....it is one medium that no government will ever be able to regulate well, so they remain scared.
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