Friday 14 September 2012

Suicide In Media College (S.I.M.C)

On the 13th of September 2012, Rishik Sharad, a first year student of a media college in Pune was found hanging in his hostel room.

Subsequently, their film fest which was supposed to begin on the 14th got postponed. I learnt of the film fest being postponed before I had learnt of the suicide. I found it strange because after a couple of fests with downright poor turnout because of their marketing skills (by the way, marketing happens to be one of the subjects students of this institute specialize in), the students had actually managed to build up some hype around this particular fest, only to postpone it a day before it was supposed to be held. Hence, I found it odd and highly unprofessional. Within a few hours, I learnt of the incident which had led to the fest getting cancelled.

Being a strong believer in the power of social media, I tweeted the incident, along with a few legal provisions dealing with suicide (which being a law student, I am intrinsically interested in), with the relevant articles which had been published on online newspapers.

In the next few hours, my facebook inbox was flooded with abusive messages, accusing me of being unethical and trying to blow an issue out of proportion from students and ex-students of this “reputed” institute. I also received several phone calls regarding the same, asking me to remove the posts immediately. I still fail to see how disseminating information about an event (which by the way is already available on several news websites) amounts to blowing it out of proportion.

Now let us look at the irony of this situation.

As soon as the incident happened, the students were informed not to post the incident on twitter/ facebook/ other social networking websites. One of the students also wanted me to remove my posts citing college authorities of the media institute, who I’m not bound to obey under any circumstance. According to rumours, media houses had also been called by this institute in order to not circulate the news. If they did, clearly it didn’t work.

                

The messages and calls I received accused me of hurting the lost soul’s sentiments. Now, what I find strange is that none of the posts are directed at the student who has lost his life. A teenager losing his life is indeed a sad incident. However, I fail to understand how tweeting the relevant news articles might hurt his, his parents’ or his friends’ sentiments.

The freedom of speech and expression is guaranteed to me by the Constitution of India under Article 19(1)(a).  The freedom of the press has also been allowed under the same article.

Also, these media students are the same ones who cry for a free press all the time, only to conveniently change their stance, if the matter relates to them or their institution. If this is the standard of journalists and media personnels which are being churned out, I have a bad feeling as to where the Indian press is headed in the years to come.

A student also came and pointed out to me that some of the newspaper reports were factually incorrect, since some of the reports had got the first name of the deceased wrong, and had reported that college had started 6 months ago, instead of 3 months.

As far as I’m concerned, the first name really makes no difference to the fact that a student opted to take his life. As for the second allegation, it only has bearing if the college or the college authorities had a role to play in the boy taking his life. In no way am I hinting that was what happened  in this case, but there is always the slight possibility.

Now, if a certain person(s) has done any act which led to this unfortunate event, the person(s) can be booked under Section 306 and Section 107 of the Indian Penal Code for abetment of suicide, and if that is found out to be the case after police investigations, I sincerely hope that the proceedings are carried out and the concerned people are put behind bars, for the sake of justice, good conscience and equity.

A few weeks back I had lost a dear friend of mine in a car accident and had tweeted about the same. Incidentally, it was a professor from this very same institute who had pointed out that it was the girl’s fault, according to what he had read in newspapers reports. It was he who taught me how to differentiate between something based on facts/logic/reports and emotion. As a third person I have the right to read articles on a public forum, share those articles and even have my own opinions on them. I see nothing wrong with propagating my opinions formed on the basis of newspaper articles, just as the professor had nothing wrong in propagating his.

The icing on the cake was when one of these guys accused me of defamation. Now, I do not blame him for his lack of intellect, or ignorance, for that matter. However, even if a person considers a certain statement to be defamatory, truth is a justification to defamation and prima facie the burden of proof is on the other person to prove that defamation has occurred. So far, none of them have been able to provide me with a valid justification as to how defamation has occurred.

As a concluding statement, I shall reiterate that while tweeting, I did not intend to offend the family members and friends of the deceased. And provided they are prudent men and women, they would have found nothing offensive in the reports being circulated. However, the state of wannabe journos in our country has left me with a sense of disgust. It is because of people like these, that our country is still in such a horrible state. Simply because they have the power (mind you, I say power, not gift) of the gab and decide to use it to their convenience.

I sincerely hope that they realize where they have gone wrong, instead of trying to go on with a failed cause of trying to make me stop posting, because clearly, just like the fests that they have formerly hosted, their efforts are going in vain for a cause which will eventually turn out to be unsuccessful.

Instead, let us mourn the loss of a young life, and sincerely hope, that if there were any people who led him to take his life, they are held accountable for their actions.



For the benefit of the readers, here are the links to the news articles which were published:

Indian Express: http://www.indianexpress.com/news/teen-hangs-self-in-hostel-room-motive-not-clear/1002401
TOI: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/Symbiosis-student-of-mass-communication-found-dead-in-hostel-room/articleshow/16391161.cms
NDTV: http://www.ndtv.com/article/cities/symbiosis-student-from-hyderabad-kills-himself-in-hostel-267053

39 comments:

  1. Rajdip,

    I don't know about others but as far as this blogpost is concerned, it reeks of your hatred towards the college and for individuals who are way more qualified, intellectually and morally, than you can ever be. It is as if you have taken it upon yourself to malign an institution which you clearly weren't suited to.
    Objectively looking , what does marketing of a college festival have to do with a student's death ? If you are so damn inquisitive, come and at least get your facts right before you set on your heroic endeavour to save the planet !
    Don't talk about understanding the media when you clearly aren't in a mood to listen to the other side of the story.You must be getting a hedonistic pleasure at the onset of this unfortunate incident to critique anyone and everyone but trust me such a condescending attitude will get you nowhere.
    And the word "wanabe" doesn't exist in the dictionary of media students. May be that is why it does in yours.
    And the best part is, this is not the first time you are objectifying this course and this college. So much for the freedom of speech and expression and so much for your "intellect" to selfishly use this to thwart any effort made by the college to get things back to normal as soon as possible.
    You have no idea how difficult it has been for all of us, and you never will, because you never had the moral compass to assess situations and act accordingly. I wouldn't call that defamation really.It is merely a half hearted act of condemnation.
    To put it in your words, You have the gift Rajdip, but tragically you don't quite know how to use it.

    Amrita

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    1. Firstly, just like our differential intellect, clearly our morality too differs significantly. And I'm glad it does.
      Secondly, as far as condemnation goes, it is directed at only the acts of certain individuals. I still hold the institute in high regard!
      As for "wannabe" not being a part of a media student's dictionary, maybe you guys should start reading more. I dont know which dictionary you abide by, but it's there in the Oxford Advanced Learner's. So maybe you guys should stop feigning knowledge and actually make an attempt at acquiring it. =)

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    2. Before posting this, I had a word with the author, and having read through the post and the subsequent comments, I felt it prudent to add my two bits.

      What Rajdip has said here is, to the best of my knowledge, not explicitly wrong, and yes, he's well within his rights to talk about the incident. The problem arises when you look at his history with the college. Not the history that most of the people here seem to be constantly bringing up - forgery?! Proxy-ing is something that didn't start with Rajdip, nor will it end with him. He was just unfortunate to be dragged into it. The thing is, I'd be completely inclined to stand fast by what you SIMC students had to say, save for the fact that instead of criticizing the article or what's been written, you instead went for Rajdip himself. You see, if you did read what's been said, you'd see that there's really nothing wrong that he said. But yes, when you say he may have hurt your sentiments, true. You knew the boy (may his soul rest in peace), and yes, as part of the institution, you are no doubt shattered. But what you've also got to understand is that Rajdip's post has no malice in it. Of course, if today some idiot comes to me alleging defamation, and if I happened to be a law student who knew otherwise, I'd be hard pressed not to label him as such.

      You talk about this being a sensitive issue, and I agree. But what I don't appreciate is that there has been no effort to talk about WHY this happened. When someone had the courage to do so, it's being called offensive? You refer to Rajdip's posts on Twitter and Facebook being offensive, you say his post reeks of hatred. I don't see anywhere in the post where he's said the college or you students for that matter have been responsible for this incident. But do you blame him for believing if there's anyone or anything that led to this, he/it should be punished? Read the last line, "Instead, let us mourn the loss of a young life, and sincerely hope, that if there were any people who led him to take his life, they are held accountable for their actions." Is this Rajdip being disrespectful to the deceased? Is this him being offensive? I don't think so.

      Your emotions aside, it is more your responsibility to find out what led to this, and to make sure that this never happens again.

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    1. I find it funny how all of you try changing the topic everytime and try and make it a personal thing, when it's not. I remember 'perspectives' being taught at your college. Evidently, your syllabus hasnt progressed much since then!

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    2. Don't worry its right below. I ave not deleted it, and as for changing the subject, no I have not, I have simply put it rather subtly, unlike your style, i prefer not being so 'out there, out loud' while talking about sensitive issues.If you would take the time to read 'and perceive' probably you will understand :)

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  4. Everything legal is not ethical, Rajdip.If you want to justify your two and a half years of grudge (resulting i believe, by the virtue of the fact that you were proven to be guilty of a crime commonly known as forgery) by giving us a bundle of laws, its your prerogative. It is ours, to stand by the ideals the institute has instilled in us; one of them being handling media responsibly.
    Ps. STOP scandalising a sensitive issue like this ALREADY. This might be your idea of fun and 'getting even'.NOT ours. Sometimes, look beyond yourself.

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    1. I find it funny how all of you try changing the topic everytime and try and make it a personal thing, when it's not. I remember 'perspectives' being taught at your college. Evidently, your syllabus hasnt progressed much since then!

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    2. No I have not changed the subject, I have simply put it rather subtly, unlike your style, i prefer not being so 'out there, out loud' while talking about sensitive issues.If you would take the time to read 'and perceive' probably you will understand :)
      The unabashed patronising tone and the beautifully chosen words to represent some as a bunch of fools. Clever, I'll give you that, but not subtle. You personal vendetta shows, through and through.

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    3. Believe it or not: It's actually an unbiased opinion!

      Also, I'd rather be clever than subtle. So thank you. =)

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    4. I chose not to believe. You would be clever than subtle, hence you are you. Please do not count this to be a compliment, or an accomplishment on your part (Not that it matters to you, the compliment, or lack thereof from the likes of us; the law honcho that you are :) ) .Goodnight.

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    5. Also, Vaishali, think twice before using a word like forgery. It was a case of proxy attendance for one class, which was never brought up by authorities and couldn't be proven anyway. And that, Vaishali, is defamation!

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    6. haha. Look who's talking of defamation. Proxy is imitating another' s signature, i believe? For which you were asked to leave the premises. Forever. :)

      Ps. 'Forgery is the process of making, adapting, or imitating objects, statistics, or documents with the intent to deceive.'
      PPs. You are welcome to sue me. sounds familiar? :)

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    7. Dear Vaishali,

      There's a reason I'm in law school with two additional diplomas in 1 year, while you share Indian Navy posts on facebook.

      Don't try using your brain or imitate me in an attempt to seem smart. It's clearly not your forte. =)

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    8. I see you have no better comebacks, hence you chose to get personal. Fine by me. Imitation is your forte, not mine.Hence the 'forgery'. I say what I believe, to some it may sound intelligent, to some it may not, perspectives, you see? At least I don't carry an overbearingly conceited and an overtly condescending attitude.
      I understand you have a habit of looking down on people, undermining their intelligence and assuming that your two diplomas can substantiate for some wisdom. Had you not bee so ignorant in your approach, I would have told you to stop doing so. You see one can argue with a logic driven idea, not with ignorance (just in case you can't understand, for your benefit, you personify ignorance here).

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    9. The irony in your post is beautiful. Now if you'll excuse me, I have better things to attend to. Please feel free to go mourn your loss in the meanwhile, alongwith the rest of your college. Bbye.

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  6. Good job Rajdip!

    And in reply to the first comment posted here, I being a third person does not see how this blog post reeks of hatred for the college. If a few individuals are commented upon, the whole college should not brought to the picture please. It is simply such type of generalization that brings disgrace to views.

    Also, the phrase that "individuals who are way more qualified, intellectually and morally, than you can ever be" is extremely ludicrous, since till date there has been no mechanism to rate two people on the basis of intellect, qualification or even morals. The absurdity of the whole view of the person is more than evident in this sentence. Having a few educational qualifications does not make you qualified or the least intellectual. Also having rigid minds do not make you more moral than anyone else. It's all perception, and as far as Article 19(1)(a) goes, every person has the right to express oneself, to the limit of hurting others, and by no way what Rajdip has done is hurtful to anyone!

    Also, how does mere propagation of the news reflect defamation, morality, or whatever he has been accused of stepping across? Also the news had already been out on National Television, so the best to be done was to tell people not to listen to it, which is even more absurd than the first comment! So what Rajdip has done, falls under no category of wrong, offence or crime!

    And if it is your view that such an incident should be hushed up, buried, and life goes back to normal, that is more hurtful, because the person who has so sadly had to commit suicide, does not deserve it. Let's look it from a focal point of view, the student committed suicide for reasons we know not yet, but if the person really wanted everything to be dusted under the carpet he would not have taken the decision to do such an act. The fact that he did such act, was to probably come out with the problems he was having, solvable or unsolvable not being the issue here. Such an incident requires rethinking, inquisitiveness into the situations that might have let to his doing the act. If the college just wants to get over this serious an issue and get things back to normal, then it should realize, that there are things they sometimes cannot change. And things will never be normal unless the life is got back, so no matter what the college does the college will simply not be able to get things back to normal. It's important to understand what led to such an issue rather than trying dead hard to cover it up.
    Thanks.

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  7. Hi Rajdip,

    You know I love you for your bluntness. I've always admired that quality in you. However it is not appropriate to use it everywhere. Since you have reflected that you are indeed a disgruntled ex-student of this same institute I personally do not take this entire blog post seriously. I have often surfed to find many sections of the IPC and the Constitution to use it in any of my writing. I am assuming you do not remember the constitution and the IPC by heart either. If that would've been a case you would've been a prodigy, which I know you are not.

    Honestly a teenager losing his life is in fact a sad thing. However I have absolutely no empathy for the same because there is no bravery in taking off.

    I did not know the kid personally. But I do know you. We all have our fair share of qualities and "morality" leanings as you put it. But this is just you taking out your angst online over something that happened to you ages ago. Maybe you haven't done anything unethical technically but I do have serious doubts about your morality. You have very evidently used a kid's death to vent out your own biases. If you would really be all that concerned about the kid you wouldn't orchestrate all this drama online. So please don't for one second think that you are taking some sort of a moral stand here. You just want people in jail, that's all because of your own annoyance.

    Lastly, please do not be so narcissistic about your intellect. Mincing words does not veil the fact that you actually are stating "Hey look! I am smart! I am an intellectual! You all are dumb!" which sort of defeats the entire purpose of your own argument. An intellectual is a person who is dialectical, ambiguous and open to all things good and forgets all those experiences that are bad. You after this post seem neither. Believe me there are much smarter people than you in the world and a whole lot of them are in SIMC(UG). After all it isn't like the judiciary has a better reputation than the media in this country. We are both floating on the same boat.

    You are most welcome to remove this post, but know this that I have lost a great deal of respect for you today. I always thought you would be above such things.

    One more thing it IS a matter of your personal disgruntlement against SIMC(UG) and there is no 'perspective' in whatever you've stated. You may think that you are a complex and intellectual individual but for those of us who have interacted wiith ou, we know that you are a fairly simple guy. You either hold a grudge or you don't. All your statements are a product of this very nature of yours.

    Please do not take this as me mudslinging at you. I dread that you would even label me profane. But things are what they are. I seek it too, but YOU can never really have enough of attention.

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  8. Hey Rishabh,
    Another attempt to change it into a personal issue and take the focus away from the main issue.

    Now tell me, does everyone from your college have a 1 track mind? Or is it that you have been instructed that this is the way to react, just like you were told how to react to the media? Because thee's an uncanny resemblance in all your arguments, which is otherwise impossible.

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  9. Mr Majumdar,

    As you rightly said, you are a third person. The reason students were asked not to post anything on the social networking site is because most of us were unsure as to what had happened. Investigations were on and we had our own doubts which were eventually clarified. But either way most of us still haven't discussed this thing on a public forum because everything has been morbid for us of late.We know that college will never be the same again.

    And when did we ever try to hush things up ? The news has come out in all the major papers of the city, hasn't it ? Now, if only you are talking about a certain individual whose failed attempts to malign the college, because he could not last there, then maybe yes. Because presenting facts is one thing and misinterpreting them is another.

    I have known Rajdip as a classmate, and I have thought highly of him even when he has most blatantly look down on people. But this is one thing I can't take.Because even in the midst of all this there are people in the college beating themselves up, holding themselves responsible for what has happened.

    Anything I do or say would be generalization for you , but when the author quite conveniently says that certain people are of low intellect, you choose to ignore it ? Why ? Because that news is not succulent enough to give way to rumors ? As you are a third person, you wouldn't realize that whatever has been said to shut up Rajdip is because we perhaps know a tad bit more about our college than he does. He is entitled to his own opinions but time and again he has digressed from the topic which has shattered us all to the core.

    Doesn't it strike you that if a student had been wronged against, we all would be the first ones to stand up against the authorities ? Anyway, that is all. I shall refute from commenting on this blogpost hereafter.

    There is one part where is says , "According to rumors .. " , now YOU tell me which credible person would ever rely on RUMOURS to make his point ?

    They say no publicity is bad publicity and the author here has used it to its advantage. Has served his cause, but he has perhaps lost all the respect, we as ex classmates had for him.

    Thanks.

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    1. Dear Amrita,
      I appreciate the interest you have taken in this. So as a slight favour to you, let me point out a couple of things.
      1. The picture attached to this post will clear your doubts as to whether the college/students of the college were trying to suppress the report on not.
      2. Since someone pointed out defamation without knowing what it means, I pointed out the person's level of ignorance or low intellect as the case may be. It is pointed towards a specific individual. And if asked to reiterate, I still think he is ignorant to accuse someone without knowing the definition of the term.
      3. The bit which pertains to the rumours is not credible. It's also not been used hence to ascertain a point. Clearly, you should understand the implications of the word "if".
      4. I really don't care about you or the college you belong to. Student suicide being an issue which is on the rise, I chose to write about it. And by doing so I am exercising my fundamental rights. Hence, I'm not answerable to you or anyone else for that matter. My opinion still holds.

      And as I've said time and again, if you feel I have wronged anyone (which personally I don't think I have) please feel free to sue me, and we'll take it from there. =)

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  10. Surprisingly Rajdip, I like the blogpost. Yes. I liked it. Well written. However, just wanted to let you know, your tweets, and subsequent status updates on facebook, were in bad taste reflecting a different ugly side of your persona. I have absolutely no problems with this blogpost. It's well written and does convey a lot of feelings, that are perhaps being felt by everyone in this college. One way or the other.
    This blog post is neutral and doesn't malign anyone, except for the title maybe. However, your tweets were outright abusive.
    The icing on the cake? well, there actually was no accusation made, that accused you of defamation. However, if your subconscious mind thinks you have been defaming someone, then I really cannot say much about it, except that you can never lie to your conscience.
    Regards,
    Roy.

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    1. Most of the texts and messages i received were private messages. Including calls. And I can assure you that defamation was mentioned. And not merely once.
      As for the title, it's an acronym. Mere coincidence, maybe?

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  11. I did not know of the suicide until I read this blog. To me it doesn't reflect even an ounce of hatred, malice or any sort of intellectual superiority on part of the author. In fact,it is heartening to see Rajdip supporting this cause despite such vehement and ill founded opposition. It baffles me that despite being media college students, few of us have failed to learn the higher objects of a potent weapon like the media.

    I do know that the freedom to speech and expression is subject to certain restrictions under Art 19(2) which reads "Nothing in sub clause (a) of clause ( 1 ) shall affect the operation of any existing law, or prevent the State from making any law, in so far as such law imposes reasonable restrictions on the exercise of the right conferred by the said sub clause in the interests of the sovereignty and integrity of India, the security of the State, friendly relations with foreign States, public order, decency or morality or in relation to contempt of court, defamation or incitement to an offence."
    I do not see how by means of tweeting and blogging the author can threaten the national integrity or public order. This post doesn't even amount to incitement for I am sure all of us have the maturity to understand the gravity of the situation.
    If the freedom of speech is taken away then dumb and silent we may be led, like sheep to the slaughter.

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  12. I think the issue being highlighted here is of institutional censorship on a social networking websites, of a kind that has now become pretty rampant all over the country, being used to curb issues ranging from anger towards an inefficient teacher, to other mores serious matters at hand.
    while, I might even be able to appreciate sentiment behind it, which may be all bona fide as preventing rumour-mongering, the problem starts where institutions decide to make it their business as to what people say, at forums beyond their scope of authority.
    That, clearly is a censorship of fear. Of a kind that isn't accepted by our constitutional ethic, primarily because of the 'eternal vigilance' of the media which started with the activities of a certain Romesh Thapar, as soon as we became a free country.
    Imagine a situation where Kapil Sibbal bans anyone from writing about honour killings by Khap Panchayats on any social media. (ofcourse, to prevent rumours relating to not-yet-proven facts)


    Not all people who'd write write such things do so because they hate the UPA.
    here are often other points to make.




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    1. Institutional censorship would be taking it too far now, wouldn't it? The way I see it, SIMC (UG)wouldn't be stupid enough to believe that imposing an all out ban on talking about the unfortunate incident would deter the news spreading anyway. I think the college was probably just trying to keep things in check by not risking the spread of rumors that were far away from what may really have happened. And from what I know, the college didn't explicitly impose anything on it's students. It merely requested them.

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    2. Then there isn't an issue anyway, is there? the college 'requested' people to keep shut, and guess what, they didn't want to heed the request. that's ok. because the college knew that they wouldnt, and did so only to spend energy saying it. ofcourse, that - is not stupid enough.

      if this was just a well meaning request, which only hoped that people wouldnt talk about it, knowing fully well that the news would spread anyway, what one person wrote about it on his social networks would really not be as problematic as it obviously has become.

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  13. Perspective is a wonderful thiing to have. Unfortunately, Rajdip Ray has enough to frame an opinion,but not enought to have an original one.
    Loud and opportunistic, He is headed for great success in life for sure.
    Writing about the death of a student two days after the fact, simply shows, like any vulture, He has an impeccable sense of timing.

    He has blocked me from facebook. Not to claim any great action from this, But he did it during a terrible time. I had just extended his anterior orifice by about 3 inches on facebook. The next day he was escorted to the security guards who were told never to allow him inside the college again. He would say at the end of it, that it was because he was caught attempting to get a proxy (for attendance, College is too simple for souls like Rajdip to attend.) I personally feel it was because of a lack of classs and a hunger for attention that was too animalistic even for a media college.
    He went from a media college to a law college. Most ethical and creative people do it the other way around.
    On entering college, he found three seniors, eenie,meenie and mo,who fed his ego as long as he fed theirs. A beautifully parasitic relationship was formed. (said seniors, once named the vetruvian man as "the eagle eyed man", but who cares.)

    He was the guy who plugged earphones in and played an imaginary violin on the corner of the main road. if asked, he was "jamming".Yes, that kind of 'arty' attention seeking.
    I cannot discuss the subject of Rajdips article because
    A) I have too much respect for the deceased's parents.
    B) I knew Rajdip. So I can contribute a bit to the perspective of the readers.
    My experiences in the same college are not that rosy for me to rush in defense of it. Anybody knows that.Quite the opposite,actually.
    The opinions in Rajdips post has no new original thoughts on social media, a fair amount of whining and absolutely no sensitivity.
    I only posted this as i could not find the 'report abuse button". I urge others to join me in my search.
    I expect a reply, Rajdip. Something couched in polite anger, in a sad attemtp to save 'face'. But I dont care.
    I can almost visualize you, Rajdip, rubbing yourself vigorously, as soon as someone uses the word "rabid' or "intellectual" pertaining to you.
    You are neither. You are as much an iconoclast as I am a tetralemma (go, look it up, You can impress some new friends cheaply.)
    You are simple well informed. Not intelligent.
    Sincerely,
    From someone who can find their balls without mommy or daddy pointing it out on a amp for them.

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    1. I entertain posts from people I consider rational and sensible.

      P.C, I blocked you from facebook a long time back because I am intolerant towards stupidity, and that is the same reason I shall conveniently ignore your post.

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  14. Ray might not have had a very original opinion on this matter, but what he has is conviction. He might be the iconoclast that some are portraying him to be, but he is the same guy who would rush in from any corner of the world to support you if he believes in your cause. He might play the imaginary violin to grab attention but he is the also the one who sings and plays along with the kids on the street and brings joy into their life. Ray makes mistakes and never accepts them because he believes in being true to the light within himself and not the world.

    You are good when you are one with yourself.You are good when you strive to give of yourself.You are good when you are fully awake in your speech.You are good when you walk to your goal firmly and with bold steps.You are good in a countless ways Ray.In your longing for your giant self lies your goodness: and that longing is in all of us.

    Ray, you are a brilliant chap.I am sure you are unaffected by the nonsense people have been posting, stooping down to the level of defaming you on a social networking forum. When things like this girdle your life and yet you rise above them unbound, you are good.

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    1. No amount of cliches will change his biased opinion. it will not change his timing. it will not change the shameless pandering he does to his own egos. And his good intentions are not in question.
      Is it really that complicated? A child died. His parents are in pain. And Rajdip chooses to ignore them and their pain to give this opinion. Please understand. The timing is wrong. One month later.Sure. Or do you only empathize with the people you know?

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    2. it is as simple as this, protocherry:
      a child died of UNNATURAL causes. his parents, and indeed the world are in pain. someone chooses to write about it, because guess what, IT IS OK TO WRITE ABOUT IT in our country!

      I refuse to see how rajdip's writing is going to put them in more pain? probably because they now know that there is one boy in Pune who isn't all that effected by their baby's death? you know what, they don't care about it right now. shocking isn't it??

      but then again, this is probably the reason you need to take a considerably difficult Logical Reasoning section in your law school entrance exams


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  15. I'm done here. Best of Luck everybody. I hope you have a thrilling discussion.

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  17. We, the youth today, are nothing less than firebrands. Any kind of restriction imposed upon us is something we rebel against. Remember the rants against Kapil Sibal? It is but natural then, for us to rebel. If my college asks me to refrain from doing something, I will question it. But the ultimate choice is mine. But if I am NOT a student of that college, I do NOT see why I have to subscribe to their rules. So what if I was an ex-student? What's important is that I am not a student of theirs anymore. And with respect to that. Whether I was expelled or left willingly - that is none of your business.

    Being a student of media myself, I strongly believe in the freedom of the media and expression. This is my portal, where I choose to express my views. There is nothing in this article that undermines Rishik or his character. This is merely Rajdip's views on an issue and how a bunch of people reacted to it. I don't see how this will affect or hurt his family, with all due respect.

    To Vaishali - you get personal, accuse him of forgery and then accuse him of getting personal. Congratulations. You are the perfect gossipping aunty in the making. And woe betide if you are ever heard complaining about how a random aunty who saw you at a cafe with a boy told your parents. All of us make mistakes. Even if Rajdip did it, how does it matter anymore? You aren't perfect either. None of us are. His character being dragged into this just reflects what a loss you are at for a solid argument. And defamation? Talking about aptitude, creating memes, circulating them online is so below the belt. Try and think of a solid, logical argument first. And by the way, that is defaming.

    To protocherry - As a third person to this situation, I'll say this. This article is not to discuss your issues with Rajdip. And honestly, stop crying about him blocking you dude. I know him well enough to say this - he doesn't do anything without a reason.

    This article is bitter. So what? As a society, we need to learn to accept critique. Getting defensive, personal and below the belt, is sheer desperation. As for Rishik - I hope you rest in peace. My prayers for your Parents and family. May they have the strength to deal with this.

    Peace.
    Dhwani.

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  18. Entertaining fucking blog!

    FRIDAY BITCHES! EVERYBODY PARTY!

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