Fake news: \'2020 year to survive\' not said by Tata
NEW DELHI: Trusting the WhatsApp university with credible news is not always the best option. And, Ratan Tata has once again clarified it.
During the weekend, an article written in Hindi, attributed to the Tata Sons Chairman Emeritus, was circulating on the messaging platform.
The article said that '2020 is the year to stay alive, and not worry about profits and losses'. The piece said that all the businessmen and company owners should not stress about aiming to fulfil their dreams and plans as staying alive this year will be the biggest profit one can imagine.
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Ratan Tata's Instagram Story The 82-year-old billionaire took to social media to call out the fake news. He further encouraged his followers, 8.5 million on Twitter and 2.4 million on Instagram, to always verify the news sources before believing it. "My picture alongside a quote does not guarantee me having said it," he mentioned, pointing out the problem that is faced by many personalities.
I’m afraid this too, has not been said by me. I will endeavour to call out fake news whenever I can, but would enco… https://t.co/ZOvwss2ktF
Last month, the Tata Trusts Chairman had posed another picture on social media and clarified it was not said or written by him. He urged his fans to verify the media circulated on WhatsApp and other social media platforms. Ensuring every one is safe, he stressed that statements made by him will always be uploaded on his official channels.
This post has neither been said, nor written by me. I urge you to verify media circulated on WhatsApp and social pl… https://t.co/bv8UkGZi34
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Ma’s The Word
25 Mar, 2020
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21 Apr, 2020
Google chief Sundar Pichai has donated Rs 5 crore to Give India, matching Google's earlier donation to the non-profit organisation for the coronavirus pandemic."Thank you @sundarpichai for matching @Googleorg's Rs 5 crore grant to provide desperately needed cash assistance for vulnerable daily wage worker families...," Give India said in a tweet.Previously, Google had announced an over USD 800 million commitment towards efforts to tackle Covid-19 pandemic that claimed thousands of lives globally. This includes a USD 200 million investment fund for NGOs and banks to help small businesses access capital.Besides, Google has also teamed up with Apple to work on a contact tracing approach designed with strong controls and protections for user privacy.(With Inputs from PTI)
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A Heartfelt Move
21 Apr, 2020
Hyundai Motor India on Monday said it has donated Rs 7 crore to the PM CARES Fund to fight the Covid-19 crisis."Our contribution to the PM CARES Fund stands testament to solidarity we hold with the people of India, amidst this crisis," Hyundai Motor India MD and CEO SS Kim said in a statement.In challenging times such as these, the company will continue giving back to help India defeat this adversity, he added.The South Korean automaker had earlier pledged Rs 5 crore to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Relief Fund.It has also donated imported diagnostic kits worth Rs 4 crore which can cater to testing requirements of over 25,000 individuals.(With inputs from PTI)
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A Generous Donation
21 Apr, 2020
Elecon Group CMD, Prayasvin B Patel has donated Rs 11 lakh to the CM Fund to fight the COVID-19 pandemic, relief and rehabilitation work.Also, Elecon Group has partnered with the District Collector's Office to distribute food and grocery kits among the vulnerable people.Over 1,000 grocery kits have been distributed under the able guidance of Prayasvin B Patel and Mrs. Taruna P Patel. The grocery bag includes 10kg wheat flour, 5kg rice, 1 kg, dal, 1 kg sugar and 1 kg salt. Lunch and Dinner were also provided to the needy people at Vasad, Chikhodra and Bevda Villages.(With inputs from ANI)
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For The Greater Good
21 Apr, 2020
Chinese smartphone manufacturer Vivo, on Friday, announced that it has donated close to 9 lakh masks to government health bodies, police agencies and New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC)."Vivo India has donated close to 900,000 masks to government health bodies, police agencies and @tweetndmc. We will continue to do whatever we can, in our capacity, to help the country overcome the COVID19 pandemic. This is for all HeroesWhoCare Folded handsFolded hands Coronarelief," Nipun Marya, Director, Brand Strategy, Vivo India said in a tweet.Earlier, the company donated one lakh medical masks and 5,000 N-95 masks to the Maharashtra government.(With Inputs from PTI)
