Once in a Blue Moon Academia (OBMA)

  Donation and Deletion: Is Wikipedia Crowd-Funded or Funded by the Superrich? Donation and Deletion: Is Wikipedia Crowd-Funded or Funded by the Superrich? Posted on 16th September, 2024 (GMT 16:45 hrs) ABSTRACT The article questions Wikipedia’s claim of being crowd-funded, suggesting that the platform is influenced by wealthy individuals and corporations. It shares instances of content deletions, such as references to academic topics and controversies involving business tycoon Ajay Piramal, alleging that Wikipedia may be censoring or manipulating information. The post calls for Wikipedia to stay true to its mission of objective, evidence-based content without being swayed by powerful entities. __________________________________________________________ Dear Wikipedia Team, We have noticed that you are constantly demanding crowd-funding to sustain your existence:​ No doubt, it is a laudable effort as a whole. However, one of our members, a professor, always insists that hi...

 Mouthshut, Why Are You Shutting The Mouths of DHFL Victims? Mouthshut, Why Are You Shutting The Mouths of DHFL Victims? Posted on 9th September, 2024 (GMT 11:45 hrs) ABSTRACT The article criticizes the review platform Mouthshut for allegedly suppressing the voices of victims of the DHFL (Dewan Housing Finance Corporation) scam. It accuses Mouthshut of removing critical reviews and blocking user accounts(?), thus preventing the victims from sharing their experiences and seeking justice. The article highlights the frustration and helplessness of these individuals, who rely on platforms like Mouthshut to expose corporate malpractices and demand accountability. VIEW THE FULL ARTICLE HERE ⤡

 RBI-appointed CoC for DHFL’s total expenditure: An RTI to the RBI RBI-appointed CoC for DHFL’s total expenditure: An RTI to the RBI Posted on 22nd August, 2024 (GMT 09:00 hrs) ABSTRACT The article discusses an RTI filed to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) seeking details on the total expenditure of the RBI-appointed Committee of Creditors (CoC) for Dewan Housing Finance Corporation Limited (DHFL). The RTI also asked about funds allocated for litigation and their sources. The response from RBI was vague, stating that the information had been forwarded for a consolidated reply, but no further details have been provided, raising concerns about transparency and accountability. For more details, you can view the full article  here . We filed an RTI application to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on 22/06/2024 with the following questions: Kindly inform me regarding the total expenditure (with break up) in the RBI-appointed Committee of Creditors for the Dewan Housing Finance Co...

Reporting A Possible Phishing from Mumbai, Maharashtra, by Using Dr. Debaprasad Bandyopadhyay’s Aadhaar No. Reporting A Possible Phishing from Mumbai, Maharashtra, by Using Dr. Debaprasad Bandyopadhyay’s Aadhaar No. Posted on 2nd July, 2024 (GMT 07:33 hrs) First of all, we think it is necessary to inform all the well-wishers of OBMA that our founder-member Dr. Debaprasad Bandyopadhyay was: A) Accused for Defamation by Mr. Ajay Piramal’s Legal Firm DSK Legal for a sum of 100 crore rupees; B) Accused for Contempt of Court by Mr. Piramal’s Legal Firm DSK Legal with 2000 rupees fine/prison and six months of jail. The same did not materialize as of yet; C) The academia.edu page of Dr. Bandyopadhyay was disabled and restricted for a time period; D) Now the mobile number of Dr. Bandyopadhyay is in the process of getting deactivated on the basis of a claimed FIR lodged in Mumbai, Maharashtra. The allegation is that a new number in his name with a new address has been used for illegal purpo...

Requesting for raising the issue of financial abuse of DHFL victims by the BJP: A Letter to the Leader of the Opposition Requesting for raising the issue of financial abuse of DHFL victims by the BJP: A Letter to the Leader of the Opposition PAINTING OF GANDHIJI IN THE ABOVE POSTER (ENTITLED “GANDHIPIN”): PROF. DEBRAJ GOSWAMI Posted on 7th July, 2024 (GMT 06: 59 hrs) “When I despair, I remember that all through history the way of truth and love have always won.  There have been tyrants and murderers, and for a time, they can seem invincible, but in the end, they always fall. Think of it–always .”   ― Mahatma Gandhi To Mr. Rahul Gandhi, The Leader of the Opposition, Lok Sabha (The House of the People), Republic of India Sub: Requesting for raising the issue of financial abuse of DHFL victims by the BJP Dear Mr. Gandhi, First of all, we must congratulate you for leading the strongest political opposition that the country has ever witnessed with your ablest hands to res...