Throwback: When Ratan Tata called out fake news! 'This post has neither been said, nor written by me'

Are you sure that the quote your just read which was claimed that it was said by Ratan N. Tata, Chairman Emeritus of Tata Sons and Chairman of Tata Trusts, actually came from him only?

You know what, many quotes which are doing the rounds on internet in the name of Ratan Tata are not actually said by him. And, Ratan Tata is one such person who never hesitates to call spade a spade.

In one such instance, calling out the fake news, Ratan Tata on Apr 11, 2020, tweeted, "This post has neither been said, nor written by me. I urge you to verify media circulated on WhatsApp and social platforms. If I have something to say, I will say it on my official channels. Hope you are safe and do take care."

TWEET

This post has neither been said, nor written by me. I urge you to verify media circulated on WhatsApp and social platforms. If I have something to say, I will say it on my official channels. Hope you are safe and do take care. pic.twitter.com/RNVL40aRTB Ratan N. Tata (@RNTata2000) April 11, 2020

Countering another one, Ratan Tata on May 3, 2020, tweeted, "I’m afraid this too, has not been said by me. I will endeavour to call out fake news whenever I can, but would encourage you to always verify news sources. My picture alongside a quote does not guarantee me having said it, a problem that many people face."

TWEET

I’m afraid this too, has not been said by me. I will endeavour to call out fake news whenever I can, but would encourage you to always verify news sources. My picture alongside a quote does not guarantee me having said it, a problem that many people face. pic.twitter.com/pk0S75FxPA Ratan N. Tata (@RNTata2000) May 3, 2020

Earlier, Infosys co-founder, Narayana Murthy had sought blessings from TATA sons, Chairman Emeritus, at TiE con Mumbai. And, the pictures had become the talking point on the internet.

Infosys co-founder, Narayana Murthy seeks blessings from TATA sons, Chairman Emeritus, @RNTata2000 at #TiEconMumbai.
A touching gesture of humility & a historic moment indeed. #WednesdayWisdom #narayanamurthy #ratantata pic.twitter.com/MmwNPm4SY4

— TiE Mumbai (@TiEMumbai) January 29, 2020

Today, Ratan Tata turned 84, and we wish him a very happy birthday. And, a great and healthy year ahead.