Tech Shout!

Orkut, the social networking Web site has played host to a number of controversial issues. First it was Shivaji Community fiasco. Then on Orkut, a fake profile of a Delhi school girl revealed that she was a ‘Sex Teacher’. And it did not end there. Now, reportedly, around 60 students of Bombay Scottish High School, a Mahim-based school have used the Google-owned social networking site, Orkut, to post insults against the principal, DPN Prasad.

These students have contributed to the post which has aptly been named ‘All those who hate DPN’. The obviously angry Bombay Scottish students through their posts have alleged that the Principal together with the Vice Principal have ruined the image of the school.

After learning about these insulting posts, the principal, instead of punishing them decided to call in the cyber cell cops to talk to the students about keeping a safe distance from sites such as Orkut. Apparently, Prasad has also asked his own children to stay away from Web sites like Orkut.

DPN Prasad, the principal of Bombay Scottish addressed around 250 odd parents of the accused students who were studying in class VII and VIII. Prasad denied all allegations against him and he also took the time to address the students separately.

However, he kind of received a mixed response from the children’s parents. Some pointed out that Prasad wanted the children to take their studies seriously for the next two years. One parent even alleged that Prasad has threatened to initiate action against the accused students. He even went on to accuse the students of committing a cyber crime.

In a statement, DPN Prasad said he wants the Mumbai Police Cell to educate students about cyber crime and its implications. He also plans to invite Cell officials to address students in June this year.