Newsbytes
  • India
  • Business
  • World
  • Politics
  • Sports
  • Science
  • Entertainment
  • Auto
  • Lifestyle
  • Inspirational
  • Career
  • Bengaluru
  • Delhi
  • Mumbai
  • Videos
  • Find Cricket Statistics
Hindi
More
Newsbytes
Hindi
Newsbytes
User Placeholder

Hi,

Logout


India
Business
World
Politics
Sports
Science
Entertainment
Auto
Lifestyle
Inspirational
Career
Bengaluru
Delhi
Mumbai
Videos
Find Cricket Statistics

More Links
  • Videos

Download Android App

Follow us on
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Linkedin
  • Youtube
 
Home / News / India News / FB board member apologizes to India
  • India

    FB board member apologizes to India

    Ramya Patelkhana
    Written by
    Ramya Patelkhana
    Mail
    Last updated on Feb 11, 2016, 02:04 pm
    FB board member apologizes to India
    Credits:
  • Marc Andreessen apologized in a series of tweets after upsetting India with his offensive tweet about the Indian history and politics.

    One of his tweets read, "I apologize for any offense my comment caused, and withdraw it in full and without reservation."

    He also stated that he is opposed to colonialism and is in favor of independence and freedom in every country, including India.

  • In this article
    What is Facebook's Free Basics? Marc Andreessen’s pro-colonization tweet upsets India Reactions to Andreessen’s tweet Marc Andreessen deletes offensive tweet Mark Zuckerberg deeply upset over tweet FB board member apologizes to India
  • Information

    What is Facebook's Free Basics?

  • Free Basics service lets people access a limited number of websites and Facebook for free. But, TRAI banned it, stating that service providers couldn't charge different rates for different websites as all websites must be treated equally.

  • 10 Feb 2016

    Marc Andreessen’s pro-colonization tweet upsets India

    Marc Andreessen’s pro-colonization tweet upsets India
  • Disappointed that TRAI was opposed to Facebook's Free Basics, Venture capitalist and FB's board member Marc Andreessen took to Twitter saying: "Anti-colonialism has been economically catastrophic for the Indian people for decades. Why stop now?"

    His statements seemed to suggest that Indians were better under British rule and that they distrust empowering Western forces.

    This offensive tweet triggered a controversy.

  • 10 Feb 2016

    Reactions to Andreessen’s tweet

    Reactions to Andreessen’s tweet
  • Andreessen's tweet invited the Twitteratti's wrath with one Netizen Gayatri Jayaraman saying: "yup @pmarca and @facebook clearly see themselves as the new East India Co colonial saviors to poor brown India."

    "I had to step away from my desk after reading this. Wow," tweeted another.

    Another tweet read: "…wow, claims along the lines of "colonialism would be good for us". Like East India Company?"

  • 10 Feb 2016

    Marc Andreessen deletes offensive tweet

    Marc Andreessen deletes offensive tweet
    Credits:
  • After receiving severe outrage and criticism, Marc Andreessen decided to delete his offensive tweet which suggested that Indians should have embraced British rule.

    The tweets got deleted at the speed of light, as more Indians began venting their anger on Twitter.

    He later tweeted saying: "I hereby withdraw from all future discussions of Indian economics or politics. Carry on…"

  • 11 Feb 2016

    Mark Zuckerberg deeply upset over tweet

    Mark Zuckerberg deeply upset over tweet
    Credits:
  • Zuckerberg showed his disappointment over Andreessen's comments on India's history in a Facebook post.

    He also said that the comments didn't represent the way he or Facebook thought, because India has always been important to him.

    However, Andreessen's partner at Andreessen Horowitz venture capital firm defended him by tweeting: "It's a terrible thing to offer people with no money the choice of something free."

  • 11 Feb 2016

    FB board member apologizes to India

    FB board member apologizes to India
    Credits:
  • Marc Andreessen apologized in a series of tweets after upsetting India with his offensive tweet about the Indian history and politics.

    One of his tweets read, "I apologize for any offense my comment caused, and withdraw it in full and without reservation."

    He also stated that he is opposed to colonialism and is in favor of independence and freedom in every country, including India.

Latest News
  • Are you eligible for COVID-19 vaccination? Should you get it?
    Are you eligible for COVID-19 vaccination? Should you get it?
    India
  • 'Only man and woman make family': Centre opposes same-sex marriages
    'Only man and woman make family': Centre opposes same-sex marriages
    India
  • 'Emily In Paris' makers bribed their way to Golden Globe?
    'Emily In Paris' makers bribed their way to Golden Globe?
    Entertainment
  • Gordon Murray T50s Niki Lauda is a 700hp track beast
    Gordon Murray T50s Niki Lauda is a 700hp track beast
    Auto
  • President's rule imposed in Puducherry after Congress government falls
    President's rule imposed in Puducherry after Congress government falls
    Politics
Trending Topics
ISRO Vaccine Farmers Protest
Next News Article
Share
Cancel

Want to share it with your friends too?

Facebook Whatsapp Twitter Linkedin
Copied

Love India news?

Subscribe to stay updated.

India Thumbnail
India News Business News World News Politics News Sports News Science News Entertainment News Auto News Lifestyle News Inspirational News
Career News Bengaluru News Delhi News Mumbai News Bharti Airtel Mukesh Ambani Indian Premier League Samsung Virat Kohli Rohit Sharma
Cricket News Narendra Modi Facebook YouTube Hollywood News WhatsApp Bollywood News ISRO Rahul Gandhi Yoga
Honda Batman Football News BMW Vaccine Reliance Jio OPPO Amazon Food News, Healthy Recipes Royal Challengers Bangalore
Toyota Fashion Tips Farmers Protest Mercedes Isha Ambani India Vs England Cricket OnePlus Mobiles Android TV Smart TV Marvel Comics
Avengers Neha Kakkar Premier League Big Bang Theory
About Us Privacy Policy Terms & Conditions Contact Us News Reviews News Archive Topics Archive Find Cricket Statistics
Follow us on
Facebook Twitter Linkedin Youtube
All rights reserved © NewsBytes 2021