Shoma Chaudhary dropped from IIMA Media Conclave

A picture earlier posted by IIMA’s official Twitter handle which has been deleted now

Ahmedabad, 27 November 2013

IIM Ahmedabad has dropped controversial Managing Editor of Tehelka Shoma Chaudhary from its Media Conclave. Shoma was one of the speakers at IIM Ahmedabad Media Conclave 2013 which is to be held on 30th November. IIM Ahmedabad had made an announcement in this regard on 22nd November on Twitter. According to sources, later a decision was taken to drop Shoma Chaudhary following her dubious role in Tarun Tejpal case for which she is facing heat in online and offline discussions. A tweet announcing her presence in the programme was deleted(view it here in cached copy). Other journalists invited to the function are Rajdeep Sardesai, Editor in Chief IBN18 network, Madhu Trehan, Founding Editor of India Today and Paranjoy G. Thakurta, independent journalist. The subject of the event is ‘The business of selling news – a sustainable corporate model?’

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IIMA’s version as communicated to PTI

“Several media personnel including Tehelka’s Managing Editor Shoma Chaudhary were sent invitations for the media confluence, being held for the first time as part of ‘Confluence’, IIMA’s annual event. However, only three people have expressed their willingness to attend,” said Ishita Solanki, IIM-A spokesperson.

Tehelka’s Editor Tarun Tejpal has been accused of sexually assaulting his employee women journalist and Shoma Chaudhary could be busy with the issue, sources said.