Gossip/Humor: Meet the Fake Steve Jobs at Techgoss, India’s own tech gossip website

by Amit Ranjan on July 16, 2007

Most readers of this blog must be aware of the FakeSteveJobs. For those who aren’t, this anonymously written blog is a satire on all things Apple and it has an iconic status. The identity of its writer is a subject of intense speculation. FSJ was recently interviewed by DJ from Techgoss about his take on technology, India, technology in India and India in technology. Check out the interview where FSJ pulls fast ones on LSD, Buddhism, Vinod Khosla, Ram Shriram, Om Malik, Infosys, Narayan Murthy et al. Worth five minutes your of casual reading time. Off course, take whatever he says with a pinch of salt.

About TechGoss: TechGoss (short for technology gossip) is a website that is run out of Australia. It reports gossip, rumors and other things of that ilk about the Indian technology space. It routinely publishes stories about what’s happening behind the scenes in the Indian tech industry- sex scandals, resignation dramas, office politics, boardroom theatrics, suicide attempts etc. Check out these hilarious stories – how tech recruits are made to join on an auspicious day; how abortions are rising in India due to the call center industry ; how a BPO sacked a drunk trainer.

In fact, if you work in the Indian tech industry, you could actually make some money by sharing juicy tid-bits with Techgoss. Techgoss invites tech workers to write to them about gossipy stuff that is happening in their offices; these ‘roving reporters’ are paid @ Rs 600-1000 per 250 words. And confidentiality is completely ensured. They have been frequently approached by Indian IT/BPO companies about the veracity of particular news items published on their site. I am sure being in Australia helps them answer the companies appropriately.

{ 57 comments }

Topper May 24, 2008 at 6:35 am

Smat,
I am a new bie to this gossip.If you are advising him to leave this industry then where is the place he could adjust himself. Well it is not the solution, the only solution is to rebuild the lost image with fellow colleagues, ofcourse it will take time.Self realization is very important for any human being to be called as human.If some people are against him then ofcourse he might have done some indecent things in their knowledge.

X-Convergys Thane June 2, 2008 at 11:13 am

I dont know how far this is true….but this does not shock me…..i have come accross many such instances that have happened in Convergys Thane with the management not doing anything about it…..I hope Ashutosh looks at this and takes up sure actions to remove this stigma/ perception that ppl hold about Convergys Thane

X-Convergys Thane June 2, 2008 at 11:17 am

If this is not true…..remember we are ruining someones career….and if it is ….then Ashutosh should take the required steps to see the back of him from Convergys….

X-Convergys Thane June 2, 2008 at 11:27 am

These issues need to be sorted out by a panel of female HR/ leadership team/ ops team….there is no such system in Convergys Thane that will ensure such issues are addressed and sorted to everyones satisfaction….till then the tyranny continues…..

X-Convergys Thane June 3, 2008 at 6:08 am

Whats next we get to hear if this continues….Convergys Brothel Services Ltd….he he he….but on a serious note this needs to be sorted out asap….CIS was a good company once upon a time….but has lost its moral with time….

X-Convergys Thane June 3, 2008 at 6:11 am

The only thing that has stood like a rock would be his dick….he seems to not contain it over all his stints in companies he had been…lets cut the crap and face the fact there is no smoke with out fire…why would anyone want to spoil someones name

Holy June 3, 2008 at 6:28 am

I think the moderator of this blog needs to take stock and control some people from using foul language.

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