After drawing flak from Deepika Padukone, leading daily justifies objectionable post as a 'Compliment'; Twitter users not amused

As the controversy over Deepika Padukone's tweets against a leading daily for posting objectionable content intensified, the twitter handle of the publication took to Twitter to salvage the situation. But, instead of saving some grace, the handle tweeted a rather inoculous tweet that stated, "It's a compliment. You look so great that we want to make sure everyone knew.' 

Instead of apologising, the handle tried to handle the situation rather tactfully but failed nevertheless as Twitter users lashed against such blatant objectification of women. 

Read about the incident here: 'I am a woman and have cleavage' says Deepika Padukone protesting against blatant sexism by English daily

The news publication later deleted the tweet and took down the story as well, after criticism mounted on Twitter and various social media platforms against the offensive story. 

Deepika, who is known to be extremely vocal about issues close to her heart had recently even come forward and supported a Telugu actress who was caught in a scandal. Though various news organisations including the leading news daily had covered that story in pictures and named the actress involved, nobody had questioned others involved until there was a huge hue-and-cry over it. Deepika had said, "I am nobody to comment on what she has to do with her life. But it is very unfortunate that something like this happened. If that is the only thing she could do to support herself and her family and that's the only way she could make money, I don't think there is anything wrong with that. Like a lot of people have been saying that its extremely unfair just because we know she is, why are we not supporting her? Why are we making it a scandal or an issue? Instead, now that we know that she has such problems, why cant we all step out there and help her? Why do we not talk about the people who had hired her to do what she is doing? I don't think it should be looked down upon. Rather we should all get together and support her". 

Also read: How to report crimes against women: a gender sensitivity style-book for the Indian media

Below are couple of social media posts: 

Have you lost it? "@TOIEntertain: @deepikapadukone , It's a compliment! You look so great that we want to make sure everyone knew! :)"

— Sheheryar Sukhera (@Sukhera) September 14, 2014

“@TOIEntertain: @deepikapadukone , It's a compliment! You look so great that we want to make sure everyone knew! :)” What? Seriously?! Sick!

— SOPHIE CHOUDRY (@Sophie_Choudry) September 14, 2014

It is the high camera angle not a low neckline. What is low is the standard of journalism. Downright SICK!!! @deepikapadukone

— Anubhav Sinha (@anubhavsinha) September 14, 2014

@deepikapadukone RESPECT. RESPECT. RESPECT. And...very proud that you replied with courage & dignity!!! Shame on #TOI

— nayantara singh (@nayantarasingh) September 14, 2014

Brave reply of @deepikapadukone to Times of India when they posted a bullshit post. We're proud of you Deepika. pic.twitter.com/NySkXM4vPv

— Sir Ravindra Jadeja (@SirJadeja) September 14, 2014

Good for you @deepikapadukone - nothing embarrasses misogynists more than some plainspeak !

— barkha dutt (@BDUTT) September 14, 2014

@deepikapadukone absolutely disgusting that this is what they choose to write about! Good on you for speaking up against this bullshit! Xxx

— Ileana D'Cruz (@Ileana_Official) September 14, 2014

@deepikapadukone Bravo! Papers do this to actresses, sportswomen regularly. They need to be shamed & exposed.

— Kavita Krishnan (@kavita_krishnan) September 14, 2014

What a great morning to wake upto. @deepikapadukone whooping some TOI ass. About freaking time.

— Tanmay Bhat (@thetanmay) September 14, 2014