New Delhi: Attempts to take over Jet Airways, which has been shut due to losses, have intensified. The winning bid was made by Jalan-Kalrock consortium, owned by Murari Lal Jalan, an Indian-origin businessman based in Dubai. Are the infamous Gupta brothers of South Africa secretly buying Jet Airways? According to information received by Zee News, the resolution plan given by the Jalan-Kalrock consortium to the CoC of Jet Airways could be misleading. It appears that the infamous Gupta brothers of South Africa could be behind the purchase. Murari Lal Jalan has a family as well as a business relationship with the brothers Ajay, Atul and Rajesh Gupta. Murari Lal Jalan's niece Shivangi Jalan was married to Atul Gupta's son Shashank Singhal in 2019. Shivangi Jalan's father Vishal Jalan is the brother of Murari Lal Jalan. The Gupta brothers are facing serious allegations of corruption in South Africa. They have been accused of obtaining government contracts through ... » Learn More about Jet Airways deal will put country’s airports at risk, read this exclusive report from Zee News
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PayPal plans to hire 1000 Indian engineers for development centres across country
The global leader in digital payments PayPal said on Wednesday (March 3) it will hire 1,000 engineers for its India development centres across Bengaluru, Chennai and Hyderabad over the course of this year. Technology talent will be hired across software, product development, data science, risk analytics and business analytics streams at entry, mid-level and senior roles. PayPal India also announced its plans for campus hires from top engineering colleges across India. The pandemic has accelerated the shift towards digital payments and highlighted the benefits of adopting a digital-first approach. PayPal said its products and services have become even more relevant now and hence the need to focus on technology innovation across artificial intelligence, machine learning, data science, risk and security, customer experience and other key areas. "Our India technology centres are the largest for PayPal outside of the United States and play a pivotal role in enabling us to ... » Learn More about PayPal plans to hire 1000 Indian engineers for development centres across country
India-South Korea’s win-win strategic partnership
The visit of Park Geun-Hye to India, though a symbolic one, will certainly give a further impetus to the strategic partnership between the two countries says Rup Narayan Das. I t is a coincidence that the three day visit of South Korean President Park Geun-hye to India is taking place this week ahead of the visit of the Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who will be the chief-guest at India’s Republic Day celebrations. Earlier in 2010 the then President of South Korea Lee Myung-bak was the chief-guest at India’s Republic Day. A lot of strategic significance is attached to these two visits. In the first place, they indicate the success of India’s extended ‘look east’ policy initiated in 1991 beyond South-East Asia. Both economic interests and strategic considerations reinforce each other in a seamless manner in India’s engagement in the broader East Asia. It is all the more appropriate that India’s ‘look east’ policy and its economic reforms were initiated concurrently ... » Learn More about India-South Korea’s win-win strategic partnership
Hold your breath! Sara Ali Khan’s coral bikini blast from Maldives sends the internet into a meltdown
New Delhi: The generation-next star, Sara Ali Khan has a massive fan base on social media. With around 30.6 million followers on Instagram alone, she clearly is a buzzmaker. Sara Ali Khan decided to share her daily dose of vitamin sea from the picturesque and celeb-favourite Maldives. Donning a stunning coral coloured bikini, the gorgeous face created a flutter online. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sara Ali Khan (@saraalikhan95) On the work front, Sara was last seen in Varun Dhawan starrer Coolie No. 1 which happens to be the remake of 1995 comedy-drama of the same name. Directed by veteran filmmaker David Dhawan, the film released on Christmas on Amazon Prime Video. It received a lukewarm response from fans and critics alike. Next, Sara Ali Khan has 'Atrangi Re' in her kitty. In the film, she will be seen opposite South superstar Dhanush and Akshay Kumar. The romantic drama ... » Learn More about Hold your breath! Sara Ali Khan’s coral bikini blast from Maldives sends the internet into a meltdown
Arsenal boss Arteta dismisses Barcelona speculation
LONDON Mikel Arteta says he is fully focused on doing “much better” at Arsenal after he was linked with the Barcelona manager’s job . Reports surfaced in Spain this week claiming presidential candidate Joan Laporta was eyeing a move for Gunners boss Arteta if he won the race to return to Barca . It was during his previous spell in the role that Laporta appointed Pep Guardiola as the head coach and ushered in an era of sustained success. Manchester City and took over as Arsenal manager in December 2019. Having come through the famed La Masia academy at Barca, Arteta is now said to be on a managerial shortlist for Laporta, should he be elected on March 7, although sources close to the campaign have reportedly distanced themselves from a move for the 38-year-old. “There is always going to be speculation when there are elections in Barcelona, it’s a huge team,” Arteta said on Wednesday when asked about being linked to the job, currently occupied by Ronald ... » Learn More about Arsenal boss Arteta dismisses Barcelona speculation
Tanden opts out of WH race
Setback for Biden As US Prez Joe Biden ’s nomination as Budget Office chief, she faced strong opposition from Democratic, Republican senators for past controversial posts on social media WASHINGTON In the first major setback to US President Joe Biden, Indian-American policy expert Neera Tanden has withdrawn her nomination as his top White House budget official after she faced strong opposition from both Democratic and Republican senators for her past controversial posts on social media. Tanden, 50, had been facing a tough time for the confirmation of her nomination as Director of the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) over her past Twitter outbursts against several lawmakers, including those from her own Democratic Party . Tanden, president of the left-leaning think tank Center for American Progress, would have led a key economic post that oversees the production of the President’s proposed budget for his agenda if she had been confirmed. The OMB is ... » Learn More about Tanden opts out of WH race
Fresh NGT crackdown on illegal sand mining
NEW DELHI National Green Tribunal has issued a slew of directions to chief secretaries of states and union territories , and environment ministry on a batch of applications relating to updation of enforcement and monitoring mechanism to control and regulate illegal sand mining , including riverbed sand mining. Some of these applications have been pending for about seven years while others have been tagged to the pending matters later, from time to time, in view of illegal sand mining. Unsustainable sand mining practices are rampant in India. A bench headed by NGT chairperson Adarsh Kumar Goel directed all the states and union territories to strictly follow the Sustainable Sand Management Guidelines, 2016. “We direct that periodic inspection be conducted by a fivemember committee, headed and coordinated by the SEIAA and comprising CPCB, State PCB and two expert members of SEAC dealing with the subject.” Central Pollution Control Board , the bench stated. All ... » Learn More about Fresh NGT crackdown on illegal sand mining
PLAN AHEAD: Fine strokes
PLAN AHEAD ► Fine strokes As a medium, acrylic is versatile and exciting to start with for beginners. This eight-day Acrylic Painting Online Course is designed to explain the medium and the tools used to absolute beginners. So participants will be guided through the course to understand light, form, colour mixing and how to apply layers of colours. You will also cover various painting techniques with acrylic. March 13, 4 pm. Rs 950 onwards. Sign up on www.bookmyshow. com. ► Focus on flora and fauna A naturalist and photographer Becky Jaffe will show you how to use the camera both as a scientifi c tool to indulge botanical curiosities and as an artistic instrument to delight in nature. This four-part course will include weekly exercises to refi ne our innate capacity for wonder, and offer a photographic celebration of spring. The workshop series is titled Blooming in Place. March 18 to April 8. 11 am to 12.30 pm. Sign up www.allevents.in. ► Hues of Rajasthan ... » Learn More about PLAN AHEAD: Fine strokes
Killings along India-Bangladesh border because of crime: Jaishankar
Criminal activities are responsible for the killings along the India-Bangladesh border, according to External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar. At a joint press conference with his Bangladesh counterpart, A.K. Abdul Momen, in Dhaka on Thursday, Mr. Jaishankar said India was partnering with the neighbouring country in economic and health-related recovery in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. “Every death is regrettable but we also have to ask ourselves why is there a problem, and the problem is because of crime. So our shared objective should be a no crime-no death border and I am sure if we can get it right, we can address this problem effectively,” said Mr. Jaishankar, adding that several of the reported deaths [of Bangladesh nationals] “are fairly deep inside India”. The Indian statement comes in the backdrop of increased incidents of killings of Bangladesh nationals in 2020. Dhaka Tribune, in a report in last December, the said the incidents of killings was the highestin 2020 ... » Learn More about Killings along India-Bangladesh border because of crime: Jaishankar
Bhutan conspiracy trial to begin this week
As a Thimphu court prepares for the opening of a trial against three prominent officials accused of plotting to topple and take over top jobs in the Supreme Court and the Royal Bhutan Army (RBA), the spotlight is on a woman who was a former protocol secretary at the Indian Embassy. Khandu Wangmo allegedly played a key part in the intrigues. Arrested officials Supreme Court Judge Kuenlay Tshering, Drangpon (Associate Justice) Yeshey Dorji and Royal Body Guard (RBG) Commandant Brigadier Thinley Tobgye face several charges, including “abetting mutiny, nepotism and favouritism, misappropriation of RBG funds and fictitious documents to secure loans”, according to official Bhutanese newspaper Kuensel . All three were denied bail by the Thimphu ‘Dzonkhag’ Court on February 17, and are due to face trial, expected to begin this week. Ms. Wangmo, a well-known figure in Thimphu as she dealt with senior officials and officials in the Royal court due to her work position at the Indian Embassy ... » Learn More about Bhutan conspiracy trial to begin this week