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Time of India
5 days ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
Meet ‘KGF Babu': Karnataka neta fined Rs 38 lakh for dodging road tax on Amitabh Bachchan and Aamir Khan's luxury cars
A Bengaluru businessman and politician, Yusuf Sharif—popularly known as ' KGF Babu '—has been fined Rs 38.26 lakh for failing to pay road tax on two luxury vehicles once owned by Bollywood legends Amitabh Bachchan and Aamir Khan . According to a Moneycontrol report, the high-end vehicles, though still registered under the actors' names, have been in use in Bengaluru since 2021 and 2023, respectively. As per Karnataka's Motor Vehicle Act, any out-of-state vehicle used in the state for over a year must be re-registered locally with road tax duly paid. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Please select course: Select a Course Category Project Management Finance Artificial Intelligence Operations Management Leadership healthcare Public Policy Data Science Cybersecurity Data Analytics Management others Product Management CXO Design Thinking PGDM Technology Others Degree MCA Data Science Healthcare Digital Marketing MBA Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management Project Planning & Risk Analysis Strategic Project/Portfolio Selection Adaptive & Agile Project Management Duration: 6 Months IIT Delhi Certificate Programme in Project Management Starts on May 30, 2024 Get Details Skills you'll gain: Project Planning & Governance Agile Software Development Practices Project Management Tools & Software Techniques Scrum Framework Duration: 12 Weeks Indian School of Business Certificate Programme in IT Project Management Starts on Jun 20, 2024 Get Details Sharif, who allegedly bought the cars years ago, never completed the legal ownership transfer. As a result, the transport department levied a penalty of Rs 18.53 lakh on Bachchan's former vehicle and Rs 19.73 lakh on Khan's, citing prolonged non-compliance. Interestingly, one of the vehicles was flagged by the RTO in 2021, but escaped penalty as it hadn't completed a year in Karnataka. However, both have since crossed the threshold, triggering the massive fines. From Scrap Dealer to Supercar Collector Yusuf Sharif , famously known as 'KGF Babu' , got his moniker from Kolar Gold Fields—the mining town that inspired the KGF film franchise. A Class 5 dropout who began his journey in the scrap business, Sharif slowly built an empire by acquiring government-auctioned machinery and properties. His fortune took off in real estate, and by the time of the 2021 Karnataka MLC elections, he declared assets worth a staggering ₹1,744 crore. Live Events Despite his immense wealth, Sharif's failure to re-register and pay road tax on two luxury cars—once owned by Amitabh Bachchan and Aamir Khan—has now roped the Bollywood icons into a legal tangle they had nothing to do with. Today, Sharif reportedly owns a fleet of luxury cars that rivals even the flashiest celebrity garages. Among them is the iconic Rolls-Royce Phantom once gifted to Amitabh Bachchan by director Vidhu Vinod Chopra after Eklavya . The car eventually landed in the hands of Sharif's firm, Umrah Developers, marking a symbolic milestone in his rags-to-riches journey.
Time of India
21-07-2025
- General
- Time of India
Reimagining Workplace Inclusion: Lessons from the Mahabharat, ETHRWorld
Advt Advt By , ETHRWorld Join the community of 2M+ industry professionals. Subscribe to Newsletter to get latest insights & analysis in your inbox. All about ETHRWorld industry right on your smartphone! Download the ETHRWorld App and get the Realtime updates and Save your favourite articles. What a labyrinth of dichotomies society is—and what narrative captures this more compellingly than the epic of the? This revered tale, which resonates differently across India's diverse cultural fabric, is a sprawling tapestry of 'what-if' if Drona's school hadn't been exclusive to royal princes? Would embracing a talented student like Eklavya, regardless of caste, have altered the war's outcome? What if the Pandava princes had looked beyond Karna's birth as a charioteer's son? Could they have gained an unmatched ally? On the other hand, what if there had been bias against Shikhandi—would Bhishma have remained undefeated? Theis a mosaic of such conjectures, each with the potential to redefine its is a potpourri of ethnicities, languages, and cultures—and takes great pride in its philosophy of 'Unity in Diversity.' But our multicultural richness often coexists with striking contrasts. We are simultaneously a land of technological ambition and deep-rooted inequality. Our culture is centuries deep in assimilation, and yet certain communities remain excluded from the mainstream. Tradition and long-held beliefs can sometimes harden into biases that obstruct empathy and decades of reform and awareness, many women across India still face hurdles to personal and professional growth due to entrenched orthodoxy. Legal rights exist for the LGBTQIA+ community, but social acceptance continues to lag. Persons with disabilities often remain unseen—not due to their lack of ability, but due to others' lack of awareness. Traditional social hierarchies continue to push marginalised groups to the echo chambers, once-unheard voices are becoming louder—and many of us are starting to is where the ideas of 'corporate' and 'citizenship' intersect. Organisations have a unique role to play in shaping a more equitable society. They are not just economic engines, but melting pots of identities, cultures, and perspectives. By bringing diverse voices to the same table, businesses can become platforms for transformative inclusion cannot stop at hiring. It must extend to the lived experience of every employee. Creating meaningful change means building a workplace culture rooted in respect, equity, and of the most urgent tasks for any forward-thinking organisation is to help marginalised groups break through long-standing stereotypes. That requires more than tokenism—it means offering genuine support, safe spaces, structural accommodations, visibility, and most importantly, celebrating the contributions of those who have historically been Tata Steel, we launched, our flagship Diversity & Inclusion initiative, over a decade ago. It focuses on gender diversity, persons with disabilities, the LGBTQIA+ community, and affirmative action groups. Today, we are proud to have surpassed 20% workforce diversity in is an industry where entry barriers—both social and physical—are often high. Women account for just about 20% of the manufacturing workforce in India, and predominantly in the electronics segment. Heavy manufacturing infrastructure is often not accessible to persons with disabilities, and LGBTQIA+ representation remains the momentum is building. As demographics shift and workplace expectations evolve, companies across sectors are recognising the need for a dynamic, future-ready workforce. Diversity is not a checkbox—it is a strategic imperative. The workforce of tomorrow will be more disruptive, more agile, and above all, more diverse. Organisations must transform not only to remain relevant but to lead in this new perhaps, as we revisit the stories of the, we can draw lessons for today's workplace—that for every Arjun, there must also be space for the, andof the world. Because greatness knows no single form.
The Hindu
14-07-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
In a first, President Murmu sanctions grant for Eklavya school toppers
In a first-of-its-kind initiative, President Droupadi Murmu has sanctioned a discretionary fund to the National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS) for toppers from the Eklavya Model Residential Schools this year. Officials told The Hindu that the NESTS had disbursed ₹62.40 lakh of this discretionary fund to 823 meritorious students who have secured the highest marks in their respective streams across Eklavya schools in the country. The NESTS, under Ministry of Tribal Affairs, administers over 470 Eklavya schools across the country. Over 1.38 lakh students are enrolled in these schools with at least 85% of them from Scheduled Tribe communities. One official explained that this initiative provided a one-time financial assistance of ₹7,500 each to two top-performing students from each stream — Science, Humanities, and Commerce — in every school that has had students appear for the Class XII board examinations for the academic year ending in 2025. The discretionary fund was sanctioned to NESTS earlier this year, which was transferred through direct bank transfer to the students' account set up by their respective schools within 2-3 weeks of the results being announced, officials said. They added that the selection of meritorious students for receiving this grant had a tie-breaker mechanism as well which had worked in a preference for girl students and was used in one instance where 20 students from 10 EMRSs had secured the same marks. If the tie persisted, Class XI performance would be considered. A statement from the Ministry of Tribal Affairs on Monday said that the initiative 'underscores the shared vision of the Hon'ble President of India and NESTS to foster equitable access to quality education, incentivise scholastic achievement, and empower tribal youth to confidently pursue higher education and professional aspirations'. The EMRS programme to run residential schools for tribal children is among the main schemes implemented by the Tribal Affairs Ministry at the Centre and has been a key plank for the current administration to highlight its commitment to reaching Scheduled Tribe communities. The scheme, in existence since 1997-98, has seen major reforms beginning in the first term of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government, which included sanctioning over 600 new Eklavya schools across the country, and setting up the NESTS as a central administrator of the schools.
The Hindu
10-07-2025
- General
- The Hindu
Centre starts career counselling platform for Eklavya students in partnership with UNICEF
The National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS), which administers over 470 Eklavya schools for tribal students across the country, has started a programme with UNICEF to provide psychometric assessment, career-counselling, and training in life-skills and self-esteem for the 1.38 lakh students enrolled in these schools, the Union Ministry of Tribal Affairs said on Thursday (July 10, 2025). Called TALASH — which stands for 'Tribal Aptitude, Life Skills, and Self-Esteem Hub' — the programme is an 'innovative digital platform designed to equip [Eklavya Model Residential Schools] EMRS students with essential tools for self-discovery and career planning,' the Ministry said in a statement. 'It promotes self-awareness, helps students make informed career choices, and builds essential life skills.' A common aptitude test will be designed on this platform for students studying across the Eklavya schools, which will result in a 'career card' for each student, suggesting the 'best career options' each of them are suited for. This will be paired with career-counselling services and special sections to train them in life-skills, such as 'problem solving, communication, and handling emotions'. Also Read | About 600 Eklavya school students cracked IIT-JEE, NEET exams, says Centre Mentoring support There will also be a portal that will give educators the resources to 'effectively mentor and support students in their academic and personal journeys', the Ministry said. So far, over 180 teachers have been trained across 75 Eklavya schools; by the end of the year, the programme is expected to be rolled out in all Eklavya schools. 'TALASH is a testament to our commitment to providing tribal students with opportunities to realise their full potential. Through this initiative, we aim to bridge gaps in education and empower the next generation of tribal leaders,' said NESTS Commissioner Ajeet Kumar Srivastava. Exam, employment coaching NESTS has also signed two Memoranda of Understanding with Tata Motors and the Ex-Navodayan Foundation (an alumni group of the Jawahar Navodaya Schools) to start coaching programmes for Eklavya school students aiming to crack competitive exams like IIT-JEE and NEET. The other MoU with Tata Motors is meant to provide skill development and help find employment for Eklavya students completing Class 12. The Tribal Affairs Ministry also officially launched its Adi Karmyogi programme in Bengaluru on Thursday, meant to 'create a cadre of officers' who are motivated and dedicated to 'working with a citizen-centric ideation and delivery-oriented approach'. The objective is to take capacity-building to about 20 lakh field-level stakeholders by creating a batch of trainers and master trainers at the State, District, and Block levels. The government said it intends to create 180 State level trainers, over 3,000 district level trainers, and over 15,000 block level trainers.
The Hindu
11-06-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
Bihar to establish residential sports school for para-athletes
Bihar is set to establish a dedicated Residential Sports School for Para-Athletes, the first of its kind in the region, the state government announced on Wednesday. The said initiative will be implemented under the 'Mukhyamantri Khel Vikas Mahatvkanshi Yojana' as part of one of the Eklavya Schools. This school is being established following India's performance at the Paris 2024 Paralympics, where Indian athletes brought home a record-breaking 29 medals - seven gold, nine silver and 13 bronze - marking the country's best-ever performance at the multi-discipline event. According to a statement from the Bihar State Sports Authority, 'The Residential Para Sports School aims not only to identify and train talent across Bihar and beyond but also to set a national benchmark in inclusive athlete development. It aligns with the Government of India's broader vision under the Khelo India and National Centre of Excellence (NCOE) frameworks, reinforcing that para-sports are not peripheral but central to India's sporting ambitions.' ALSO READ | Duplantis headlines Oslo Diamond League, Warholm eyes 300m hurdles showdown 'This institution will serve as a launchpad for future Paralympians, equipped to groom medal prospects for the Los Angeles 2028 Paralympic Games and beyond,' it added. Several athletes from Bihar have represented India at national and international platforms, winning medals at Khelo India Para Games, National Para Championships, Para Athletics Nationals, and in sports such as powerlifting, athletics, swimming and badminton. Pramod Bhagat of Vaishali clinched gold in men's singles SL3 badminton at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics. Sharad Kumar, from Muzaffarpur, secured a silver medal in men's high jump T63 at the Paris 2024 Games, while Soman Rana, originally from Shillong, trained extensively in Bihar with Army support and finished 5th in shot put F57 and clinched national gold in 2025. 'Bihar has always been a land of potential. With the right investment in infrastructure, coaching and inclusion, we can turn our para-athletes into national heroes. This Residential Sports School is a milestone towards equity, excellence and empowerment,' Raveendran Sankaran, IPS – DG cum CEO, Bihar State Sports Authority, said.
