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Time of India
19-06-2025
- Time of India
Donkey route to US: Agent held for arranging fake passports
New Delhi: A 49-year-old Mumbai-based travel agent was arrested by IGI Airport Police for allegedly arranging forged passports and facilitating the illegal entry of an Indian woman into the United States via Germany and Mexico. According to police, the arrest of Zakir Khan , a resident of Airoli in Mumbai, is linked to a 2019 case involving Gujarat woman Kinjalben Naranbhai Patel. Patel was deported from US after being detained for over two years. She had used a forged passport to exit India and illegally enter the US, bypassing immigration checks. She was intercepted at IGI Airport in Dec 2019 following her deportation. "Investigation revealed that Patel travelled to the US using a passport issued in another person's name. The passport was handed to her at Chennai airport by an agent, Hemang Modi, who posed as her father to get her through immigration. She later travelled to Mexico, returned the passport, and then entered the US illegally," said additional commissioner of police (IGI Airport) Usha Rangnani. "Agents Hemang Chanderkant Modi and Hitesh alias Bobby were arrested in 2024. They named Zakir Khan as an associate. Several attempts to nab him failed, but based on specific inputs, a police team tracked and arrested him in Ahmedabad," Rangnani added. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Thị trường có dấu hiệu suy thoái không? IC Markets Đăng ký Undo During interrogation, Zakir Khan admitted to working as a travel agent and facilitating forged documents and illegal travel in exchange for a Rs 2 lakh commission. He had been working closely with Hemang and Bobby to arrange similar illegal entries abroad.
Time of India
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Zakir Khan: For years, we've dreamed of comedy being treated like mainstream entertainment
Zakir Khan Zakir Khan is set to embark on a sweeping 60-city stand-up tour. The tour, a collaboration between Only Much Louder (OML) and TribeVibe Entertainment (a BookMyShow venture), aims to reach over 160,000 fans, cutting across metropolitan centres and smaller towns alike. It's not just the scale that's unprecedented—it's the ambition. This is now the single largest deal ever inked by a comedian in India. The partnership reflects a broader shift within India's cultural fabric: an increasing appetite for premium, homegrown entertainment that speaks directly to diverse, regional audiences. Long tethered to metro circuits and English-speaking pockets, Indian stand-up is now firmly moving into a phase where artists and audiences meet on shared ground—linguistically, emotionally, and geographically. Zakir Khan said,'This isn't just a personal milestone, it's a celebration of how far Indian stand-up has come. I'm grateful to be doing this with partners who truly believe in the power of homegrown stories and the audiences who've made it all possible. This tour is not just about performing in 60 cities, it's about taking the art of Indian stand-up to every corner of the country with the scale and seriousness it truly deserves. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Memperdagangkan CFD Emas dengan salah satu spread terendah? IC Markets Mendaftar Undo For years, we've dreamed of comedy being treated like mainstream entertainment, and this partnership is a massive step in that direction. I've always believed in building something bigger than myself, and this moment feels like that belief taking centre stage.' For TribeVibe, the move is part of a broader mission to democratise access to quality experiences. 'It's not just about doing a 60-city tour; it's about proving that India is ready to host and celebrate live entertainment at this scale across its full breadth,' said Shoven Shah, the company's founder and CEO. OML's Rishabh Nahar echoed the sentiment, framing the collaboration as a blueprint for future possibilities. 'With this partnership, we hope to lay the groundwork for a touring economy that mirrors the sophistication and ambition of global markets.' One step to a healthier you—join Times Health+ Yoga and feel the change
Telegraph
13-06-2025
- Business
- Telegraph
Prolific complainer claimed discrimination before even applying for jobs
A serial complainer who launched discrimination action even before he applied for jobs has been banned from making further claims at the employment tribunal. Law graduate Zakir Khan has brought 42 claims for job discrimination against law firms and public bodies, including some where he has not even got as far as making an application, instead alleging the process is so discriminatory that he could not apply. The 'prolific litigant' has now been issued with a civil restraint order preventing him from bringing new employment tribunal claims and appeals arising from job applications. The court was told that his claims success rate was 'poor', with no evidence that any of the known 42 claims he had brought over a period of eight years against the law firms and public bodies had succeeded before an employment judge. Sitting in the High Court in Birmingham, Judge Emma Kelly granted the restraining applications by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and five Government departments against Mr Khan, who represented himself at the hearing. In her judgement, Ms Kelly said Mr Khan's approach was similar in each of the claims: 'The defendant applies for a job with a given respondent. The defendant states in his applications that he has a law degree and LLM in commercial law. 'When he is unsuccessful in a job application, he relies on sections 20, 21, and 39 of the Equality Act 2010 to allege a failure on a given respondent's part to make reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process to accommodate his disabilities. 'The defendant relies on a number of disabilities: attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, depression, anxiety and obsessive-compulsive personality disorder. 'In some instances, the defendant does not even get as far as making an application for the job and alleges the application process was discriminatory, such that he could not apply.' Common themes in claims The adjustments requested by Mr Khan varied from claim to claim but there were common themes, including demanding that the prospective employers should replace written competency-based application forms with assessed work experience. He also requested being able to bypass a particular stage of the application process, to engage in post-application correspondence, that they should ignore grammatical errors in application forms and lower the minimum competency threshold for jobs. Others included being able to sit a written test to assess hypothetical examples, that there should not be a word limit on applications, and that they should provide advance notification of online tests and award him higher marks at a particular stage of the application process. Most optimistically, he also requested that employers should have provided a scholarship for him to undertake the then solicitors' legal practice course. Ms Kelly said employment tribunals did not have the power to make civil restraint orders. But they could be issued by the High Court to protect tribunals 'where a party has persistently issued claims or made applications which are totally without merit'. She said there was a significant risk that Khan would continue to issue totally unjustified claims. It was therefore appropriate to issue a civil restraint order, initially for three years. The court was told two solicitors' firms had made 'nuisance value payments of £700 and £1,000' to settle his claims. A counter-application by Khan was dismissed as being 'totally without merit'.
News18
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Zakir Khan to Embark On India's Largest-Ever Stand-Up Comedy Tour Across 60+ Cities
Last Updated: Zakir Khan signs India's largest stand-up comedy tour deal with TribeVibe and OML, spanning 60+ cities and 160,000+ fans. A milestone moment for Indian live entertainment. In what is being hailed as a game-changing moment for India's live entertainment landscape, stand-up icon Zakir Khan has signed a historic deal with TribeVibe, a BookMyShow enterprise, and Only Much Louder (OML), to launch the biggest comedy tour India has ever witnessed. The tour will cover over 60 cities, reaching more than 160,000 fans, making it the largest stand-up comedy tour ever by an Indian comedian. With this unprecedented collaboration, Zakir Khan continues to redefine the boundaries of Indian comedy. Known for his unmatched storytelling and relatability, Zakir will now take his signature brand of humour across the length and breadth of the country—from bustling metros to emerging towns—setting a new benchmark for the genre. The tour represents more than just numbers. It embodies a strategic alliance between OML's talent management, BookMyShow's audience insights, and TribeVibe's grassroots production strength, which collectively aim to democratise access to live comedy beyond traditional urban circuits. By reaching audiences in lesser-served regions, the initiative reflects India's growing appetite for quality homegrown entertainment. 'This isn't just a personal milestone," Zakir said. 'It's a celebration of how far Indian stand-up has come. I've always dreamt of comedy being treated like mainstream entertainment—and this partnership is a massive step toward that. This is about taking our stories everywhere they deserve to be heard." TribeVibe's CEO Shoven Shah called the partnership a 'new form of cultural consumption" and said Zakir was the perfect artist to lead this vision. 'We've always believed in democratising great experiences. Doing a 60-city tour is about proving that India is ready to host and celebrate entertainment at this scale," he added. OML's Rishabh Nahar, SVP, echoed the sentiment, calling the tour a 'blueprint for the future" of Indian live entertainment. 'It's about building a sustainable touring economy that matches the ambition of global markets—where data guides decisions and artists build legacies," he said. The tour is expected to roll out in phases, with cities and dates to be announced soon. For fans, it signals not just an opportunity to see Zakir live but to witness Indian stand-up comedy claiming its rightful place on the cultural mainstage. First Published:
Time of India
04-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Zakir Khan's 60-city comedy tour sets new benchmark for live entertainment in India
In a defining moment for India's live entertainment landscape, comedian Zakir Khan has joined forces with TribeVibe Entertainment, a BookMyShow enterprise, and Only Much Louder (OML) to launch the country's largest-ever stand-up comedy tour. Spanning more than 60 cities and reaching over 160,000 fans, the tour marks the most ambitious undertaking by an Indian comedian to date—setting a new standard for scale, structure, and cultural reach. At its core, the tour embodies a shared mission: to take comedy to audiences where they are, elevate an art form that has grown steadily in prominence, and create something with lasting impact. The partnership brings together Zakir Khan's pan-India appeal, OML's talent expertise, BookMyShow's data-driven audience insights, and TribeVibe's expansive production capabilities—extending deep into greenfield markets beyond the traditional metro circuits. 'This collaboration signals a new form of cultural consumption in India, one that is ambitious in scale, yet grounded in purpose. It's not just about doing a 60-city tour; it's about proving that India is ready to host and celebrate live entertainment at this scale across its full breadth. At TribeVibe, we've always believed in democratising access to great experiences and Zakir, through his authenticity and connection with audiences, is the perfect artist to lead this vision. Partnering with OML to bring this to life feels like a natural next step in the journey,' said Shoven Shah, Founder & CEO, TribeVibe Entertainment. Zakir Khan shared, 'This isn't just a personal milestone, it's a celebration of how far Indian stand-up has come. I'm grateful to be doing this with partners who truly believe in the power of homegrown stories and the audiences who've made it all possible. This tour is not just about performing in 60 cities, it's about taking the art of Indian stand-up to every corner of the country with the scale and seriousness it truly deserves. For years, we've dreamed of comedy being treated like mainstream entertainment, and this partnership is a massive step in that direction. I've always believed in building something bigger than myself, and this moment feels like that belief taking centre stage." Rishabh Nahar, SVP, OML, added, 'This tour doesn't just mark a milestone for Zakir, but serves as a blueprint for the future of Indian live entertainment, bringing live comedy to the cultural and geographic heart of the country. With this partnership, TribeVibe Entertainment and OML hope to lay the groundwork for a touring economy that mirrors the scale, sophistication and ambition of global markets, where data guides decisions, artists build legacies and where audiences everywhere have equal access to transformative cultural experiences.'
