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In order to accommodate an increase in travellers arriving in Doha for the World Cup of soccer and as part of a broader post-pandemic expansion, Qatar Airways is increasing its workforce by 10,000 employees, the airline told Reuters. The Doha-based carrier is in the midst of a hiring drive that will increase its whole workforce from about 45,000 to more than 55,000, according to a spokeswoman who wished to remain anonymous. At the end of September, recruitment events were held in the Philippines, India, and other nations, according to the spokeswoman. The number of new employees who will be working…
A delegation from Tamil Nadu’s IT minister Thiru T. Mano Thangaraj attended GITEX GLOBAL 2022 held in Dubai. During his meeting with Indian startups, the minister listened intently to those developing cutting-edge technologies. The minister observed startups in Korea, Japan, and other countries. Thiru T. Mano Thangaraj, THE ONLY CABINET LEVEL REPRESENTATIVE FROM SOUTH INDIA made a professional visit to the startup pavilions and showed interest in learning about global technological advancement. During the Dubai GITEX event, Tamil Nadu Minister Thiru T. Mano Thangaraj told Channeliam.com that the state is enhancing digital service delivery and using technology to meet the…
In order to provide the Singaporean carrier a stronger presence in South Asia, Singapore Airlines Ltd. (SIA) is in private conversations with the Tata Group to examine the possibility of merging Vistara, its joint venture airline, with Air India. The conversations aim to strengthen the current SIA-TATA collaboration and may also cover a potential merger between Air India and Vistara. Tatas owns 51% of Vistara, with the SIA owning the remaining 49%. Air India is also owned by Tatas. According to its multi-hub strategy, SIA is now having private talks with Tata to investigate a potential transaction involving the stock…
UAE is all set to try aerial drone delivery in Abu DhabiMaqta Gateway, Emirates Post Group, and SkyGo will collaborate on thisMaqta Gateway is the digital arm of AD Ports GroupEmirates Post is the official postal operator for the UAESkyGo is an aerial logistics providerAerial drones will carry parcels and documents to Emirates Post sitesThe service will start with short-range journeysIt will be later expanded to long-range testsThe mission is to provide a sustainable and user-friendly serviceThe service will deliver vital medical supplies, fresh foods, and urgent documentsThere will also be an option for real-time tracking
The test preparation platform Ace Creative Learning, known as Deeksha, was purchased by the Indian edtech company Vedantu for $40 million (Rs 330 crore). Deeksha will bring around 13,000 of its students to Vedantu’s platform thanks to this funding. It will also make use of the pedagogical content, educational technology, and live lessons already offered by the edtech unicorn. Vamsi Krishna, the CEO and co-founder of the company, also made note of how the acquisition will provide the company access to roughly 40 offline centres that Deeksha runs in the three states of Karnataka, Telangana, and Andhra Pradesh, allowing it…
According to a research by PwC India, startup funding fell to a two-year low of $2.7 billion across 205 deals in the July-September quarter. In addition, only two Indian firms achieved unicorn status in the same quarter. This is consistent with a global trend that witnessed a decrease in the quantity of new unicorns in the previous quarter. According to the research, 38 merger and acquisition (M&A) agreements involving startups were completed in the 2022 third quarter. There were 30 domestic deals, five inbound deals, and three export deals. With nine and seven agreements, respectively, SaaS and edtech had the…
Mani Ratnam’s magnum opus Ponniyin Selvan is a box office hit. Actor Trisha plays the role of the Chola princess Kundavai in the film. Recently, Trisha appeared for the film’s promotion in an ethnic saree. Trisha looked stunning in designer Sawan Gandhi’s black and purple chiffon saree. The saree featured black and silver zari details at the borders. The saree has been coupled with a heavily embellished sleeveless black and silver blouse. Fashion stylist Eka Lakhani styled Trisha Trisha sported minimal makeup to complement her ethnic look. She completed the look with golden ear studs and a golden bracelet.
Bitcoin billionaire investor Tim Draper supports Bengaluru-based startup Up. The startup was formerly known as React Labs. The smart home appliances maker raised $800,000 in a pre-seed round led by Draper Associates. The round also saw participation from other prominent angel investors. Tim Draper is known for his early bets in popular companies. They include Tesla, SpaceX, Coinbase, Robinhood, Hotmail, and Skype. Up was founded by IIT Bombay grads Mahek Mody and Mohit Sharma.
According to a report by the People’s Commission on Employment and Unemployment, the government must pass “Right to Work” legislation and spend at least 5% of the GDP, or Rs 13.52 lakh crore, annually to guarantee full employment in the nation. The paper “Right to Work: Feasible and Indispensable for India to be a really Civilized and Democratic Nation” was published by the People’s Commission on Employment and Unemployment, which was founded by Desh Bachao Abhiyan. According to the paper, full employment cannot be attained by a piecemeal strategy because it calls for significant adjustments to the legal, sociopolitical, and…
Biocon founder Kiran Majumdar-Shaw says gender should never be a barrier to aspirations and dreams. Kiran Majumdar-Shaw said that educated children make a nation great. She advised the students not to blindly learn what is being taught, but to use education wisely. The country is facing many challenges and everyone needs to be educated to properly utilize the opportunities to find solutions to them. Kiran Majumdar-Shaw suggested that fame and fortune should not be the only goal in life. She added that young people who see becoming super rich and making quick money as the ultimate goal will be disillusioned…