Morgan Stanley's incumbent India head, Sanjay Shah, will be retiring (Representative image: Reuters) Morgan Stanley has named Arun Kohli as its new country head for India, CNBC TV-18 reported on January 30, citing an internal memo of the investment bank. Kohli will be replacing Sanjay Shah, who will be retiring from service. The latter was with Morgan Stanley since 1996 and rose through the ranks to become its India head in 2021. Kohli, also a veteran in the field of investment banking, is presently serving as Morgan Stanley's managing director and chief operating officer for Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) regions. Also Read | Morgan Stanley cuts CEO Gorman’s pay 10% to $31.5 million Kohli, currently based in London, has been associated with Morgan Stanley since the past 15 years. He headed the bank's post-Brexit strategy, and has been the its MD for EMEA regions since 2017. Read More For his new role as Morgan Stanley's India chief, Kohli … [Read more...] about Morgan Stanley names Arun Kohli new country head for India
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Anant Ambani-Radhika Merchant engagement: See first pics from mehendi ceremony
Radhika Merchant chose custom-made Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla couture for her mehendi ceremony (Image credit: abujanisandeepkhosla/Instagram) Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s engagement festivities kicked off with a mehendi ceremony for the couple on January 18. Radhika Merchant and Anant Ambani got engaged at Shrinathji Temple in Rajasthan's Nathdwara on December 29. The engagement was attended only by close friends and family members and was followed by a party hosted by the Ambanis at their Mumbai mansion. Anant Ambani , 27, is the son of Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani, while Radhika Merchant is the daughter of Encore Healthcare chief Viren Merchant. Radhika Merchant looked resplendent in pink for her mehendi ceremony on Tuesday. See first pics from the ceremony: Radhika Merchant's mehendi first pics are out. Future Ambani bahu looks splendid in a pink lehenga #RadhikaMerchant #AnantAmbani #mukeshamnani #ambani #mehendi #wedding … [Read more...] about Anant Ambani-Radhika Merchant engagement: See first pics from mehendi ceremony
Radhika Merchant dances to ‘Ghar More Pardesiya’ at her mehendi ceremony. Watch
Radhika Merchant and Anant Ambani's wedding festivities kicked off with a mehendi ceremony. Radhika Merchant and Anant Ambani’s engagement festivities kicked off Tuesday with a mehendi ceremony during which the bride-to-be wowed guests with a dance performance. A snippet of Radhika Merchant’s performance on the song 'Ghar More Pardesiya' from the 2019 film Kalank has emerged on social media. For the kick-off to her pre-engagement festivities, Radhika Merchant chose an Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla lehenga in deep pink with floral embroidery and intricate mirror work. She paired the custom-made lehenga with polki jewellery and wore her hair pulled back into a braid. Take a look at her dance performance to 'Ghar More Pardesiya' below: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Akash Ambani (@akashambani_fc) Radhika Merchant and Anant Ambani got engaged on December 29 . Their roka took place at Shrinathji Temple in Rajasthan and was … [Read more...] about Radhika Merchant dances to ‘Ghar More Pardesiya’ at her mehendi ceremony. Watch
Daisy Rockwell: ‘None of my translations have been nominated for an award in India before’
Daisy Rockwell American translator Daisy Rockwell aka @shreedaisy on Twitter, describes herself as a “literary type” and an “escaped academic” but is best known as the English translator of Geetanjali Shree’s Ret Samadhi , the first Hindi novel to win the International Booker Prize. She translates from Hindi as well as Urdu literature, and became an international celebrity soon after she and Shree won the International Booker Prize in May 2022 for Rockwell’s translation Tomb of Sand , published by Tilted Axis Press (the UK) and Penguin India. In the past, Rockwell has translated writers such as Krishna Sobti, Upendranath Ashk, Khadija Mastur, and Bhisham Sahni. Tomb of Sand is now on the shortlist for the JCB Prize for Literature 2022 and the longlist for the Warwick Prize for Women in Translation 2022. In a brief interview over email, Rockwell answered questions about coming to terms with the adulation, her current and forthcoming projects, and the challenging task … [Read more...] about Daisy Rockwell: ‘None of my translations have been nominated for an award in India before’
Harnaaz Sandhu wears Sushmita Sen’s Miss Universe winning moment on her gown. Watch
Harnaaz Sandhu takes the stage as Miss Universe one last time in a gown which featured Miss Universe 1994 Sushmita Sen. (Screengrab from video shared by @MissUniverse on Twitter) Outgoing Miss Universe 2021, Harnaaz Sandhu on Sunday paid a tribute to Sushmita Sen who was crowned Miss Universe in 1994. She was the first Indian to have won the beauty pageant. While taking her final walk on stage before crowning Miss Universe 2022, Sandhu wore a black gown which featured Sen's pageant-winning moment digitally printed on the back. A visibly emotional Sandhu also promised to continue making India proud. Hold back tears as @HarnaazKaur takes the stage one last time as Miss Universe! #MISSUNIVERSE pic.twitter.com/L0PrH0rzYw — Miss Universe (@MissUniverse) January 15, 2023 After winning the pageant in 2021, Harnaaz Sandhu had said that she was inspired by Sushmita Sen and Miss Universe 2000 Lara Dutta. "It feels out of this world because women like Sushmita Sen and … [Read more...] about Harnaaz Sandhu wears Sushmita Sen’s Miss Universe winning moment on her gown. Watch
Miss Universe 2022: Winning moment and other highlights from the pageant
Miss Universe 2022 is R'Bonney Gabriel from USA. (Image credit: AFP) The 71st Miss Universe pageant in New Orleans offered viewers several standout moments. R'Bonney Gabriel from USA walked away with the title, beating Dominican Republic's Andreína Martínez and Venezuela's Amanda Dudamel. As the pageant concludes, we take a look at 10 highlights from it. 1) Miss Universe 2022 announced Watch the moment USA's R'Bonney Gabriel was announced the winner of Miss Universe 2022. The new Miss Universe is USA!!! #MISSUNIVERSE pic.twitter.com/7vryvLV92Y — Miss Universe (@MissUniverse) January 15, 2023 Read More 2) The winner's answer Texas native R'Bonney Gabriel elaborated on her work in eco-friendly fashion and women's empowerment, during the top 3 question round. "I want to be a transformational leader," she said when asked how she would use her Miss Universe 2022 title. "I am cutting down on pollution through recycled materials when I make … [Read more...] about Miss Universe 2022: Winning moment and other highlights from the pageant
Miss Universe: This transgender Thai media mogul owns the beauty pageant
Miss Universe pageant's owner Chakrapong Anne Chakrajutathib. (Image credit: @annejkn.official/Instagram) Miss Universe 2022 pageant is owned by a Thai business tycoon and transgender activist who bought the Miss Universe Organisation for $20 million, last October. Chakrapong Anne Chakrajutathib, popularly known as Khun Anne, controls JKN Global Group Public Co. Ltd., and is a celebrity in Thailand who has starred in reality shows and is outspoken about being a transgender woman. Chakrajutathib, who also hosts the local edition of "Project Runway", is the first woman to own the beauty pageant organisation outright, the company stated. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Anne Jakrajutatip | แอน จักรพงษ์ (@annejkn.official) On Saturday, a day before the pageant was to be held, Khun Anne lauded Miss Universe 2021, India's Harnaaz Sandhu, on the last day of her reign. "Today we showed the whole world the New Universe Crown ‘Force for … [Read more...] about Miss Universe: This transgender Thai media mogul owns the beauty pageant
Miss Universe owner to Harnaaz Sandhu on the last day of her reign: ‘You made history’
Miss Universe pageant owner Khun Anne with Miss Universe 2021 Harnaaz Sandhu. (Image credit: @annejkn.official/Instagram) Miss Universe pageant owner, Thai transgender business tycoon Chakrapong Anne Chakrajutathib, popularly known as Khun Anne had a message for the outgoing Miss Universe, India's Harnaaz Sandhu on the last day of her "reign". "Tomorrow is your last day of your reign, my sis Harnaaz Sandhu. I love you from the bottom of my heart," Khun Anne wrote on Instagram. "You are just 22-years-old but very strong, independent, confident and of course gracefully beautiful. You made the history to the world and we will always remember you my love." Responding to it, Harnaaz Sandhu wrote, "Khun Anne, you are truly a beautiful soul with so much inspiration to all of us…it’s always my honour to get to know you more and your vision towards the whole world! Thank you for your kind words and love! Thankful." View this post on Instagram A post shared … [Read more...] about Miss Universe owner to Harnaaz Sandhu on the last day of her reign: ‘You made history’
Harnaaz Sandhu holds back tears on her final walk as Miss Universe. Watch
Harnaaz Sandhu gets emotional during her final walk as Miss Universe. (Screengrab from video shared by @MissUniverse on Twitter) Minutes before crowning USA's R'bonney Gabriel as the Miss Universe 2022, the outgoing Miss Universe Harnaaz Sandhu had an emotional moment on stage as she took her final walk. Dressed in black, a visibly emotional Sandhu held back teaks as she blew kisses in the air and even stumbled a bit during the walk. "I was 17-years-old when I first took the the stage and since then becoming Miss Universe was my goal," the 22-year-old's voiceover played as she was welcomed onto the stage. "I've been given the megaphone on a worldwide stage to present the topic of menstrual equity before world leaders asking them to keep this conversation ongoing." She also thanked the Miss Universe Organisation for helping her make her voice heard. Sandhu also promised to continue making India proud. Hold back tears as @HarnaazKaur takes the stage one last time as Miss … [Read more...] about Harnaaz Sandhu holds back tears on her final walk as Miss Universe. Watch
Lalit Modi in hospital on ‘external oxygen support’ after Covid, pneumonia
Lalit Modi shared photos of him with nasal tubes. (Image credit: lalitkmodi) Former IPL chairman Lalit Modi has been hospitalised in London due to COVID-19 infection and pneumonia, he said in a social media post. In a post on Instagram with pictures of his arrival at London Luton Airport, Modi said he is currently on external oxygen support having been flown from Mexico City. “After 3 weeks in confinement with a double Covid in 2 weeks, accompanied by influenza and deep pneumonia — and post trying several times to leave, finally landed via air ambulance accompanied by two doctors,” Lalit Modi said in the post sharing photos of him getting treatment. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lalit Modi (@lalitkmodi) The flight was smooth, he said, adding, “Unfortunately, still on 24/7 external oxygen.” Read More He thanked the doctors who treated him at Mexico City and the one who flew from London to accompany him back … [Read more...] about Lalit Modi in hospital on ‘external oxygen support’ after Covid, pneumonia