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Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Internet calls Miss Grand International President ‘shameless' after he body shames Rachel Gupta in ‘shocking' post
Rachel Gupta, the 21-year-old who won the Miss Grand International (MGI) 2024, recently sparked controversy after her resignation from the title. Days after Rachel announced that she would be stepping down from her role, Instagram posts of Vice President of Miss Universe (Asiana) and Miss Grand International president Nawat Itsaragrisil have surfaced where he body shamed her and accused her of getting 'surgery' done. Also Read | Rachel Gupta cries, shares truth about Miss Grand International: 'Made to sell cheap products on TikTok like salesgirl' Per the screenshots shared by the Instagram page Indian Pageant and Glamour, Nawat had shared two photos of Rachel on his Instagram stories, which he captioned, 'Before' and 'After'. He also posted another image of Rachel, accusing her of getting surgery done. 'She don't talk and she don't get authorised from organisation when we ask her she said she ate protein a lot. She confirmed no surgery at all…(sic).' A post shared by Indian Pageant and Glamour (@pageantandglamour) The Instagram page Indian Pageant and Glamour shared the post with the caption, 'There should be no place for a person like him in an organisation like Miss Universe @missuniverse. It should be a platform for empowerment and not harassment.' An Instagram user wrote, 'This is too much😭😭. How on earth can someone do this, and especially when he is one of the pageant organisers? To empower women? And do this?' Another commented, 'Did MGI organisation just body shame Rachel Gupta on their story? This is unbelievable; they have no respect for women, they only hide under the umbrella of women's empowerment. So shameless.' A comment read, 'Shocked at the lack of professionalism.' Another said, 'Exactly my point, people are willing to overlook anything for a crown. But let's be real, we wouldn't want our sisters, nieces, or daughters in the same situation, why tolerate it for others? Nawat's deceit is glaringly obvious, and it's sad that he'll do whatever it takes for a slice of fame.' On May 28, Rachel posted a letter on Instagram announcing that she would be stepping down from her role, and on May 29, she shared a video on YouTube revealing her side of the story and the toxic environment she faced at the hands of the Miss Grand International organisation.
South China Morning Post
24-04-2025
- Business
- South China Morning Post
South Korean airlines toughen cabin crew roles amid air rage concerns
Once stereotyped as jobs for young women who were chosen for their attractiveness, flight attendant positions are now undergoing a major shift, as concerns rise over air rage incidents, including passengers opening emergency exits without authorisation. More airlines in South Korea are now seeking cabin crew members who can physically restrain violent passengers. Advertisement Eastar Jet, for example, announced plans to test applicants' physical abilities during coming recruitment sessions, deviating from the common practice of requiring only fitness documentation. The budget carrier will measure each applicant's arm reach and voice projection, asking them to perform sit-ups, run and jump. Applicants will also be evaluated through role-playing scenarios to assess their responses to in-flight emergencies. Ahead of the change in recruitment standards, Eastar conducted a physical strength check for current employees last Thursday. 'We hope this will be the first step towards changing the public perception that flight attendants are hired primarily based on age and appearance,' a company official said. 01:43 Aeroplane door opens mid-flight aboard South Korean Asiana jet Aeroplane door opens mid-flight aboard South Korean Asiana jet Korean Air recently held a three-day training session for its cabin safety instructors to learn how to use air tasers manufactured by Axon, a US firm and developer of the electroshock weapon. This marked the first time Axon has trained airline safety instructors.
Korea Herald
18-04-2025
- Politics
- Korea Herald
Asiana Airlines faces backlash for mislabeling Ukrainian cities as Russian territory on in-flight map
South Korea's Asiana Airlines Inc. on Friday came under fire for mislabeling two Ukrainian cities as part of Russia on its in-flight infotainment system, drawing criticism from Ukrainian nationals and social media users. According to a passenger who shared a photo on Instagram, the cities of Dnipro (formerly Dnepropetrovsk) and Donetsk appeared under Russian territory on the airline's digital map. The labeling is not found on Asiana's official website, suggesting the issue may be limited to the in-flight entertainment platform. In an Instagram direct message exchange, Yuliana Romaniv, the Ukrainian passenger who uploaded the photo on social media, told Yonhap News Agency that the photo was taken Wednesday on an Incheon-London flight. "It was heartbreaking, honestly. Dnipro was never under Russian occupation, so that was a shock for me," Romaniv said. "A lot of Ukrainians lost their loved ones who went to defend those cities, and seeing it labeled as Russian territory was very painful." Romaniv said she notified Asiana Airlines of the blunder via social media "but (I) haven't gotten a response yet." The controversy has prompted angry responses on social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter. "So now South Korean airlines are siding with Russia? Why? Dnipro and Donetsk are part of Ukraine, not Russia!" one user wrote. Another sarcastically commented, "Seoul is part of North Korea, right?" Romaniv added, "It might be better to see that they're actually trying to fix this; otherwise, people will be getting more upset, I think." Asiana Airlines was recently acquired by local industry leader Korean Air Lines Co. The company has acknowledged the error in its in-flight map and said it has immediately requested the outside software developer to correct the issue. The supplier of the in-flight infotainment system was known to be a unit of Japan's Panasonic Holdings Corp. Ukraine has been engaged in war with Russia since Moscow launched a full-scale invasion in February 2022. Donetsk, a major city in eastern Ukraine, remains under Russian occupation but is internationally recognized as part of Ukrainian territory.
Zawya
11-03-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Korean Air launches new branding after $1.3bln Asiana acquisition
Korean Air on Tuesday launched new aircraft livery and corporate branding that will be introduced across the airline as it combines with South Korean rival Asiana Airlines to become one of Asia's biggest carriers. South Korea's largest airline in December completed a $1.3 billion acquisition of two-thirds of Asiana, which will be run as a subsidiary for up to two years before integrating under the Korean Air name and corporate identity. The carrier's planes will now sport the word "Korean", instead of "Korean Air", in a larger, modernised, simplified dark blue font, and the top half of the fuselage will be painted light blue, with a new metallic effect. "The updated logo aligns with modern and global minimalist branding trends while preserving the airline's distinct identity," the company said. Korean Air planes since 1984 have had distinctive sky blue and white bodies, and tails decorated with a stylised taeguk, a traditional blue and red Korean symbol for the harmony between opposing forces used on the country's flag. The new tail design features a simplified taeguk in dark blue only. The first plane with the refreshed livery is a Boeing 787-10 that was delivered new to Korean Air last year. Korean Air, a founding member of the SkyTeam airline alliance, was established in 1969 when state-owned Korean Air Lines was taken over by South Korean conglomerate Hanjin Kal . The Asiana acquisition rescued the debt-laden carrier, which was struggling even before a plunge in travel demand during the COVID-19 pandemic. The deal, finalised more than four years after first proposed, was hampered by competition concerns and became the longest-ever merger of airlines to complete. A combined Korean Air group could account for just over half of South Korea's passenger capacity, and would become the world's 12th-largest carrier by international capacity, a Reuters analysis of airline data shows. Korean Air has said it plans to create a single low-cost carrier by combining Asiana's budget carriers Air Busan and Air Seoul with Korean Air's Jin Air. (Reporting by Lisa Barrington; Editing by Jamie Freed)
Reuters
11-03-2025
- Business
- Reuters
Korean Air launches new branding after $1.3 billion Asiana acquisition
SEOUL, March 11 (Reuters) - Korean Air ( opens new tab on Tuesday launched new aircraft livery and corporate branding that will be introduced across the airline as it combines with South Korean rival Asiana Airlines ( opens new tab to become one of Asia's biggest carriers. South Korea's largest airline in December completed a $1.3 billion acquisition of two-thirds of Asiana, which will be run as a subsidiary for up to two years before integrating under the Korean Air name and corporate identity. The carrier's planes will now sport the word "Korean", instead of "Korean Air", in a larger, modernised, simplified dark blue font, and the top half of the fuselage will be painted light blue, with a new metallic effect. "The updated logo aligns with modern and global minimalist branding trends while preserving the airline's distinct identity," the company said. Korean Air planes since 1984 have had distinctive sky blue and white bodies, and tails decorated with a stylised taeguk, a traditional blue and red Korean symbol for the harmony between opposing forces used on the country's flag. The new tail design features a simplified taeguk in dark blue only. The first plane with the refreshed livery is a Boeing (BA.N), opens new tab 787-10 that was delivered new to Korean Air last year. Korean Air, a founding member of the SkyTeam airline alliance, was established in 1969 when state-owned Korean Air Lines was taken over by South Korean conglomerate Hanjin Kal ( opens new tab. The Asiana acquisition rescued the debt-laden carrier, which was struggling even before a plunge in travel demand during the COVID-19 pandemic. The deal, finalised more than four years after first proposed, was hampered by competition concerns and became the longest-ever merger of airlines to complete. A combined Korean Air group could account for just over half of South Korea's passenger capacity, and would become the world's 12th-largest carrier by international capacity, a Reuters analysis of airline data shows. Korean Air has said it plans to create a single low-cost carrier by combining Asiana's budget carriers Air Busan ( opens new tab and Air Seoul with Korean Air's Jin Air ( opens new tab.
