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The Hindu
4 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Girijana Aikya Vedika opposes inclusion of Boyas, Valmikis in ST list
The Girijan Aikya Vedika has opposed the proposed inclusion of the Boya and Valmiki communities, which are currently categorised under BC-A, in the Scheduled Tribes (ST) list of Andhra Pradesh. The move threatens the Constitutional validity of ST classification, apart from posing a risk to the welfare of Adivasi communities, the Vedika said. In a statement on Friday, Girijana Aikya Vedika State working president Bapatla Venkatapathi said that as per Article 342 of the Constitution, only the President of India, in consultation with the Governor, can notify a community as ST, and any subsequent inclusion or exclusion requires a Parliamentary Act. The inclusion process also involves rigorous examination by the Registrar General of India (RGI) and the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST). Lokur Committee guidelines The key criteria for ST classification as per the Lokur Committee guidelines (1965) include: primitive traits and traditional livelihoods (e.g., hunting, forest-dependence), distinct culture, customs, and language, geographical and social isolation, socio-economic backwardness and shyness of contact with the wider society. He noted that the Boyas and Valmikis do not satisfy these criteria in the current socio-economic context of Andhra Pradesh. With STs currently receiving 6% reservation (proposed 10%), the addition of nearly 18 lakh Boyas and Valmikis would severely burden the quota system. This threatens existing marginalised tribes like Chenchu, Yerukala, Yanadi, and Kondadora, who are already struggling for fair representation in education, employment, and governance, said Mr. Venkatapathi. Adivasi organisations, including the State Adivasi Girijana Sangham, have likened this proposal to the Meitei-ST conflict in Manipur, cautioning that such 'reckless policy' could spark unrest in Andhra Pradesh. Mr. Venkatapathi noted that the one-man commission headed by I. Samuel Anand Kumar lacked meaningful consultation with the ST communities. Relying on such an isolated review for a critical Constitutional change undermines democratic processes, he said.
Time of India
7 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Good salaries, flexible hours — yet employees kept quitting. Mumbai-based founder fired 3 people. Internet supports her decision
1. Got a physical office 2. Proactive pay hikes 3. Random treats, no reason needed 4. Public appreciation over private praise 5. Quick decisions, high standards 6. Hired for passion, not just CVs Internet reacts When Vedika Bhaia, a Mumbai-based founder, noticed a worrying pattern of employees quitting every month, she was stumped. Her agency offered everything young professionals typically dream of — solid salaries, remote flexibility, and team perks. Yet, people kept walking out the door. That's when she had a hard realization: The problem wasn't the ones who left. It was the ones who a now-viral LinkedIn post , Vedika candidly shared how she took a radical step — firing three underperformers in the same month — and saw retention rise. While it may sound counterintuitive, the results spoke for themselves. But that wasn't all. She backed this bold decision with six intentional changes that reshaped her company culture from the inside out. Here's what she did:Remote work seemed ideal at first, but something was missing — energy. Having the team together again brought back the unspoken magic of spontaneous jokes, shared wins, and everyday than waiting for employees to ask for raises, Vedika began rewarding high performance before it was expected. The message? Good work doesn't go unnoticed at her cream on Tuesdays. Surprise lunch on Fridays. These little moments of delight made the team feel valued in more human someone nailed a project or exceeded expectations, Vedika celebrated it openly with the whole team. Because recognition feels different when everyone hears stopped tolerating mediocrity. A one-to-two warning rule was put in place. 'Keeping low performers around kills everyone else's motivation,' she began prioritising enthusiasm and hunger over polished resumes. 'They could have a side hustle for all I care,' she wrote, 'as long as there's passion and hard work.'Since making these changes, not only has retention improved, but morale, performance, and team spirit have gone up too. Her closing question to fellow founders: 'What did you do to help team retention?'Several users praised Vedika Bhaia's honest and bold approach, agreeing that all six of her points made perfect sense. Many noted that letting go of low performers while valuing and appreciating the rest of the team can significantly boost both morale and retention. Some appreciated her transparency, highlighting that few leaders openly discuss what happens after hiring. Others emphasised that setting clear standards and genuinely caring for team members are often what define a strong culture — even if it means making tough decisions along the way.
Economic Times
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
Alia Bhatt's ex-assistant, who is accused of fraud, is now linked to a US man and Urvashi Rautela's house thefts
Synopsis Following reports of embezzlement from Alia Bhatt, Urvashi Rautela's mother, Meera Rautela, alleges similar financial harm caused by Vedika Prakash Shetty, who served as Urvashi's assistant from 2015 to 2017. Meera claims Vedika stole cash from her mother's suitcase and was caught taking money from her purse, leading to emotional and financial strain on the Rautela family. Alia Bhatt and Urvashi Rautela's Families Allege Fraud by Former Assistant Vedika Prakash Shetty Just hours following reports of Alia Bhatt's ex-assistant Vedika Prakash Shetty being taken into custody for reportedly embezzling funds from the actor, another shocking account has emerged. Meera Rautela, mother of Bollywood actress Urvashi Rautela, has now come forward, asserting that her family too endured considerable monetary damage due to Vedika's actions. In a statement provided to IANS, Meera revealed that Shetty was once hired as a full-time executive assistant for her daughter between 2015 and 2017. Vedika was brought on board to assist Urvashi with her engagements following her return from representing India at Miss Universe in Las Vegas. During this time, Vedika was involved in managing several personal and professional matters, including wardrobe selection, event logistics, and handling personal items such as expensive gowns and accessories. However, Meera claims their trust was soon betrayed. She stated that the family began to observe patterns of deception and misappropriation of resources, which eventually led to significant financial harm. Meera Rautela disclosed that during the Miss Universe India handover ceremony in 2016, her own mother had traveled from Nainital to Mumbai to attend the event. During her visit, she stayed at the Rautelas' residence. Vedika, owing to her close role with the family, had unrestricted access to their home. Meera alleged that during a moment when her mother had stepped out for a medical appointment, Vedika took advantage of the unattended situation. A substantial sum of cash, reportedly in the range of lakhs, was allegedly stolen from the elderly woman's suitcase. This incident deeply upset the family, especially as it involved a senior member of the household. On the same day as the crown handover event, Meera was preparing for the red carpet appearance and had left her handbag in Vedika's care while she worked on her sari fittings. Meera recalled standing in front of a mirror when she noticed Vedika allegedly removing cash from her purse. Despite being confronted, Vedika reportedly denied the act. Meera remained convinced of what she had seen and said the incident further raised suspicions about Vedika's behavior. These events, Meera claims, were part of a larger pattern of deceit. She also alleged that Vedika had made false claims about being connected to Bollywood stars Shilpa Shetty and Suniel Shetty, further damaging the family's trust. According to Meera, the cumulative effect of Vedika's actions caused not only financial difficulties but also emotional distress, especially to Urvashi's grandmother. The betrayal, involving someone they had trusted with personal access to their home, left the family shaken. In a separate case involving Bollywood star Alia Bhatt, Juhu Police officials told NDTV that Vedika allegedly defrauded the actress of Rs 77 lakh by transferring large amounts to various bank accounts and individuals. She had also reportedly leaked confidential internal data from Alia's production company, Eternal Sunshine Productions, to an unknown non-resident Indian (NRI) based in the United States. According to the police, Vedika served as Alia Bhatt's assistant from 2021 until their professional ties ended in 2024. Her responsibilities spanned managing daily schedules, business logistics, and operational duties within the production house co-managed by Bhatt's mother, Soni Razdan. Between May 2, 2022, and March 22, 2024, investigators discovered a series of unauthorized bank transfers. Significant sums were allegedly funneled from Alia's account to people such as Satvik Sahu (Rs 43 lakh), Simi John (Rs 57,000), Shashank Pandey (Rs 77,000), Chandni Jitendra Prasad Dixit (Rs 18 lakh), and Manish Sukhij (Rs 6 lakh). Further revelations included purchases made under the company's name. The police reported that goods worth Rs 4.36 lakh were ordered and sent to various delivery addresses. Among them were high-end gadgets like iPhones and iPads worth Rs 2.94 lakh. Authorities said the scam came to light in January 2024 when Vedika presented Alia with an invoice to clear payments for an event. Suspicious about the transaction, Alia contacted the phone number on the bill. The person who answered turned out to be a personal friend of Vedika. Alia then decided to get her financial accounts thoroughly reviewed, which led to the unearthing of the extensive fraud. According to earlier findings by the police, Vedika allegedly forged invoices and persuaded Alia to sign them by explaining that they were related to travel, meeting, or event expenses. Once approved, these amounts were reportedly funneled into her friend's account and later returned to Vedika through private transactions. The police confirmed that Shetty has been charged under legal statutes related to fraud, misrepresentation, and breach of trust. Vedika Prakash Shetty held the position of personal assistant to Alia Bhatt for over two years. Her duties involved overseeing Bhatt's calendar, handling production company transactions, and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations of Eternal Sunshine Productions.
Time of India
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Alia Bhatt's ex-assistant, who is accused of fraud, is now linked to a US man and Urvashi Rautela's house thefts
Theft During Miss Universe India Ceremony Caught in the Act: Another Incident on the Same Day Emotional and Financial Strain on the Rautela Family Alia Bhatt's Former PA Accused of Major Fraud Unauthorized Transactions and Purchases Discovery of the Fraud Forgery and Deception Who Is Vedika Prakash Shetty? Just hours following reports of Alia Bhatt 's ex-assistant Vedika Prakash Shetty being taken into custody for reportedly embezzling funds from the actor, another shocking account has emerged. Meera Rautela, mother of Bollywood actress Urvashi Rautela , has now come forward, asserting that her family too endured considerable monetary damage due to Vedika's a statement provided to IANS, Meera revealed that Shetty was once hired as a full-time executive assistant for her daughter between 2015 and 2017. Vedika was brought on board to assist Urvashi with her engagements following her return from representing India at Miss Universe in Las Vegas. During this time, Vedika was involved in managing several personal and professional matters, including wardrobe selection, event logistics, and handling personal items such as expensive gowns and Meera claims their trust was soon betrayed. She stated that the family began to observe patterns of deception and misappropriation of resources, which eventually led to significant financial Rautela disclosed that during the Miss Universe India handover ceremony in 2016, her own mother had traveled from Nainital to Mumbai to attend the event. During her visit, she stayed at the Rautelas' residence. Vedika, owing to her close role with the family, had unrestricted access to their alleged that during a moment when her mother had stepped out for a medical appointment, Vedika took advantage of the unattended situation. A substantial sum of cash, reportedly in the range of lakhs, was allegedly stolen from the elderly woman's suitcase. This incident deeply upset the family, especially as it involved a senior member of the the same day as the crown handover event, Meera was preparing for the red carpet appearance and had left her handbag in Vedika's care while she worked on her sari fittings. Meera recalled standing in front of a mirror when she noticed Vedika allegedly removing cash from her purse. Despite being confronted, Vedika reportedly denied the act. Meera remained convinced of what she had seen and said the incident further raised suspicions about Vedika's events, Meera claims, were part of a larger pattern of deceit. She also alleged that Vedika had made false claims about being connected to Bollywood stars Shilpa Shetty and Suniel Shetty, further damaging the family's to Meera, the cumulative effect of Vedika's actions caused not only financial difficulties but also emotional distress, especially to Urvashi's grandmother. The betrayal, involving someone they had trusted with personal access to their home, left the family a separate case involving Bollywood star Alia Bhatt, Juhu Police officials told NDTV that Vedika allegedly defrauded the actress of Rs 77 lakh by transferring large amounts to various bank accounts and individuals. She had also reportedly leaked confidential internal data from Alia's production company, Eternal Sunshine Productions, to an unknown non-resident Indian (NRI) based in the United to the police, Vedika served as Alia Bhatt's assistant from 2021 until their professional ties ended in 2024. Her responsibilities spanned managing daily schedules, business logistics, and operational duties within the production house co-managed by Bhatt's mother, Soni May 2, 2022, and March 22, 2024, investigators discovered a series of unauthorized bank transfers. Significant sums were allegedly funneled from Alia's account to people such as Satvik Sahu (Rs 43 lakh), Simi John (Rs 57,000), Shashank Pandey (Rs 77,000), Chandni Jitendra Prasad Dixit (Rs 18 lakh), and Manish Sukhij (Rs 6 lakh).Further revelations included purchases made under the company's name. The police reported that goods worth Rs 4.36 lakh were ordered and sent to various delivery addresses. Among them were high-end gadgets like iPhones and iPads worth Rs 2.94 said the scam came to light in January 2024 when Vedika presented Alia with an invoice to clear payments for an event. Suspicious about the transaction, Alia contacted the phone number on the bill. The person who answered turned out to be a personal friend of Vedika. Alia then decided to get her financial accounts thoroughly reviewed, which led to the unearthing of the extensive fraud According to earlier findings by the police, Vedika allegedly forged invoices and persuaded Alia to sign them by explaining that they were related to travel, meeting, or event expenses. Once approved, these amounts were reportedly funneled into her friend's account and later returned to Vedika through private police confirmed that Shetty has been charged under legal statutes related to fraud, misrepresentation, and breach of Prakash Shetty held the position of personal assistant to Alia Bhatt for over two years. Her duties involved overseeing Bhatt's calendar, handling production company transactions, and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations of Eternal Sunshine Productions.
India Today
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Who is Vedika Shetty? Alia Bhatt's ex-assistant arrested for alleged fraud
Bollywood actor Alia Bhatt's former personal assistant, Vedika Prakash Shetty, has been arrested by the police for allegedly cheating the actor of nearly Rs 77 lakh. While she is in police custody till July 10, let us know more about the is Vedika Prakash Shetty?Vedika had served as Alia Bhatt's personal assistant for over two years, a role that concluded last year. During her tenure, she was reportedly responsible for managing various aspects of Alia's personal and professional life, including overseeing operations at the actor's production house, Eternal Sunshine Productions Pvt Entrusted with key responsibilities like scheduling and financial management, Vedika was considered a dependable aide. However, the situation took a drastic turn when allegations surfaced accusing her of forging Alia's signature and diverting significant did the fraud come to light?The issue first came to light earlier this year. On January 23, a case was registered after Alia Bhatt received an invoice from Vedika related to an event payment. However, something about the invoice seemed suspicious. Alia chose to verify the details and called the number listed on it—only to discover it belonged to a friend of Vedika' unexpected discovery raised serious concerns. Alia subsequently initiated an audit of her accounts, which revealed a shocking truth: Vedika had allegedly forged documents and misappropriated over Rs 76.9 we know about the investigationShetty was arrested in Bengaluru nearly five months after the FIR was registered. She was presented in court on July 8, where she was remanded to police custody till July Police have booked Shetty under sections 316(4) and 318(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).The accused had been absconding since the fraud came to light. Vedika allegedly forged Alia Bhatt's signature and embezzled Rs 76.9 lakh over a period of two the investigation is underway and more details are awaited, Alia or her team has not issued any statement regarding the matter as of now.- EndsMust Watch
