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Tewolde Gebremariam: the Ethiopian executive now leading Air India

Tewolde Gebremariam, the former long-time chief executive of Ethiopian Airlines, has been named CEO of Air India. His appointment brings to India’s flagship carrier a manager known for building an African aviation group from modest roots into a major regional and long-haul operator. Who is Tewolde Gebremariam? Tewolde Gebremariam is an aviation executive with decades ... Voir l'article

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Rahane: Kohli and Shastri hardened India’s cricket after Dhoni moved aside

Senior batsman Ajinkya Rahane has said that India’s approach to international cricket became tougher when former captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni “stepped away” and Virat Kohli, with coach Ravi Shastri, brought a different edge to the team. Rahane’s comments reflect a broader debate inside Indian cricket about leadership styles, player management and how the national side ... Voir l'article

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Who is the “Web Kid” in Spider-Man: Brand New Day?

A small but talked-about figure appears near the end of Spider-Man: Brand New Day — a child in a Spider-Man costume who briefly shares the screen with the film’s leads. Indian and international outlets have identified the child; the detail has attracted attention because of how minor casting choices can shape fan conversation and local ... Voir l'article

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RBI governor signals charge may be needed on large UPI payments: “Someone has to pay the cost”

India’s central bank governor has acknowledged that the costs of instant retail payments need to be borne by someone, after renewing discussion about a possible merchant discount rate (MDR) for high-value Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions. The debate affects banks, fintech firms and merchants—and could alter the economics of the payments system that helped India ... Voir l'article

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Veteran actor Pradeep Rawat dies after battle with cancer, funeral scheduled for Wednesday

Pradeep Rawat, an Indian film actor known internationally for villainous turns in films such as Ghajini and Lagaan, has died after a prolonged battle with cancer, his manager has confirmed. Funeral arrangements are reported to be scheduled for Wednesday; some details remain unconfirmed. Who Pradeep Rawat was — the roles that reached global audiences Pradeep ... Voir l'article

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Gavaskar likens Ajinkya Rahane to Rahul Dravid, says Rahane was under‑credited

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar has compared Ajinkya Rahane to Rahul Dravid, saying the current Test batter never received the recognition he deserved. The remark, reported by an Indian newspaper, places Rahane in a lineage of dependable, technically sound Indian batsmen at a moment when selectors and franchises are balancing red‑ball and white‑ball priorities. What ... Voir l'article

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