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Blatter and Platini Officially Cleared as Swiss Prosecutors Close Corruption Case

Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter and ex-UEFA chief Michel Platini have been officially cleared of all corruption allegations, marking the end of a legal saga that has lasted nearly a decade. The Swiss Attorney General’s Office confirmed it would not…

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France Launches Probe into Death of Popular Streamer Jean Pormanove

French authorities have opened a judicial investigation following the death of internet streamer Raphael Graven, better known by his online name Jean Pormanove, whose shocking final broadcast has sparked outrage and calls for stronger regulation of streaming platforms. The 32-year-old,…

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Macron Urges UN-Led Mission for Gaza, Warns Against Israel’s Expansion Plans

French President Emmanuel Macron has called for an immediate permanent ceasefire in Gaza, warning that Israel’s plan to seize control of Gaza City risks plunging the region into “permanent war.” Speaking on Monday, Macron described the move as “a disaster…

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Farhan Naqvi on Strategic Decision-Making at Scale: Lessons from iLearningEngines’ High-Growth Journey

By Farhan Naqvi | Former CFO at iLearningEngines Published as part of our leadership series to highlight influential voices in enterprise growth and decision-making. The Real Challenge: Choosing What Not to Do In the world of high-growth startups, success often…

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Indian Coast Guard: Ensuring Maritime Security and Rescue Operations

The Indian Coast Guard (ICG), established on 1 February 1977 and formally operational by 18 August 1978 under the Coast Guard Act, 1978, is a vital maritime law enforcement and search-and-rescue agency of India. It operates under the Ministry of…

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Republic Day of India: A National Celebration of Freedom and Unity

India’s Republic Day, celebrated every year on January 26th, marks the adoption of the Indian Constitution in 1950. This historic event transformed India into a republic after gaining independence from British rule in 1947. The day is a celebration of…

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Christian Louboutin: The Story of the Man Who Revolutionized High Heels

Christian Louboutin (born 7 January 1964) is a world-renowned French fashion designer, best known for his iconic red-lacquered soles that transformed high heels into a global luxury statement. From humble beginnings in Paris to becoming a leading figure in the…

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Who is Aravind Srinivas? The Life Journey of Perplexity AI’s Visionary CEO

Early Life and Background Aravind Srinivas, the co-founder and CEO of Perplexity AI, was born on June 7, 1994, in Chennai, India. Growing up in a middle-class family, his upbringing was strongly influenced by his mother’s dream of seeing him…

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The Inspiring Journey of Nagarajan Seyyadurai, Founder of SPK Group

Nagarajan Seyyadurai is a visionary entrepreneur and the founder of SPK Group, one of Tamil Nadu’s most influential business conglomerates. Rising from humble beginnings in Aruppukottai, he has built a diversified empire spanning infrastructure, real estate, textiles, and trading. His…

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BUSINESS LEADERS

Antoine Bernard de Saint-Affrique – Leadership Journey of Danone’s CEO

Antoine Bernard de Saint-Affrique is a French businessman and global corporate leader, best known as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Danone since September 2021. With more than three decades of international experience, he has held key leadership positions at…

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Estelle Brachlianoff – CEO of Veolia and Leader in Ecological Transformation

Early Life and Education Estelle Brachlianoff was born in Neuilly-sur-Seine, France, to a Bulgarian father and a French mother. Her mother, an engineer at Aérospatiale (later Airbus Group), inspired her to follow her ambitions. As a child, she aspired to…

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Ruslan Kogan: Visionary Entrepreneur Behind Kogan.com

Early Life & Entrepreneurial SparkBorn in November 1982, Ruslan Kogan migrated from Belarus to Australia with his family in 1989, settling in a Melbourne housing commission flat. His entrepreneurial instincts emerged early—at age 10, he launched a golf ball resale…

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