When help starts hurting: How $2.6tn in aid trapped Africa in poverty

The government has staunchly defended the Research, Development and Innovation Fund’s comprehensive framework. Officials have emphasized that the presence of strict conflict-of-interest protocols in public funding decisions is paramount. They asserted that a basic professional relationship does not breach any regulations, and measures such as full disclosure and recusal help maintain equitable assessment of all…

Chitrashi Rawat reflects on her cherished role as Komal Chautala, highlighting a deep bond audiences have with her character. She reminisces about the film’s impactful experience, where she formed a close-knit on-screen family. Rawat values the film’s enduring messages of unity and resilience, recalling a fond moment with Shah Rukh Khan during filming. She emphasizes…

Tewolde Gebremariam, who is set to take over the reins of Air India next month, held meetings with senior airline executives this week during his first visit to India after being appointed as CEO and MD, according to officials. Gebremariam, an aviation industry veteran and former chief of Ethiopian Airlines Group, will take over from…