Mexico’s “hugs not bullets” security strategy of tackling criminal violence at its roots has failed, US ambassador Ken Salazar said Wednesday, in unusually blunt remarks that upset the Mexican government.The Latin American nation’s foreign ministry said it had protested in a diplomatic note sent to the US embassy.
Radhika Merchant married her longtime partner, Anant Ambani, in a grand ceremony in July 2024. The celebration was attended by prominent business leaders, celebrities, and influencers from around the world, honoring the traditional Sanatani customs that symbolize the union of two souls. After the wedding, Radhika officially adopted “Ambani” as part of her name. She also spoke about her work post-marriage, sharing that her first boss taught her how working enables stronger cooperation with customers.
In her first interview since joining the Ambani family, Radhika Ambani spoke to Entrepreneur India about her professional journey and future aspirations.
As Executive Director of Domestic Marketing at Encore Healthcare, Radhika Ambani is focused on expanding the company’s presence in India, particularly in the southern regions.
She emphasized the critical role of technology in making high-quality healthcare products accessible nationwide.
Radhika’s leadership style is shaped by the foundational lessons she gained during her early years at Encore Healthcare, her father Viren Merchant’s company. Beginning her career as a medical representative (MR), she took a hands-on approach to learning the company’s operations from the ground level.
“My first boss told me if you can manage the sales of a company you can play any role there because sales requires you to learn the ins and outs of product, finance and distribution. It also allows you to operate at the level which is closest to your customer,” she shared.
Radhika underscored that her journey has been defined by continuous collaboration and the relentless pursuit of excellence in healthcare.
In the same interview, Radhika’s older sister, Anjali Merchant Majithia, Executive Director of International Markets at Encore, shared her vision for the company’s expansion.
Anjali, who is responsible for the global growth strategy, expressed her goal of establishing Encore in 20 countries, aiming to position the company as a key player in the global pharmaceutical sector.
Radhika also marked a special milestone, celebrating her 30th birthday as her first as an Ambani family member, at the luxurious Antilia residence in Mumbai.
The intimate gathering, attended by close friends and family, included a touching cake-cutting moment, with influencer Orry sharing glimpses of the celebration on social media.
During the event, Radhika served cake to her husband, Anant Ambani, and later shared slices with her father-in-law, Mukesh Ambani, as well as her own parents, Shaila and Viren Merchant.
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The anticipation for Wicked is high among the audience as the musical film consists of a brilliant cast, including Jonathan Bailey, who also sings in the venture. The actor revealed about his training and singing alongside talented musicians, who are also his co-actors, Ariana Grande and Cynthia Ervio.
Bailey, who plays the role of Fiyero Tigelaar in the movie, according to ComicBook, was daunted to sing the songs featured in the film in front of Grande and Ervio. The actor spoke with the publication and mentioned that he was totally “disassociated” but at the same time worked extremely hard to achieve that perfection while working with the songstresses.
He expressed to the outlet, “I’d say I completely disassociated. I vaguely remember bits of my toupee in the foreground and Jon Chu going like that (thumbs up) in the background.”
The Bridgerton star continued that he trained really hard, knowing that Grande and Ervio, two of the best singers we have, were going to be there. Bailey talked about going for “gold” and it was incredible.
He mentioned to the publication about having a facelift from the “g-force of the sheer heft of their vocal prowess.” He talked about his training with Eric Vitro, who taught him how to sing from Zoom.
The duo actually met in person two months after they finished. He called it one of the many incredible collaborations. He said that Vitro was “sweet.” Bailey added, “And I’d go back to my trailer and he had, you know… keep the voice in check.”
However, as much as the musical venture is in the buzz for its visuals, talented cast, and dynamics behind the scenes, it is also grabbing attention for some memorable and significant moments during the film’s promotions.
Many are aware of the deep bond Grande and Ervio formed while filming, it is very much reflected while they are on the red carpets or during their interviews together.
Another significant moment was caught when Grande was reportedly seen helping fix her co-star and beau, Ethan Slater‘s bow tie during the November 9 premiere of the film in Los Angeles.
She gushed about him while speaking with Entertainment Tonight. The Thank You, Next singer expressed that Slater was always that “adorable” and said he was incredible in the movie. She called him an “amazing person.” The We Can’t Be Friends hitmaker expressed being content that people were getting to know Slater and that her heart was “happy.”
The upcoming venture also features Jeff Bloom, Michelle Yeoh, Peter Dinklage, Bowen Yang, and many more. The film is slated to release on November 22, 2024.
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