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Mid East Info
2 hours ago
- Business
- Mid East Info
Loyyal Launches Global Partner Network Across USA & UK for Air India's Maharaja Club Loyalty Members Unlocking Everyday Everywhere Rewards
New Partnerships Across USA and UK Bring Everyday Rewards to Over 10 million Maharaja Club Members, powered with Loyyal's ecosystem of brands and partners. Dubai, UAE – June 2025: Loyyal, a leader in blockchain-powered loyalty solutions, is excited to announce the launch of its partnership network for Air India's Maharaja Club frequent flyer programme. This initiative allows Maharaja Club's members to earn loyalty points through everyday purchases across popular brands across the USA and UK beyond India. With Loyyals' ecosystem of world-leading brands like Alamo, New Balance, Walmart, Victorinox, Victoria's Secret and GAP, Maharaja Club members can now enjoy earning Maharaja points on their purcases with these brands. More partner brands are joining soon, further expanding opportunities to earn and enjoy exclusive rewards. This landmark initiative showcases Air India's commitment to enhancing the loyalty experience for its members by allowing them to earn points through purchases in markets across the USA and UK. The new partnerships are designed to maximize the earning potential of Maharaja Club members by extending opportunities beyond air travel. Members can earn points across various categories including fashion, health and beauty, dining, entertainment, and retail. This broadened scope adds significant value to the Maharaja Club, aligning with the lifestyles and preferences of its members. 'We are thrilled to work with Air India to enhance the Maharaja Club experience through our expanded network of partners across the globe to enrich each member's journey,' said Loyyal CEO Ashish Kumar Singh. 'This initiative significantly boosts the earning potential for Maharaja Club's members, allowing them to earn points through everyday purchases across the USA and UK. The Maharaja Club is designed to go the extra mile, ensuring members feel recognized, acknowledged, and privileged at every step. Together, we reaffirm our commitment to making every journey with Air India exceptional, enriching the daily lives of members with meaningful opportunities that ultimately enhance their travel experiences.' Using Loyyal's Access Point platform, which leverages blockchain technology, the onboarding of new partners is seamless and efficient, allowing members to effortlessly engage with a variety of merchants. This innovation ensures that Maharaja Club members have access to a wealth of attractive rewards that complement their spending habits. 'We're happy to partner with Loyyal as we continue to make Maharaja Club even more rewarding for our rapidly expanding member base across the globe,' said Shailesh Kumar Singh, Head of Loyalty, Air India. 'This partnership makes it easier for our members to earn Maharaja Points on everyday essentials and shopping, without needing to fly frequently. By combining points earned from such purchases with those from flying, members can quickly unlock free flights or cabin upgrades and enjoy a transforming Air India experience.' About Loyyal: Loyyal is renowned for its innovative Blockchain-powered SaaS e-platform, designed to empower the loyalty industry with rapid growth and scalability at the lowest possible cost. About Air India Group: The Air India group – comprising of full-service global airline Air India and low-cost regional carrier Air India Express – is spearheading a new era of Indian aviation. The Air India story began in 1932 when JRD Tata piloted the airline's inaugural flight and opened the skies for aviation in India. Today, Air India group employs more than 30,000 people, operates over 300 aircraft and carries customers to 55 domestic and 48 international destinations across five continents. Returning to the Tata Sons in 2022 following 70 years under Government ownership, Air India group is in the midst of a five-year transformation program, As part of the transformation, Air India placed the then largest-ever order for 570 new aircraft in 2023. In 2024, sister airlines Air Asia India and Vistara were successfully merged into Air India Express and Air India respectively, and the Airline opened South Asia's largest aviation training academy. A new flying school is scheduled to open in 2025, and construction of a greenfield maintenance base, to be operational in 2026, is underway. In addition to receiving new aircraft, all existing aircraft are progressively undergoing a full interior refit. With transformation underway across all facets of the business and India's rich legacy of hospitality, Air India is committed to being a world class global airline with an Indian heart.


New Indian Express
02-06-2025
- New Indian Express
Second SI suspended in Pollachi murder case over extortion allegations
COIMBATORE: Another sub-inspector (SI) attached to the special team, which investigated the murder of the 24-year-old with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) at Pollachi, was placed under suspension. He had allegedly shared the money with the SI, who was arrested on Saturday for extortion of money and jewels from the four-member family accused of murdering the youth. Maharaja (30), the associate of the arrested SI Navaneethakrishnan (27) from Mettupalayam police station, has been placed under suspension, police sources said. Sources said SR Varunkanth of Karavali Mathappur, was staying at Yuthira Charitable Trust (Special Children Care and Training) in Pollachi, when he was beaten to death at the home and later buried in the trust's farmland at S Nagoor on May 12. Concealing the murder, the trust fabricated a story that the youth had gone missing during an outing to Aliyar on May 15.


Time of India
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Anurag Kashyap needs no guidance: Roshan Mathew
Malayalam cinema's rise as a daring and inventive industry has attracted admirers like Anurag Kashyap. Roshan Mathew, who has worked with Kashyap, believes the director doesn't need guidance but appreciates the collaborative environment. The industry's competitive spirit, driven by veterans and newcomers alike, elevates the standards and pushes everyone to deliver their best work. In the last decade, the rise of Malayalam cinema as one of India's most daring and consistently inventive film industries has been hard to miss. From compelling storytelling to a relentless focus on craft, the industry has found admirers far beyond Kerala's borders — including celebrated filmmaker Anurag Kashyap . Known for his gritty, unfiltered filmmaking, Kashyap has been vocal about his love for Malayalam cinema, even claiming in interviews that he's moving his base to the South and intends to make his mark in Malayalam films. But does a filmmaker of his stature need guidance while navigating this close-knit and distinctive industry? Actor Roshan Mathew doesn't think and Roshan have worked together in the past on a film called Choked- it was Roshan's first film in Hindi and it also featured Saiyami Kher . 'I don't think he requires any guidance from me,' Roshan chuckles, speaking in a recent conversation. ' Firstly, he's so good as an actor, like Saiyami and I, we keep discussing how good he is and he's so much fun to watch on screen be it Rifle Club or Maharaja,. And I've always known that he was a great actor. I just didn't expect him to take it and embrace it so wholeheartedly.' Roshan also shared that he's very much in touch with Anurag as he spent a lot of time in Kerala recently. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Thị trường có dấu hiệu suy thoái không? IC Markets Đăng ký Undo They met during the shoot of Rifle Club while he was there. He was also present at the K.R. Narayan Film Institute for a while,they also watched Kennedy together and finally adding that company is what he can provide to Anurag. Kashyap's affection for Malayalam cinema seems to stem from the same space that continues to inspire actors like Roshan — an environment charged with creativity, experimentation, and a healthy disregard for conventional filmmaking norms. For Roshan, it's a particularly exhilarating time to be working in Malayalam films. 'It's incredible,' Roshan says. 'All of us — my colleagues, my friends — we're just grateful to be alive and working in this industry at this particular moment. There are some extremely talented filmmakers, incredibly skilled technicians, and a bunch of really brave producers who are willing to back risky ideas. Everyone's playing together in this space, and it keeps you on your toes.' The actor believes that the collaborative and competitive spirit within the industry has pushed everyone to elevate their game. 'There are so many actors from my friend circle itself — people I've known for the past five or seven years — who I've seen grow into artists capable of delivering work I wouldn't have imagined when I first met them,' he observes. And it isn't just the newcomers or the middle generation leading the charge. The veterans continue to set the tone for the industry. 'People like Mammootty and Mohanlal are leading from the front. They're still choosing challenging roles, working with new directors, and inspiring the rest of us by showing us that there's no room to slack off,' Roshan says. The rising stature of Malayalam cinema on the national stage, coupled with its growing global footprint, hasn't made it complacent. If anything, Roshan believes it's raised the bar for everyone involved. 'It pushes you to put your best work into everything because the standards are very, very high,' he insists. As Malayalam cinema continues to script a new chapter in Indian filmmaking history, it seems there's space for both veterans and newcomers, insiders and outsiders, all united by a commitment to bold, boundary-pushing cinema. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .


Pink Villa
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Dacoit teaser: Anurag Kashyap returns after Maharaja with Adivi Sesh and Mrunal Thakur in deadly game of love
Dacoit, starring Adivi Sesh and Mrunal Thakur, is one of the most anticipated films of 2025. Directed by Shaneil Deo, the movie has been drawing significant attention, especially with the addition of Maharaja actor Anurag Kashyap to the cast. Now, the makers have released the teaser and it shows a "wicked fire between two exes." The over one-minute teaser of Dacoit opens with Adivi Sesh's voiceover, while Mrunal Thakur appears visibly upset and in tears. As she walks past the frame, Adivi says that whatever happened to her was wrong — everyone she trusted has betrayed her. He declares that he is coming, and nothing will be left behind. However, it soon becomes clear that his true intention is to destroy her life as this is a game of love and deceit. The teaser also highlights Adivi's intense side, while Anurag Kashyap makes a powerful impact with just his expressions. The G2 actor appears wicked, engaging in fierce combat with his opponents. This all jappens while a frightened Mrunal Thakur stands by his side. Take a look at the teaser below: Sharing the teaser, Adivi Sesh wrote on X, "Thagaletteydaaniki Osthunna! It's gonna be a #DACOIT December #DacoitFire is out now!." He further announced that the movie will released in theaters worldwide on December 25, 2025. Take a look at the post below: Dacoit features a stellar cast including Adivi Sesh, Mrunal Thakur, Anurag Kashyap, Prakash Raj, Atul Kulkarni, Sunil, Zayn Marie Khan, and Kamakshi Bhaskarla. The film is produced by Supriya Yarlagadda under the banners of S.S. Creations and Suniel Narang Production. Directed by Shaneil Deo, the story and screenplay have been crafted by Adivi Sesh in collaboration with the director himself. Shruti Haasan was originally cast as the female lead opposite Adivi Sesh in Dacoit. A formal announcement was also made regarding her involvement. However, she later walked out of the project. Reports indicate that her exit was due to creative disagreements with Adivi. According to India Today, Shruti was reportedly uneasy with the actor's excessive involvement in the film's creative process. This discomfort is said to have played a key role in her decision to step away from the project.


India Today
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Vijay Sethupathi recalls Anurag Kashyap filming Maharaja climax with injured arm
Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap has impressed audiences and critics with his powerful villain role in the Telugu film 'Maharaja'. Starring alongside South Indian star Vijay Sethupathi, Anurag's performance has been praised across the country, especially for his strong screen presence in the South film a recent interview with Hindustan Times, Vijay Sethupathi shared an inspiring story from the film's shooting. During the climax scene, Anurag suffered a serious shoulder injury, but he still continued the climax scene, he had a serious shoulder injury, and since he is also a director, he understood the criticality of the situation. He said, 'Don't worry, I'll crawl on one hand. It'll also look more authentic.' He worked hard and ensured he fulfilled his responsibility. It is his generosity that he says this," Vijay said. Vijay also spoke about his upcoming projects. He said he is in talks for a few films, including 'Farzi 2'. 'I am in discussion for a few projects, including 'Farzi 2'. They'll be announced at the right time. For me, everything is challenging – I don't seek challenging roles. Even doing something simple can be challenging in front of the camera. It's difficult to be simple in front of the camera – I'm talking about myself here. No role is easy to do,' he about his past roles, he added, 'This is the same with numerous characters I've played, including 'Kadasi Vivasayi'. The challenge is about understanding these diverse characters and performing in front of the camera."On the work front, Vijay Sethupathi will next be seen in a big pan-India film directed by Puri Jagannadh, starring alongside Tabu. The movie will be released in five languages - Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, and Watch