Ganesh

British

/ ɡæˈniːʃ /

noun

the Hindu god of prophecy, represented as having an elephant's head

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“I’m going to treasure all the memories I had working with these two and everyone else,” Ganesh adds.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

Even when the screen isn’t in focus, actors, including Supriya Ganesh as Dr. Mohan, click away at dummy displays with accurate details.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

"As they are the main breadwinner of their families, they have a lot of influence," said Ganesh Gurung, chief of Nepal's Policy Research Institute.

From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026

His friend Ganesh Mishra told the BBC that Chandrakar discovered journalism through conversations with friends and began working as one in 2013.

From BBC • Jan. 8, 2025

Ganesh, the elephant-headed god of new beginnings, rode a mouse.

From "Aru Shah and the End of Time" by Roshani Chokshi

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