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CEO Bryan Johnson, he takes his last meal of the day at 11 a.m. as part of his multimillion-dollar plan to turn back time to his 18th birthday. For most people, breakfast, or even a morning cup of coffee, should be had by 11 a.m. Dinner is ready for wealthy health tech CEO Bryan Johnson. The 45-year-old businessman is two years into a project that aims to reverse his age by 27 years with the ultimate objective of achieving age 18 in every aspect of his health, from his teeth and hair to his organs. His company, Blueprint, has so far carried out experiments that have involved exchanging blood with his 17-year-old son and 70-year-old father, as well as enduring daily body fat scans and regular MRIs performed by a group of 30 medical professionals, as quoted in a report by Fortune.

oncologists questioned his claim that a strict diet helped his wife defeat stage 4 cancer, Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu Monday clarified that the diet plan was implemented in consultation with doctors and should be considered «facilitation in the treatment». During a press conference in Amritsar on November 21, Sidhu stated that his wife Navjot Kaur Sidhu had been declared cancer-free, emphasizing the role of dietary and lifestyle changes in her recovery. However, oncologists at Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai warned that cancer patients should not delay or stop their treatment by following unproven remedies. In a video message posted on X on Monday, Sidhu said, «I want to say that a doctor is like God to me, and doctors have always been my priority. I have a doctor (Navjot Kaur Sidhu) at home. Whatever we have done was done with the consultation of doctors in a collaborative process.»

Donald Trump's circle was speaking about a potential peace plan for Ukraine and Russia conflict while the current U.S. administration of Joe Biden was not and was seeking to escalate the conflict instead. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov made his remarks after being asked to comment on an interview that Mike Waltz, Trump's pick for national security adviser, gave to Fox News on Sunday, Reuters report. Waltz said that Trump had been «very concerned» about an escalation in fighting between Russia and Ukraine and that the war must be brought «to a responsible end».

domestic air passenger traffic grew 5.3 per cent to 1.36 crore in October from 1.26 crore in the same month last year, aviation regulator DGCA's monthly data showed on Tuesday. During the reporting month, budget carrier IndiGo carried 86.40 lakh passengers, clocking a market share of 63.3 per cent, followed by Tata Group-run Air India and Vistara, which flew 26.48- lakh and 12.43-lakh travellers, respectively. Air India numbers include the number of passengers flown by its low-cost arm Air India Express, as per data. Air India merged its subsidiary AIX Connect with its low-cost international budget arm Air India Express on October 1 this year. The merged entity named as Air India Express now operates as the low-cost arm of Air India.

Thyssenkrupp Steel Europe (TKSE) plans to reduce its workforce by 11,000 people or roughly 40%, the company said on Monday, the latest major restructuring to be announced by a German industrial giant. Germany's largest steelmaker, a division of Thyssenkrupp AG, is under pressure from cheaper Asian competitors, high power prices and a weakening global economy, leading to operating losses in four of the past five years. Thyssenkrupp will cut 5,000 jobs by 2030 and an additional 6,000 jobs through the sale of business activities or transfer to external service providers, it said.

Revanth Reddy on Monday said the state government will not accept the Rs 100 crore donation announced by Adani Group chairman Gautam Adani for the Young India Skill University being set up in the state. The decision was taken since Adani's announcement gave rise to «unnecessary discussions» that it may appear favouring the state government or the CM, if the donation was accepted, he said while addressing a press conference. He said so far the Telangana government has not accepted a single rupee into its account from any organisation, including Adani Group.

Curran, who had base price of Rs 2 crore, was sold to Chennai Super Kings at a meagre Rs 2.40 crore. This is a pay cut of almost 87 per cent for the 26-year-old. Punjab Kings, too, did not use their Right-To-Match for Curran, who has been with the team since 2019.

money laundering case against a website that allegedly indulged in online betting on 2023 Lok Sabha election results apart from an illegal broadcast of IPL cricket matches, the agency said on Monday. A provisional order under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) was issued last week (November 22) to attach demat account holdings and immovable assets like land plots, flats and commercial warehouses located at Ajmer (Rajasthan), Kutch (Gujarat), Daman, Thane and Mumbai (Maharashtra) in the case against the portal named Fairplay, it said in a statement. The central agency said Fairplay was involved in «illegal broadcasting of cricket/IPL matches and various online betting activities including results of Lok Sabha Elections 2024.» The total value of these assets is Rs 219.66 crore, the ED said.

Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla on Monday said that ideologies and expression can differ but the country is always first (supreme). There were people of different ideologies in the Constituent Assembly, and there were people of different religions too, but the Constituent Assembly had meaningful and positive discussions, he added. Differences can exist but people must come together to work for the country, Birla said, adding that differences are the strength of democracy. «On Constitution Day, we need to take inspiration from the debates and discussions of the Constituent Assembly. There were people of different ideologies in the Constituent Assembly, and there were people of different religions too, but the Constituent Assembly had meaningful and positive discussions. The differences were there then also as it is the strength of democracy. We should take inspiration from our traditions and customs so that we can have good discussions in our respective Houses. The differences can exist, but we must come together to work for the country. Ideologies and expression can differ, but the country is always first (supreme),» Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla told ANI.

A total of 84 players were up for grabs on day 1, of which 72 were sold to respective franchises, with Rishabh Pant, Shreyas Iyer and Venkatesh Iyer becoming the three most expensive buys of the season. Teams like Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Mumbai Indians, Chennai Super Kings, Kolkata Knight Riders, Sunrisers Hyderabad, and Delhi Capitals are set to participate in the high-stakes bidding frenzy, once again. Several marquee players like Faf du Plessis, Rovman Powell, Kane Williamson and Bhuvneshwar Kumar are featured in the list of cricketers who may go under the hammer.

Mahakumbh 2025. This year's Mahakumbh is set to surpass all previous editions, with the inclusion of the Nishadraj cruise in the Sangam area as a notable highlight. Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit, the Nishadraj cruise, managed by the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI), has embarked on its journey from Varanasi to Prayagraj. Equipped with modern amenities, the cruise symbolizes the state's dedication to innovation and excellence. Preparations are in full swing, with VIP vehicles like Kasturba positioned near the Naini Bridge to welcome the cruise. In collaboration with the Prayagraj Mela Authority, the Varanasi administration is leaving no stone unturned to ensure a majestic and memorable Mahakumbh experience for visitors from around the world.

energy crisis for Europe, which is still reeling from extreme shocks two years ago. Escalating tensions in Ukraine have contributed to about a 45% surge gas prices this year. While levels are still far below 2022 records, they are high enough to risk deepening a cost-of-living crisis for households and intensifying competitive pressure on strapped manufacturers. Gas storage is a lifeline during the coldest periods but inventories this year are rapidly declining after frosty temperatures increased demand for heating and a wind drought required more usage for power generation.

«I hereby give notice of my intention to ask for leave to move a motion for the adjournment of the business of the house for the purpose of discussing a definite matter of urgent importance,» Tagore, whip of Congress party in Lok Sabha wrote in a letter to the Secretary General of Lok Sabha. In the letter, Tagore expressed his desire to discuss the matter related to the United States (US) indictment of Gautam Adani over the «bribery, securities, fraud, and wire fraud» charges against Adani Group.

Yahoo and confronted lawsuits involving patent, trademark and copyright claims, its executives sent out a confidential memo. «We believe that information is good,» the executives told employees in the memo. But, they added, government regulators or competitors might seize on words that Google workers casually, thoughtlessly, wrote to one another. To minimise the odds that a lawsuit could flush out comments that might be incriminating, Google said, employees should refrain from speculation and sarcasm and «think twice» before writing to one another about «hot topics». The technology was tweaked, too. The setting for the company's instant messaging tool was changed to «off the record». An incautious phrase would be wiped the next day.

Maharashtra assembly polls were won by a margin of 10,000 or less, with 33 seats having been won by 5,000 or less votes. The opposition tally could have been more disastrous as the numbers show. An analysis of the results show that the 'Ladki Bahin' scheme, the reverse caste polarisation due to the MVA overplaying the Maratha card and the work done by the Sangh led to increased voting for the Mahayuti. The BJP has 17 candidates who won by a margin of 10,000 votes and less. Of these, 10 won by a margin of 5,000 votes and less. In these seats, the BJP benefited due to the votes being divided between the opposition parties.

Although this may not be felt in Maharashtra until legislative business begins in earnest, the result's impact will be felt without delay in parliament as its winter session begins today. Undeniably, the political impact of the Maharashtra verdict will be felt nationally because it hugely bolsters confidence of NDA, especially confidence in Narendra Modi. Likewise, the combative character Congress displayed during the previous session will be difficult to harness after the party 'squandered' two opportunities that came knocking following the general elections. Unlike the Haryana elections, which the party practically 'lost' to BJP, in the case of Maharashtra, this was an election that Maha Yuti (MY) won by combing several strategies-significantly without Modi campaigning with the intensity associated with him.

«Pleased to inaugurate the new Chancery of the Embassy of India in Rome today. It befits the continued expansion of India-Italy partnership in recent years. Will also help us serve better the Indian community in Italy,» he said in a post on X. Speaking on the occasion, Jaishankar said India regards Italy as a key partner, a very crucial one in Europe, and a very influential one in the Mediterranean.

BJP and its allies have outdone their political opponents in wooing this segment through targeted welfare schemes including Ladki Behen yojana, training women to become “drone didis”, more sops for aaganwadi workers, Ujjwala LPG cylinder scheme, and registering homes given under the PM Awas Yojana in the name of women. Ex-Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Bihar CM Nitish Kumar lead the pack as far as women welfare schemes are concerned. Chouhan launched the highly successful Ladli Lakshmi yojana for girls on April 1, 2007, nearly two decades back and reaped political dividends from it. Buoyed by its success, Chouhan tried uplift his waning popularity in 2023 just months ahead of the Assembly elections by inaugurating another scheme for women- Ladli Lakshmi yojana. While all intended beneficiaries could not be added in the six months before the code of conduct kicked in, most women who got the funds backed BJP.

Israeli strikes have killed over 40 Lebanese troops since the start of the war between Israel and Hezbollah, even as Lebanon's military has largely kept to the sidelines. Lebanon's caretaker prime minister, Najib Mikati, condemned the latest strike as an assault on US-led cease-fire efforts, calling it a «direct, bloody message rejecting all efforts and ongoing contacts» to end the war.

air quality index continued to fluctuate between the «severe» and «very poor» categories in Delhi. The city's 24-hour average air quality index, recorded until 4 pm on Sunday, was 318 (very poor), improving rom the severe category recorded the previous day when it was 412, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). None of the 38 monitoring stations in Delhi recorded AQI in the severe category on Sunday, compared to 20 stations that recorded severe air quality the previous day, according to the SAMEER app, which provides hourly updates on the National Air Quality Index. An AQI between 0 and 50 is considered «good,» 51-100 «satisfactory,» 101-200 «moderate,» 201-300 «poor,» 301-400 «very poor,» 401-450 «severe,» and above 450 «severe plus.»

Samaguri Assembly constituency, BJP is eyeing to wrest as many as five religious minority donated seats in 2026 assembly polls. Assam will go to assembly polls in 2026. BJP and its allies made a clean sweep of six assembly seats across Assam and Meghalaya which went to by polls. Congress party could not win a single seat. While in Assam, BJP has wrested minority dominated Samaguri Assembly constituency from Congress, the ruling National People’s Party (NPP) has won the by-election from the Gambegre assembly seat in Meghalaya. In the Congress bastion Mehtab Chandee Sangma wife of Meghalaya chief minister Conrad Sangma won the seat.