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Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has hit the headlines for his latest style statement which features a high end luxury watch.

Instagram reels, a wizened financial expert — a finfluencer — who looks part-sage, part-hotel general manager, shows up on a podcast with a Gen Z child, stating that if I'd bought Rs 1,000 of Wipro stock or something like that in 1975, I'd have hundreds of crores today. Given I didn't, with the feeble excuse that I wasn't even born, the podcast guest chides and relegates me — and people of my ilk — to the dustbin of poverty. Hoping the next reel will be more uplifting I scroll up, only to be told by another finfluencer that because I don't have a certain HDFC Bank credit card, I have lost many valuable opportunities. Seeking solace in my loved ones and achievements till 48 is futile. Because what, indeed, is the meaning of anything if I haven't availed of bonanza cashback rewards points. Or the free airport lounge Nimbooz bottle. In two minutes, Instagram has made me feel more inadequate financially than years of being a Bengali only-child could. And the fact that I am a loyal ICICI FD holder only makes matters worse, as the next reel tells me, 'FD investments are for dinosaurs.'

Ashtavakra Gita is not very well known; most Indians have heard of only one: the Bhagavad Gita, a part of the Mahabharata. Most don't know that there are some 60 Gitas in the Mahabharata, besides others that are not part of larger treatises. The Ashtavakra Gita is one of the most profound and yet most esoteric of those standalones, whose most recent English translation is, appropriately, by Bibek Debroy, who has also written about the Mahabharata's other Gitas. In New Delhi last week, Nirmala Sitharaman launched Life, Death and the Ashtavakra Gita by Bibek Debroy and Hindol Sengupta not as finance minister (as Debroy also did not translate it as chairman of the PM's Economic Advisory Council!) and «not even as Nirmala Sitharaman», as she put it. And the portions she read out from the ancient treatise, which is a conversation between Ashtavakra and King Janaka, explained her seemingly cryptic assertion. Chapter 5, Verse 4 of the Ashtavakra Gita, as translated by Debroy avers: «You are not the body. The body is not yours. You are not the enjoyer, or the doer. Your form is that of pure consciousness. You are the constant witness, indifferent. Roam around happy.» The gentle smile on Sitharaman's face indicated that she has indeed internalised this wisdom, perhaps because she had been already introduced to Ashtavakra Gita's wisdom as a child by her grandmother.

News publisher Guardian Media Group says it is in talks to sell The Observer newspaper to “slow news” outlet Tortoise Media

Sead specializes in writing factual and informative articles to help the public navigate the ever-changing world of crypto. He has extensive experience in the blockchain industry, where he has served...

Moviegoers are saying yes to more “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice.”

Navdeep Singh achieved a historic milestone by securing a gold medal in the men’s javelin F41 final. Initially awarded silver, Navdeep’s medal was later upgraded to gold after a review, marking one of the most significant achievements in his career. His win brought immense pride to India and highlighted his remarkable athletic journey. However, Navdeep’s path to Paralympic success wasn’t just about sports. It was also a personal journey filled with challenges that shaped his determination. During an emotional podcast interview, Navdeep opened up about the deep struggles he had to overcome, both on and off the field.

Chase Herro has sold a lot of things in his career. Weed. Weight-loss “colon cleanses.” A US$149-a-month get-rich-quick class. Now he’s adding another line to his resume: the Trump family’s crypto guru.

Sead specializes in writing factual and informative articles to help the public navigate the ever-changing world of crypto. He has extensive experience in the blockchain industry, where he has served...

Sead specializes in writing factual and informative articles to help the public navigate the ever-changing world of crypto. He has extensive experience in the blockchain industry, where he has served...

Fifty-three years after its founding, Starbucks is unhappy with what it’s become – and trying to figure out how to meet customers’ changing needs without losing its coffeehouse roots

R. Madhavan recently shared his thoughts on the changing times and the impact on today's children. Appearing on Ranveer Allahbadia's podcast, The Ranveer Show, the 54-year-old actor expressed a sense of nostalgia and concern for the younger generation. When asked by Allahbadia about growing up in India during the 1970s and 1980s compared to the present day, Madhavan reminisced about the simplicity and richness of life back then. «I feel sorry for today's kids,» he said. «We had the best times climbing trees, catching tadpoles, and getting into and out of fights. We learned valuable life lessons from these experiences.»

Sead specializes in writing factual and informative articles to help the public navigate the ever-changing world of crypto. He has extensive experience in the blockchain industry, where he has served...

crime comedy series "Only Murders in the Building" has been renewed for a fifth season by American streaming service Hulu, a decision announced just a week after the premiere of its fourth season. Starring Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez, the series continues to captivate audiences with its engaging plot and stellar performances. «Only Murders in the Building» follows the lives of Charles Haden-Savage, Oliver Putnam, and Mabel Mora, three neighbors who reside in a New York City apartment building named the Arconia. Together, they launch a true-crime podcast to investigate and document the murder of a fellow resident. The show's unique blend of humor and mystery has made it a standout success. Season four, which premiered on August 27, shifts the narrative from New York City to Los Angeles. In this season, the trio grapples with the untimely death of Charles' stunt double, Sazz Pataki, played by Jane Lynch. Their investigation into whether Sazz or Charles was the intended victim takes them across the country and provides new twists and turns.

Navya shared pictures from the IIM Ahmedabad campus, including shots of herself in a smart black suit and a celebratory cake-cutting moment with friends.

Since graduating with a degree in economics from the University of Birmingham in 2018, Joel has worked as a financial market/cryptocurrency analyst. He firmly believes that emerging crypto technology...

cryptocurrency Ethereum's founder Vitalik Buterin, it's an intriguing idea. In the BBC Radio 4 podcast series Intrigue, the 10-part programme The Immortals holds us in rapt fascination. Technology reporter and psychologist Aleks Krotoski dives into the world of extreme longevity, where pioneers like Buterin are pushing the boundaries of what it means to age. Many Valleywalas like Jeff Bezos and Peter Thiel have reportedly invested in companies working on tackling ageing — and even death. In episode 7, Vitalik, the spotlight is on the Ether king. In 2022, Buterin floated a radical idea — a state with a constitution declaring that ageing is bad, life extension is good, and innovation in this field should face no barriers. This podcast becomes even more mind-blowing as it digs deeper, from the crypto founder who created a 'longevity city' in Montenegro because he believes we have a moral responsibility to stop ageing, to AI that is already being engineered to create a 'post-human being' merged with machines.

According to Scaramucci, Melania’s enthusiasm for Harris is not just a matter of political preference but is deeply rooted in her strong dislike for her husband, Donald Trump. While talking on MediasTouch podcast, the former White House official suggested that Melania’s support for Harris could surpass even his own. “I think Melania Trump might be the only person who feels that way,” Scaramucci said, hinting that her intense aversion to Trump is so significant that it affects her political choices. He humorously noted that even his wife and the podcast host’s spouse seem more neutral compared to Melania’s fervent stance.

Kaley Cuoco's crime drama series Based on a True Story has officially confirmed its return for a second season, much to the anticipation of its growing fanbase. The show, which premiered on Peacock, stars Cuoco in the lead role of Ava Bartlett and has garnered attention for its gripping storyline and stellar cast.

Sead specializes in writing factual and informative articles to help the public navigate the ever-changing world of crypto. He has extensive experience in the blockchain industry, where he has served...

Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce and his brother, former Eagles center Jason Kelce, are taking their popular “New Heights” podcast to Amazon’s Wondery under a three-year deal that gives the company exclusive advertising sales and distribution rights