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Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. I have never eaten at Papa’s in Bandra, Mumbai, the 12-seater chef’s table run by chef Hussain Shahzad that was recently named one of Time magazine’s World’s Greatest Places 2025, but during a recent visit to Veronica’s, above which Papa’s is perched like a secret little hidey-hole, I did get a tour of the space. It was mid-morning, and the chef was prepping for the 13-course dinner he serves Wednesday through Saturday.

“If you read the news, it feels like Armageddon,” he told employees in a meeting that lasted past 10 p.m. local time, according to Bloomberg. During the meeting, which was streamed live on his social media platform X, Musk further appealed: “I can’t walk past a TV without seeing a Tesla on fire. I understand if you don’t want to buy our product, but you don’t have to burn it down.” Musk also advised Tesla employees to “hang onto” their stock despite the «rocky moments.» Notably, Tesla shares have plunged more than 40% this year, erasing gains from a stock surge that followed President Donald Trump’s inauguration.

Donald Trump made it clear that those involved in the recent series of attacks on Elon Musk-owned Tesla properties could face significant consequences, including long prison sentences. Trump warned that anyone caught «sabotaging Teslas» — whether the perpetrators or their financial backers — could face up to 20 years in prison, in a fiery post on Truth Social. “People that get caught sabotaging Teslas will stand a very good chance of going to jail for up to twenty years, and that includes the funders. WE ARE LOOKING FOR YOU!!!,” his post read. This stern warning follows a string of attacks on Tesla showrooms, charging stations, and private vehicles, mainly in left-leaning cities across the United States. The White House has strongly backed Musk in the wake of these attacks.

Michael Seibel, a longtime group partner at startup accelerator Y Combinator, has transitioned to a "partner emeritus" role after more than 12 years. He confirmed the news on X.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Mumbai/New Delhi: A fake job post on LinkedIn forced Nestlé India Ltd chairman and managing director Suresh Narayanan to debunk the scam. The menace, however, is far bigger, as multiple companies have reported such sham advertisements.

Simone Basile, a self-styled “influencer” known as the “8th King of Rome,” disguised himself to infiltrate the Rome hospital where Francis is being treated. Basile, a former funeral worker, livestreamed his attempt to “expose” the pope’s absence, despite Vatican officials sharing daily health updates, photos, and even an audio recording of Francis.

Sobhita Dhulipala has recently found herself at the center of controversy after being accused by netizens of 'copying' Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s outfit in a Vogue photoshoot. The claims surfaced when eagle-eyed social media users noticed similarities between Sobhita’s dress in the magazine shoot and an outfit worn by Samantha earlier. This led to a barrage of online criticism, with some users directly calling out the actress in the comments section. Reacting to Sobhita’s pictures, one user commented, «You copied Samantha's dress also.» Another wrote, «This look is Samantha's recent look right?» While some directly accused her of imitating Samantha’s fashion choices, others went as far as calling her «shameless.»

Clemson Tigers and No. 12 seed McNeese Cowboys in the first round of the men's 2025 NCAA Tournament on Thursday will be a slightly awkward encounter for Will Wade. The McNeese head coach is eying a victory against Clemson, which was his own alma mater, Fox News reported.

Bryan Johnson’s Blueprint, a strict regimen designed to slow and even reverse biological ageing. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Max shared that after nearly two years on the programme, his biological age had dropped from 28 to 18. According to him, 90% of his biomarkers are now within optimal ranges. “Almost 2 years on @bryan_johnson's Blueprint: in 2023: always tired, carb-loading, night owl habits. In 2024: turned things around, focused on health & longevity. 2025: 10 YEARS YOUNGER biologically (18 vs 28) with 90% of all biomarkers in optimal ranges,” he wrote. The claim quickly gained traction, drawing curiosity and scepticism in equal measure.

Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal also said that appointments of judges to the Supreme Court and the 25 high courts are made under provisions of the Constitution, which do not provide for reservation for any caste or class of persons. The government is committed to enhancing social diversity, Meghwal said.

Elon Musk, the ever-controversial billionaire, has once again ignited a debate—this time, about the very foundation of the U.S. financial system. In a recent podcast appearance with Senator Ted Cruz, Musk claimed that the U.S. government has “14 magic money computers” that create money out of thin air. His comments, delivered with characteristic bluntness, suggest a fundamental flaw in government accounting, comparing it to a company so mismanaged it would be “delisted immediately” if it were public. The claim set the internet ablaze, with social media users scrambling to decipher whether Musk was exposing a financial conspiracy or simply misrepresenting how government money works.

Gen Z manager from Virginia has sparked widespread discussion online after revealing her unconventional stance on paid time off (PTO). Rather than making employees use their vacation days for emergencies, she insists that PTO should be reserved for rest and relaxation. Her leadership approach has earned her praise on social media, with many calling it a refreshing change in workplace culture.

World Happiness Report 2025 has delivered troubling news for the United States, placing the country at 24th place, its lowest rank ever. Just last year, the U.S. ranked 23rd, already an alarming position considering it stood at 15th in 2023. This downward trend reflects a growing sense of dissatisfaction, especially among young Americans. According to Gallup data used in the World Happiness Report, one key reason behind the U.S. decline is an increase in social isolation. More Americans are dining alone and reporting weaker social ties, which correlates with declining well-being. Young people under 30 have been particularly affected, with many feeling less supported by friends and family and reporting a lack of optimism about their financial future.

Elon Musk and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz exchanged heated words online over Tesla's stock decline. Walz mocked Musk's financial losses, and the billionaire responded with a sarcastic rebuttal. As Tesla's value plummets, the billionaire's growing political power remains a source of contention.

He was asked the number of «looted or stolen artifacts» expected to be repatriated under US-India Cultural Property Agreement to prevent illicit trade of antiquities. «Cultural Property Agreement (CPA) has been signed with the United States of America (USA) to prevent smuggling of Indian antiquities. Agreement, being preventive in nature, has no timelines or target numbers. So far, 588 antiquities have been repatriated from USA, out of which 297 were received in 2024,» he stated. The Union minister was also asked whether the government plans to collaborate with international organisations or other nations to strengthen India's efforts in recovering stolen antiquities. «India collaborates with different international organisations, including UNESCO and INTERPOL, as per requirement. The CPA has provision for fostering cooperation and mutual understanding in the matters of technical assistance, illicit trade and pillage of cultural property,» he added.

digital arrest scam operation that possessed data of 20,000 pensioners, including their banking information from various states, leaving officials astounded. A previous operation last year led authorities to discover prepared scripts containing calculated dialogues aimed at deceiving and pressuring elderly targets. Digital arrest fraudsters have become increasingly sophisticated, utilising advanced methods and extensive personal information. Their leaders, typically operating from foreign locations, leave authorities dealing primarily with lower-level operatives. Officials discovered an intricate system of deception capable of trapping vigilant people. «They seem very organised from step one. They employ scripted fraud speeches, carefully crafted to instil fear and panic, making targets more susceptible to the scammers' demands,» explained a cyber cell officer. «The scripts are scientifically tailored to exploit the target's vulnerabilities, such as their age, health or financial situation, making these speeches even more effective at extracting money and information from unsuspecting individuals.» These criminals select their targets deliberately. They utilise various methods to acquire sensitive banking information, focusing on elderly customers. Their techniques include social engineering, data breach exploitation, and collaboration with corrupt bank staff who share confidential customer information.

According to UN-backed report, released Thursday, Finland maintained its position as the world's happiest nation for the eighth consecutive year, with its extensive lakes and robust social welfare system cited as key factors by residents and specialists. Afghanistan, facing severe humanitarian challenges since the Taliban's 2020 return to power, remained at the bottom of the global happiness rankings. The US descended to position 24, its poorest showing since the report's inception in 2012, when it had achieved its peak ranking of 11th place. One of the biggest reason for the fall in happiness of Americans, according to the report, is eating meals alone. «The number of people dining alone in the United States has increased 53 percent over the past two decades,» the authors stated, highlighting that shared meals «is strongly linked with well-being». Data from 2023 showed approximately 25% of Americans consumed all their daily meals alone.

«I am kind of glad that the correction happened. It was a little violent compared to what the market would have expected, but sanity seems to be coming back to some extent,» says Gautam Trivedi, Nepean Capital. Are the markers looking up? It has been a good rebound I would say for the last three days but do not know how long it is going to last. Gautam Trivedi: I still believe that we have seen a huge correction in the market and it was long overdue, people had been forecasting that for 6 to 12 months, and finally when it did happen, it did set up some degree of panic in the market. So, we are in a cyclical slowdown, not a structural one and people are relooking at earnings estimates that mean some downgrades have to come in and there are clearly a few sectors which QSR for example, building materials for example, a lot of these sectors are still struggling with overall sales growth.