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American entrepreneur Bryan Johnson leaves Nikhil Kamath’s podcast midway. Here’s why

By his third day in India, Bryan Johnson reported experiencing tangible effects of the pollution. “The air pollution had made my skin break out in rash and my eyes and throat burn,” he revealed. (L-R: Bryan Johnson, Nikhil Kamath)

Bryan Johnson participated in Nikhil Kamath’s podcast on longevity and health, only to ironically exit midway because of India’s poor air quality.

Understanding ‘micro-retirement’, the new workplace trend reshaping career breaks

Similar to a sabbatical, a micro-retirement (or mini-retirement) is an intentional break from one’s career for a few months to even a few years.

A new workplace trend—micro-retirement—is making waves in 2025. This practice sees young professionals, particularly Gen Z, taking extended breaks from their 9-to-5 jobs to recharge and pursue personal passions. But is there more to this trend than just time off? Let’s find out.

Consumption is word of the day: Anupam Mittal, Radhika Gupta react to Budget 2025

This move means that resident Indian taxpayers, particularly salaried professionals earning up to Rs 12.75 lakh, will enjoy a significant exemption from income tax, thereby increasing disposable income for a vast section of the middle class.

New income tax reforms exempting earnings up to ₹12.75 lakh spark praise from industry leaders, promising a boost in consumption and economic growth.

Nikhil Kamath bets on Makhana, now FM gives the superfood a boost; reactions galore

Recently, Zerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamath took to social media to praise makhana, emphasizing its potential to become the nation’s next superfood.

Zerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamath champions makhana for their exceptional nutritional benefits, touting them as India’s upcoming superfood. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, in the Union Budget 2025, announced the establishment of a dedicated Makhana Board in Bihar on Saturday.

Union Budget 2025: FM announces new Makhana Board in Bihar to empower farmers

The decision comes as part of the Union Budget 2025, which outlines development measures across ten broad areas, with special emphasis on assisting the poor, youth, farmers, and women. (Image: Moneycontrol)

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the establishment of a dedicated Makhana Board in Bihar during the Budget 2025 presentation, aiming to boost production and processing of fox nut.

Did you know? The Budget documents were reportedly leaked twice in the past

Notably, last week, the offices of Dentsu, Omnicom, Havas, Madison, IPG, GroupM, Publicis and industry bodies AAAI, ISA, and IBDF were raided over allegations of media cartelization.

In a revealing look back, reports confirm that the nation’s most sensitive financial document was compromised not once, but twice in its early years.

Budget 2025 Updates: Cabinet approves Union Budget, FM Nirmala Sitharaman to deliver speech at 11am

FM Sitharaman (Image source: CNBC-TV18, Moneycontrol)

All eyes will be on Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman today as she presents the Union Budget for the eighth consecutive year in Parliament, a historic achievement that makes her the only finance minister to reach this milestone.

SEBI cracks down on ‘Finfluencers’ with new rules on stock market education

According to the new circular, any person or entity providing stock-market education must avoid providing investment advice or making performance claims unless they are registered with SEBI. (Representational image via Unsplash)

In a circular issued late on January 29, 2025, SEBI clarified that individuals offering stock market education can no longer use live market prices in their teachings.

Q-Commerce DSPs to dent big tech’s ad revenue in India

Currently, brands allocate approximately 20% of their total revenue to Q-commerce platforms, with some D2C brands dedicating 50–60% of their overall ad budgets to these platforms.

Q-commerce apps like Swiggy Instamart and Zepto are already moving toward building their own Demand-Side Platforms (DSPs). Q-comm ad revenues are expected to surge.

Meta’s AI ambitions soar; Mark Zuckerberg frames 2025 as a pivotal year for AI

The new product enhancements—currently set for global testing with select advertisers—bring a fresh wave of AI-driven optimization to Meta's Ads Manager, promising smarter and more efficient campaign management.

Meta also plans to reduce its workforce by 5%, a move that could affect approximately 3,600 employees, as per reports.