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West Australian
6 hours ago
- Business
- West Australian
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov reveals plans to pass down multi-billion-dollar fortune to 100-plus kids
Pavel Durov, the founder and CEO of messaging app Telegram has revealed who will inherit his multi-billion-dollar fortune. Mr Durov recently drafted his will, making provision for over 100 children — but they won't get a cent for another 30 years, he revealed in an interview with French magazine Le Point . The app founder is worth $13.9 billion (AUD$21.4b), according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. 'I want them to live like normal people, to build themselves up alone, to learn to trust themselves, to be able to create, not to be dependent on a bank account,' he told the publication. Mr Durov, 40, added that he has six children who were conceived naturally with three different partners, along with at least another 100 children he has fathered through sperm donations. 'The clinic, where I started donating sperm 15 years ago to help a friend, told me that more than 100 babies had been conceived this way in 12 countries,' he said. Given his current net worth and an estimated 106 children, each child would stand to inherit approximately $131 million. 'I want to specify that I make no difference between my children: there are those who were conceived naturally and those who come from my sperm donations,' he told the publication. 'They are all my children and will all have the same rights! I don't want them to tear each other apart after my death.' Mr Durov is not the only tech billionaire to have fathered a surprising number of children. Tesla founder and billionaire, Elon Musk, is also an enthusiastic advocate of spreading his genes, welcoming 14 children with four different women since 2002. Over the years, he has been vocal about his desire to have more children to increase the birth rate. In 2021, he claimed that there are 'not enough people' in the world, expressing concern for civilisation if people don't have large families. 'I think one of the biggest risks to civilisation is the low birth rate,' the Tesla CEO said at an event hosted by the Wall Street Journal. 'Please look at the numbers. If people don't have more children, civilisation is going to crumble, mark my words.' It is not yet known how Musk will divide his fortune.
Perth Now
6 hours ago
- Business
- Perth Now
Billionaire with 100 kids reveals how he'll divvy up fortune
Pavel Durov, the founder and CEO of messaging app Telegram has revealed who will inherit his multi-billion-dollar fortune. Mr Durov recently drafted his will, making provision for over 100 children — but they won't get a cent for another 30 years, he revealed in an interview with French magazine Le Point. The app founder is worth $13.9 billion (AUD$21.4b), according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. 'I want them to live like normal people, to build themselves up alone, to learn to trust themselves, to be able to create, not to be dependent on a bank account,' he told the publication. Mr Durov, 40, added that he has six children who were conceived naturally with three different partners, along with at least another 100 children he has fathered through sperm donations. 'The clinic, where I started donating sperm 15 years ago to help a friend, told me that more than 100 babies had been conceived this way in 12 countries,' he said. Given his current net worth and an estimated 106 children, each child would stand to inherit approximately $131 million. 'I want to specify that I make no difference between my children: there are those who were conceived naturally and those who come from my sperm donations,' he told the publication. 'They are all my children and will all have the same rights! I don't want them to tear each other apart after my death.' Mr Durov is not the only tech billionaire to have fathered a surprising number of children. Tesla founder and billionaire, Elon Musk, is also an enthusiastic advocate of spreading his genes, welcoming 14 children with four different women since 2002. Elon Musk has 14 children with four different women. Credit: Al Drago / Bloomberg Over the years, he has been vocal about his desire to have more children to increase the birth rate. In 2021, he claimed that there are 'not enough people' in the world, expressing concern for civilisation if people don't have large families. 'I think one of the biggest risks to civilisation is the low birth rate,' the Tesla CEO said at an event hosted by the Wall Street Journal. 'Please look at the numbers. If people don't have more children, civilisation is going to crumble, mark my words.' It is not yet known how Musk will divide his fortune.
Time of India
10 hours ago
- Health
- Time of India
International Yoga Day: Goa govt plans sessions at 15,000 locations
Panaji: Chief minister Pramod Sawant on Thursday said that Goa will see its biggest-ever International Yoga Day celebrations this year on June 21. Yoga sessions have been planned in every school, college, police station, fire station, panchayat, govt office and primary health centre in the state. He said that yoga will be performed at 10,000 to 15,000 locations across Goa, including public places like bus stands and sports complexes. 'We will ensure that not a single village is left without a yoga session being conducted there on the day. I call on every person to at least make it the start of their yoga journey. Those working on the day can observe yoga breaks, yoga at the workplace, yoga at the chair, yoga for workaholic protocols. Yoga can be performed using the protocol even while sitting in a chair,' said Sawant. Every yoga event held on the day by any person in the state should be registered on the central Yoga Sangam portal so that the real extent of Yoga Day celebrations held in Goa is visible, he said. The CM said that the directorate of higher education conducts yoga through Art of Living instructors for its staffers every day and said that the state wants to see more govt offices incorporating this practice. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch xu hướng AUD/USD? IC Markets Đăng ký Undo 'It will help reduce non-communicable diseases if one observes day-to-day practice. We have a target of conducting yoga at 10,000 to 15,000 locations,' said Sawant. The state-level event, where hundreds will perform yoga at one location, will be held at Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Stadium for common yoga protocol from 6am to 8am, where the PM's speech will also be telecast live, said the CM. The department of sports and youth affairs has also organised yoga sessions at 11 taluka locations at the different sports complexes. The theme for this year's Yoga Day is 'Yoga for One Earth, One Health' to protect Mother Earth and health. Aayush Goa state deputy director Dr Meenal Joshi said that her department will be holding Harit Yoga sessions at beautiful locations like plantations and iconic locations. 'Yoga sessions for divyang, children, senior citizens, and marginalised sections will be held at schools and senior citizen homes, etc. During Harit Yoga sessions, we will also be distributing herbal plants,' said Joshi. Isha Foundation will hold sessions for the Indian Navy at Verem and Vasco, police stations at Calangute and Anjuna, Sanjay School for Special Children, for Goa Shipyard and municipality staff in Margao, among others, said their representative. Yogasana Sports Association will hold power yoga competitions like handstand walk competition, contests to hold yoga poses over an extended time, and Suryanamaskar competition for higher secondary school students. Brahmakumari Vanita said that her organisation will hold yoga sessions at the Goa State Pollution Control Board and Colvale Central Jail, among others. 'In Goa, 26% of the population is diabetic and this figure could touch 50% in the next decade or so. Daily practice of yoga can keep us safe from these diseases. Last year, 604 programmes were organised by us on Yoga Day. This year we will cross that figure. Special yoga programmes for women in four talukas will also be organised by us,' said Bharat Swabhiman Trust's Kamlesh Bandekar. Goa Council of Ayurveda and Other Allied Systems of Medicine's Dr Sneha Bhagwat said they will hold yoga sessions at Selaulim Dam. Dr Anura Bale said Gomantak Ayurveda College, Shiroda, will hold a yoga session at Goa Medical College.
Time of India
10 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
Boston College gives first official look at new football uniforms for 2025 season
Image Source: Getty Boston College finally unveiled its new uniforms for 2025, ushering in a new era in its football history. The reveal, part of a promotional video released through a series of photos, features a design that honors the past while bringing some touches of modernity. This is the first football uniform release since the Eagles came under 100 percent full benefit of New Balance, unifying all of the varsity sports teams under one apparel umbrella. Classic Boston College football uniform design returns with fresh elements Boston College fans have always favored a little tradition with their maroon and white, and the 2025 uniforms will lean heavily on that style with gold piping accents. You can see one identifiable design change, however, reflecting the shoulder stripes that were not seen in last year's Adidas kits. These stripes bring a fresh and contemporary look to the design without straying away from the school's tradition-filled past. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Boston College Football (@bcfootball) Also, one of the solid gold helmets will be worn, a fan favorite, but the clean, stripe-free option. Much more prominent gold detailing on the pants, similar to the uniforms from the Doug Flutie era. It's a time-honored yet modern view of the Eagles as they are ready to get going with a new season. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch xu hướng AUD/USD? IC Markets Đăng ký Undo New Balance football gear deal brings full branding shift for Boston College This uniform drop is the last step in Boston College's complete transition to New Balance, which has been outfitting all other BC sports since 2021. BC's football program had been with Adidas until this point, but New Balance fully takes hold of football apparel with this deal, meaning BC is the only Power Five school with a football deal exclusive to New Balance, at least through the 2025 season. Also Read: 'Gotta create some type of balance': Notre Dame boss Marcus Freeman shares solution to growing challenges Athletic director Blake James pointed to the importance of the partnership because it delivers premium gear while deepening local connections with the Boston-based company. The complete uniform ensemble consists of the jersey, gloves, cleats, and sideline apparel to showcase a style combining tradition and performance-based attributes. For Boston College, this is not a makeover, but rather an overhaul stamped with local pride. Game On Season 1 kicks off with Sakshi Malik's inspiring story. Watch Episode 1 here
Time of India
10 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
Rly officers' inspect newly-built, electrified double line
Koraput: Senior railway officials led by Brijesh Kumar Mishra, commissioner of railway safety (CRS), south eastern circle, conducted a comprehensive inspection of the newly constructed 11.161 km electrified double line between Suku and Koraput stations on Thursday. The inspection is part of the ongoing Kottavalasa-Koraput doubling project. According to a release, the newly-commissioned double line section is equipped with 60 kg rails and designed to support a 25-tonne axle load. The stretch includes several major and minor bridges and engineered curves, all built to meet operational standards. Successful speed trials were conducted during the inspection, following which formal authorisation was granted for full-fledged commissioning of the section. The development is a key component of the broader doubling initiative along the Koraput-Rayagada line, aimed at enhancing rail capacity and improving operational efficiency in the region. The project was executed with coordinated efforts from the civil engineering, signal & telecom, and electrical departments of the construction organization, with significant planning and support from the operations and traffic teams of the Waltair division. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch xu hướng AUD/USD? IC Markets Đăng ký Undo The inspection also reviewed key infrastructure upgrades, including newly-installed crossovers at station yards, high-level platforms, and bridge works. The work is a testimony to engineering challenges overcome during the project, particularly in navigating the difficult terrain involving hard rock cutting, steep gradients, and tight curves, it reads.
