In 2012, Elon Musk paid $17 million for a 16,251-square-foot Bel-Air mansion with rooftop solar; 8 years later, he sold it for $29 millionIn 2020, Elon Musk made headlines by selling a lavish Bel-Air mansion at a hefty profit. This sale unfolded against a backdrop where countl...
17 Sep, 2026, 02.30 PM IST
In 2006, Jennifer Aniston paid $13.5 million for a Beverly Hills house and rebuilt it with Brazilian wood and koi ponds; in 2011, she sold “Ohana” for about $37–38 millionJennifer Aniston turned a Beverly Hills property into a serene sanctuary named Ohana, collaborating with interior designer Stephen Shadley ...
12 Sep, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
Qualitatively 'happy hours': India’s liquor problem is not what you thinkIndia's food regulator has targeted popular alcohol brands for using neutral spirit and misleading ageing claims. Many Indian liquors are a...
11 Sep, 2026, 11.31 PM IST
US bans Canadian dairy, motorcycles and alcohol imports as trade war deepensThe United States is banning Canadian dairy products and motorcycles. This action escalates the ongoing trade war between the two nations. ...
09 Sep, 2026, 06.22 AM IST
Harry and Meghan's media storm shows the power and peril of their brandMeghan and Harry's return to Britain sparks intense media interest and polarized opinions. Reports of Meghan's potential acting role illust...
26 Aug, 2026, 12.02 PM IST
Tariffs first, electricity and critical minerals next: Canada may hit the US without hurting itselfCanada is preparing targeted retaliatory tariffs after trade talks with the United States collapsed and President Donald Trump threatened 5...
25 Aug, 2026, 02.32 PM IST
Taylor Swift owns a $100 million real estate empire featuring a Christmas tree farm, historic mansions, beachfront estates, New York penthouses, a private pool, home theatre, billiards room and even a wine cellar that can hold nearly 1,000 bottlesTaylor Swift possesses a real estate portfolio valued over one hundred million dollars. Her properties span Pennsylvania, Nashville, New Yo...
23 Aug, 2026, 09.38 PM IST
South Africa targets 1 lakh Indian tourist arrivals in 2026South Africa is targeting 100,000 Indian tourist arrivals in 2026, up from nearly 70,000 in 2025. It is focusing on younger, experience-see...
23 Aug, 2026, 11.25 AM IST
From Varuni to bhang: How India’s ancient drinking traditions became a colonial tax machineThroughout history, ancient Indian cultures embraced intoxicants such as toddy and cannabis, weaving them into the fabric of religious and ...
14 Aug, 2026, 11.43 PM IST
Where art thou? From royal silverware to rare watches, what collectors are bidding for nowAs collectors broaden their horizons beyond canvases, Glynda Alves finds that India’s auction houses are witnessing growing demand for item...
09 Aug, 2026, 10.14 AM IST
James Marshall's 1848 discovery set off California's greatest migration; Sutter's Mill is now a historic landmark with a visitor influxJames W. Marshall discovered gold flakes in California in 1848, initiating a massive migration. Thousands traveled overland and by sea to s...
31 Jul, 2026, 05.46 PM IST
In 2024, the Baltic Sea gave up a ship filled with royal gifts that never reached a Russian TsarA Baltic Sea shipwreck discovered in 2024 may have carried gifts for Czar Alexander II. The vessel sank around 1856 or 1857 after the Crime...
29 Jul, 2026, 01.14 AM IST
Monday nights as the next Fridays?Markets thrive on perception, and the same idea could be applied to time by transforming Monday night into a second Friday. Through clever ...
24 Jul, 2026, 11.51 PM IST
General Motors lifts 2026 outlook despite hit from electric retreatGeneral Motors raised its full-year profit forecast on Tuesday after reporting solid quarterly results on strong vehicle pricing that offse...
21 Jul, 2026, 06.25 PM IST
FIFA World Cup beer sales are hopping. Brewers hope the stout demand outlasts the tournamentIn the U.S., beer consumption has fallen steadily for a decade, according to the Brewers Association, a trade group for craft brewers. Cana...
18 Jul, 2026, 12.53 AM IST
US tariff tussles stuff of nightmares for Bordeaux winemakersFrench wine producers face uncertainty over US tariffs. Bordeaux vineyards worry about potential impact on sales. The United States is a ma...
28 Jul, 2025, 08.53 AM IST
Trump's 200% tariff threat would be 'a real disaster' for Europe's wine and spirit industryEuropean wine producers face significant financial challenges after U.S. President Donald Trump's threat to impose a 200% tariff on Europea...
20 Mar, 2025, 03.51 PM IST