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Checking in to historyHotels with History is a captivating podcast exploring the storied past of luxury hotels worldwide. In this episode, the spotlight is on Th...- A shopper bought a painting for just a few dollars at a thrift shop in 2024. Experts later linked it to Frans David Oerder, with its value reaching $120,000A painting purchased for under £30 at a thrift store was later valued at up to £18,000. The artwork, created by Frans David Oerder, capture...
- A 1666 Dutch masterpiece spent decades hidden in a filthy Connecticut barn attic; after nearly 30 years, the forgotten painting sold for more than $7 millionWhat are the chances of spotting a million-dollar treasure lying in filth, recognising its value and revealing it to the world? Meet Frans ...
- M.F. Husain’s Red Girl sold for ₹65 Crore: He painted it in 1952, 74 years later the artwork fetched nearly 13 times its estimate; why is this painting worth so much?In a landmark moment for the art world, M.F. Husain's iconic 1952 piece, The Red Girl, fetched an astonishing ₹65 crore at Pundole's auctio...
- An iconic Art Deco Coca-Cola bottling factory stood unused; developers turned its 12-acre site into a mixed-use destination featuring a food hall and hotelArchitects and developers are transforming abandoned factories into functional spaces such as hotels and art galleries. Many of these proje...
- Taapsee Pannu’s 1907 Danish home has vintage chandeliers, Indian art and one very desi touch. A look into the actress and her husband, Mathias Boe's Denmark residenceTaapsee Pannu’s Denmark home is a 1907-built vintage house that she and husband Mathias Boe chose to restore while preserving its original ...
- 2026 MTV VMAs: Taylor Swift steals the show, surpasses Beyoncé to enter history books with most ‘Moon Person' trophies, dedicates top prize to Dolly PartonTaylor Swift's unforgettable night at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards in Los Angeles saw her clinch three awards, making her the most decor...
- Artist turns a missing NYC subway tile into living art with chia seeds. 2 days later, she gets a response from Zohran Mamdani’s teamSouth Korean-American artist Eujue has turned an otherwise overlooked missing subway tile at Delancey Street into a striking example of liv...
- At least 27 people dead in separate mass shootings in South Africa townshipsEight gunmen opened fire in two mass shootings in South Africa, leading to at least 27 fatalities. The first incident occurred on Saturday ...
- South African women runners arm themselves after string of killingsBefore lacing up her running shoes, Nancy Masha checked the knife and pepper spray she carried to protect herself on her daily jog, a ritua...
- An obsolete power plant was no longer serving its original industrial purpose; developers explored a new life for the landmark through mixed-use redevelopmentA historic power plant in Savannah, Georgia, is being offered a fresh purpose through the Plant Riverside District, a large mixed-use redev...
- Varun Beverages arm signs exclusive distribution pact with MondelezVarun Beverages Limited Zimbabwe has entered into a distribution agreement with Mondelez South Africa. This exclusive agreement will focus ...
- Is AI really stealing from artists? The uncomfortable truth about originality in artContemporary art is at the forefront of navigating the intricate relationship between authorship and AI technology in visual culture. Artis...
- In 1991, a California bargain hunter paid $5 for an ugly thrift-store painting; decades later, experts debated whether the forgotten canvas was a $50 million PollockIn 1991, Teri Horton paid $5 for an “ugly” painting at a California thrift store. Years later, an art teacher suggested it could be a Jacks...
- A tiny Fabergé figure sat forgotten in a New York attic until a family cleanout exposed its royal past; the 20th-century trinket later sold for $5.2 millionThe $5.2 million Fabergé attic discovery therefore stands as more than an auction headline. It is a story about how history can survive in ...
- Woman buys necklace for Rs 1,400 at flea market; 70 years later, discovers it is an original silver-wire and cord piece worth Rs 2.5 croreA woman bought a necklace for just Rs 1,400 at a Brooklyn flea market, only to discover decades later that it was an original artwork by re...
- Forrest Gump actor Tom Hanks’ philanthropy beyond Hollywood: How his veterans coffee brand, Women’s Cancer Research Fund work and other charitable efforts are helping people in needTom Hanks is known for his decades-long Hollywood career, but his philanthropy has also focused on causes far beyond the movie industry. Fr...
- Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy shares rally 8% after securing Rs 985 crore domestic and global ordersSterling and Wilson Renewable Energy shares surged nearly 8% on Tuesday to Rs 186.66 after winning domestic and international orders exceed...
- India, South Africa hold first Army-to-Army Staff Talks, focus on training and capacity buildingIndia and South Africa held their first Army-to-Army Staff Talks in New Delhi. Discussions focused on expanding training exchanges and join...
- From historical solidarity to strategic trade: The India–South Africa opportunityIndia and South Africa are forging new pathways in trade and investment, showcasing a remarkable growth in bilateral trade. Both nations ar...
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