Only 2.3% of wealthy family businesses are ready for succession. What’s holding them back?Julius Baer–EY’s Family Barometer Report 2026 shows that 65.9% of families believe the next generation is not yet ready, while emotional at...
21 Oct, 2026, 08.31 AM IST
In 2020, Bethenny Frankel paid $2.1 million for a Connecticut home, renovated it, and sold it in 2021 for $3.3 million, a $1.2 million gross increaseBethenny Frankel acquired a charming yet outdated Colonial residence in Connecticut and initiated substantial renovations to give it a cont...
20 Oct, 2026, 03.20 PM IST
127-year-old Victorian home hides a mystery: Illinois couple discovers mysterious, unopened letter dating back to 1914During the renovation of their historic 127-year-old Victorian house in Illinois, a couple stumbled upon a hidden gem: an unopened letter f...
18 Oct, 2026, 06.17 PM IST
The Plaza Hotel, which Donald Trump drove into bankruptcy and sold at an $83 million loss in 1995, to shut its doors until 2031The iconic Plaza Hotel in New York City will undergo a major restoration, with closures planned from January 2027 to 2031. Fairmont Hotels ...
18 Oct, 2026, 01.36 PM IST
A flood-wrecked Tennessee playground was $100,000 short. Taylor Swift paid the rest, and her signature still flies on its castle slidesSevere flooding severely damaged Kids Kingdom playground in Hendersonville, Tennessee, making it unsafe for children. The city planned to r...
17 Oct, 2026, 11.35 PM IST
From Ram temple to Vande Mataram, Kolkata Durga Pujas draw on heritage, nationalism for inspirationKolkata's Durga Puja celebrations this year feature themes inspired by India's civilisational heritage, nationalism and cultural identity, ...
17 Oct, 2026, 12.31 PM IST
Lupita Nyong'o's redesigned Los Angeles home comes with cosy interiors, a sunset-view balcony and an outdoor entertaining spaceLupita Nyong'o has turned her California home into a warm sanctuary, focusing on comfort, utility and nature. She took her time with the de...
16 Oct, 2026, 08.32 PM IST
In 2017, Big Sean paid $8.7 million for Slash’s Beverly Hills mansion and renovated it; four years later, he sold it for $11.1 million, a $2.4 million price increaseIn 2017, Big Sean purchased a mansion in Beverly Hills previously owned by Slash for $8.7 million. After four years of renovations, he sold...
16 Oct, 2026, 02.00 PM IST
Inside Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s real estate empire: What luxury homes have they bought, sold and rented?Beyoncé and Jay-Z have owned some remarkable properties over the years, from a $190 million Malibu mansion to an $88 million Bel Air estate...
16 Oct, 2026, 12.34 AM IST
World Bank should focus on mobilising greater private capital and creating jobs, says FM SitharamanNirmala Sitharaman emphasized the importance of private capital in creating jobs and boosting productivity during her address. She outlined...
15 Oct, 2026, 10.37 PM IST
Liev Schreiber's New York triplex comes with a rooftop chicken coop, raspberry garden, vintage interiors and custom bedroomActor Liev Schreiber’s New York City triplex includes historic architecture, vintage furnishings and personalised interiors with an unusual...
15 Oct, 2026, 08.20 PM IST
In 2002, TV mogul Michael King paid $11 million for a Los Angeles property and built a 15,642-sq-ft mansion; 16 years later, his estate sold it for $33.85 millionThe former residence of Michael King in Pacific Palisades has been sold for a stunning $33.85 million, setting a record in the luxury real ...
15 Oct, 2026, 01.30 PM IST
Jamestown bought Atlanta’s former Sears building for $27 million. Here’s how it became Ponce City MarketJamestown bought Atlanta’s former Sears building for $27 million in 2011 and transformed the 2.1-million-square-foot property into Ponce Ci...
12 Oct, 2026, 06.30 PM IST
Architect fights to save India's past, built on 'stone, tears and sweat'For over thirty years, Abha Narain Lambah has dedicated her life to preserving India’s rich cultural heritage, focusing on ancient temples ...
11 Oct, 2026, 11.06 AM IST
Obama-appointed preservation architect bought a UFO-shaped home made from reinforced plastic in 2002, moved it from San Diego to California’s San Jacinto mountains in 2004, and is now selling it for $1.5 millionMilford Wayne Donaldson, known for his commitment to architectural preservation, is putting his extraordinary UFO-shaped home on the market...
09 Oct, 2026, 03.53 PM IST
Texas’ 1927 Hawn Hotel closed in 1978 and was condemned in 1989; a $17.6 million rehabilitation converted the vacant tower into 33 housing units and ground-floor commercial spaceThe Hawn Hotel in Temple, Texas, has transitioned from a long-vacant structure to a modern residential and commercial space. Completed in 1...
09 Oct, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
Zaha Hadid Foundation turns architect’s former London headquarters into new arts venueThe Zaha Hadid Foundation is getting ready to open a public arts venue at the architect’s former studio in London’s Clerkenwell area. The G...
09 Oct, 2026, 01.22 AM IST