A forgotten 17th-century portrait sat in a Maine attic for decades; estimated at $15,000, the mystery painting eventually sold for $1.41 millionA forgotten 17th-century portrait sat in a Maine attic for decades; estimated at $15,000, the mystery painting eventually sold for $1.41 mi...
15 Sep, 2026, 02.28 AM IST
Modern home decor ideas: 10 easy ways to bring a traditional touch with brass, Indian textiles, old furniture and craftsIntegrating traditional Indian elements into modern homes can beautifully merge heritage with contemporary design. Utilizing natural materi...
07 Sep, 2026, 08.18 PM IST
In 2020, Pamela Anderson left Hollywood and sold her California home to live on her grandmother’s 7-acre property. Now, grows vegetables and shares to churches and charitiesAfter spending years in the glitz of Hollywood, Pamela Anderson has returned to her Vancouver Island home, seeking tranquillity and a fresh...
07 Sep, 2026, 05.56 PM IST
‘Toxic’ actor Tara Sutaria lives in Bandra home worth over Rs 15 crore that features a baby grand piano, vintage records, European-style kitchen, white-and-ivory interiors, career memorabilia, and artwork and decor designed by herTara Sutaria's Mumbai home reflects her passion for music and art. Her elegant Pali Hill apartment features a baby grand piano and vintage ...
29 Aug, 2026, 08.03 PM IST
What makes the second edition of Vogue Wedding Atelier bigger than beforeVogue Wedding Atelier will return to New Delhi in August 2026. The event will feature over sixty brands across couture and luxury lifestyle...
05 Aug, 2026, 01.14 PM IST
In 1886, a widow defied the odds and turned a household frustration into one of America's greatest inventions; the dishwasherDishwasher invention story: Josephine Cochran invented a dishwashing machine after her heirloom dishes were chipped. She faced financial ha...
30 Jul, 2026, 07.19 PM IST
Fashion update: Old luxury bags and heirloom Banarasi saris get a new life and a novel twist as upcycling catches onEstablished brands are latching on to the luxury buyers’ desire to modernise heirlooms. This week, designer Amit Aggarwal, known for his sc...
13 Oct, 2024, 02.25 PM IST
Billionaire Bernie Ecclestone's daughter Tamara is offering $7.2 mn to anyone who helps find her jewels stolen in 2019 heistThe 2019 robbery was termed as Britain's most high-profile burglary spree.
28 Jul, 2022, 09.36 AM IST
AstaGuru’s annual heirloom jewellery, silver and timepieces auction rakes in Rs. 18.32 crThe recent luxury investment index found that jewellery was the most prized object of desire for Indian UHNWIs.
26 May, 2021, 12.07 PM IST
Mountbatten's Indian bracelet, jewelled elephants auctioned in UKPatricia Edwina Victoria Mountbatten was the Second Countess Mountbatten of Burma and had a strong royal connection as the great-great-gran...
28 Mar, 2021, 10.33 PM IST
The small but growing and quirky market for heirloomsScions of ex-royals and descendants of old money families are seeking to monetize high value family-held collectibles. It isn't as big as t...
09 Feb, 2020, 12.44 PM IST
Glitter and shine: Five-strand Basra pearl necklace rakes in Rs 1.9 crore at auctionThe total winning value for the auction was Rs 8.6 crore
22 Oct, 2019, 04.38 PM IST
Don't come to a cluttered house: Try these easy hacks to transform your homeThese simple steps can make all the difference.
06 Dec, 2017, 08.47 PM IST
A Van Cleef emerald bow to Indian Mona Lisa, royals on the one heirloom they could never part withFive royals and their favourite heirlooms.
25 May, 2017, 12.07 PM IST
- Home Fire
Press coverage of the meteorite hit in Russia has this quote by sci-fi master Larry Niven, "Dinosaurs aren't around.
21 Feb, 2013, 04.36 AM IST
- Wealthy to pay more tax under DTC
The proposed Direct Taxes Code, which is expected to replace the existing Income Tax Act in 2012, has proposed to impose 1% tax on net weal...
09 Sep, 2010, 02.10 AM IST
- Kiran Desai wins the Booker
The 35-year-old author, daughter of well-known Indian novelist Anita Desai.
11 Oct, 2006, 09.00 AM IST