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2026-09-06 · Times of India

Michèle Mouton's father told her to prove herself or quit rallying; she became the ‘fastest woman alive’

🔮 “English was hard for me then, so I went to Ingolstadt with a teacher who could translate.” assertive

2026-09-12 · Times of India

Indian woman in Canada arrested after tenant shared videos alleging harassment that went viral

🔮 She appeared confused and asked whether she could call her daughter before being handcuffed and escorted to a police vehicle. mixed

2026-09-14 · Times of India

In 1995, this American doctor delivered a baby girl; 25 years later, he delivered her son

🔮 The second photograph was taken during the COVID-19 pandemic, when hospital restrictions affected who could be present during childbirth. assertive

2026-09-16 · Times of India

Brad Pitt let his neighbour live rent-free until 105; the unusual story behind his former LA mansion

🔮 The arrangement lasted much longer than anyone might have expected. assertive

2026-09-18 · Times of India

Who is Joe Petraro-Hyppolite the 13-year-old boy with 168 IQ?

🔮 He is set to begin a master's program at New York University next fall, according to a report by CBS News. assertive

2026-09-20 · Times of India

No sugar, no alcohol, 300 push-ups and 300 squats: Inside the lifestyle of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov

🔮 “If you're experiencing a headache, one solution would be to take a pill, and then the headache disappears.” assertive

2026-09-23 · Times of India

She turned America’s waste paper into Chinese packaging: How Zhang Yin built her billion-dollar empire

🔮 More than two decades later, she would be named China's richest person, with an estimated fortune of $3.4 billion on the 2006 Hurun Rich List. assertive

2026-09-26 · Times of India

"Just get up and walk out": Elon Musk’s unusual meeting rule for Tesla employees

🔮 Even when the discussion has little to do with their work, people often stay until the meeting is officially over because walking out may appear disrespectful. assertive

2026-10-05 · Times of India

From 3,000 kg of Ganesha idol waste to 760 study tables: Inside ‘Visarjan Se Vidya Tak’ initiative

🔮 After Ganesh Utsav, they would often find fragments and broken pieces of Ganesha idols on the beaches. assertive

2026-10-07 · Times of India

MacKenzie Scott gave $20m; 5 years later, Denver has 4 new childcare centres

🔮 Mile High United Way said the collaboration could help develop approaches that other communities might eventually replicate. assertive

2026-10-08 · Times of India

Stephen Hawking wrote A Brief History of Time in a villa later replaced by his namesake

🔮 Caius adapted its buildings around him The changes to Hawking's home were part of a broader effort by Gonville & Caius to ensure that he could remain involved in college life. assertive

2026-10-09 · Times of India

Sydney Sweeney’s $6.2 million Bel-Air estate preserves old Hollywood charm

🔮 A vine-covered mansion in Bel-Air might seem like an obvious candidate for a complete renovation, particularly when its new owner is a Hollywood actor with the means to start afresh. assertive

2026-10-09 · Times of India

Einstein Built His Own Caputh Summer House After Berlin’s Gift Plan Fell Through

🔮 The retreat became a place where he could read, think, sail and welcome friends away from the demands of public life. assertive

2026-10-10 · Times of India

Sting bought a 16th-century estate that became a thriving organic farm

🔮 For the family, the property became a summer base and a place where they could spend time away from their other homes. assertive

2026-10-12 · Times of India

1861 Texas home ranks third among America's haunted spots; visitors report woman in white

🔮 The website suggests that this detail may relate to the building's earlier layout, when a doorway and porch occupied the area before alterations were made. mixed

2026-10-12 · Times of India

In 2005, this Australian home sold for A$420,000; 20 years later, it fetched A$1.375 million

🔮 The listing specifically advertised a 160-metre train track with a five-inch gauge, describing it as an attraction the whole family could enjoy. assertive

2026-10-12 · Times of India

George Clooney’s French estate has vineyards as he plans an Italian restaurant

🔮 According to recent reports, the restaurant could welcome its first customers in spring 2027. assertive

2026-10-13 · Times of India

In 2019, Kanye West bought a 6,713-acre Wyoming ranch with 2,000 elk

🔮 Visitors and residents could move between separate buildings, while the surrounding landscape provided space for outdoor activities. assertive

2026-10-13 · Times of India

Shakira and Roger Waters’ 650-acre Bahamas island listed for $30 million

🔮 The plan was to create a destination where artists could stay and work, alongside boutique hotels and luxury residences. assertive

2026-10-14 · Times of India

11-year-old builds 450-member water network and moss filter to tackle lead in school water

🔮 At nine, Nithya Tammana noticed something happening in her own home that many people might have overlooked: clean drinking water was going down the drain while the shower water was being heated. assertive

2026-10-14 · Times of India

14-year-old wins Young Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2026

🔮 “I hope that when people look at the photograph, they can see too, and maybe appreciate how much can be happening in a small moment in the natural world,” Whitfield said after winning the Young Grand Title, the BBC reported. assertive

2026-10-14 · Times of India

Scarlett Johansson listed her 1931 Hollywood Hills villa for $4.95 million

🔮 It also had maid’s quarters that could be used as a media room or gym. mixed

2026-10-14 · Times of India

Erin French rebuilt her life after losing her first restaurant; her Maine eatery now receives 60,000 reservation postcards a year

🔮 French decided to take a chance on the building, despite concerns that a restaurant in a town with a population of around 700 would struggle to attract enough customers. assertive

2026-10-15 · Times of India

Tony Parker’s Texas mansion vanishes from listings after price drops to $11 million

🔮 He said the influencer marketing had put the property at top dollar, and that the market would always respond to what buyers believe a property is worth. assertive

2026-10-15 · Times of India

Chris Pratt and Katherine Schwarzenegger relist mansion for $19.99M, nearly $12M less

🔮 The source said the home would be restaged, with a relisting planned for January or February 2025. assertive

2026-10-15 · Times of India

Clint Eastwood saved a California ranch from condos; it became a 31-room hotel

🔮 The ranch faced a potential change that could have replaced its historic landscape with residential development. assertive

2026-10-15 · Times of India

Hollywood actress Pat Crowley’s Bel-Air home lists for nearly $16 million after more than 50 years; Howard Hughes once landed a plane nearby

🔮 He added that his mother loved to entertain and would host dinners for ten people, describing the gatherings as a Los Angeles cross section. assertive

2026-10-16 · Times of India

Inside Meryl Streep’s former five-storey New York townhouse built in 1845

🔮 The reduction brought the advertised price $6.5 million lower, although the listing price alone did not establish what a future buyer might pay. assertive

2026-10-16 · Times of India

‘New Girl’ Star Jake Johnson Puts Pasadena Home on Market for $3.295 Million

🔮 Their layout and previous uses are more specific than the general description of two additional studios might suggest. mixed

2026-10-18 · Times of India

Side Hustle Grows Steadily: $500 yard games fund Little Party Co.; she keeps corporate job

🔮 The idea appealed to her because she could start small, test whether customers were interested and retain the games for her family’s own celebrations if the business did not work out. assertive

2026-10-18 · Times of India

Demi Moore’s Idaho home has a river, mountain views and wild elk in her backyard

🔮 The surrounding landscape also brings wildlife close to home, with Moore saying she might see a herd of elk in her backyard. assertive

2026-10-18 · Times of India

Utah couple built a $2 million backyard pool with a 90-foot mountain and a scuba-diving tunnel

🔮 A Utah couple wanted a place where they could practise scuba diving without travelling to the ocean. assertive

2026-10-21 · Times of India

After Sergey Brin divorce, Nicole Shanahan's former Malibu home rents for $175,000 a month

🔮 At the summer rate, a four-month stay would cost $700,000 in rent alone, assuming the property is rented for the entire period at the advertised price. assertive

2026-10-21 · Times of India

Pete Davidson sells Staten Island condo at a $400,000 loss after listing in 2026

🔮 The sale was completed on 13 May 2026, excluding the additional money he spent on renovations. assertive

2026-10-21 · Times of India

Olivia Wilde sells Studio City home for $5.23M, nearly $700K below 2023 price

🔮 Below, you will find the price history, the property's features, the timing of the sale, the relationship context and her earlier Silver Lake house sale. assertive

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