BIZARRE: 15 | Mind Blowing Facts

Was Shukracharya Really a Villain? The Truth Revealed

What if the Dev and Asur stories were never meant to be understood as simply heroes versus villains? One of the strongest examples is Shukracharya, the legendary guru of the Asuras. He is often remembered as the opponent of the Devas and the rival of Brihaspati, the guru of the…

MyLifeXP · Sep 1

Purple Style Labs IPO Day 2: GMP, subscription status, key details — Should you subscribe?

Purple Style Labs IPO enters its second bidding day with subdued demand and a GMP of around 1%, down from 5%. The Rs 680-crore issue has seen limited subscription, while ongoing losses and high valuation concerns weigh on sentiment despite strong revenue growth, celebrity backing and expansion of Pernia’s Pop-Up…

The Economic Times · Sep 1

Illegal cigarettes, luxury car and Canberra homes seized in massive cross-border sting

Major raids across ACT, Sydney dismantle Chinese crime syndicate.

The Canberra Times · Sep 1

Genesis Wants To Design One-Off Cars For American Buyers

Genesis plans to tailor its bespoke service specifically for US customers, but don't expect it to arrive overnight.

Motor1 · Aug 31

The Sopranos Made SUVs Cool. America Never Looked Back

The Sopranos arrived just as Americans were trading luxury sedans for SUVs, and its characters helped make them the ultimate symbol of success.

Motor1 · Aug 31

South Korea’s ‘moonies’ church leader sentenced to jail in former first lady bribery case

Han Hak Ja convicted over political funds and luxury gifts given to former first lady

The Independent UK · Aug 31

Houston lawyer buys $15.5 million, 15,000-sq-ft mansion just to demolish it; plans to donate $4 million worth of luxury materials & turn the land into a garden; here’s why

In River Oaks, Houston lawyer Tony Buzbee has purchased a mansion to expand his existing property. He has partnered with Habitat for Humanity to salvage valuable construction materials, amounting to millions of pounds, for use in affordable housing projects. Once the mansion is demolished, the site will be transformed into…

The Economic Times · Aug 31

How Light Therapy Devices Are Redefining High-End Home Wellness

See how LED masks and red light panels are becoming essential parts of luxury home wellness, skincare, and recovery routines.

inkl · Aug 31

Jefferies initiates coverage on Leela Hotels with Buy rating, sees 22% upside

Jefferies initiated coverage on Leela Hotels with a Buy rating and a Rs 675 target, citing India’s premiumisation trend, rising luxury travel demand and the company’s owned-led expansion strategy. The brokerage expects strong revenue and earnings growth through FY29, supported by higher room rates, leisure exposure and Brookfield backing.

The Economic Times · Aug 31

Purple Style Labs IPO opens for bidding. Should you apply or avoid?

Purple Style Labs IPO opened for subscription on August 31 and will remain open until September 2. The Rs 680-crore issue, comprising entirely a fresh issue, has a price band of Rs 546-575 per share. The IPO is commanding a grey market premium of around 5%, signalling modest potential listing…

The Economic Times · Aug 31