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Photo credit: Christies.com A woman, named Norma Ifill from Philadelphia, paid just $15 for an unusual necklace at a Brooklyn flea market, wore it for years without knowing its origin, and only later learned it was a work by Alexander Calder, according to a report by The Sun. The forgotten piece, a silver wire and cord necklace made around 1940, was consigned to Christie’s and sold in the auction house’s First Open sale of Post-War and Contemporary Art in 2013 for $267,750, including buyer’s premium. Christie’s results show the necklace, catalogued as “Untitled (Necklace),” achieved the high end of its…

Prabhas will be seen in the upcoming war-action drama ‘Fauzi’ helmed by ‘Sita Ramam’ fame Hanu Raghavapudi was announced to hit the big screens on December 3. The makers have now confirmed the delay, although a new release date has not been announced yet.Prabhas’ ‘Fauzi’ release postponedDuring a pre-release event of Nani’s ‘The Paradise’, producer Ravi Shankar who is backing the Prabhas starrer shared that the film has been postponed. He also shared that it was being pushed back but assured fans that the additional time would help the team deliver a major project.Makers promise fans the grand scale of…

Crispy fries do not necessarily require a deep fryer, air fryer or oven. A heavy-bottomed pan, a little oil and one simple trick can get you surprisingly close to that crisp, golden texture at home. The key is to remove excess starch and moisture from the potatoes before they hit the pan. The potatoes are first soaked, dried and lightly coated before being cooked over controlled heat, helping create a crisp exterior without making them greasy. Instead of cooking the fries in a large pool of oil, this method uses a shallow layer of oil and controlled heat to gradually…

Chetan Bhatt misses bronze after 1-1 draw, loses Kumite playoff to Chinese Taipei on Senshu (Reuters) India’s Chetan Bhatt suffered heartbreak at the Asian Games 2026 after losing the men’s Kumite 84kg bronze medal playoff to Chinese Taipei’s Meng-yu Chung on Tuesday.The bout at the Toyohashi Gymnasium ended 1-1 after regulation time, but Chung walked away with the bronze medal on the basis of Senshu, which is awarded to the athlete who scores the first point without conceding one beforehand.Asian Games Full Coverage | Schedule | Medal TallyBoth karatekas managed one Yuko each during the contest, but Chung had struck…

Police stand in front of the Son of Jacob Synagogue in Belleville, Ontario, on Monday, a day after the shooting. Hours after the shooting ouside an Ontario synagogue Sunday evening, the police released the identity of the cop who was grievously injured in the exchange of fire. Constable Jeff Smith has a long recovery ahead but he is making encouraging progress, Belleville Police Service deputy chief Sheri Meeks said. The suspected shooter was identified as 29-year-old Sean Ward who was in life-threanening condition.“It’s my understanding that he was very critical and was (vital signs absent), but was sort of brought…

Channing Tatum clarifies that he does not have a secret account. (Instagram) ALTOver the weekend, rumors started going around online that Channing Tatum, who is best known for his work in films like ‘Step Up,’ ‘21 Jump Street,’ ‘She’s The Man,’ and ‘Magic Mike,’ had a secret social media account. The rumors started after an account started commenting about Zoë Kravitz and her fiancé, Harry Styles. Kravitz and Tatum used to be engaged until they broke up in late October 2024. The two had been together for three years and had been engaged for one year.Channing Tatum clarifies that he…

Jemima Goldsmith tied the knot with Cameron O’Reilly in a charming English ceremony on September 12. The bride dazzled in a strapless tea-length gown by Oscar de la Renta, later switching to a flirty ivory minidress adorned with a chic corsage. Her understated glam featuring soft makeup and loose waves perfectly complemented the family-filled celebration that echoed warmth and love. Jemima Goldsmith kept her wedding style elegant, romantic and refreshingly understated.The British screenwriter married Irish-Australian financier Cameron O’Reilly in England on September 12, celebrating the occasion with close family and friends. And while the wedding itself was intimate, Jemima’s bridal…

Nihal Sarin at Chess Olympiad (Photo by Michal Walusza from FIDE) NEW DELHI: On Monday, India’s open team was paired against hot favourites and tournament hosts Uzbekistan in Round 6 of the 46th Chess Olympiad in Samarkand.The anticipation around this fixture had been building since before the tournament began, perhaps because these two nations have won the last two Olympiads between them, or because Dommaraju Gukesh will face Javokhir Sindarov for the World Championship later this year, or simply because these are, right now, two of the most potent chess nations on the planet.India had arrived at the board sitting…

A New York City baklava seller has turned a small side hustle into a business that now brings in more than $20,000 in monthly sales. Jacob Komarow, known around the city as the ‘Baklava Guy’, started Good Baklava in 2021 after buying three trays of prepared baklava to sell at a Phish concert. A simple bet with a friend soon turned into a growing business. Today, Komarow sells baklava at parks, beaches, festivals, and pop-up events, as well as online. He gets the pastries from a commercial bakery in Turkey. His business gained wider attention after he began selling baklava…

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie’s daughter Vivienne is making her mark as an artist. The 18-year-old was spotted out and about at a Los Angeles street fair, selling her original artwork. There, by her side, was twin brother Knox, who kept her company in her stall.Jolie-Pitt’s daugther Vivienne sells her artwork at fairVivienne, was photographed interacting with people at the fair, as they visited her stall called The Tulip Fields. Her twin brother Knox helped her set up her displays, including original drawings, paintings, prints, stickers and birthday cards. As per the Daily Mail, she priced her work between USD…