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WorldPhoto: The HinduVikram Maira transformed his family’s holiday home and orchard in Uttarakhand’s Kumaon hills into Sitla Estate, a 40-acre Himalayan retreat with only 12 rooms. Since leaving Mumbai in 1998, he focused on thoughtful cooking, a close-knit local team, and personal attention rather than expanding the property.
The Hindu··Mukteshwar
SciencePhoto: HT WorldIn the 1930s, the US sent about 500,000 trout eggs to Lake Titicaca, located on the Peru-Bolivia border, to boost fishing. The trout thrived and became one of the most invasive species in southern Peru. This introduction has harmed native fish populations, with two species possibly now extinct. The plan originated after Peruvian and Bolivian authorities sought US help to improve local livelihoods.
HT World·
PoliticsPhoto: HT EntertainmentA Mumbai sessions court denied anticipatory bail to three film production executives accused of misappropriating over ₹3.92 crore during the making of the Dharma Productions film Naagzilla. The accused include Kuldeep Singh Champawat, Mahipal Karan Rathore, and Shivkumar Tiwari. The court cited prima facie evidence and ordered custodial interrogation for detailed investigation. The film stars Kartik Aaryan and is co-produced by Dharma Productions and Mahaveer Jain Films with a budget of ₹82.50 crore.
HT Entertainment··Mumbai
WorldPhoto: News18South Central Railway (SCR) has announced available berths on several special trains running in October and November for the festive season. These trains connect Telangana with Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Gujarat, and other destinations. For example, the Secunderabad-Sirpur Kagaznagar special train has hundreds of berths available on multiple dates from October 30 to November 10, with availability subject to change as bookings continue.
News18··Secunderabad
BusinessPhoto: ET MarketsIndian stock markets declined with Sensex and Nifty posting modest losses after crude oil prices surged past $116 per barrel. Midcap and smallcap indices experienced sharper drops due to weak market breadth, raising concerns about inflation and the impact on economic growth.
ET Markets·
BusinessPhoto: TOI WorldKanye West made an unplanned four-day visit to a $295 million Malibu mansion designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Tadao Ando. He compared his stay to Elvis Presley's presence. The estate was later sold to Jay-Z and Beyoncé, setting sales records. Meanwhile, West's own Ando-designed property faces legal and financial troubles amid foreclosure, casting uncertainty on its future.
TOI World··Malibu
The Hindu··Mukteshwar
Photo: The HinduVikram Maira transformed his family’s holiday home and orchard in Uttarakhand’s Kumaon hills into Sitla Estate, a 40-acre Himalayan retreat with only 12 rooms. Since leaving Mumbai in 1998, he focused on thoughtful cooking, a close-knit local team, and personal attention rather than expanding the property.
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