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There is a special market in Madhubani district of Bihar, where men line up as grooms in the market to be bought by the prospective brides. This is locally called the groom’s market or Saurath Sabha. The women and their families together select the groom from the market as per their choice. The practice is said to be a 700-year old tradition in the region. (Nirbhay Chandra Jha has come to the event looking for a bride [Ismat Ara/Al Jazeera]) Before selecting a groom the prospective bride’s family verifies the qualification, family background, age proof like birth certificate and other documents of the groom. If a woman likes a man and says yes to marriage, the men of the...

The Hawaii home where Justin Bieber famously vacationed in 2015 has been sold for $6.25 million after spending two years on the market. The cliffside property not only comes with incredible views, lush surroundings, and modernist architecture, it also boasts an impressive Hollywood heritage. As well as Bieber, who paid $10,000 a night to stay in the estate, action star Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has vacationed in the Big Island property, which is known as the “Waterfalling Estate” because of its position atop a cliff overlooking the ocean. It has also been featured in several TV shows, including “Love Island” and “Ex on the...

Actress Carina Lau, wife of the celebrated actor Tony Leung, disposed of her property in Shanghai for a total of HK$73.8 million (US$9.4 million). Sinchew reports that Lau bought the villa 13 years ago and netted a profit of HK$21 million from the sale. The villa features four bedrooms, rooms with sea views, and includes a parking space. Lau had resided there for an extended period before relocating. Lau is often commended for her "golden hand" in property deals and her proficient financial management. Known for her enthusiasm for real estate investment, she owns at least 10 opulent residences in Hong Kong, collectively valued at several hundred million dollars. Additionally, she...

*Oracle stock is surging because of AI.*That means Oracle cofounder Larry Ellison's net worth is surging.*That means it's even easier for Ellison to buy Paramount for his son David. Oracle stock is on a tear. Shares of the business software company shot up 5% on Monday and are up 64% for the year. The Oracle boom is directly tied to the AI boom. Even though investors are starting to wonder about all the money companies like Google are spending on AI, they are excited about what all that spending means for Oracle's cloud and database revenue. But those numbers are kind of abstract to most people. And lots of people don't really care about enterprise software or AI bills.So let's put it...

A nuclear bunker buried under a hill has sold under the hammer for £36,000 – wacky, Renaissance-style interiors included. The property in a field in Derbyshire fetched more than double its £15,000 guide price, with dozens of bidders from across the UK battling it out on auction day. The previous owners certainly got creative with the decor, which includes wall-to-wall velvet curtains, fluffy rugs, and ornate gilded mirrors. A log burner next to the bed is on hand to provide heat if you’re hiding out from World War 3 during cold winter months. Wondering where the bathroom is? There isn’t one, so if you were hoping for a soothing nighttime bath (or even just a...

Brazilian stunt performer Luigi Cani is an incredible athlete. The skydiving legend has completed nearly 14,000 jumps and set 11 world records over his two-decade-long career. That would be impressive on its own, but Cani's legacy has only grown as he's used his talents to better the world. In 2022, he performed one of his most nerve-wracking stunts to date—skydiving into a deforested part of the Amazon with a box containing 100 million seeds from 27 native plants. The goal was for Cani to open the box midair, release the seeds, and simultaneously plant 100 million plants. However, executing this vision took five years of intense planning. Nothing was easy: from obtaining the...

Ajay Devgn, an actor, director and producer, has been excelling in multiple fields, donning several hats. The 55-year-old actor will soon return to the big screen this Diwali with Rohit Shetty's cop drama Singham Again. Despite his busy schedule, Ajay Devgn and his wife Kajol have ventured into the hospitality business by transforming their Goa abode into a stunning vacation villa, now managed by the Taj Group. Scroll down to learn more details about the luxurious property. Ajay Devgn and Kajol's luxurious villa in Goa is now available for rent at an unbelievable price. Take a tour of the lavish property One of Bollywood's wealthiest couples, Ajay Devgn and Kajol, has been busy...

Damian Gordon had no idea that a simple act of picking up discarded cans would eventually lead him to purchase a home. The 36-year-old from the Central Coast of New South Wales, Australia, has spent the past seven years collecting recyclables, turning what started as a modest side gig into an impressive financial achievement. His dedication to the environment has not only changed his life, but it also provides a valuable lesson in how small actions can accumulate into significant rewards. A Journey That Began with Simple AmbitionsIn 2017, Gordon set out to collect cans and bottles, initially with no more intention than earning a little extra money on the side. Outside his regular job, he...

Kristen Jaymes Stewart (born April 9, 1990) is an American actress.Dylan Meyer (born December 4, 1987) is an American screenwriter and film producer. Her screenwriting credits include XOXO (2016) and Moxie (2021). Twilight" star Kristen Stewart is a married woman after tying the knot with longtime partner Dylan Meyer in an intimate ceremony held at a Mexican restaurant just minutes from the actress' Los Angeles mansion. Stewart, 35, and Meyer, 37, are reported to have exchanged vows at Casita Del Campo, an eatery in Silver Lake that is a 10-minute drive from the actress' $3.7 million home, which has served as her primary residence since she snapped it up in 2012. According to TMZ, the...

It was not your typical smash-and-grab burglary and the booty was precious: a toilet worth more than its weight in gold. The one-of-a-kind 18-carat gold toilet was swiped in under five minutes from Blenheim Palace, the sprawling English country mansion where British wartime leader Winston Churchill was born, in the predawn hours of Sept. 14, 2019, a prosecutor told jurors Monday. Attorney Julian Christopher said in his opening statement in Oxford Crown Court that it was an “audacious raid.” One of three men on trial in the case of the purloined potty was involved in stealing it and the other two helped to sell the spoils. The toilet has never been recovered but is believed...