Los Angeles, April 14 (IANS) Rapper Kanye West may be perpetually surrounded with controversies but his value continues to soar. The rapper has seen the value of his early artwork surge to an estimated $3.1 million. The 48-year-old rapper created the drawings and paintings as a teenager while studying at Polaris School in Chicago, and they were first brought to wider attention when they were made public in 2021, reports ‘Female First UK’.At the time, the works were valued between $16,000 and…
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Seoul, April 1 (IANS) Fuel surcharges for flights operated by South Korean airlines have surged by as much as threefold from the previous month in April due to the spike in global oil prices, industry watchers said on Wednesday.Industry leader Korean Air raised its international one-way fuel surcharge to between 42,000 won (US$27.9) and 303,000 won for April, compared with 13,500 won to 99,000 won in March.On long-distance routes, such as those to New York, Chicago, Washington and Toronto, the s…
Washington, March 29 (IANS) Mass protests swept across the United States, as hundreds of thousands gathered in cities nationwide under the banner of “No Kings,” targeting President Donald Trump’s immigration and foreign policy.Organisers said the demonstrations were part of a coordinated national mobilisation, with more than 3,000 events planned across the country. The flagship rally at the Minnesota State Capitol in St. Paul drew one of the largest crowds, with estimates of over 200,000 p…
New York, March 18 (IANS) Raja Krishnamoorthi, a moderate Democrat member of the House of Representatives but a strong critic of President Donald Trump, narrowly lost the Illinois primaries for the party’s Senate nomination.He conceded in a statement Tuesday night that Illinois Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton had won.At 10 pm local time in Illinois three hours after the polls closed, when Stratton was ahead of him by about 6 per cent with about 85 per cent of the votes counted, Krishnamoo…
New Delhi, March 5 (IANS) Airfares on several major routes between North America and India have surged sharply after the closure of key airspace corridors disrupted long-haul flight operations, forcing airlines to reroute flights and reduce capacity.The disruption follows the escalation of conflict across parts of the Middle East, a region that normally acts as one of the world’s busiest aviation corridors.Several airlines have suspended operations, grounded aircraft, and cancelled routes, sig…
Ulaanbaatar, March 4 (IANS) Several Indian diplomatic missions across the world celebrated Holi, emphasising the vibrant festival’s message of harmony, optimism and unity.The Indian Embassy in Mongolia’s Ulaanbaatar organised “Phoolon Ki Holi” (Holi With Flowers) celebrations at its premises. The event was attended by members of the Indian community, Persons of Indian Origin, and friends of India in Mongolia.Addressing the event, Indian Ambassador to Mongolia, Atul Malhari Gotsurve, highli…
Los Angeles, Feb 12 (IANS) Hollywood actress Gwyneth Paltrow has opened up on her treatment for filtering her blood. The actress underwent a treatment to filter toxins from her blood after battling “chronic fatigue” and “brain fog”. The actress, 53, has revealed she turned to a therapy called therapeutic plasma exchange to cleanse her blood of toxins such as microplastics and mould, reports ‘Female First UK’.The ‘Iron Man’ star felt “amazing” afterwards. According to the Daily Mail newsp…
Washington, Feb 12 (IANS) Two Pakistani nationals have been indicted in Chicago for their alleged roles in a $10 million healthcare fraud scheme that prosecutors say siphoned funds from medicare and private insurers and routed proceeds overseas. Burhan Mirz and Kashif Iqbal, along with several co-schemers, used nominee-owned laboratories and durable medical equipment providers in 2023 and 2024 to submit fraudulent claims for items and services that were never provided, federal prosecutors allege…
Washington, Feb 1 (IANS) Peaceful rallies and prayer vigils were held across nearly two dozen US cities as Hindu Americans protested what they described as targeted attacks on Hindus and other religious minorities in Bangladesh, urging the US lawmakers and international bodies to take action.Demonstrations were reported in multiple cities, including Princeton, Los Angeles, Chicago, the Bay Area, Detroit, and Tampa. Organisers said the coordinated protests aimed to raise awareness and press for a…
Los Angeles, Jan 29 (IANS) Reality star Kim Kardashian has shared that she hasn’t stepped into a grocery store in more than a decade. She has revealed she refuses to visit a supermarket and would only go to them in the US if they gave her the VIP treatment and shut down the store just for her, reports ‘Female First UK’.Speaking to her sister Khloe on her ‘Khloe In Wonderland’ podcast, she said, “I feel like we went to Erewhon on our show like six years ago but before that maybe 12 years….