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Pink Villa
7 days ago
- Business
- Pink Villa
Sneak peek into 140-year-old historic Mumbai mansion and among the first with electricity, lavish decor, oil-painted ceilings
Jamsetji Tata was an Indian entrepreneur and philanthropist who founded India's largest conglomerate, Tata Group. He is widely regarded as the 'Father of Indian Industry'. Jamsetji Tata played a major role in the industrial development of India. Here's what his Mumbai mansion looks like. Exploring Jamsetji Tata's Mumbai mansion, a historic property and one of the first in the city to have electricity An Instagram user named Nishant Sonavane posted a video of Jamsetji Tata's mansion located at Waudby Road, Mumbai. The clip shows the outside view of the heritage mansion, called Esplanade House. According to the user, the mud-colored architectural gem boasts a stunning Renaissance Revival Design, a 19th-century architectural and decorative style inspired by the Italian Renaissance period (14th-17th centuries). Built in 1885, Jamsetji Tata's mansion was among the first properties to have electricity in Mumbai. The house also has concealed wiring and an elevator. Gold-gilded decor, oil-painted ceilings and more Jamsetji Tata's Mumbai mansion is decorated with lavish interiors. The house features gold-gilded decor with ivory inlays, and the ceilings are painted with oil. Saint Bernard dog sculpture at the entry gate Esplanade House has beautiful gardens, marble fountains, and statues which add a unique touch to the mansion. The historical gem also has a brown-colored Saint Bernard dog sculpture installed at the entry, right above its main entrance. Jamsetji Tata's Mumbai mansion, Esplanade House, is not open to the public. Its beautiful decor says it all about the rich heritage in the city. It is also proof that the late industrialist was truly a visionary. A brief about Jamsetji Tata Born on March 3, 1839, Jamsetji Tata hailed from a Zoroastrian Parsi family of priests in Navsari, Gujarat. He was the first child and only son of Nusserwanji Tata. The late industrialist worked in his father's company until he was 29 years old. His father got him enrolled in Elphinstone College in Mumbai. Jamsetji Tata graduated from the institution as a 'green scholar' in 1858. He commissioned the Taj Mahal Hotel in Mumbai in 1903. He was also the founder of Jamshedpur city. He contributed towards the establishment of the Indian Institute of Science, Tata Steel and Tata Power.
Newsweek
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Saint Bernard Puppy Captures Hearts Over How He Eats: 'Such a Gentleman'
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. A Texas-based Saint Bernard dog has charmed viewers online with his distinctive—and enduring—dining habit. The canine was captured eating his meals while laying flat on the floor in a short clip posted to Instagram by @miloandtheberners on June 21. The post has delighted viewers on the platform, racking up almost 200,000 likes and amassing over 2.4 million views to date. Viewers flooded the comments with amusement and affection, with many noting how rare it is to see a dog eat so peacefully when most other canines tend to eat quickly while guarding their bowls. The clip begins with footage of the dog, based in Austin, Texas, as a puppy, stretched out on the ground with his head dipped into a food bowl. An overlaid text on the video read: "He won't always eat lying down like this will he?" The video then transitions to the dog as a full-grown adult, significantly larger but still in the exact same position, calmly consuming his meal with the same relaxed approach. "The answer is … YES. He may have gotten a 'little' bigger, but he still eats the same," the caption added. Most dogs tend to eat while standing or hovering defensively over their bowl—a behavior often driven by instinctive food-guarding tendencies or excitement. In contrast, the Saint Bernard's approach has struck viewers on Instagram as charmingly laid-back and unexpectedly humanlike in its casualness. Several amused viewers have expressed this in the comments, with some joking that they tend to eat similarly to the dog. "He is so adorable, I think it's a smart move and he eats like such a gentleman," one viewer said, while another added: "He is precious [and] wise! Who wants to stand while eating a meal, anyway." "Well, he's making sure he's enjoying every bit of his meal," a third viewer shared. "God forbid a boy wants to eat in comfort," one comment said. "Look at that happy tail though! He deserves it his way!" another added. "A whole mood, love it," one viewer commented. "I get it," another posted. "I like to eat in bed. "Same thing basically." Newsweek reached out to @miloandtheberners for more information via Instagram. File photo: A Saint Bernard dog lays on grass. File photo: A Saint Bernard dog lays on grass. Getty Images Do you have funny and adorable videos or pictures of your pet you want to share? Send them to life@ with some details about your best friend, and they could appear in our Pet of the Week lineup.
Newsweek
05-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Great Pyrenees Mix Obsessed With Pool Since Adoption Wins Pet of the Week
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Another week of pet videos gracing timelines—including a paralyzed dachshund attempting to run with his doggy sibling and a cat's reaction to her new home in a new country—melted our hearts. But the week wouldn't be complete without the latest winner and finalists for this week's Pet of the Week line-up from our own Newsweek readers. Be sure to follow the instructions at the end of the story to submit your pet to be in the running. Winner Screenshots from a reader video of her six-month-old Great Pyrenees and Saint Bernard mix swimming in the pool. Screenshots from a reader video of her six-month-old Great Pyrenees and Saint Bernard mix swimming in the pool. Ashli Guglielmo This week's Pet of the Week winner can't keep her paws dry. From the moment her family rescued her, Bella has been a water dog. Owner Ashli Guglielmo told Newsweek that since the family brought home Bella, the Great Pyrenees and Saint Bernard mix, she's been obsessed with the pool. She was 9 weeks old when she was adopted, and on that same day, she jumped straight into the water. There had been a few swimming scares before she finally learned to get herself to safety. And now, it's a nonstop pool party with Bella. "Now at just 6 months, she is in the pool every single day just doing her doggy paddling, which we find absolutely precious," Guglielmo said. "We just wish she could teach her three Great Pyrenees brothers how to follow in her footsteps!" Finalists Photos of an owner's two rescue dogs, Shayla (left) and Tayen (right). Photos of an owner's two rescue dogs, Shayla (left) and Tayen (right). Chelly Bolger Wathen Our first finalists for this week are Shayla and Tayen, two rescue dogs Chelly Bolger Wathen and her husband adopted from a Ukrainian orphanage and an Arizona humane society focused on rescuing abandoned and stray animals from the Navajo reservation. The canines went from being unwanted strays to a forever home. The couple adopted Shayla, a shepherd and wolfdog mix, about five years ago, she told Newsweek via email. They learned she lived in Ukraine, but a volunteer with Amazing Strays Foundation helped bring her to the United States with several other dogs. Shayla became her "muse" for writing children's books. "I love that Shayla goes to bookfairs and events, even at a college, with me and delights people of all ages, especially kids," she said. Then, this past November, they welcomed home Tayen after a previous dog passed. The couple wanted Shayla to have another friend. The two dogs are now "best buddies," with Tayen being the family comedian and Shayla enjoying the youthful playfulness. Photo of a Husky named Chakota hanging out the car window, enjoying the breeze. Photo of a Husky named Chakota hanging out the car window, enjoying the breeze. Courtesy of the Smalls Next up is Chakota, a dog who helped a grieving partner through the loss of his wife in 2022. The couple brought home Chakota in 2016 when the pup was only 5 weeks old. The couple loved spending time with Chakota up until 2022, when tragedy struck. Karin Small passed from cancer. Chakota stepped up big, lending himself to be a rock for Karin's partner. "Now, I have Chakota and a cat," he said. "Chakota is my buddy. I take him just about everywhere I is never very far from my side." Photos of an 11-week-old French Bulldog puppy named Boswellia, who the owner calls a "firecracker." Photos of an 11-week-old French Bulldog puppy named Boswellia, who the owner calls a "firecracker." Nika SessionReed Last but not least, we have an 11-week-old French Bulldog puppy named Boswellia with owner Nika SessionReed, who recently welcomed her home. Her son went to the breeder to pick up Boswellia; however, he accidentally grabbed the wrong sex. The family originally wanted a male, SessionReed told Newsweek via email. But after already meeting her and "falling head over hills for her," SessionReed couldn't imagine switching her out. "I asked [the breeder] to keep her, and it's been Heaven Sent from there on," she said. "Having Boswellia has its challenging moments due to my job, which by the way I work on dredges and big ships, so I travel A LOT from state to state. It has been amazing having her with me because I am away on different projects and away from my family 4-5 months at a time, so having Boswellia with me is definitely a great thing because just like she needs me, I need her as well." Her favorite thing about Boswellia is that she's a "little fireball." She's fierce and comes with spunk. Her giant eyes make you instantly melt. If you think your pet could be next week's Newsweek "Pet of the Week," send us your funny and heartwarming videos and pictures of your pet, along with a bit about them to life@ and they could appear in our "Pet of the Week" lineup.
Kuwait Times
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Kuwait Times
St. Bernards romp at unique Swiss theme park
Syrah walks slowly and deliberately on a treadmill submerged in a large water tank, as two therapists help keep her steady, and a crowd looks on in awe. The eight-year-old St. Bernard is receiving her regular hydrotherapy session, while visitors to the newly reopened Barryland theme park in the Swiss Alpine valley town of Martigny follow every move. 'We give hydrotherapy to older dogs or dogs that have undergone surgery,' Barryland director Melanie Glassey-Roth told AFP. 'Everything here is conceived for the wellbeing of our dogs.' Revamped from a smaller, 'living museum' focused on St. Bernards, after two years of work Barryland has morphed into a large, interactive theme park fully dedicated to Switzerland's national dog. Built in the shape of a paw print, the main building offers interactive experiences and virtual reality tours of the history and myths surround the St. Bernard, as well as the chance to interact with the big dogs themselves. The park is hoping to see its visitor numbers soar to potentially 200,000 a year, up from 83,000 before the renovation. Head of the breeding program Manuel Gaillard holds two puppies of the Saint Bernard dog breed during a press visit ahead of the inauguration of the Barryland museum and parc in Martigny, in the Swiss Alps.--AFP photos Two puppies of the Saint Bernard dog breed are photographed. A Saint Bernard dog receives care during a press visit ahead of the inauguration of the Barryland museum and parc in Martigny, in the Swiss Alps. A journalist films a video of a Saint Bernard dog during a press visit. A Saint Bernard dog mascot reacts during the inauguration of the Barryland museum. This photograph shows an old picture of a Saint Bernard dog and a priest taken at the Great Saint Bernard pass and diplayed at the Barryland museum and parc. A journalist takes a picture of a giant photograph showing a Saint Bernard dog and diplayed at the Barryland museum and parc. A Saint Bernard dog has exercise in a pool during a press visit. 'Emblematic' The St. Bernard breed, which reached a new level of stardom when it figured in the 1992 blockbuster Hollywood comedy film 'Beethoven', was cross-bred into existence centuries ago in the Swiss Alps, not too far from where today's theme park lies. It was originally bred from farm dogs indigenous to the region by a hospice monastery, perched 2,500 metres (8,200 feet) above sea level, to use for rescue work in the perilous Great St. Bernard Pass between Switzerland and Italy. 'This is an emblematic dog that represents the entire region,' said Jean-Maurice Tornay, head of the Barry Foundation, which runs Barryland. Barryland got its name from the most famous and heroic St. Bernard of all. Local lore holds that Barry, who lived from 1800 to 1814 and was credited with more than 40 rescues in his lifetime, carried a little barrel of alcohol around his collar, a welcome drink for weary travellers. In his honour, the monastery always had one dog named Barry -- a tradition that continues at Barryland today. The park's current Barry, a towering 7.5-year-old male weighing around 80 kilograms (176 pounds), is the largest and most decorated of its dogs. The Barry Foundation has 36 St. Bernards in all who live at a nearby kennel in Martigny. Some dogs spend whole summers up at the Great St. Bernard Pass. But with the reopening of Barryland, 16 dogs from the Martigny kennel will crowd into a large van each morning and be driven across to the theme park, ready to play stars. New mission At Barryland, the giant dogs, with their dark-ringed eyes and fur covered in reddish-brown patches, run around in spacious, grassy parks, lounge in large indoor enclosures and submit to grooming, massages and treatments. For Thursday's reopening, the park presented two new puppies, Xcell and Xaver, who tumbled enthusiastically around their mother Lio, nudging her until she sat down to let them nurse. Nearby, dog handler Sahel Robette encouraged Tosca, an eight-year-old female, to climb onto a large weighing scale. 'Sixty-five kilos (143 pounds)!' he exclaimed, as he began brushing her down, searching her fur for tics and inspecting her ears and nails. Once the heroes of the Swiss Alps, St. Bernards today are doing heroic work in other settings, Tornay said. With helicopters having taken over their rescue role, the St. Bernard has 'found a new social mission', he told AFP. The foundation's dogs make hundreds of visits each year to hospitals, nursing homes and prisons, where they are used for therapy and social training, 'sharing a little bit of kindness', he said. The St. Bernard is perfect for these missions, Glassey-Roth said, as one of the dogs laid its giant head on her lap. 'It has a quiet force; it is calm and very social.'—AFP
Otago Daily Times
01-07-2025
- General
- Otago Daily Times
Woman saves dog's bacon, hoofs it from Pegasus pig
Wendy Campion spotted the pig wandering along the street in Pegasus on Monday. Photo: Wendy Campion A woman in the North Canterbury township of Pegasus was surprised to see a large pig wandering local streets before beating a retreat when it charged at her. Wendy Campion was walking her Jack Russell-cross dog when she spotted what she at first thought was a very large shaggy dog - about the size of a Saint Bernard - on the loose on Monday morning. She then realised it was a big, hairy pig staring at them, and she took a photo. "I went no, that is definitely a pig, rather large one. He just stood and stared at us for a little while and then the next minute he comes charging across quite quickly," she said. Campion said as she was unsure how the pig or her 13-year-old dog would react, so she scooped her pet up and quickly moved on. "He went at quite a rate of knots. I didn't realised pigs could move so fast," she said. The pig was last seen continuing up the road towards the rugby fields. Campion said she posted the photo of the pig to her local Facebook page because she emigrated from the United Kingdom to New Zealand only last year, and had recently moved to Pegasus, so she was not sure if it was a typical visitor. "We're new to the country so we're not sure what goes on around here, but it is hilarious," she said. The Facebook post had not resulted in any owner coming forward but people had suggested the town change its name to Pig-asus. RNZ has contacted Waimakariri District Council see if staff have encountered the pig but it is yet to respond.
