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Toppled Gautam Adani to regain his perch in wealth rankings Mukesh Ambani is back to being Asia’s wealthiest person Mukesh Ambani, an Indian billionaire, saw his net worth increase by $536 million in a single day to reach $97.5 billion. This puts him back in the top spot in the...

Hollywood aspires to craft movies with 'likable' protagonists, yet the true measure of an iconic film often hinges on the strength of its primary antagonist.  More than mere obstacles, these essential characters defy conventional morality and, in doing so, breathe life into the cinematic landscape. They add depth to the...

Most of the world's population has dark hair. In the United States, 85 percent of the population has black hair, while 11 percent has brown hair. Authentic blonde hair, which is quite rare, accounts for only 2 percent of the American population. Genuine red hair, the rarest of all hair...

According to CEOWORLD magazine's Global Happiness Ranking, Finland has been identified as the happiest country in the world. Researchers used statistical analysis since 2020 to conclude in their 2024 update. The researchers analyzed comprehensive polling data from 146 countries for the past four years to determine the happiest countries. The...

Some countries provide cash rewards to Olympic medalists, though the International Olympic Committee doesn't. Singapore is known to offer one of the highest gold medal payouts in Olympic history, with gold medalists earning around $737,000 and bronze medalists receiving over $184,000. On the other hand, the United States pays about...

Gun ownership varies significantly around the world. Citizens of more than 175 countries are allowed to own firearms, although with specific regulations on ownership, such as banning certain types of firearms. Mexico, Guatemala, and the United States have gone one step further to make gun ownership a constitutional right. However,...

Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a new decree that allows foreigners who fought alongside the Russian army during the Ukraine war to apply for Russian citizenship. The condition is that they should be able to prove that they served for a minimum period of one year. The decree also permits...

Gautam Adani has once again secured the title of India's richest person, surpassing Mukesh Ambani. The Adani Group saw a significant increase in their stocks after the Indian Supreme Court's decision not to interfere in the market regulator's investigation into alleged stock price manipulation. As a result, Gautam Adani reclaimed...

Johann Rupert, the founder and chairman of Richemont, is currently the wealthiest person in Africa, with a net worth of $10.3 billion. Richemont is a conglomerate that owns several renowned brands including Cartier and Montblanc. Johann Rupert's success in the business world has solidified his position as the pinnacle of...

The Start: Nikesh Arora was the highest-paid executive at Google in 2012, with a compensation package worth around $51 million. He went on to receive stock awards worth at least $200 million before he left the company. In 2014, he was recruited by Masayoshi Son of SoftBank Group Corp. and...