Usha Mittal, a source of success
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Lakshmi Mittal tumbles to 4th position on Sunday Times Rich List 2013
Monday April 22, 2013
Indian-origin steel tycoon Lakshmi Mittal, who spent eight years at the top of the Sunday Times Rich List, has dropped down to fourth position this year, while leading NRI industrialist Lord Swraj Paul has emerged as the wealthiest Peer in the House ...
India, China on path to overtake the globe's wealthiest nations: UN
Agence France-Presse | Friday March 15, 2013
The developing world's rapid growth has sharply cut extreme poverty, created a new middle class and put the economies of Brazil, China and India on a path to overtake the globe's wealthiest nations, the UN said on Thursday.
Can't afford to buy Ferrari's first-ever hybrid, jokes Ratan Tata
Wednesday March 6, 2013
Ferrari's first-ever hybrid "looks terrific", said Tata, one of India's wealthiest businessmen and a close friend of Ferrari chairman Luca Cordero di Montezemolo.
Mukesh Ambani India's richest for sixth year: Forbes
Monday March 4, 2013
With networth of $21.5 billion, Mukesh Ambani has retained his title as India's richest person for sixth year in a row, while Mexican business tycoon Carlos Slim has emerged as wealthiest in the world for the fourth consecutive year.
Wipro's Premji joins Bill Gates' philanthropic mission
Friday February 22, 2013
India Incs philanthropist extraordinaire, Wipro chairman Azim Premji, has signed up for Giving Pledge, committing a substantial part of his wealth to philanthropy. Giving Pledge, founded by Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates and billionaire investor War...
In wealthy Hong Kong, the poorest live in metal cages
Associated Press | Friday February 8, 2013
For many of the richest people in Hong Kong, one of Asia's wealthiest cities, home is a mansion with an expansive view from the heights of Victoria Peak. For some of the poorest, like Leung Cho-yin, home is a metal cage.
NDTVSports | Tuesday January 8, 2013
The wealthiest footballer according to most estimates. The most popular sporting figure in the world by common consensus. And possibly, the most talented footballer the world has ever seen. That is who Lionel Messi is!
Republican House Speaker opens door to tax hikes, shifts US fiscal cliff talks
Monday December 17, 2012
U.S. House of Representatives Speaker John Boehner's offer to accept a tax rate increase for the wealthiest Americans knocks down a key Republican road block to a deal resolving the year-end "fiscal cliff."
White House dismisses Republican 'fiscal cliff' proposal
Tuesday December 4, 2012
The White House dismissed a "fiscal cliff" proposal from congressional Republicans on Monday that included tax reforms and spending cuts, saying it did not meet President Barack Obama's pledge to raise taxes on the wealthiest Americans.
White House dismisses Republican 'fiscal cliff' proposal
Reuters | Tuesday December 4, 2012
The White House dismissed a "fiscal cliff" proposal from congressional Republicans on Monday that included tax reforms and spending cuts, saying it did not meet President Barack Obama's pledge to raise taxes on the wealthiest Americans.
Oracle paid CEO Larry Ellison a cool $96 million last year
Associated Press | Monday September 24, 2012
Larry Ellison, the founder and CEO of Oracle Corp. and one of the wealthiest people in the world, saw his pay jump to $96.2 million last year.
Brunei sultan's daughter weds in elaborate ceremony
Agence France-Presse | Sunday September 23, 2012
Glittering jewels and the echoes of a 17-gun salute marked the climax of wedding celebrations for the daughter of one of the world's wealthiest men, the Sultan of Brunei. Princess Hajah Hafizah Sururul Bolkiah, 32, and Pengiran Haji Muhammad Ruzaini,...
Dry taps and open sewers: This is 'Millennium City' Gurgaon
Reuters | Friday July 6, 2012
Sarika Kapoor lives in a spacious home in one of the wealthiest cities in India. But something as simple as having a shower is fraught with problems. Most days there is just a trickle of water from the taps and sometimes even that dries up before noo...
This is world's richest woman, according to new report
Agence France-Presse | Wednesday May 23, 2012
Australia's richest person Gina Rinehart has eclipsed Wal-Mart heiress Christy Walton to become the world's wealthiest woman, according to an annual index by Business Review Weekly (BRW).
Lakshmi Mittal retains crown as Britain's richest man
Reuters | Sunday April 29, 2012
Britain's wealthiest people saw their fortunes rise to record levels last year, according to the annual Sunday Times Rich List, at a time when most Britons' earnings and savings were squeezed by inflation and low interest rates.
