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American billionaire wanted to die broke. So he secretly donated his entire wealth of $8 billion and officially died broke in 2023Chuck Feeney built a multibillion-dollar fortune through the duty-free shopping business, but he had a very different plan for his wealth. ...- Who is Dinesh Thakkar, Angel One founder who bought Rs 711 crore worth 63,000-sq-ft Juhu tower in India's most expensive luxury home deal?Dinesh Thakkar, founder and CMD of Angel One, has entered into a Rs 711-crore deal to buy an entire 63,000-sq-ft luxury residential tower i...
- Vivek Ramaswamy is worth $2.3bn. A win in Ohio could make him America’s second-richest governorVivek Ramaswamy's fortune has significantly increased due to Roivant Sciences' stock performance. He has sold billions in company stock ove...
- Quote of the Day by Jack Ma: ‘We are never short of money. We lack people with dreams, who can die for those dreams’ - Inspirational quote from Chinese philanthropist and co-founder of AlibabaJack Ma believes people with dreams are more crucial than money for business success. He argues that capital can be found for convincing id...
- Inspiring lessons quote of the day by Mark Cuban, 'To be a billionaire, you have got to get lucky' offers success advice on luck, timing, hard work, opportunity matter more than money aloneQuote of the day by Mark Cuban presents a more complicated picture of success than the familiar story of effort alone. Hard work can create...
- Sam Altman was just 19 when he left Stanford to build an app Loopt that struggled to take off; years before ChatGPT, Green Dot paid $43.4 million for itYears before ChatGPT, Sam Altman left Stanford at 19 to build Loopt, a location-based social networking app that struggled to attract users...
- In 2010, a family clearing an ordinary London-area home found an 18th-century Chinese vase in the attic; it later stunned the auction world at £53 millionIn 2010, a family clearing an ordinary London-area home found an 18th-century Chinese vase in the attic; it later stunned the auction world...
- Rihanna launched Fenty Beauty in 2017 with an estimated 50% stake; 4 years later, Forbes valued the cosmetics company at $2.8 billionRihanna’s Fenty Beauty journey therefore represents more than a remarkable celebrity wealth milestone. It is a case study in how ownership,...
- Warren Buffett is passing the baton: 5 investment mantras the next generation can carry forwardWarren Buffett has stepped down as Berkshire Hathaway chairman and become chairman emeritus, with Howard Buffett taking the role. Greg Abel...
- In 2012, Elon Musk paid $17 million for a 16,251-square-foot Bel-Air mansion with rooftop solar; 8 years later, he sold it for $29 millionIn 2020, Elon Musk made headlines by selling a lavish Bel-Air mansion at a hefty profit. This sale unfolded against a backdrop where countl...
- While selling fax machines, Sara Blakely cut up pantyhose to solve a clothing problem; Spanx later helped make her a self-made billionaire, Forbes reported in 2012Sara Blakely faced a common wardrobe dilemma, but instead of settling for frustration, she transformed her pantyhose into a game-changing p...
- In 1967, Ralph Lauren started with a $50,000 loan and one line of neckties; that small tie business became a multibillion-dollar global fashion empireRalph Lauren began his business with a modest loan and a bold idea for neckties. This initial venture evolved into a vast lifestyle and fas...
- Tyler Perry became a billionaire telling stories about marriage. Now he says he won't marry because ‘divorce destroys fortunes’Tyler Perry has shared his decision to avoid marriage due to the potential financial pitfalls associated with divorce. With a net worth of ...
- Portuguese forts, paved pathways, golden beaches: Anand Mahindra feels this coastal town in Gujarat is like a movie scriptDaman is stepping into the spotlight as a captivating heritage tourism spot, shedding its previous reputation. Billionaire industrialist An...
- A NASA intern Gary George paid $217 for 1,150 NASA tapes; 43 years later, 3 Apollo 11 recordings showing Neil Armstrong sold for $1.82 millionFormer NASA intern Gary George spent just $217.77 on 1,150 surplus NASA videotapes in 1976, unaware that three reels contained rare first-g...
- Warren Buffett’s one son is a farmer in Nebraska, another musician: The billionaire’s children didn’t know how rich their father was until adulthoodWarren Buffett’s children grew up without fully understanding the scale of their father’s wealth. His son Howard chose farming and conserva...
- Meet Vladimir Sklarov, who allegedly stole $450 million from a Mexican billionaire using the Astor family name and spent it on luxury villas and a châteauVladimir Sklarov is facing serious allegations after reportedly swindling a Mexican billionaire of $450 million by creating a fraudulent co...
- Elon Musk's ex Ashley St Clair warns world's richest man is manipulating reality using X to create manufactured crisis in the world 'before civil war'Elon Musk's ex girlfriend's warning: Ashley St Clair, the mother of one of Elon Musk’s children, has accused the billionaire of creating “d...
- IDBI Bank shares crash 11% amid price concerns as Fairfax deal moves closerIDBI Bank shares fell sharply as investors focused on Fairfax Financial Holdings’ reported Rs 81-per-share offer for a 60.72% controlling s...
- Viswanath & Sons OTT release date confirmed: When and where to watch Suriya, Mamitha Baiju's Tamil family entertainerVishwanath & Sons, a captivating family drama featuring Suriya and Mamitha Baiju, premiered in theaters on August 14 and has now establishe...
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