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World's Top 10 Richest People

One of the world's biggest philanthropists, Bill Gates is the richest man as well.

Bill Gates has retained the title of the world's richest person in 2015.

The Hurun Global Rich List 2015 ranked 2,089 billionaires from 68 countries, in a record-breaking year for the world's billionaires.

 

Among these, 649 people saw their wealth increase and 341 are new entrants. While the ranks of 230 remained unchanged, 869 individuals saw their wealth decrease and 95 of them dropped out of last year's rich list.

 

Interestingly, half of the world's billionaires are from United States and China.

Bill Gates

 

Wealth: $85 billion

 

Change (YoY): 25%

 

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates saw his wealth rise by $17 billion as a result of steady gains on his investments.

 

According to Hurun report, one quarter of his wealth is invested in Warren Buffett's companies, besides his stake in Microsoft. Other investments include $3.5 billion in Facebook.

 

Carlos Slim Helu family

 

Wealth: $83 billion

 

Change (YoY): 38%

 

Carlos Slim Helu has bagged the second rank in the rich list with a 38 per cent surge in his fortune.

 

Slim is the chairperson and chief executive of telecommunications companies Telmex and America Movil.

Warren Buffet

 

Wealth: $76 billion

 

Change (YoY): 19%

 

Another famous philanthropist, Warren Buffett, chairman CEO of Berkshire Hathaway saw his wealth shoot up by $12 billion. He donated $2.8 billion to the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation last year.

 

Interestingly, 99 percent of his wealth was earned after he turned fifty, says Hurun report.

Amancio Ortega

 

Wealth: $55 billion

 

Change (YoY): -11%

 

For the first time in 3 years, Amancio Ortega, founding chairman of the Inditex fashion group, best known for its chain of Zara clothing, is out of the top three rich list.

 

He saw a 11 per cent decline in wealth.

 


 

Larry Ellison

 

Wealth: $54 billion

 

Change (YoY): 13%

 

Larry Ellison, executive chairman and Chief Technology Officer of Oracle Corporation, saw his wealth increase by 13 per cent.

 

Ellison, a signatory of The Giving Pledge, has committed to donate more than half his wealth to philanthropic causes.

 

Bernard Arnault

 

Wealth: $45 billion

 

Change (YoY): -2%

 

Bernard Arnault, chairman and Chief Executive Officer of LVMH since 1989 is ranked 6th in the list.

 

Mark Zuckerberg

 

Wealth: $44 billion

 

Change (YoY): 42%

 

A self-made billionaire Mark Zuckerberg has the distinction of being the youngest person in the top 10 list.

 

The founder of Facebook saw his wealth soar by 42 per cent last year, securing a position in the top 10.

 

The next 3 person are all ranked at 8th position as their wealth stands at $36 billion.

 


 

Charles Koch David Koch

 

Wealth: $36 billion

 

Brothers Charles and David H. Koch each own 42 per cent stake in Koch Industries.

 

Dieter Schwarz

 

Wealth: $36 billion

 

Change % (YoY): 29%

 

Dieter Schwarz is also ranked at 8th position.

 

German entrepreneur and owner of the Schwarz-Gruppe, saw a 29 per cent rise in wealth.

 

The retail group owns and operates the Lidl and Kaufland brands.

 

 

 

 


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[www.keralites.net] Top 15 Cities For Culture And Design!

 

Top 15 Cities For Culture And Design per UNESCO

UNESCO is the UN's Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, and its purpose is to promote peace through education and scientific advancements. This organization has identified the 15 following cities as ones who maintain creativity and culture as part of advancement, while being very easy on the eyes.

1. Montréal, Canada

UNESCO calls Montréal "The City of Designers", as it is home to some 25,000 designers, as well as the famous Canadian Center for Architecture. The city also boasts many cultural centers, including museums, art galleries, and exhibition centers.

2. Buenos Aires, Argentina

One of South America's best places for design and architecture lovers, Buenos Aires is home to spectacular sculptures and buildings, mixing the styles of the Renaissance, Goth, and Art Deco. UNESCO points out the government's active roles in encouraging cultural exhibitions and constructions, as well as conservation of historical sites.

 

3. Curitiba, Brazil

This Brazilian city goes beyond architectural design, offering residents and tourists the opportunity to visit some of the world's most stunning gardens.

4. Bilbao, Spain

Bilbao is the home of the Guggenheim Museum, a truly odd-shaped building that is located in the heart of the city. It is also where an amazing wine warehouse from 1909 is located, which was meant to be demolished and was saved at the last moment, then converted into a cultural facility.

 

5. Turin, Italy

Originally the home of the Roman Senate, Turin is now the home of some of Italy's automotive giants – Fiat and Alfa Romeo. Additionally, the city has a slew of classic-period European architecture and is home to several innovative design companies.

6. Graz, Austria

Home to a couple of UNESCO World Heritage Sites, but that doesn't mean that this city stops for a moment, with its nearly 5,000 design companies.

 

7. Berlin, Germany

Once a city divided by a wall, Berlin is now home to over 2,400 design companies. Local companies focus on green technologies and designs, and the city itself promotes a healthy lifestyle of its residents.

8. Helsinki, Finland

If you love architecture, Helsinki should be high on your list of places to visit. The most remarkable part of the city's character is in its municipality's willingness to include residents in public design projects, as it did when it consulted with the locals about how to design public transportation seats.

 

9. Dundee, Scotland

Not a well known Scottish city, unless of course, you're a designer, Dundee is the United Kingdom's number one creative city of design. Dundee was the home to many textile companies, as well as shipbuilders, but as time passed, these industries made way to biotech and digital media. Despite its technological growth, the city still works to maintain and rejuvenate its old, traditional parts.

10. Shenzhen, China

The city's skyline is filled with cutting-edge buildings, celebrating the history of design Shenzhen has. With the recent shift of designers to Shanghai and Hong Kong, Shenzhen has become home for large finance companies instead.

 

11. Shanghai, China

The biggest design show in Asia is the Shanghai Design Show, which attracts brands and designers from all around the world. The city itself is home to more than 4,000 design agencies, 239 community centers for art and culture, 283 art institutions, 100 museums, and 25 libraries. Combined with the city's amazing skyline, it becomes obvious why the city was chosen by UNESCO.

12. Kobe, Japan

Kobe's modern skyline is not the result of sped up development, but of a rebuild following a catastrophic earthquake back in 1995. Despite past misfortune, Kobe is a world-class fashion and art city, second only to Paris.

 

13. Nagoya, Japan

Modern Nagoya is home for some major auto industries, such as Toyota and Mitsubishi, as well as advanced robotics centers. At the same time, it maintains a slew of local cuisine places, a traditional Japanese theatre, and medieval craftworks.

14. Seoul, South Korea

A hub of technology and innovation, South Korea is home to mega brands such as Samsung and LG. Along with its technological growth the city designated one of its oldest districts into its own "silicone valley", transforming it while keeping its historical roots.

 

15. Beijing, China

The home of the 2008 Olympic Games also boasts more than 3,000 years of rich history, incredible architecture, and traditional Chinese neighborhoods (hutongs).

 

 


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