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Russian billionaire to challenge Putin in election

Mikhail Prokhorov, one of Russia`s richest tycoons says he will challenge Putin in next March`s p...

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India received USD 56 billion in remittances

The top remitting countries in 2009 were United States (USD 48.3 billion), Saudi Arabia (USD 26 bill...

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S Africa gifts 1 ton oranges to `7-billionth` baby

The UN has not formally designated a seven-billionth inhabitant and many different countries have ma...

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Billion-year-old bacteria `created`

Scientists claim to have created a billion-year-old bacterial enzyme and then trace its evolution th...

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Crowded, stretched world awaits 7 billionth baby

On October 31, a girl will take birth near Lucknow in India, becoming the seven billionth baby of th...

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Bill Gates’ kids mock him with Billionaire song

Gates mentioned that the kids will have to chalk out their own course of life.

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Gisele Bundchen: World`s 1st billionaire model?

Gisele Bundchen is expected to become the world`s 1st billionaire model, according to Forbes mag.

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Arjun is fastest from selected 14 racers in Bangalore

Arjun Maini emerged as the fastest racer from among 14 drivers, who qualified for the national final...

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14 racers make the national finals from Kolhapur

Gaurav Davare was the fastest from among the 14 racers, who today qualified for the national finals ...

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Pakistani billionaire eyes majority stake in Dubai bank

Pak`s richest man Mian Muhammed Mansha may buy a majority stake in Dubai Bank.

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I`ve stopped being fussy, says Carlos Slim

Mexican billionaire Carlos Slim has said he was no longer as capricious and did not lose sleep when ...

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Just 14% of world`s billionaires eligible: Forbes

There are a record number of billionaires around the world in 2011, but just 14 percent are eligible...

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China has more billionaire lawmakers than US: Report

Chinese top legislature has 38 billionaires, who are richer than the richest member of US Congress.

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Digvijay Singh calls Gadkari a `billionaire`

Congress leader Digvijay Singh on Friday described BJP chief Nitin Gadkari as a `billionaire` after...

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17 US billionaires pledge to give away half wealth

Seventeen US billionaires have joined other wealthy American in pledging to give away at least half ...

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Billionaire Saudi prince wows Nepal

Forbes describes Al-Waleed bin Talal as the 19th richest man in the world.

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Universe to end in 5 billion years

Scientists predict that the universe would come to an end-in just five billion years.

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US pledges 4 billion dollars to fight AIDS, other diseases

The pledge aims to save more lives by driving needed reforms & ensuring smart & effective investment...

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39 Indian Cos Best Under A Bn in Forbes` Asia list

39 Indian cos have made it to Asia`s `Best Under A Billion` 2010 list compiled by Forbes magazine.

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Internet users in India to hit 237 mn by 2015

India will see its number of Internet users triple to 237 million by 2015.

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Decision on multi-billion fighter plane deal may be political

India is now closer to finalising a USD 10 billion contract for 126 fighter aircraft with IAF subm...

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Wildfires cost Russia some $15 billion: Report

A newspaper says the hundreds of wildfires that has swept western Russia has caused billions of doll...

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Fidel Castro visits town outside Havana

Fidel participated in an event honouring fallen fighters in his revolution.

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Friend faces fraud trial over L`Oreal billionaire

L`Oreal cosmetics heir Liliane Bettencourt`s daughter takes on a celebrity photographer at his trial...

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Indian American tops Forbes 10 greenest billionaires

Indian American Silicon Valley billionaire Vinod Khosla tops the list of 10 greenest billionaires ch...

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Chinese billionaire goes on trial for bribery

The founder of China`s largest home appliance chain, once the country`s richest man, went on trial...

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India launches world’s largest biometric census

India on Thursday launched a new census of its 1 bn-plus population with 2.5mn census-takers.

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2 Indian women on Forbes list of world`s billionaire

Two Indian women including Savitri Jindal and Indu Jain have been named among the list of world`s to...

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Gorshkov price finalised on Putin visit`s eve

After a 3-yr long renegotiation, fresh price of Admiral Gorshkov has been finalised at $2.35 bn.

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Twitter hits the 10 billion mark

Twitter has reported 10 billionth tweet, indicating the popularity of social networking site.

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India, Russia to ink defence deals worth USD 4 billion

India and Russia will sign defence deals worth USD 4 billion for purchase of 29 more carrier based...

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Obama wants $33 billion more for war: Report

The Obama administration plans to ask Congress for an additional $33 billion to fight unpopular wars...

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Next Bill Gates could be from India: Survey

A sizeable number of Americans believe that the next Bill Gates would come from India or China.

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US forgoes billions in tax on Citi: Report

US govt quietly agreed not to collect billions of dollars in potential taxes from Citi as part of de...

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Chile`s outgoing Prez fights for chosen candidate

Chile`s outgoing leftist President, Michelle Bachelet, has upped her support of her chosen successor...

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Forex reserves up at USD 286.723 billion

India`s foreign exchange reserves rose by USD 1.379bn for the week ended Nov 27, to USD 286.723bn co...

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Billionaires` wealth surge outpaces economic revival

`Green shoots` best describes the nascent revival in the global economy, but `full bloom` aptly port...

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India`s 100 richest worth 25% of the GDP

India`s 100 richest people have a combined net worth of USD 276bn, which is almost a quarter of the ...

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Early life on Earth developed billions of years ago

In a new research, scientists have determined that the Earth’s climate was probably far cooler billi...

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Air India losses more than $1bn

Burdened by high fuel and labour costs, cash-strapped Air India suffered a net loss of Rs 5,548 cr...

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Al Gore to become world’s first `carbon billionaire`

Al Gore, who campaigned relentlessly on green issues, is on track to become world’s 1st "carbon bill...

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Deutsche Bank strikes billion-euro takeover deal

Germany`s biggest lender Deutsche Bank has struck a deal to buy Sal. Oppenheim, a Luxembourg-based p...

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SL born US billionaire Rajaratnam accused of funding LTTE

Raj Rajaratnam, the Sri Lanka- born US billionaire charged in the largest ever hedge-fund insider ...

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Canadian space tourist and circus billionaire hosts space show

Canadian circus billionaire Guy Laliberte mixed star power, science lectures, music and poetry with ...

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Billionaire clown boards capsule for space flight

Guy Laliberte has been greeted by a raucous crowds of friends and family during preparations for his...

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Madoff family to be sued over missing billions

Epic swindler Bernard Madoff`s two sons, his brother and a niece will be sued this week for USD 198 ...

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ICICI Pru`s AuM cross USD 10 billion

The country`s largest private insurance company, ICICI Prudential Life, said today its assets under ...

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World Bank unveils USD 4.3 billion in loans to India

The World Bank on Tuesday announced USD 4.3 billion in loans to India, including USD 2 billion for t...

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One billion to go hungry world over: UN

The UN agency has warned that nearly one billion people will be severely affected by food shortage.

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Brazil, France sign multi-billion dollar arms pact

Brazil and France have signed a major arms pact worth billions of dollars that includes transfer of ...

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