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India.com
04-07-2025
- Business
- India.com
Mukesh Ambani, Nita Ambani and their children Isha Ambani, Akash and Anant Ambani live on top floor of Rs 15000 crore Antilia due to...
Mukesh Ambani, Nita Ambani and their children Isha Ambani, Akash and Anant Ambani live on top floor of Rs 15000 crore Antilia due to… One of the richest men in the world and the richest in India, Mukesh Ambani and his family reside in Antilia, which is one of the most expensive private houses in the world. Antilia is located in India's commercial capital – Mumbai. It stretches over 4,00,000 square feet and has an estimated value of around Rs 15,000 crores. But do you know that the Ambani family lives on the top of the 27-storey building? Do you know the reason? Let's find out. Why Mukesh Ambani and his family live on 27th floor of Antilia? Mukesh Ambani, his wife Nita Ambani and their children – Anant and Akash, daughter-in-law Shloka, and grandchildren Veda and Prithvi live on the 27th floor of Antilia. Actually, Nita Ambani decided to stay on the top floor because of several major factors, such as the 27th floor has a magnificent ventilation system, the floor has plenty of sunlight, making it the best floor to live in. Restricted Area Visiting this floor is highly restrictive and reserved for only a few, thus highlighting the family's need for security and not necessarily being in the public eye. Unique features of Antilia A satisfaction in ultimate luxury and immense resilience, Antilia has been designed to survive any kind of earthquake up to 8.0 on the Richter scale and comprises some of the best safety measures technology could afford. The mansion consists of 49 bedrooms, a large ballroom, a cutting-edge health spa, and many swimming pools, and even provides a snow room, offering truly unique space, an escape from the usually tropical weather of Mumbai. Notably, the 27th floor is highly restrictive and very few people have access apart from the Ambanis. Unique Features Of Antilia Apart from luxury, Antilia is designed to survive any kind of natural calamity. It can survive any kind of earthquake upto 8.0 magnitude on the Richter scale. It has some of the best safety measures technology could afford. The building has as many as 49 bedrooms, a massive ballroom, a health spa, and swimming pools. Antilia has a special snow room to escape from the usually tropical Mumbai weather. 600 Workers A team of 600 workers make sure that everything in the architectural masterpiece building works smoothly. Named after an enchanted island, the design of the building is inspired by nature's beauty, special themes, lotus and the Sun. The 27-storey building is built with spacious marbles and mother-of-pearl. Not only that, the building has helipads, nine high-speed lifts and a floor dedicated to luxury cars.
India.com
20-06-2025
- Politics
- India.com
World's most expensive party ever was hosted by…, had 18 tonnes food, 25000 wine bottles, 2700 kg meat; spent more money than Mukesh Ambani, he was…
Before the Ambanis wowed the world with extravagant billion-rupee celebrations, an Iranian king held such a party that is still referred to as the most expensive party in history. 18 tonnes of food, 25,000 bottles of wine, 100 aircraft, and a whole lot more that will make the Ambani wedding hype look small. So, who was he? Here is the story of a royal, lavish feast that raised the bar. Not too long ago—just fifty years ago—Iran appeared like a different place compared to today. In the early 1970s, it was typical to encounter women dressed in Western attire throughout public spaces, and the country was viewed as modern and progressive. However, everything changed in 1979 with the Islamic Revolution and the fall of the Pahlavi Monarchy. In its place was the formation of the Islamic Republic and drastic changes throughout the cultural, social, and political landscape of the country, especially as it applied to women's rights and freedoms. Iran underwent a major change after the 1979 revolution, which marked the end of Muhammad Reza Pahlavi, the last Shah of Iran, and the rise of Ayatollah Khomeini. One of the dramatic incidents that fueled indignation in public sentiment was a lavish celebration by the Shah, and one that at the time was possibly the largest party ever. Although the celebration was aimed at indicating Iran's legacy and contemporary power, it became a jarring visual demonstration of excess and disconnection from ordinary citizens. Many outraged people took offense at such a glaring disparity between the luxury of their ruler, while they struggled in their own lives, and this disparity helped fuel the overthrow of a 2,000-year-old monarchy. In 1941, Mohammad Reza Shah a wealthy ruler, came to power. Eager to pursue a vision of a modernized Iran, he championed the Western experience, pushed for the enactment of liberal reforms, and rejected age-old customs—including the widespread use of the hijab. His intentions would forever change Iran, and he set out to reform the nation into a modern, progressive state, from which religious clerics and conservative groups fiercely opposed. Dissent, whether openly or quietly, had no place in Iran, and all who challenged or critiqued his rule faced censorship, incarceration, or political silencing. In 1971, Iran's Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi hosted what is still regarded as the grandest party in human history, celebrating 2,500 years of the Persian Empire. The event took place in the ancient ruins of Persepolis, and included royalty from and dignitaries from 65 invitees flown in to witness some event that nobody had ever seen before and no one would ever see again. But behind the gold-trimmed tents and sparkly lights was an incredible story of ambition, as well as growing discontent. As per the media reports, the event cost an astounding $100 million and led to widespread discontent. Planning for the celebration started in 1970, but as the planning grew larger, the Shah and his associates understood that the Tehran home could not accommodate anything to that level. So, the Shah decided to put on the celebration at Persepolis, or empty desert space. They built a city out of tents in the desert–one that was a luxury city. The final price tag? A mind-blowing $100 million, which is a lot of money today. While in the Shah's mind the celebration was a grand tribute to Iran's legacy,–to many in the country and outside of it, it was merely on display that there was ample wealth and that many could see the extravagance of the $100 million dollar party only contributed to the anger and angst of everyday Iranians and also outside of the royal government. That party, glorious as it was, is now merely seen as one of the precursors of the fall of the monarchy just a few years later. Persepolis, the site of the celebration, had monumental historical importance – it was the burial site of Cyrus the Great, the first emperor of Persia. However, in 1971, this historical land was dramatically altered along a vast 30-kilometre stretch to host a royal spectacle unlike any other. While the desert was filled with riches – champagne flowed, gourmet meals were served, and guests dined off golden tableware – life in the rest of Iran told a very different story. In many regions, Iranians were still struggling to meet basic daily needs such as clean drinking water, healthcare, and housing. This glaring difference between a king celebrating a glorious past in the lap of luxury and a nation struggling to make ends meet only served to widen the gap between the palace and the people. According to the media reports, to create a false oasis in the middle of the desert, the Shah's advisers even imported 50,000 birds for the atmosphere of a jungle. Sadly, most perished in a few days from the extreme desert climate. A temporary luxury city of tents was constructed in the desert sands which housed the dignitaries. The logistics are staggering: 40 trucks and 100 planes came from France just to transport the materials for the elaborate tents. The enormity of the celebration seemed other-worldly – 18 tonnes of food, 180 waiters, 2700 kg of meat, and 25,000 bottles of fine wine were prepared for the kings, queens and top political leaders from around the world. In light of the global leaders in attendance, security was enhanced to unprecedented levels. But, while the world elite were dining under chandeliers made of crystal, in tents draped in silk, ordinary Iranians were still wrestling with poverty, unemployment, and water shortages. The extravagance was so extreme that the event was dubbed, 'the world's most expensive party.' For countless Iranians, it was not just extravagance; it was painful reminder of how remote their ruler had become.
Time of India
13-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
SC rejects plea against security cover to Ambanis, says govt to decide on threat to industrialist
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday said it was for the Union and Maharashtra govts to analyse threat perception and decide the nature of security cover for country's top businessman Mukesh Ambani and his family members and warned a petitioner for repeatedly moving the SC for withdrawal/review of their Z+ security. "Can the Supreme Court decide who should be given what kind of security cover? Whether it is a private citizen, politician or anyone for that matter, the govt will examine the threat perception and decide the security cover to be extended to the concerned," said a bench of Justices Prashant Kumar Mishra and Manmohan. Petitioner Bikash Saha was warned by the bench that despite repeated rejection of his pleas on the same issue, he has again moved the SC. "We warn the petitioner against indulging in similar exercise in future. If he does, then the court will consider imposing an exemplary cost on him," the bench said. "The petitioner has not produced any material to repudiate the threat perception to the Ambani family. The concerned authorities would continue to provide Z+ security cover as per the Feb 28, 2023, order of the SC," the bench said. Shah had in 2022 moved the Tripura HC questioning Z+ security cover to the Ambanis and the HC had directed the ministry of home affairs to produce the original file on the threat perception to Ambanis and determination of the security cover for them. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 오스템 임플란트 받아가세요 임플란터 더 알아보기 Undo SC had stayed this order. On Feb 28, 2023, the SC had directed the Union and Maharashtra government to provide Z+ security cover to Mukesh Ambani and his family members in India and abroad but had said that its cost would be borne by the industrialist. On Oct 27, 2020, the SC had dismissed a PIL filed by Himanshu Agarwal challenging a Bombay HC order dismissing his PIL seeking withdrawal of Z+ security cover to Ambanis. He had alleged that there was no real threat perception for them. The petitioner had argued that the Ambanis were rich enough to arrange for their own security. However, the SC had said that the govt would periodically review the threat perception to the Ambanis and take appropriate measures towards their security. Follow more information on Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad here . Get real-time live updates on rescue operations and check full list of passengers onboard AI 171 .
Hindustan Times
04-06-2025
- Climate
- Hindustan Times
BCCI breaks silence on shifting IPL 2025 final from Kolkata to Ahmedabad: 'The decision was...'
As rain caused a considerable delay to the start of Qualifier 2 on Sunday in Ahmedabad, leaving the Ambanis visibly tense with a potential washout threatening Mumbai Indians' campaign, social media showed no mercy to the BCCI for shifting the match and the final from Kolkata to the Gujarat city. But a sigh of relief followed as no overs were lost in Qualifier 2, and rain stayed away from the final, where Royal Challengers Bengaluru clinched their maiden title by defeating Punjab Kings. Kolkata's Eden Gardens was originally scheduled to host Qualifier 2 and the final. However, the venue was changed during the IPL Governing Council meeting on May 20, when BCCI officials decided to alter the schedule based on weather forecasts. As a result, Hyderabad also lost out on hosting Qualifier 1 and the Eliminator, with Chandigarh stepping in. According to a Cricbuzz report, BCCI justified its decision based on weather data for IPL cities. Kolkata had a reported 65% chance of rain, while Ahmedabad showed only 3%. The decision drew political backlash, but BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia broke his silence on Wednesday, saying: "The decision was never political. We banked on scientific material and inputs. There was no rain forecast in Ahmedabad at the time of the GC." BCCI vice president Rajeev Shukla, too had spoken much on the same lines ahead of the final, dismissing reports and speculations suggesting a 'political agenda' behind shifting the venue. "There is no politics in the decision involving the shift in the venue of the IPL 2025 final. If the IPL hadn't been suspended for a week and the tournament had happened according to the initial schedule, the final would have been held in Kolkata, and the playoffs would have been held in Hyderabad. After the schedule was changed, the weather aspect was considered. Even broadcasters urged the venue shift to avoid losses," he told ANI. In hindsight, BCCI's conviction proved right. While Kolkata remained dry on Sunday, it was lashed by thunderstorms on Tuesday evening, coinciding with the second innings of the final. Had the match been held there, the result would likely have depended on the reserve day.
Indian Express
03-06-2025
- Business
- Indian Express
‘Trump picked up the phone and said…': In Bhopal, Rahul Gandhi's ‘surrender' jibe at PM Modi
Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi took a jibe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday, claiming that he had surrendered following a phone call from US President Donald Trump during Operation Sindoor. Gandhi was speaking in Bhopal during the Congress's Sangathan Srajan Abhiyan (organisation rejuvenation campaign), where he acknowledged the frustration of party leaders who genuinely wanted to fight for the Congress but weren't being heard. He also spoke about leaders making nonsensical statements, warning that 'lame horses' in the organisation would be retired. 'I now know the BJP and RSS people very well. Just put a little pressure on them, give them a slight push, they run away in fear. Trump gave just a signal, picked up the phone and said, 'Modi ji, what are you doing? Narendra, surrender.' Saying 'Yes, sir', Narendra Modi obeyed Trump's signal,' he said. He told the audience that they may 'remember a time when there was no phone call – when the Seventh Fleet came during the 1971 war.' 'Weapons arrived, an aircraft carrier came. Indira Gandhi said, 'I will do what I have to do.' That is the difference. That's character. All these people are like this. Since the time of Independence, they have a habit of writing surrender letters… Gandhi ji, Jawaharlal Nehru, Sardar Patel – they were not people who surrendered. They were people who stood up to superpowers,' Gandhi said. ट्रंप का एक फोन आया और नरेंद्र जी तुरंत surrender हो गए – इतिहास गवाह है, यही BJP-RSS का character है, ये हमेशा झुकते हैं। भारत ने 1971 में अमेरिका की धमकी के बावजूद पाकिस्तान को तोड़ा था। कांग्रेस के बब्बर शेर और शेरनियां Superpowers से लड़ते हैं, कभी झुकते नहीं। — Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) June 3, 2025 Gandhi cited the central government's decision to conduct the caste census as another example of when the ruling BJP government caved under pressure. 'Modi ji used to say there are no castes. Then he said there are only four castes. During elections, he suddenly becomes OBC. Gadkari ji made a statement. Mohan Bhagwat made a statement. A little pressure was applied – they completely surrendered. But I know them. Just like they handled women's reservation – they pushed it ten years down the line – the same is happening here. They don't really want to do it. They just said it under pressure. But they don't want to do it because they don't want justice in this country. They want a country of Ambanis and Adanis, a country for billionaires, not a country of social justice,' Gandhi said. He said the Congress unit of Madhya Pradesh had ample talent but their hands were tied. 'Look, in this state, the Congress ideology, the Congress workers, and the ideological leaders of the Congress – there is no shortage. The room is full of talent capable of defeating the BJP. But your hands are tied. Why are they tied? Because your voice isn't being heard properly within the Congress organisation,' Gandhi said. 'This is our army. They are ready to fight. They are ready to die. In between, a few people keep making nonsensical statements. Some are just frustrated. Some are doing a bit of the BJP's work. But we have to start from somewhere,' Gandhi said. Gandhi laid emphasis on the district working presidents, saying they are the future leaders of the state. 'Among you, there will be people who work with full strength and heart for the Congress. And there will also be people who are tired or in a bad mood, or under too much stress,' Gandhi said. Gandhi spoke about the categories of Congress leaders in the state, differentiating them into race horses, wedding horses and lame horses. 'Now we must differentiate between racehorses and wedding horses. Sometimes the Congress Party sends the racehorse to a wedding. And sometimes they put the wedding horse on the racetrack. Then someone whips it from behind, and it just sits down right there. But there is a third category too – the lame horse. So we must identify them. The wedding horse should go to a wedding. The racehorse should be in the race. And the lame one should be retired,' Gandhi said. Gandhi also criticised the list of new district presidents drafted in Gujarat. 'In Gujarat, we selected new district presidents. Observers came from Delhi, from the AICC. They went to every district with Gujarat leaders, spoke to workers, people, leaders and selected names and sent them to Delhi. I saw both the lists… I saw those two lists – the difference was like night and day. I shouldn't say this, but one list looked like it was made by a senior leader's assistant, and the other had the potential future leadership of Gujarat. That is exactly what we want to do in Madhya Pradesh,' Gandhi said.
