Anger and awe as Ambanis prepare for billionaire heir’s extravagant wedding

Anger and awe as Ambanis prepare for billionaire heir’s extravagant wedding

The unmatched extravagance of Indian billionaire heir Anant Ambani’s wedding is creating divisions in a country where the gap between the rich and poor is stark and growing. The son of Asia’s richest man has already partied through a series of pre-wedding festivities for his coming union to Radhika Merchant, including a three-day March event … Read more

Peter Thiel-backed ‘Olympics on steroids’ looks to raise $300M

Peter Thiel-backed ‘Olympics on steroids’ looks to raise 0M

The Peter Thiel-backed company that plans to stage an Olympics-style event in which athletes are encouraged to use performance-enhancing substances is in talks to raise around $300 million, according to a report. Christian Angermayer, a co-founder of the Enhanced Games, told Bloomberg News that initial discussions have been held with several potential investors, including sovereign … Read more