LuLu Group’s M A Yusuff Ali richest Malayali in the World in Forbes’ rich list
Kochi: Forbes published the latest list of global billionaires in which eight Malayalis have found place among 2,153 richest people. Yusuff Ali M A, chairman of LuLu Group International, topped Malayalis with a net worth of $4.70 billion (Rs 32,981 crore), ranking 394, followed by Ravi Pillai with $3.90 billion net worth, ranking 529 in the world.
Others Malayalis in the list are: Sunny Varkey ($ 2.40 billion, rank 962), Kris Gopalakrishnan ($2.20 billion, rank 1057), S D Shibulal ($1.40 billion, rank 1,605), Shamsheer Vayalil ($1.40 billion, rank 1,605), T S Kalyanaraman ($1.20 billion, rank 1,818) and P N C Menon ($1.1. billion, rank 1,941).
Globally, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos topped the list with a net worth of $131 billion.
Among Indians, Mukesh Ambani topped the list with a global ranking of 13 and a net worth of $50 billion. His younger brother Anil Ambani is also in the list with a ranking of 1,349 and net worth of $1.7 billion.
Courtesy: timesofindia
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Bantwal: Ex-soldier dies after casting vote at home
Bantwal, Apr 24: Madhava Prabhu, an 85-year-old resident of Wagga in Bantwal, exemplified unwavering commitment to his civic duty even in the face of illness.
Admitted to a private hospital here owing to his ailment, Prabhu, a former army officer and inspector of Malaria Eradication department, died without responding to treatment on Wednesday.
Amidst his illness, Prabhu was determined to exercise his right to vote, especially with the provision for home voting for those aged 85 and above.
With the doctor's permission, he left the hospital briefly to fulfil his sacred duty on Tuesday. However, fate had a cruel twist in store as Prabhu's condition worsened upon his return to the hospital.
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Tragically, he passed away today, leaving behind his wife, two daughters, and sons.
Prabhu's life epitomizes dedication and service, from his tenure in the army to his role in the Malaria Eradication Department and his involvement in community affairs as vice president of the Multi-Purpose Co-operative Society.
His commitment to duty and his final act of voting serve as a poignant reminder of the importance of civic engagement, even in the most challenging circumstances.
