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Jeff Bezos Loses World’s Richest Man Title And Gains It Back
On October 24th 2019, Amazon founder and CEO Jeff Bezos temporarily lost the title of being the world’s richest person. This happened after Amazon announced its shares fell by 7 % in after hours trading. This resulted in Bezos, who owns a 12 % stake in the Company, losing almost $ 7 billion in a few hours. However, Bezos managed to claim back the title within 24 hours of losing it.
After the loss, Bezos was replaced by Microsoft founder Bill Gates as the richest person in the world. Gates previously held the title for 24 years until 2018, when he was replaced by Bezos.
Even though Amazon’s shares fell further on Friday, the fall was not as steep as Thursday’s. On Friday, Amazon’s share fell by 1 %. This put Bezos’ net worth at $ 109.9 billion and resulted in him surpassing Gates’ net worth. Bill Gates is, once again, the world’s second richest person, behind Bezos by $ 4.1 billion. Gates has a net worth of $ 105.8 billion.
Jeff Bezos, whose net worth heavily relies on Amazon’s performance, has been at the top of the world’s richest people list since 2018. Jeff Bezos ended Bill Gates’ 24 year old run as the world’s richest man in 2018 with his net worth of $ 160 billion. However, Bezos lost a significant amount during his divorce proceedings with wife Mackenzie Bezos. Jeff Bezos agreed to give Mackenzie Bezos a 4 % stake in Amazon, which is worth more than $ 37 billion. The divorcee also made Mackenzie Bezos the third richest woman in the world.
However, it is speculated Jeff Bezos may lose the spot as the world’s richest person soon as Amazon is investing heavily in infrastructure supporting one day shipping, on which the Company reportedly spent almost $ 800 million.
Apple has unveiled the new MacBook Air with M5 chip, starting at $999 for 13-inch and $1,299 for 15-inch models. The MacBook Air M5 boasts a 2nm M5 chip with 12-core CPU, 18-core GPU, and 50 TOPS Neural Engine for seamless AI tasks like real-time translation and 8K editing. Up to 22 hours of battery life, Thunderbolt 5, and Wi-Fi 7 make it the ultimate ultraportable, now 10% thinner at 0.44 inches with fanless cooling.
Key MacBook Air M5 features include Liquid Retina XDR display (500 nits, nano-texture option), 12MP Center Stage camera, and six-speaker Spatial Audio. Colors like new Sky Blue join Midnight and Starlight. Pre-orders are live today, with macOS Sequoia 15.4 enhancing Apple Intelligence and iPhone Continuity for students, pros, and remote workers.
Why buy MacBook Air M5 now? It outpaces Snapdragon X Elite rivals with ecosystem magic and future-proof performance, eyeing top 2026 laptop sales. CEO Tim Cook calls it “more capable than ever.” Visit apple.com for M5 MacBook deals and specs.
Delhi NCR-based gaming startup Zupee has acquired Mumbai-based microdrama platform Vertical TV in a deal valued under INR 40 Cr. This move strengthens Zupee Studio, its short-video arm launched in September 2025, by integrating Vertical TV’s expertise in bite-sized dramas like romance and thrillers.
Facing challenges from India’s 2025 real-money gaming ban, Zupee valued at $1 Bn after raising $120 Mn has pivoted to non-gaming content, including recent layoffs of 40% of its workforce. The acquisition builds on its November 2025 purchase of Australian AI firm Nucanon for interactive storytelling, targeting its 200 Mn+ users with engaging, mobile-first formats.
This deal underscores the rising microdrama trend in India, helping Zupee diversify amid regulatory pressures and compete in the short-video space dominated by quick, shareable content for on-the-go audiences.
T.N. Seshan’s name stands tall in India’s history as the man who transformed the nation’s electoral system with extraordinary courage and integrity. Born in 1932 in Kerala, Seshan grew up with values of discipline, education, and service to the nation — virtues that shaped his illustrious journey. From his early brilliance at Madras Christian College to his advanced studies in public administration at Harvard University, Seshan’s path reflected rare determination and intellect. Joining the Indian Administrative Service in 1955, he built a reputation as a no‑nonsense officer committed to efficiency and honesty, serving in key roles such as Secretary of Defense and overseeing vital national programs.
As the Chief Election Commissioner of India in 1990, T.N. Seshan sparked a new era of electoral integrity. In a system once marred by corruption, violence, and malpractice, Seshan brought order, fear, and respect through his groundbreaking reforms. He introduced voter ID cards, imposed strict spending limits on campaigns, and insisted on transparency at every level of the election process. Despite criticism from political circles that labeled him dictatorial, his relentless pursuit of fairness empowered every citizen to vote fearlessly. Under his leadership, the Election Commission became a symbol of strength and integrity in Indian democracy.
Seshan’s passing in November 2019 marked the end of an era, but his message continues to resonate across generations. Leaders from every corner of the country mourned the loss of the man who restored faith in free and fair elections. His enduring legacy reminds us that true leadership lies not in wielding power, but in serving people with honesty, courage, and conviction. T.N. Seshan’s life remains a timeless inspiration a reminder that democracy thrives only when its citizens are vigilant, responsible, and fearless.
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