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Thursday, 25 August 2011

TOP 10 FASTEST CARS IN WORLD

Finding the world’s fastest cars isn’t so easy. We will look at the 10 street legal fastest cars in the world in terms of maximum speed achieved. Due to the economical meltdown of the recent year the list actually did not change from the end of 2008. We can only hope that manufactures will restart those engines and develop faster cars for the future. Keep Reading…

1. Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Super Sport

267 mph, 0-60 in 2.2 seconds – This is a lightweight super car powered by 8.0-liter W16 engine with 1200 horsepower. It sells at $2,400,000, easily the highest priced car in the top 10 list. The car produced by Volkswagen Group subsidiary Bugatti Automobiles was introduced in 2005 as the fastest production car in the world.

2. SSC Ultimate Aero

257 mph, 0-60 in 2.7 seconds – This car was acknowledged by Guinness world records as the fastest car in March 2007. It is powered by a twin-turbo engine that packs an astounding 1183 horsepower. Only 24 cars were produced from 2006-2007 at a price of US $485,000.

3. Koenigsegg CCX

250 mph+, 0-60 in 3.2 seconds – This Sweden-made fast car packs 806 power from its 90 degree V8 engine. The CCX was first unveiled on February 28, 2006 at the 2006 Geneva Motor Show although its existence was announced earlier. At a price of $1,820,000 and $2,050,000 for top of the line model, exclusivity is guaranteed.

4. Saleen S7 Twin-Turbo

248 mph, 0-60 in 3.2 seconds – This super fast car is powered by an 100% aluminum V8 engine packing with 750 horsepower. This twin-turbocharged monster went on sale for $585,296 USD in 2005 , replacing standard non turbo S7 production. Saleen offers an optional competition package with 33% increase in power.

5. McLaren F1

240 mph, 0-60 in 3.2 seconds – It is power driven by powerhouse V12 engine that packs 62y horsepower. It is popular with its trademark doors that resemble bat wings. Up until 1998, when McLaren produced and sold the standard F1 models, they had a price tag of around 970 000 USD. Today the cars can sell for up to nearly twice that of the original price.

6. Gumpert Apollo

220 mph, 0-60 in 2.7 seconds – This super car is produced by a German automaker in Altenburg. It is a mid-engined, rear wheel drive two-seater constructed on a tubular chromoly frame, with fiberglass or optional carbon fiber body panels. There are 3 engine types available with the race version rated at 789.06 bhp. The production of the Apollo started in October 2005 with a starting price of $400,000 USD.

7. Ascari A10

220 mph, 0-60 in 2.8 seconds – Although designed for racing A10 is intended to be a usable car or on the road. It is engineered and hand built in Banbury, England featuring a modified 5.0 L BMW V8 engine producing 625 bhp at a price of approximately $650,000 USD. Only 50 A10s lucky owners will have a chance to own one.

8. Ferrari Enzo

217 mph, 0-60 in 3.2 seconds – It is driven by a F140 V12 workhorse with 660 horsepower. It is currently one of the most powerful naturally aspirated production cars in the world. There are only 399 of these cars worldwide and the price of a unit shoots up every time someone crashes one. This Ferrari typically trades above $1,000,000 at auction.

9. Jaguar XJ 220

217 mph, 0-60 in 4.0 seconds – This fast car is driven bya V6 engine that packs 542 horsepower. This is one of the oldest as being released in 1992 but still got what it takes to remain the round of ten of hot wheels. Total of 281 cars were made and by 1997, few of these remained available for sale new at £150,000.

10. Pagani Zonda F

215 mph, 0-60 in 3.5 seconds – It’s no mistake that Pagani chose to use the “F” badging to represent the first step up in performance for the Zonda above the stock Zonda S. This fast car is driven by Mercedes Benz V12 engine packing 650 horsepower. Base price for this dream car is $694,000.

TOP 10 EMERGING ECONOMIES OF WORLD

In business terms, emerging markets are countries or nations with communal or business interests in the course of swift growth as well as industrialization. Presently, it is thought that there are approximately 28 emerging economies in the world. Economies in Brazil, China and India are regarded as the largest in the world today. According to leading economists in the world, the term has kind of outlived its usefulness. However, a new term is yet to be coined.

To give you a better impression of these economies, the article discusses into detail the top ten emerging economies in the world today.

1. China

Since the liberalization of China in 1978, the economy has managed to grow in leaps and bound and is currently the fastest and largest economy in the world. Currently, China has the second highest nominal GDP in the world which stands at 34.o6 trillion Yuan or $4.99 trillion. However, the per capita income in China stands at a mere $3,700 and places China approximately at number 100 in the world. The primary industry injects 10.6% into China’s economy, secondary industry contributes 46.8% and tertiary industry injects 42.6% in the economy. China would be second largest economy in the world today after the United States if PPP was accounted for as part of the economic growth.

A report by the Global Wealth Report estimates that by the year 2015, China will have overtaken Japan as the second largest economy in the world.

2. India

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) estimated that India’s ostensible GDP stood at approximately US$1.3 trillion. This has enabled India to be classified as the 11th biggest economy in the world today. This actually matches India per capita income which stands at US$1,000. When PPP – Power Purchasing Parity is considered, then India’s economy will be rated as the 4th largest in the globe. India boasts of having the second highest labor force in the world that stands at 467 million individuals. The agricultural sector managed to account for 28% of India’s GDP. On the other hand, the service and industrial segments of the economy injected approximately 54% and 18% correspondingly. The major cash crop products include rice, cotton, tea, potatoes, oilseed, sugar cane and wheat. The main industries in India include petroleum, software, and textile, cement, steel and mining.

3. Russia

Russia’s economy stands at number 12 in the world if graded by the nominal GDP and the 7th biggest economy globally if ranked using Power Purchasing Parity – PPP. Russia is regarded as a market economy as it is endowed with vast natural mineral resources such as oil and natural gas. Russia’s economic growth has been mainly boosted by political stability and increased local consumption. By the end of 2008 Russia’s economic growth stood at 7% per annul. The growth is attributed by non-trade services as well as increased domestic consumption. Oil and natural gas were mainly exported. The average salary in Russia presently is close to $1000 per month. This is a significant increase given that the average salary once was below $500.

4. Brazil

Brazil’s economy is currently the 8th largest in the world if gauged with GDP and the 9th biggest when measured with Purchasing Power Parity. The economy is mainly being driven by the relatively free market as well as inward-oriented economy. In Latin America, Brazil has the largest economy. With an annual GDP growth rate of approximately 5%, Brazil is one of the fastest growing nations in the globe.

5. Turkey

Turkey’s economy stands at 17th position globally when measured by nominal GDP 15th largest economy when gauged using power purchasing parity. Turkey is a member of the G-20 major economies. The reforms that were initiated by the then Prime Minister in 1983 are what have greatly contributed to Turkey’s economy. The economic growth in Turkey has been mainly boosted by its close ties with other emerging nations thus providing it with a thriving market to sell its products.

6. Mexico

Mexico’s economy is the 11th highest in the world today. After the 90s, Mexico’s economy was propelled by the quick development in economy, technology as well as communal. Presently, it is not only an emerging economy in the world but also one of the largest. Its GDP stands as 7.6% per annul. Mexico’s economy comprises of industrial and service sectors. There has also been an increase in private ownership.

7. Indonesia

Because of the rapid economic growth in Indonesia, Japan was able to upgrade Indonesia’s outlay score from BB+ to BBB. Indonesia’s economy is mainly propelled by the government and is presently the biggest economy in the Southeast Asia and is a sitting member of the G-20 major economies. Indonesia’s GDP stands at US$539.7 billion. The economy is mainly being driven by the service sector which makes up for 45.3%. The industry and agricultural sector contributes approximately 40.7% and 13% respectively. Surprisingly enough, the agricultural sector accounts for more employment than any other sector, i.e. 44.3%

8. Poland

Unlike other economies in the world, Poland economy is a high revenue economy and is graded as the 6th biggest in the EU. In Central Europe, Poland has one of the fastest growing economies. The annual growth rate is roughly 6%. Of all the EU nations, Poland is the only one that did not record a drop in its GDP.

9. United Arab Emirates

United Arab Emirates also referred to as UAE is a fast changing nations with a high developing economy. This has been derived from the numerous socioeconomic indicators, for example, GDP per capita, HDI and energy consumption per capita.

10. Thailand

Thailand’s is also regarded as an emerging economy that depends heavily on exports. Exports to other nations accounts for over 2/3 of the country’s GDP.

TOP 10 RICHEST NATIONS OF THE WORLD

Over the past few decades, the world economy has been influenced by so many factors, i.e. oil, wars, drought and technology amongst others. Whereas, there are those countries which have made significant improvement in their economies, some of the ones known super powers are slowly moving down the list. Discussed herein are top ten countries considered to be financially powerful thus rich, that is in respect to CIA World Factbook as well as Wikipedia which is gauged by GDP per capita. In financial terms, GDP and acronym for Gross Domestic Product- refers to the value of goods generated by a particular country. GDP per capita signifies the value that an average individual generates.

1. Luxembourg – $80,800

Luxembourg is a minute country that has a population that does not exceed 500,000. Many regard it as the present day European miracle. It is the 8th smallest country in the world. But, the question that a majority of people are begging is where does a country that measures 50 x 30 miles get all its wealth from? Foremost, there are over 250 financial institutions located in that tiny country. It is the only country that has got the largest concentration of banks within the European Union and most likely the whole world. Other than being the richest country, its residents are sharp as well. All elementary schools offer French and German is offered from the middle school. Once in high school, the main language is English, despite that fact that they speak Letzebuergesh.

2. Qatar – $75,900

Located in UAE, a purely Arabic speaking country with a population not exceeding a million individuals is Qatar. It achieved its independence in 1971 from the British colonialists. Initially it was a poor country but all that changed significantly with the discovery of oil and natural gas which are the country’s major revenue earners. It is the only country that does not impose income tax in the world and is still capable of providing the most basic of services to its citizens for free.

3. Norway- $55,600

Despite not forming part of the European Union, Norway is one of the most developed nations in Europe. Its main revenue comes from oil and natural gas. However, it has one of the highest costs of living, i.e. 30% above United States in spite of its wealth.

4. Kuwait – $55,300

At number four is Kuwait, a small country in the Middle East that is constantly faced with conflicts. Kuwait directly translates to “Fortress built near water” in Arabic terms. It is located on the coast of the Persian Gulf and neighbors Saudi Arabia and Iraq. Despite its size, Kuwait boasts of being number five in terms of oil reserves. It is also a few of the countries that do not tax its citizens as most of its revenue is generated from oil exports. In addition to having free economy, the country has a fast paced economic growth unlike other countries.

5. United Arab Emirates – $55,200

United Arab Emirates is rich in oil and natural gas than any other country. This has enabled it to have one of the highest developed economies of the world. The country has so much money that they even lack ideas as to what to do with it. There are several artificially built Islands and some of the most magnificent buildings the world has to offer.

6. Singapore- $48,900

Singapore is a small country which is made up of 63 islands and a few mainland which sums up to approximately 270 square miles. It makes up the Asian Tigers, i.e. emerging economies in the Asian region made up of Hong Kong, South Korea and Taiwan. Despite its small size, it has one of the busiest ports in the globe and the 4th biggest foreign exchange market in the world. Unlike other countries, investors consider it as one of the friendliest economies to invest in.

7. United States- $46,000

The United States of America is distinct in the group as a result of its size. Whereas, countries listed so far in this list are smaller in size, the United States has a population that exceeds 300 million people on a 9.83 million square kilometer. Some of the world’s renowned billionaires reside in the United States. Nonetheless, the United States economy has been riddled with so many occurrences which have greatly affected its growth. The worst being the recession which the country is struggling to get out of.

8. Ireland- $45,600

Ireland which forms part of the European Union has one of the most flourishing economies in the European region. Unknown to some, Ireland is the largest developer of computer software worldwide.

9. Equatorial Guinea- $44,100

Not so many people have heard of this country located somewhere in Central Africa. The country owes it large economic growth as a result of oil discovery in 1996. Despite being one of the greatest oil exporters in Africa, the government has done less to alleviate poverty and the wealth does not in any way reflect the living standards of people in that country.

10. Switzerland- $39,800

Switzerland is well known for its cheese making and being a neutral player in the global happenings. In fact, a majority of people residing in Europe deposited their money in the country knowing well that they will be well looked after.

TOP 10 BRANDS IN WORLD

These brands are powerful because they are both financially strong as well as popular among consumers.

1. Google

This brand is valued at about 66 billion dollars and is undoubtedly the most powerful brand in the world. This search engine was started by Sergey Brin and Larry Page in 1996. Google is known for its unique innovations and mind-boggling growth rate. Google has become so big that the term is now in the dictionary.

2. General Electric

General Electric has been valued at about 61 billion dollars which makes it the second most powerful in the world. GE looks into a number of spheres including industrial technology, information technology, financial services, oil, films and much more. GE is very popular in India as well.

3. Microsoft

Microsoft Corporation earns about 44 billion dollars on a yearly basis and its brand value is about 54 billion dollars. Bill Gates owns the brand and founded it in 1975. Microsoft provides employments to over 75,000 people across the globe and Gates is both feared and admired by competitors.

4. Coca-Cola

This brand has been valued at approximately 44.134 billion dollars which makes it the fourth most powerful in the world. The company was incorporated in 1892 by Asa Griggs Candler. It was later bought by Woodruff and Bradley. While it may not be the most powerful in the world, it is definitely the most well-known.

5. China Mobile

The brand has been valued at about 41 billion dollars and is the country’s largest mobile operator. It has over 290 million subscribers and its turnover is almost as much as Vodafone year after year. China Mobile is extremely popular in Hong Kong and is the largest there.

6. Marlboro

Marlboro is worth about 39 billion dollars and is undoubtedly the most popular cigarette brand in the world. The brand has monopolized the industry with its famous billboard and magazine advertisements.

7. Wal-Mart

This brand’s value has been estimated at about 36 billion dollars. Wal-Mart is the largest retailer in the United States of America and sells the largest number of toys in the country as well. It was founded in 1962 by Sam Walton and became a part of the stock exchange 10 years later. The company is now owned by his widow, his daughter and three sons.

8. Citi

Citi has a brand value of about 33 billion dollars and was formed in 1998 after a 140 billion dollar merger. This company was taken over in 1993 by Primerica and is world renowned for being the first- automobile policy, space travel policy as well as commercial airline policy. The company’s name changed to Citibank during the 1970s and Charles Prince is the CEO today.

9. International Business Machines Corporation

Also known as IBM, this multination company deals with computer technology. It has its headquarters in New York and has about 350,000 employees all over the world. IBM was established during the latter half of the 1880’s and became a part of the stock exchange after 1915.

10. Toyota

Toyota’s brand value is about 33 billion dollars, making it the 10^th most powerful in the world. It is a Japanese company and the world’s largest automobile manufacturer of buses, automobiles, robots and trucks. It has its headquarter in Aichi and generated about 179 billion dollars in terms of revenue during 2006. The present chairman is Fujio Cho and Katsuaki Watanabe is the CEO of the company.

TOP 10 MOST POWERFUL NATIONS OF THE WORLD

A number of surveys have said that the following countries are the most powerful today:

1. The United States of America

This country is the largest economy today and has the strongest army as well as a very powerful democracy. It is also said to be a superpower and its media is very influential as well. It has built itself and its power ever since it gained independence and is only getting more powerful. The country controls international relations and is a part of a number of influential bodies.

2. Russian Federation

The Russian Federation has the second most powerful army and controls a number of states in the Central Asian area. It has a very large population and immense world area. These factors allow it to stay independent and prevent external forces from meddling in the political, economic and financial issues of the country. Because of its size, Russia has the resources to become a superpower.

3. Peoples Republic of China

Peoples Republic of China is said to have the 4^th largest GNP in the world. It has gained supremacy only recently over Britain and France. It has a large army and immense potential to become the most powerful country in the world.

4. France

France is a part of the UN Security Council and is said to be the fifth most powerful country in the world. It is a great nuclear power and influences many African nations. The French have a large army which helps in maintaining law and order. It is a G7 economy and part of the European Union.

5. Britain

Britain is part of the UN Security Council as well. It has powerful nuclear weapons and the democracy is considered to be the most stable as well. As a G7 economy and as a leading country in areas like music, films and media, the country has immense influence when it comes to world politics. It is a part of the European Union as well.

6. Japan

Japan has an extremely large economy and is a leading democratic power. The population of the country is large but since the competition is intense, it features below USA, China, France and Britain.

7. Republic of India

India is very populous and has a well-known democracy which gains its power from the detailed Constitution of India. The economy is growing at a staggering rate and the nuclear weapons are becoming more and more powerful.

8. Federal Republic of Germany

Germany has the third largest economy in the world and features in the list of the most powerful European Union members. However, it was greatly affected during the two World Wars which hampered its influence over the world.

9. Republic of Pakistan

Pakistan has a very large Muslim population and powerful nuclear weapons. It is a united country but since it spends a hefty sum on military dictatorship, it has not become truly powerful. In addition to that, even though it has good resources, the battles with India have made the country very weak in these terms as well. Therefore, if it can replenish these resources and find a way to balance its political standing, it will be able to become more powerful.

10. Republic of Brazil

The Republic of Brazil is very large and is part of Latin America. It is said to hold the largest Portuguese speaking population in the world. In addition to that, the media of the country is quite stable and its relations with the rest of the world are quite secure.

Monday, 15 August 2011

LATA AND KISHORE DUETS

Kishore Kumar ( Hindi: किशोर कुमार) (August 4, 1929 October 13, 1987) was Indian film playback singer and actor. Along with Mukesh and Mohammed Rafi, he dominated Indian film playback music from the 1950s to the 1970s. Kumar also achieved notable success as a lyricist, composer, producer, director, screenwriter and scriptwriter.

Kishore Kumar was a prolific vocalist and sang in many Indian languages including Hindi, Bengali, Marathi, Assamese, Gujarati, Kannada, Bhojpuri, Malayalam and Oriya. He is also widely regarded as the most versatile singer in the history of Indian cinema and a maverick of sorts for lending his voice to songs that did not conform to the norms of the day.

In October 1987, he died following a massive heart attack. He had been married four times and is survived by his two sons Amit Kumar, who made his career in playback singing in Bollywood and Bengali films, and Sumit Kumar.

Lata Mangeshkar (Marathi: लता मंगेशकर; born September 28, 1929) is a singer from India. She is one of the best-known playback singers in the Hindi film industry. Mangeshkar's career started in 1942 and has spanned over six and a half decades. She sang in over a thousand Bollywood movies and has sung songs in over twenty regional Indian languages, but primarily in Hindi. She is the elder sister of the equally accomplished singer Asha Bhosle and lesser-known singers, brother Hridayanath Mangeshkar and sisters Usha Mangeshkar and Meena Mangeshkar. Lata is the second vocalist ever to have received the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian honour.

Mangeshkar was featured in the Guinness Book of World Records from 1974 to 1991 for having made the most recordings in the world.

Lata Mangeshkar has won several awards and honors, including Padma Bhushan (1969), Padma Vibhushan (1999), Dada Saheb Phalke Award (1989), NTR National Award (1999), Bharat Ratna (2001), three National Film Awards, and 12 Bengal Film Journalists' Association Awards. She has also won four Filmfare Best Female Playback Awards. In 1969, she made the unusual gesture of giving up the Filmfare Best Female Playback Award, in order to promote fresh talent. She was later awarded Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award in 1993.

Lata Mangeshkar monopolized the best female playback singer award from 1958 to 1966. In 1969, Lata made the unusual gesture of giving up Filmfare awards in order to promote fresh talent...........

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