Paul Allen has constructed a $15 billion portfolio of tech, sports, real estate and energy investments.
Whenever you think of Microsoft, the only name that crosses one's mind is Bill Gates. But the tech behemoth was co-founded in 1975 by Gates and Paul Allen.
The World Nature Photography Awards 2026 celebrated breathtaking images of wildlife and nature, with Australian photographer Jono Allen winning the top prize of $1000 for his rare shot of a white humpback whale and her mother.
Here's a quick look at all the winners of the 83rd edition of the Golden Globes.
Tournament co-hosts India will be out to defend their Twenty20 World Cup title. The 10th edition of the 20-overs global showpiece event will run from February 7 to March 8.
Tournament co-hosts India will be out to defend their Twenty20 World Cup title in familiar home conditions next month.
Quentin Tarantino listed his Top 10 movies of the 21st Century, and the list had quite a few surprises.
Diane Keaton's wit and honesty taught us that ageing and uncertainty aren't weaknesses, they are part of what makes us human and graceful, observes Sreehari Nair.
The Television Academy has announced the list of nominations for the 77th Emmy Awards, which will be held on September 14.
He will look at early stage software, Internet, and tech companies.
India won their seventh ICC trophy, while registering their third Champions Trophy triumph.
Tovino Thomas' big budget action entertainer is a middling, tonally inconsistent watch that keeps you hooked, observes Arjun Menon.
Cricket West Indies interim chairman of selectors, Robert Haynes said the selection panel included Allen on the back of his performance at the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) last year and recently at the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2019.
Microsoft co-founder Paul G Allen is the wealthiest bachelor and the 5th richest man in the world, with an estimated net worth of $21 billion.
With an estimated personal fortune of $15.3 billion, 60-year old Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen is the world's wealthiest bachelor, followed by 79-year old Italian fashion designer Giorgio Armani who has a net worth of $10.9 billion.
There are some who did not complete college, but went on to become successful businessmen.
Philanthropists Bill and Melinda Gates spoke about the importance of optimism and empathy at Stanford's 123rd Commencement.
This is Amy's first ever outing at the prestigious Cannes International Film Festival.
They are the world's most powerful people in the corporate world. They lead big companies or world's leading financial institutions.
Liam Livingstone smashed his second half-century in two games as England claimed a 79-run win over New Zealand in the rain-affected second ODI.
The Australian actress took home her first-ever Emmy trophy, winning Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for her role as Princess Diana in The Crown.
The accused, identified as 46-year-old Paul Allen, was tracked down to Andhra Pradesh following complaint by the orphange authorities and brought here yesterday, they said ading that he was remanded to 14 days judicial custody by a local court.
S Somasegar, senior vice president, Microsoft Corporation, shares his experiences of having worked closely with Bill Gates.
From Steven Spielberg's seaside spread to Bill Gates' costly compound, peek behind the doors of these and other Forbes 400 residences.
The race is on to build a car that gets 100 mpg. The purse? A $25 million prize -- and a piece of history.
Bill Gates dropped out of Harvard whne he was just 19 to start Microsoft with Paul Allen in 1975.
Take the Rediff Business Quiz and find out how much you know about some of the world's largest corporations and their chiefs.
Trent Boult was named in the New Zealand squad for part of the upcoming Twenty20 series against Australia on Wednesday, indicating that the veteran fast bowler is still in the frame for the World Cup in June.
New Zealand eye consolatory win over PNG
Surprisingly, Jeff Bezos is the new entrant to the list and ends up holding the first position.
NZ face WI in virtual knockout, rain threatens to derail England again
Kaanekkaane is Suraj's triumph all the way, declares Divya Nair.
Microsoft on Friday (local time) announced that its co-founder Bill Gates has stepped down from the company's board of directors to dedicate more time to his philanthropic priorities including global health and education. Gates will, however, continue to serve as the technology advisor to Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella.
Here's a quick look at the winners of the 81st Annual Golden Globe awards.
The nominations for the 81st annual Golden Globes are out, and Barbie and Succession lead the list.
The 75th Emmys saw a lot of fashion, but even more talent.
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