have you seen the 27-story skyscraper that is now the world’s most expensive home? it’s residence for the fourth richest international citizen, indian billionaire mukesh ambani. the home is exactly what you’d expect per design, opulence, detail, and scale. it’s even been called the “taj mahal of the 21st century” by many. dig a bit under the surface of the story and you find a few interesting details. for example, the home is projected to require the care of 600 staffers. big number. consider its neighborhood. it overlooks the slums of mumbai — an odd choice for the brand of such a high profile businessperson. 60% of mumbai’s population lives in poverty. as you would expect, there have been protests by anti-poverty campaigners who question the owner’s need to make such a statement. can you say public relations nightmare? it’s lifestyles of the rich and famously ignorant!
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