'Tales of the cities': Sexy and Rich, Powerful and Dirty
Authored By Wion Web Desk
Published: Nov 01, 2017, 24:07 IST | Updated: Nov 01, 2017, 24:07 IST
Indians cities do well in technology, money and power but lose out to European cities for lack of nightlife.
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London overpowers New York
The 2017 index ranks various cities in the world to be most and least powerful.
The ranking is based on the economic stability, cultural interaction, livability, environment, accessibility, research and development.
The ranking is based on the economic stability, cultural interaction, livability, environment, accessibility, research and development.
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The sexiest cities
The ranking scored 100 cities on the basis of various parameters, nightlife culture was one of them.
European cities are secured top five spots and considered as the favourite destination for those who are craving for the glitzy and glamourous nightlight.
European cities are secured top five spots and considered as the favourite destination for those who are craving for the glitzy and glamourous nightlight.
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Most of the selfie lovers are in Makati
The ranking done by TIME analyses selfies posted by people on Instagram and compare it with the population of the city.
Makati, the financial capital of Philippines ranked 1st on the list with 258 selfies per 1,00,000 people.
Makati, the financial capital of Philippines ranked 1st on the list with 258 selfies per 1,00,000 people.
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It is difficult to live in Dhaka
It is depressing to note that most of the least liveable cities in the world are from Asia and Africa.
Dhaka in Bangladesh is on the top with Karachi in Pakistan being the 4th most un-liveable city in the list.
Dhaka in Bangladesh is on the top with Karachi in Pakistan being the 4th most un-liveable city in the list.
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Seoul beats Bangalore
The analysis done by a consulting firm captures the list of cities which have become the tech capitals of the World.
Pleasing for India, Bangalore features on rank 19th rank among the top 25 cities featured in the list.
Pleasing for India, Bangalore features on rank 19th rank among the top 25 cities featured in the list.
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Mumbai is expensive
It is interesting to note that Luanda, a city on the west coast of Southern Africa has been ranked the most expensive city in the world in terms of cost of living.
Mumbai is considered the most expensive city in India ranked 57th in the world, followed by New Delhi.
Mumbai is considered the most expensive city in India ranked 57th in the world, followed by New Delhi.