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Indian tycoon Mukesh Ambani, Asia's richest man, is celebrating the wedding of his youngest son Anant to Radhika Merchant, daughter of pharmaceutical industry tycoons, with lavish festivities. Earlier celebrations included a European cruise for 1,200 guests, a purpose-built Hindu temple at the Ambani family's ancestral home and private performances by R&B star Rihanna and Canada's Justin Bieber. IMAGES
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