Who wants to be a millionaire? Nobel Prize award increased to nearly $1 mn this yearThe prize money has been adjusted up and down in recent years and the award-givers said it was increasing the amount this year to reflect t...
18 Sep, 2023, 08.08 AM IST
View: India’s wealthiest need to give more, and more oftenDespite economic uncertainty and the continuing impact of Covid-19, Indian philanthropy is growing steadily as evidenced,. Social sector fu...
21 Nov, 2022, 04.17 PM IST
Now Generation Philanthropists: The future of Indian philanthropyNGPs belong to multi-generational philanthropic families who are currently engaged in some form of giving, be it traditional philanthropy o...
15 Feb, 2022, 01.44 PM IST
The next generation has an altruistic streak, leans towards philanthropy now more than everOverall, family giving is expected to witness an increase in 2021.
08 Apr, 2021, 08.35 AM IST
Mukesh Ambani donates additional Rs 500 cr to PM's emergency fundThe RIL Chairman already built the country's first COVID-19 hospital, and offered fuel to emergency vehicles carrying patients.
02 Apr, 2020, 12.40 PM IST
India & China in a neck-and-neck philanthropy game, but who wins?China has more female philanthropists than India.
22 Oct, 2019, 06.41 PM IST
MindTree chief, wife to share their good workNatarajan is among the cofounders of MindTree, the Bengaluru-based mid-tier IT services firm, which was set up after 10 senior executives l...
16 Mar, 2018, 07.51 AM IST
Vineet Nayar sets 2025 for Sampark Foundation 'shutdown'Nayar, who has been named on Forbes Asia's Annual Heroes of Philanthropy list for the second time, had earlier served as chief of IT major ...
12 Jul, 2016, 02.05 PM IST
Five Indians on Forbes Asia's Heroes of Philanthropy listThe other notable philanthropist is China's Pony Ma, Chairman and CEO of Tencent Holdings, who pledged 100 million shares of his Internet s...
12 Jul, 2016, 01.59 PM IST
China releases Indian national held for terror linksA 46-year-old Indian national, who was held in China for alleged terror links, was released and deported back today, Indian officials here ...
18 Jul, 2015, 06.58 PM IST
Efforts on to secure release of Indian held in China: OfficialsZhang Xi, an official in Ordos in charge of dealing with foreigners, said: "These people are suspected of watching and spreading violent te...
16 Jul, 2015, 08.28 PM IST
India seeks consular access to its national detained in China as terror suspectThe embassy was informed on July 25, 2015 about the arrest of the Indian national, allegedly for watching propaganda videos of a banned gro...
16 Jul, 2015, 11.23 AM IST
NGOs help the rich to be more charitableThe increase in the number of high net worth individuals (HNIs) in the country has had a positive impact on charity donations.
26 Apr, 2013, 11.42 AM IST
- Azim Premji, Vivek Oberoi among 4 Indians in Forbes' 'Heroes of Philanthropy
Forbes Asia on Thursday announced its 'Heroes of Philanthropy' list for the fourth year running, with four Indians among the top 48 philant...
23 Jun, 2011, 01.00 PM IST
- Beware dark side of corporate philanthropy
The givers should focus on exactly what needs to be done in each country and devise strategies accordingly.
26 Mar, 2011, 07.22 AM IST
- VW chief Piech plans succession: Report
German auto magnate Ferdinand Piech, head of car giant Volkswagen and its luxury brand Porsche, will shift his holdings to Austrian foundat...
20 Sep, 2010, 01.53 PM IST
- Buffett tops 50 American philanthropists list
Massive erosion of wealth in the economic meltdown has not stopped rich people in the US from making big donations
30 Nov, 2008, 01.59 PM IST