Jeff Bezos’ ex-wife MacKenzie Scott, who sold half of her Amazon stake, helped erase $40 billion in medical debt with $100 million in donationsMacKenzie Scott's remarkable contributions have enabled Undue Medical Debt to eliminate billions in medical debt. This nonprofit efficientl...
18 Aug, 2026, 11.02 PM IST
California startup JetZero’s ‘manta ray’ plane could change air travel forever: 250-seat Z4 aims to fly 5,750 miles and use up to 50% less fuelCalifornia startup JetZero is innovating the aviation industry with a new aircraft featuring a blended-wing-body design, aimed at accommoda...
18 Aug, 2026, 04.05 PM IST
Quote of the day by Keanu Reeves: "If you have been brutally broken, but still have the courage to be gentle to other living beings, then you’re a badass..."Quote of the day by Keanu Reeves: “If you have been brutally broken, but still have the courage to be gentle to other living beings, then y...
18 Aug, 2026, 12.31 AM IST
Putin to attack NATO member? Russia builds 10 secret drone bases with 59 launch rails as US intelligence warns Kremlin may test alliance with a limited strikeRussia has built secret bases from which it will be able to launch long-range suicide drones deep into Nato territory, as per a report. The...
17 Aug, 2026, 10.33 PM IST
In 1862, Abraham Lincoln signed a law that gave Americans a chance to claim 160 acres of free land. What happened next transformed the American West foreverIn 1862, President Abraham Lincoln enacted the Homestead Act, granting land to settlers eager to populate the West. This initiative allowed...
17 Aug, 2026, 09.52 PM IST
Quote of the day by Kevin Costner: "Failure doesn't kill you... it increases your desire to..." Yellowstone actor's powerful message on success, never giving up and motivation to keep goingQuote of the day by Kevin Costner, “Failure doesn't kill you... it increases your desire to make something happen,” offers a powerful lesso...
17 Aug, 2026, 08.06 PM IST
Tech billionaires Jack and Laura Dangermond donated $165 million to protect a stunning 24,000-acre stretch of California coastline visible from spaceJack and Laura Dangermond have made a monumental donation of $165 million to The Nature Conservancy, ensuring the permanent protection of t...
17 Aug, 2026, 07.22 PM IST
Bernie Marcus was fired from his job in 1978, then built Home Depot and an $11 billion fortune — now his foundation is putting nearly $30 million into heart research, reviving his early dream of medicineBernie Marcus was fired from Handy Dan in 1978, a setback that helped push him toward cofounding Home Depot and building an $11 billion for...
16 Aug, 2026, 07.33 PM IST
Nigel Farage wins Clacton by-election, but trash-can challenger exposes cracks in Reform momentumNigel Farage secured his parliamentary seat in the Clacton by-election. A comedian's significant vote share highlighted challenges for Fara...
14 Aug, 2026, 11.48 AM IST
MacKenzie Scott faced criticism from Elon Musk and Katie Miller over her $26 billion philanthropy: Jeff Bezos’ ex-wife drew backlash over donations to 'progressive causes'MacKenzie Scott’s $26 billion philanthropic legacy came under renewed scrutiny after Elon Musk and Katie Miller criticized the billionaire’...
11 Aug, 2026, 06.48 PM IST
MacKenzie Scott and Melinda French Gates have given more than $28 billion through two very different approaches: How their philanthropy is reshaping charities, empowering women and changing the way billionaire wealth is used to drive lasting social impactMacKenzie Scott and Melinda French Gates have committed more than $28 billion to philanthropy through two very different approaches. Scott ...
10 Aug, 2026, 06.17 PM IST
Why billionaire Michael Moritz and wife Harriet Heyman are offering up to $150 million to transform San FranciscoBillionaire Michael Moritz and his wife, artist Harriet Heyman, are offering up to $150 million through their Crankstart foundation to find...
08 Aug, 2026, 05.06 PM IST
Trump's tech ties blamed for AI inaction by MAGA Republicans and DemocratsConcerns are rising over President Trump's administration's limited AI response. This follows recent AI agent security breaches by OpenAI a...
06 Aug, 2026, 03.48 PM IST
With Situational Awareness AI deal, Citadel's Griffin rides to the rescue againCitadel's founder this week reprised his role as one of Wall Street's rescue buyers, stepping in to salvage California hedge fund Situation...
02 Aug, 2026, 04.19 PM IST
Africa’s richest man plans to donate one-third of his wealth, signals future of business empireAfrica's richest man, Aliko Dangote, plans to donate one-third of his wealth to charity. This development offers a rare insight into the fu...
29 Jul, 2026, 09.08 PM IST
No Bill Gates or Warren Buffett. Madhavan is in awe of Indian philanthropist who has donated over $100 billion, world's highest everActor Madhavan recently paid a homage to later business tycoon Jamsetji Tata, who was the founder of Tata Group, India’s largest conglomera...
29 Jul, 2026, 08.32 PM IST
Canva billionaires Melanie Perkins and Cliff Obrecht are giving away $150 million in cash with no conditions for the world's largest unconditional cash transfer program in a low-income countryCanva founders are funding a large cash transfer program in Malawi and under this initiative, they provides families with unconditional fun...
26 Jul, 2026, 08.20 AM IST