Presenting the jury for The Economic Times Startup Awards 2026Meet the high-powered jury that will pick the winners of the ET Startup Awards 2026.
17 Aug, 2026, 11.27 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
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
Quote of the Day by John D. Rockefeller: “I do not think that there is any other quality so essential to success of any kind as the…” — Inspiring lessons on perseverance, resilience, and why persistence outlasts talent from the legendary oil magnate, pioneering philanthropist, and America's first billionaireQuote of the Day by John D. Rockefeller: John D. Rockefeller's famous observation, “I do not think that there is any other quality so essen...
22 Jul, 2026, 01.04 AM IST
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos' ex-wife couldn't afford a dentist and fixed her broken tooth with denture glue; billionaire who has donated billions gives record $20 million to youth mental health charityAmazon founder Jeff Bezos' ex-wife MacKenzie Scott once fixed her broken tooth with denture glue because she couldn't afford a dentist and ...
20 Jul, 2026, 11.25 AM IST
Life Lesson Quote by Warren Buffet: 'You only have to do a very few things right in your life so long as you don't do...' - The enduring wisdom behind a successful lifeWarren Buffett, the Oracle of Omaha, built extraordinary success through smart financial decisions. He learned value investing from Benjami...
17 Jul, 2026, 01.04 PM IST
How Steve Jobs' billionaire widow Laurene Powell went from skipping family holidays to building a $14 billion fortune and becoming one of the richest women in the USApple co-founder Steve Jobs' billionaire widow, Laurene Powell Jobs, overcame childhood financial struggles and student loan debt. Once too...
16 Jul, 2026, 06.35 PM IST
Daily Habits Of Successful People: American investor Ray Dalio follows two routines every day, and credits them for transforming his lifeLegendary investor Ray Dalio, founder of Bridgewater Associates, attributes his immense success not to luck or secret formulas, but to two ...
02 Jul, 2026, 09.03 PM IST
Quote of the day by Melinda French Gates: 'When something's uncomfortable, it means you're actually growing, so embrace that. Try not to be afraid..' ; lesson on importance of facing bitter truths from American philanthropistMelinda French Gates advocates embracing discomfort as a catalyst for growth and resilience. Her perspective gains significant weight follo...
24 Jun, 2026, 11.21 PM IST
Melinda Gates urges tech tycoons to donate half their wealthMelinda French Gates is urging tech titans poised for wealth from upcoming IPOs to commit to giving away at least half their fortunes for p...
21 Jun, 2026, 08.12 PM IST
Best proverb of the day: 'If you want happiness for an hour, take a nap. If you want happiness for a lifetime...' Life lessons on human nature, joy, kindness, and why helping others brings real peaceBest proverb of the day today: Chasing wealth for lasting happiness is a futile pursuit, as a timeless proverb reveals. While naps offer te...
21 Jun, 2026, 01.40 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Nelson Mandela: ‘A nation should not be judged by how it treats its highest citizens, but its…’Quote of the Day by Nelson Mandela reminds us that a nation's true measure lies in how it treats its most vulnerable citizens, not its elit...
18 Jun, 2026, 09.27 AM IST
Billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott files for divorce a year after marriage, husband Dan Jewett's name disappears from charityMacKenzie Scott married Jewett, a teacher, in 2021. They had pledged to give away a chunk of their fortune.
30 Sep, 2022, 10.49 AM IST
Telecom billionaire, LSE director & eBay chairman: Who are the new board members joining Gates Foundation?Decisions still require both Gates and French Gates to support them, in essence handing them each veto power.
28 Jan, 2022, 08.37 AM IST
Not the Gates, Jamsetji Tata is philanthropist of the century with $102 bn in donations“Whilst American and European philanthropists may have dominated the thinking of philanthropy over the last century, Jamsetji Tata, founder...
23 Jun, 2021, 03.01 PM IST
- World Economic Forum Davos 2012: Opportunity to double or even triple food output, says Bill Gates
Citing various developments, billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates today said there is opportunity to double or even triple food production.
26 Jan, 2012, 09.57 PM IST