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In 1997, when Shakira was just 18 years old, she started a school-building mission. Nearly 30 years later, 300 schools educate thousands in ColumbiaIn 1997, Shakira established Fundación Pies Descalzos to enhance educational opportunities for Colombian children. Since then, the foundati...- Swedish-born billionaire once bought 400,000 acres of Amazon rainforest, almost the size of Greater London. Locals worry about green colonialism; around 1000 people lost their jobsJohan Eliasch generated buzz by securing ownership of 400,000 acres of the Amazon rainforest to combat logging threats. However, his move r...
- RJ Mitte's anti-bullying campaign and charity work: Why he wanted children with disabilities to feel includedRJ Mitte, the talented actor renowned for his role in Breaking Bad, has tragically passed away at his Texas residence at just 34 years old....
- Who is Kennedy Suarez? Inside RJ Mitte’s relationship with his fiancée and what we know about herRJ Mitte, the Breaking Bad actor, died on October 12, 2026, at 34. His engagement to Kennedy Suarez took place on October 10, 2025. They we...
- MacKenzie Scott donated $26.2 billion in five years, but why is she missing from the Chronicle of Philanthropy’s top 50 donors list?MacKenzie Scott, the ex-wife of Jeff Bezos, donated $26.2 billion over five years and $7 billion in 2025. Despite her significant charitabl...
- In 2009, two designers began working on a battery-free lamp, their idea led to a device powered by a bag of rocksMartin Riddiford and Jim Reeves developed GravityLight to provide affordable lighting for families without reliable electricity. The device...
- Meet Mary Tsingou: Mathematician who died at 97 after waiting 50 years for credit for a physics breakthrough that reduced her role to a footnoteAmerican mathematician Mary Tsingou Nenzel helped develop a landmark physics experiment at Los Alamos in 1955, but her contribution was red...
- Taylor Swift’s $4 million education pledge, $50,000 donation and $26 million charity gift with Travis Kelce: How world's richest female musician helps peopleIn 2026, American music singer Taylor Swift made headlines for her charitable contributions, including a $50,000 donation to an injured mot...
- Quote of the day by Mother Teresa: 'If you want to change the world, go home and love your family' - An important teaching on the power of love and familyMother Teresa’s famous quote, “If you want to change the world, go home and love your family,” highlights how compassion can begin with the...
- In 1961, Donald and Mildred Othmer invested $25,000 each with Warren Buffett, by 1998 their combined fortune reached nearly $800 millionOthmer was a chemical engineering professor at Polytechnic University in Brooklyn, New York. He had worked as a teacher and a buyer for her...
- Swedish billionaire Johan Eliasch bought 4 lakh acres of Amazon rainforest in 2005. What he did next was unusualJohan Eliasch bought a logging company to save acres of the Amazon rainforest from destruction. Cool Earth, the charity he co-founded, clai...
- Who was Phyllis Stone? Worked for more than 35 years at Mobil Oil, accumulated tens of thousands of ExxonMobil shares, died in 2013 with $6 million estateStone worked at Mobil Oil for more than three decades and accumulated shares in the company over the years. Her family also had investments...
- Supreme Court seeks Centre's view on creation of corpus fund for treatment of SMA patientsThe Supreme Court is deliberating on the creation of a corpus fund for Spinal Muscular Atrophy treatment. This initiative aims to provide a...
- Nana Patekar net worth: Legendary actor dies at 75; Mumbai apartment, Goa residence, cars, income and real estateNana Patekar net worth: Veteran actor Nana Patekar has died at 75 after a cardiac arrest at his Goa residence, leaving behind a fortune bui...
- Nana Patekar left Bollywood, joined Indian Army's fight against Pakistan during 1999 Kargil War after receiving Defence Minister George Fernandes' special permission to fight near LoCNana Patekar Army: Actor Nana Patekar stepped away from films in 1999 to serve as an honorary captain in the Indian Army during the Kargil ...
- Nobel Peace Prize haunted by the 'spectre' of TrumpDonald Trump's pursuit of the Nobel Peace Prize continues, despite minimal chances of being awarded. The Norwegian Nobel Committee faces sc...
- Thursday (Guruvar) Remedies, October 8, 2026: Jupiter’s Ashlesha Shift Makes These Upays Important for All 12 Zodiac SignsOn October 8, 2026, Jupiter will transit into the fourth pada of Ashlesha Nakshatra, bringing unique influences for each zodiac sign. Gemin...
- Jon Bon Jovi didn't just serve free meals: His foundation helped build 1,000 affordable and supportive housing units across 12 states in AmericaThe name Jon Bon Jovi needs no introduction. Known for hit songs such as Livin' On A Prayer, You Give Love A Bad Name, Bad Medicine, etc., ...
- In 2014, George Clooney and Ammal turned their wedding into a charity fundraiser. They donated the money towards preventing war crimes in SudanHollywood heartthrob George Clooney got hitched to human rights lawyer Amal Alamuddin in 2014. Like many high-profile couples, the pair too...
- Veteran actress quietly dedicating years to helping prisoners rebuild their lives. One inmate said her presence made him feel free even in captivityActress Jenny Agutter is known for her roles in The Railway Children and Call the Midwife, but away from the screen she has spent years sup...
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