Rihanna turned personal grief into a philanthropic mission in 2012. Today, 14 years later, her foundation has channelled over $100 million into charityIn memory of her grandmother, Rihanna established the Clara Lionel Foundation in 2012, catalyzing a wave of generosity. With over $100 mill...
13 Oct, 2026, 07.18 PM IST
Who is Tom Steyer? The billionaire who spent $216 million but failed to advance in California’s Governor’s raceBillionaire investor Tom Steyer spent approximately $216 million of his personal fortune on California’s 2026 governor’s race but failed to...
12 Oct, 2026, 11.41 PM IST
India-Norway energy ties broadening, LNG supplies have begun, says Norwegian officialNorway's State Secretary Astrid Bergmal highlighted the expanding India-Norway energy partnership during her visit to India. This partnersh...
10 Oct, 2026, 11.21 PM IST
Nabard's venture arm announces first close of second fund at Rs 450 croreNabventures has announced the successful first close of its second fund, amassing Rs 450 crore aimed at investing in early-stage agritech v...
09 Oct, 2026, 04.09 PM IST
- Swedish billionaire Johan Eliasch bought 4 lakh acres of Amazon rainforest in 2005. What he did next was unusual
Johan Eliasch bought a logging company to save acres of the Amazon rainforest from destruction. Cool Earth, the charity he co-founded, clai...
09 Oct, 2026, 09.54 AM IST
AI for Sustainability: How businesses can turn environmental goals into measurable resultsAI can help businesses analyse resource use, identify inefficiencies and make better-informed environmental decisions. Yet technical capabi...
08 Oct, 2026, 07.00 AM IST
India's growth outlook remains robust, but risks rising: Erik BerglofIndia's growth prospects remain strong despite external shocks affecting the economy. Erik Berglof highlights the need for resilience again...
06 Oct, 2026, 12.30 AM IST
The business case for climate actionThe former IKEA CEO and Earthshot Prize chair argues that climate change and nature loss have become immediate business risks, not future c...
05 Oct, 2026, 12.13 PM IST
Fashion promised to go green. Here’s how the New York Climate Week, behind closed doors, exposed the challenges of transforming the industryFashion is grappling with the dual challenges of rising fibre production and complex supply chain requirements. Sustainable alternatives ex...
01 Oct, 2026, 08.36 PM IST
In 2018, South Carolina pumped 40,000 cubic yards of river sand onto an eroding bird island; enough to fill about 4,000 dump trucks and restore lost nesting groundThe restoration of Bird Key Stono, a vital nesting habitat for endangered bird species, involved utilizing dredged sand from Folly River. T...
01 Oct, 2026, 07.20 PM IST
Pest resistance is forcing India’s crop-protection firms to rethink product strategies: Insecticides India MDResistance to chemicals and formulations is an evolving challenge, particularly in crops where the same pest pressures persist over multipl...
01 Oct, 2026, 09.58 AM IST
How 25 students of Gurgaon-based college raised Rs 60 crore funding in deep tech and space ventures in a dayTwenty-five startups from Gurugram-based Masters’ Union University received soft funding commitments worth Rs 60.5 crore. The startups pres...
30 Sep, 2026, 10.41 PM IST
Clean Max Enviro Energy raises Rs 2,500 cr via green bondsIn a significant financial move, Clean Max Enviro Energy successfully raised Rs 2,500 crore by issuing green debt securities. The offering ...
28 Sep, 2026, 06.05 PM IST
North Star Renewable Energy appoints Shivanand Nimbargi as Managing Director and CEONorth Star Renewable Energy, a joint venture between British International Investment and Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners, has appointed...
28 Sep, 2026, 04.28 PM IST
Ace investor Madhu Kela owns 8.99% in Sunil Singhania-led Abakkus AMC’s holding company, DRHP showsAce investor Madhuri Madhusudan Kela holds an 8.99% share of the total capital contribution in Abakkus Expert Professionals LLP, the holdin...
28 Sep, 2026, 01.54 PM IST
China has kept its promise to stop funding overseas coal, but loopholes are helping coal expandChinese President Xi Jinping's 2021 pledge to halt overseas coal financing is being challenged by ongoing energy demands. While China has c...
26 Sep, 2026, 11.53 AM IST
In 2019, AXA launched a $175 million climate and biodiversity fund. Within a year, $41.5 million had been allocated to projects targeting measurable environmental outcomesIn July 2019, AXA Group launched a $175 million private equity vehicle with a mandate that traditional financiers usually leave to non-prof...
22 Sep, 2026, 10.09 PM IST