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Not just MacKenzie Scott, this US billionaire has given over $1.5 billion to his alma mater Johns Hopkins University, starting with a $5 donation in 1964- MacKenzie Scott gave $461 million to California universities over 5 years, without any strings attached
- Quote of the Day by John D. Rockefeller: “I never placed my head upon the pillow at night without reminding myself that...” — a powerful life lesson on humility, wealth preservation, self-discipline and why daily self-reckoning protects long-term prosperity by the legendary American industrialist known for building one of history’s largest private fortunes
- His father had never earned more than $6000 a year. Michael Bloomberg gave Johns Hopkins $1 billion to make medical school free for most studentsMichael Bloomberg donated $1 billion to Johns Hopkins University in 2024 to expand financial aid, making medical school tuition-free for st...19 Aug, 2026, 09.14 PM IST
- Jeff Bezos' ex-wife MacKenzie Scott once needed $1,000 to stay in college. She has now donated $26.2 billion in five yearsIn 2025, MacKenzie Scott solidified her position as the leading individual philanthropist by donating an astonishing $7 billion to various ...19 Aug, 2026, 08.39 PM IST
- Tata Trusts plans 40-50 hospitals, pushes for more world-class universities in IndiaTata Trusts plans to build 40-50 general hospitals nationwide. The organization will also focus on creating world-class educational institu...02 Aug, 2026, 10.10 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 Shakira: “There’s no better makeup than… – Inspiring lessons on beauty, self-love, authenticity, acceptance and why confidence speaks louder than appearance by the global music icon known for her powerful performances and deep insights on resilience and empowermentQuote of the Day by Shakira: Shakira’s quote, “There’s no better makeup than self-confidence,” explores the importance of self-belief, inne...22 Jul, 2026, 12.31 AM IST
- Quote of the Day by Shakira: “I never went to the gym before in my life. But, at 32…— Inspiring lessons on fitness, aging, nutrition, lifestyle, habits and why you should listen to your body by the global music icon known for her powerful performances and deep insights on health and disciplineQuote of the Day by Shakira: Shakira’s quote, “I never went to the gym before in my life. But, at 32, I notice that my body responds negati...14 Jul, 2026, 09.45 PM IST
- Indian Americans donated over $3 billion to US universities since 2008: IndiasporaIndian-Americans have donated over USD 3 billion to US universities since 2008, significantly strengthening research, innovation, and acces...03 Oct, 2025, 10.53 PM IST
- Harvard's stand against Trump is helping it raise more moneyHarvard faced backlash from the Trump administration over its handling of antisemitism, leading to funding freezes and threats to its tax-e...18 Apr, 2025, 07.55 AM IST
- Wealthy have a social responsibility amid rising inequality: Rohini NilekaniIf wealth remains concentrated in the hands of a few, the government may have reason to look to other means such as higher taxation to dist...26 Sep, 2023, 11.34 PM IST
- Nilekanomics for a knowledge economyEndowments like this month's ₹315 crore donation by Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani to his alma mater Indian Institute of Technology (II...26 Jun, 2023, 08.40 AM IST
- Pandemic didn't alter altruistic behaviour in Indians: Family philanthropy continued to flourish in 2020Despite this growth in funding, the social sector remains underserved.17 Mar, 2021, 11.32 AM IST
- Most people want billionaires to pitch in to aid poverty and inequalityEight out of 10 people think billionaires should help end poverty, inequality and a host of global ills, a poll showed on Wednesday, as fun...29 Apr, 2020, 05.29 PM IST
- Govt may 'EQUIP' students with direct fee transfersModi govt is planning to replace fee subsidy across top institutes with direct transfers to students.03 Jun, 2019, 07.49 AM IST
- 1st-generation entrepreneurs - Premji, Nilekani, NRN - make Bengaluru India's philanthropy capitalIndia Inc bosses help younger good Samaritans create a new culture of giving.01 Dec, 2017, 11.42 AM IST
- Infosys Foundation backs healthcare and education projects in NortheastInfosys Foundation has a CSR budget of about Rs 269 crore for the 2015-16 financial year, up from the Rs 254 crore the company spent in the...23 Nov, 2015, 01.07 PM IST
- Why Indian Philanthropy continues to be dictated by conversations on ‘how much to give’The assumption is that the framework design and strategy of Indian philanthropy is just right, and therefore the leap from ‘how much’ to ex...07 Jan, 2014, 04.00 AM IST
- A third of HNI donors in 2011 under 30 yearsMore than a third of high networth individuals (HNIs) who turned to philanthropy in 2011 were below 30 years, reveals the annual India Phil...22 Mar, 2012, 12.41 PM IST
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