Jeff Bezos' ex-wife MacKenzie Scott gave $30 million to Silicon Valley housing group; here’s how her mega donation could help create affordable homes across the Bay AreaMacKenzie Scott has made headlines by donating $30 million to Housing Trust Silicon Valley, a game-changing support for the nonprofit. This...
03 Oct, 2026, 06.59 PM IST
Meet world’s richest woman: Alice Walton got $33 billion richer without running Walmart, is building a $250 million tuition-free medical schoolAlice Walton, the world’s richest woman and Walmart heiress, saw her fortune rise by $33 billion in one year even though she does not run t...
01 Oct, 2026, 10.32 PM IST
Quote of the day by Michael Dell: “As you start your journey, the first thing you should do is...” — Inspiring life lessons from a motivational quote on finding your own path and trusting yourselfQuote of the day by Michael Dell: “As you start your journey, the first thing you should do is throw away that store-bought map and begin t...
14 Sep, 2026, 05.38 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Andrew Carnegie: 'The first man gets the oyster, the second man gets the shell.' Life lessons on recognising opportunities, taking initiative, ambition, timing and success from the Scottish-American industrialistQuote of the Day by Andrew Carnegie: Andrew Carnegie's quote emphasises the importance of taking prompt action when opportunities arise. He...
08 Sep, 2026, 10.41 PM IST
Philanthropy Asia Alliance expands India network, partners with Dasra and backs two social venturesExpanding its footprint in India, Philanthropy Asia Alliance is collaborating with Dasra to enhance support for ventures such as Rocket Lea...
03 Sep, 2026, 08.13 PM IST
Hanuman Ansh: The saint linked to Apple, Google, Facebook and eBayA film about Neem Karoli Baba has surprised box offices, sparking renewed interest in the Indian saint. Richard Alpert, later Ram Dass, int...
02 Sep, 2026, 09.23 PM IST
AVPN Global Conference 2026 opens in Delhi, calls for Asia-led solutions and coordinated capitalThe AVPN Global Conference 2026 has officially kicked off in New Delhi, marking a first for the city. With participation from around two th...
26 Aug, 2026, 12.52 PM IST
Michael Dell started his billion-dollar journey in a UT Austin dorm room in 1984; now he and Susan are giving $750 million to build an AI medical campusUS billionaire Michael Dell started his company from a UT Austin dorm room in 1984. Now, more than four decades later, Dell and his wife Su...
25 Aug, 2026, 10.47 PM IST
Capital, technology and scale: The business blueprint for India’s critical-care futureCPR co-founders Dr Satya Garimella and Krishna Kottapalli discuss the business challenges of scaling critical-care infrastructure, from cap...
24 Aug, 2026, 11.59 AM IST
For India's young turks, giving back to society starts early: How startup founders are redefining philanthropy by donating wealth in their 30s & 40sYoung Indian entrepreneurs are reshaping philanthropy with early and impact-focused giving. This generation deploys significant capital to ...
11 Jul, 2026, 09.17 AM IST
How India’s philanthropy model is changing with Three E'sIndian philanthropy is evolving. Family and young donors now focus on long-term social impact, addressing issues like mental health and cli...
02 Nov, 2025, 03.22 PM IST
AI can help turn a new chapter in philanthropy: Roshni Nadar Malhotra, Shiv Nadar FoundationA significant focus needs to be on addressing climate-linked challenges faced by the underprivileged and affected communities across the wo...
31 Dec, 2023, 11.03 PM IST
Now Generation Philanthropists: The future of Indian philanthropyNGPs belong to multi-generational philanthropic families who are currently engaged in some form of giving, be it traditional philanthropy o...
15 Feb, 2022, 01.44 PM IST
Government approves MoU with Bloomberg Philanthropies on Smart CityThe proposal under the Smart Cities Mission seeks to facilitate creation of quality urban infrastructure that will lead to improvement in t...
31 Dec, 2015, 12.00 PM IST
Innovation is better in India than anywhere in world, says venture capitalist Gururaj DeshpandeDelivering the maiden American Bazaar Philanthropy Lecture, he said India has all the ingredients required to make it a hub of global innov...
21 Oct, 2014, 12.28 PM IST
London Mayor Boris Johnson rattles city's richLondon Mayor Boris Johnson launched an extraordinary attack against Britain’s super-rich, saying they ignored philanthropy in favour of buy...
26 Sep, 2013, 08.15 AM IST
New intent and bold innovations in corporate philanthropy'How much to give' is no longer the only debate in Indian philanthropy. Many have graduated to talks on 'how to give' to maximise social im...
23 Jun, 2012, 11.05 AM IST