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Matrix star Keanu Reeves reportedly donated 70% of his $45 million earnings after his sister's battle with leukaemia; by 2009, his private foundation aided hospitals involved in cancer research- MacKenzie Scott has given away nearly half her fortune, but Elon Musk says she is ‘making the world a worse place’
- MacKenzie Scott, ex-wife of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, who has given away over $26 billion to 2,500+ nonprofits, returns to fiction in August after 13 years with new novel
- 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
- 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, 08.38 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Andrew Carnegie: 'People who are unable to motivate themselves must be...' Life lessons from Scottish-American industrialist & philanthropist on success, ambition and self-motivationQuote of the day by Andrew Carnegie: Andrew Carnegie emphasised the importance of self-motivation in achieving success. He believed that ta...19 Aug, 2026, 02.50 PM IST
- Jeff Bezos’ ex-wife MacKenzie Scott, who sold half of her Amazon stake, helped erase $40 billion in medical debt with $100 million in donationsMacKenzie Scott's remarkable contributions have enabled Undue Medical Debt to eliminate billions in medical debt. This nonprofit efficientl...18 Aug, 2026, 11.02 PM IST
- Bernie Marcus was fired from his job in 1978, then built Home Depot and an $11 billion fortune — now his foundation is putting nearly $30 million into heart research, reviving his early dream of medicineBernie Marcus was fired from Handy Dan in 1978, a setback that helped push him toward cofounding Home Depot and building an $11 billion for...16 Aug, 2026, 07.33 PM IST
- A television role inspired the Indian-American actor to help encourage bone-marrow donor registrations and support education efforts in IndiaIn 2011, actor Manish Dayal was on a mission to boost awareness regarding bone-marrow donation among South Asians. His journey into this ca...15 Aug, 2026, 03.21 PM 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
- Quote of the day by American actor Paul Newman: 'Husbands and wives should have separate interests, cultivate different sets of friends and not impose on the other. You can’t spend a lifetime breathing down each other’s necks'Paul Newman was a firm believer that a successful marriage is built on the foundation of individual space and diverse interests. He encoura...09 Aug, 2026, 02.44 PM IST
- Why billionaire Michael Moritz and wife Harriet Heyman are offering up to $150 million to transform San FranciscoBillionaire Michael Moritz and his wife, artist Harriet Heyman, are offering up to $150 million through their Crankstart foundation to find...08 Aug, 2026, 05.06 PM IST
- In 1905, an American Black woman suffering from scalp ailment and hair loss experimented and developed a line of haircare and became first female self-made millionaire in the US: How Madam C.J. Walker built her empire?In 1905, an American Black woman suffering from scalp ailment and hair loss began developing haircare products for Black women. Madam C.J. ...03 Aug, 2026, 09.55 PM IST
- Social Stock Exchange: How it works and why investors should careEvery SSE listing goes through months of due diligence, financial and social audits. It connects credible social enterprises, both non-prof...03 Aug, 2026, 11.26 AM IST
- Quote of the day by Kirk Douglas: "Virtue is not photogenic. What is it to be a nice guy?..." — Inspiring life lessons on authenticity, integrity, courage, emotional strength, and why true character is often valued long after popularity fades by the legendary American actor and Hollywood icon known for SpartacusQuote of the day by Kirk Douglas: Kirk Douglas’s famous quote, "Virtue is not photogenic. What is it to be a nice guy? To be nothing, that'...02 Aug, 2026, 05.42 PM IST
- Canva billionaires Melanie Perkins and Cliff Obrecht are giving away $150 million in cash with no conditions for the world's largest unconditional cash transfer program in a low-income countryCanva founders are funding a large cash transfer program in Malawi and under this initiative, they provides families with unconditional fun...26 Jul, 2026, 08.20 AM IST
- 'What if my father was a plumber?' Why Warren Buffett calls himself one of the world’s 10 luckiest peopleWarren Buffett called himself one of the world’s luckiest people, crediting his early exposure to investing, natural aptitude and good heal...21 Jul, 2026, 01.37 PM IST
- Warren Buffett, with a $147 billion net worth, says he may be 'one of the 10 luckiest people in the world'—reveals what worked in his favourWarren Buffett credits luck and opportune circumstances for his extraordinary financial success. He believes being born in the United State...21 Jul, 2026, 01.17 PM IST
- MacKenzie Scott donated over $26 billion since 2019. Here's how she's remains among world's richest womenMacKenzie Scott recently donated twenty million dollars to Active Minds for youth mental health. This significant contribution adds to her ...13 Jul, 2026, 11.51 AM IST
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