India Rising Foundation launches accessible research and development platform for researchers with disabilitiesInnov8Ability, a new research and development platform for persons with disabilities, has been launched in Bengaluru. Backed by a Rs 10 cro...
24 May, 2026, 03.01 PM IST
Is India Inc's CSR truly driving systemic change or just shifting funds?Corporate India is entering a new phase of CSR. Spending is expected to cross ₹1.2 lakh crore by 2035. Companies are shifting towards syste...
21 May, 2026, 11.56 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Melinda French Gates: 'It's the mark of a backward society when...'—Top quotes by the co-founder of the Gates Foundation who's consistently listed among Forbes' 100 most powerful womenQuote of the Day: Melinda French Gates states that societies move backward when men make decisions for women. Her words champion equality a...
13 May, 2026, 11.46 AM IST
India to Africa: How homegrown philanthropic models are going globalIndian philanthropy is increasingly extending its grassroots development models to Africa, adapting localized interventions to address shar...
04 May, 2026, 07.31 PM IST
Poonawalla's clear shot at access for all via route socialCyrus S Poonawalla, chairman of Serum Institute of India, has created a legacy where business and social impact go hand in hand. His vaccin...
17 Apr, 2026, 12.52 AM IST
Time to unlock silver abundance: Ageing is not a problem to be solved, but a societal invitation to reimagine our systemsIndia is still seen as a young country, but its demographic advantage is nearing an end, with the share of working-age population set to de...
05 Apr, 2026, 03.26 PM IST
Transgressionary state: Transgender Amendment Act is a step back on freedom, democracy and growthIndia's Transgender Act faces criticism for undermining individual rights and autonomy. This law's restrictions on self-determination and t...
31 Mar, 2026, 11.17 PM IST
India’s most generous women gave over ₹600 cr in 2025; Rohini Nilekani tops the list with ₹204 crRohini Nilekani has been named India's most generous woman philanthropist, contributing ₹204 crore in the past year. Her focus on social in...
06 Nov, 2025, 09.48 PM IST
India's top philanthropists donated ₹103,800,000,000 in 2025. Shiv Nadar leads with ₹2,708 cr; here's how much Adani & Ambani gaveIndia's wealthiest individuals gave a record ₹10,380 crore in 2025. Shiv Nadar and his family led with ₹2,708 crore, marking their fourth t...
06 Nov, 2025, 01.55 PM IST
Going beyond charity: Philanthropy in India seeks to offer the right solutionsUltra-High-Net-Worth Individuals (UHNIs) are playing a critical role in the evolution of philanthropy in India, focusing chiefly on educati...
19 Jul, 2024, 12.39 AM IST
Sachin Tendulkar and his wife Anjali meet Bill Gates, discuss children’s healthcareBill Gates, the co-founder of Microsoft and one of the wealthiest people alive, is currently in India, meeting with prominent industrialist...
05 Mar, 2023, 02.21 PM IST
Sachin Tendulkar meets Bill Gates in Mumbai, gushes about ‘wonderful learning opportunity’The meeting was organised by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
01 Mar, 2023, 12.44 PM IST
Covid-19 has made world realise importance of public systems: Azim PremjiPremji, among the most generous philanthropists in the world, said businesses were not doing enough for society
23 Jun, 2021, 01.15 AM IST
Azim Premji tops EdelGive Hurun India Philanthropy List 2020, Shiv Nadar & Mukesh Ambani followThe 4th spot was earned by Kumar Mangalam Birla, Chairman of Aditya Birla Group.
10 Nov, 2020, 01.31 PM IST
Azim Premji the ‘most generous Indian’ in Hurun India Philanthropy List 2015Azim Premji has emerged as the ‘most generous Indian’ in the Hurun India Philanthropy List 2015, a ranking of the most generous individuals...
09 Jan, 2016, 01.46 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
- Piramal Healthcare plans charitable arm, may give 200 crore
Piramal Healthcare is launching a new charitable foundation and may grant up to 200 crore in the coming fiscal to support its philanthropic...
28 Mar, 2011, 03.23 AM IST