Lighting lives beyond Diwali: How everyday Indians are making a difference through givingAn RBI officer, a Bengaluru retailer, a safari lodge owner and a 24-year-old money coach tell us how giving a little, steadily, lights some...
02 Nov, 2026, 11.15 AM IST
‘Mothers of Courage,’ documentary on girls’ education in Bihar, wins UN SDG Action AwardMothers of Courage, a documentary, recently won the 2026 UN SDG Action Award in Rome. This film showcases the grassroots movement led by wo...
30 Oct, 2026, 08.58 PM IST
Dolly Parton’s father inspired her to help millions of children read; her foundation has gifted over 330 million booksDolly Parton's philanthropy was deeply influenced by her childhood experiences and her father's struggles with literacy. She established th...
29 Oct, 2026, 10.48 PM IST
Jeffery Simmons had no stable home growing up; now, he's turning sacks into support for single parentsJeffery Simmons has been traded from the Tennessee Titans to the Chicago Bears, significantly impacting both teams. This trade adds a produ...
29 Oct, 2026, 10.06 PM IST
From inheritance to wealth stewardship: How Indian families can protect generational wealth and prevent family business conflictsAs Indian business families navigate the intricate landscape of wealth transfers, they confront significant hurdles in succession planning....
29 Oct, 2026, 05.31 AM IST
Satya Nadella owns only a tiny stake in Microsoft; how the CEO built an estimated $1.4 billion fortuneSatya Nadella’s $1.4 billion fortune did not come from owning a large part of Microsoft. The CEO built his wealth mainly through company sh...
28 Oct, 2026, 02.00 AM IST
Susan Saint James and Dick Ebersol's estimated $60 million fortune: Inside their multimillion-dollar real estate deals and properties across the USSusan Saint James became a household name after her engaging roles and performances. She is best known for her roles in television series '...
27 Oct, 2026, 11.30 PM IST
Snapchat co-founder and billionaire Evan Spiegel and Miranda Kerr help erase $550 million in medical debt for 261,000 CaliforniansEvan Spiegel and Miranda Kerr are making waves in California by alleviating medical debt for over 261,000 residents. By supporting Undue Me...
26 Oct, 2026, 11.03 PM IST
256 US lawmakers back House resolution honouring Indian-AmericansUS Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi introduced a resolution honoring Indian Americans for their contributions to the US. The resolution is s...
26 Oct, 2026, 10.13 PM IST
Meet Phil Knight, Nike co-founder who sold shoes from his car trunk in 1964, 61 years later, he and his wife pledged $2 billion to a cancer institutePhil Knight was a runner at the University of Oregon and later studied at Stanford Graduate School of Business. While studying there, he lo...
26 Oct, 2026, 06.00 PM IST
Stephen Curry is one of the world’s highest paid athletes with a $350 million net worth : Here’s a look into the Warriors star’s earnings outside NBA and charity effortsStephen Curry, the Warriors' iconic point guard, has solidified his legacy in 2026 by ranking among the top-paid athletes worldwide. Notabl...
26 Oct, 2026, 12.46 PM IST
From Carnegie to Claude: AI wealth could reshape philanthropyA wave of American wealth created by artificial intelligence companies could produce some of the largest charitable sums since the era of A...
26 Oct, 2026, 11.02 AM IST
Ariana Grande’s charity gives $125,000 to support LGBTQ+ rights, mental health and immigrant communitiesAriana Grande has established The Brighter Days Ahead Foundation to aid vulnerable communities in need of support. The foundation focuses o...
25 Oct, 2026, 09.38 PM IST
Selena Gomez's Rare Beauty gives 1% of sales to mental health; what is the fund and how does it work?Selena Gomez's Rare Beauty launched in 2020 alongside the fund. The initiative set a goal of mobilising $100 million over 10 years to suppo...
25 Oct, 2026, 01.47 AM IST
Ahead of massive IPOs, AI companies are sketching plans to share their wealthOn Sunday, Anthropic said it would commit 5% of its shares to the Anthropic Public Benefit Fund, a new entity within the company, pending a...
21 Oct, 2026, 07.51 AM IST
Philanthropy’s biggest failure is its fear of failurePhilanthropy holds unique advantages, yet many funders fall into common pitfalls that hinder their potential. Founders can take risks and p...
21 Oct, 2026, 12.34 AM IST
Tata Trusts to build 40-50 not-for-profit hospitals, says chairman, as philanthropy shifts to proving impactChairman Noel Tata, in the Trusts' Annual Report for 2025-26, said that the group will also build lasting public institutions and be judged...
17 Oct, 2026, 10.44 PM IST