INTERNATIONAL PHILANTHROPISTS
Sudha Murty calls for govt-backed Cervical Cancer Vaccine Program in her maiden parliamentary speech
Philanthropist and author Sudha Murty on Tuesday pressed for a government-sponsored vaccination programme to combat cervical cancer. In her maiden speech in the Rajya Sabha, she also pitched for promoting domestic tourism. Murty was nominated by the ...
US eyes India for STEM talent, China for humanities students: US diplomat
Campbell urged for increased Indian students in American universities for technology fields while cautioning restrictions on Chinese students' access to sensitive technology due to U.S.-China scientific cooperation concerns.
OpenAI's Sam Altman pledges to donate over half of his fortunes
The move comes after a tumultuous six months for Altman, the co-founder of the San Francisco-based company behind ChatGPT and a venture capitalist who Forbes says amassed much of his $1 billion through investments.
Many lives of Sudha Murty: Engineer to home maker to writer to philanthropist
Sudha Murty, the first woman in India to study mechanical engineering, has been nominated to Rajya Sabha. She co-founded Infosys with her husband Narayan Murthy. Sudha has become a popular icon known for her honest and inspiring views on life. She is also a prolific writer and philanthropist. When Sunak became the PM of the UK, Murty claimed in a video circulating online, "I made my husband a businessman. My daughter made her husband prime minister of the UK."
Millet-based snack company Troo Good aims to clock Rs 100 crore revenue this fiscal year
Millet-based snack company Troo Good is looking to expand pan-India and has set an ambitious revenue target of Rs 100 crore for FY22-23. It currently sells 15-20 lakh chikki bars a day, primarily in markets in the states of Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Karnataka, Odisha and Telangana.
Space startup Vast partners with SpaceX to launch commercial space station
The ISS is expected to retire in 2030 and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) wants commercial space stations to replace the ISS.
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Deadly chaos as Pakistanis scramble for scarce donations
In all, 16 people have been killed in chaos at charity distributions, shocking Pakistan, especially during the Islamic fasting month of Ramadan, a time for giving and spiritual reflection. But this year, economic malaise seems to be eroding society's ability to cope.
EU's Ursula von der Leyen tops Forbes' list of world’s most powerful women
Von der Leyen, who replaces novelist and philanthropist MacKenzie Scott as No. 1, said that supporting Ukraine comes at a high cost but freedom was "priceless".
From Bennifer’s reunion after 20 yrs to 'Crash Landing On You' couple’s intimate ceremony, international weddings that won our hearts in 2022
Cupid struck, and how! From Britney to Bennifer, love found its way home for these celebrities.
Rishi Sunak takes time out of campaign for Janmashtami temple visit in UK
Sunak, 42, who swore his oath of allegiance on being elected member of Parliament in the House of Commons on the 'Bhagavad Gita', has often spoken about his Hindu faith giving him strength on Janmashtami.
India Inc's health dose: Vedanta boss discusses yoga with Sri Sri Ravi Shankar on video call; Gautam Adani joins staff for fitness session
The Marico Chairman struck a yoga pose with grandkids.
Zomato CEO donates Esops worth Rs 700 crore; Musk’s Twitter faces ad exodus
Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal said on Friday he would donate all proceeds from his employee stock options (Esops) to the Zomato Future Foundation (ZFF).
SpaceX rocket blasts off for International Space Station with first all-private crew
SpaceX, the rocket company founded in 2002 by billionaire Elon Musk, was directing mission control for the flight from its headquarters near Los Angeles.
Fermat's Theorem: How a wealthy philanthropist took on math's most difficult puzzle
James M Vaughn Jr's foundation helped mathematicians tackle Fermat’s last theorem.
MacKenzie Scott, billionaire philanthropist known for her impromptu donations, gives away $2.7 billion to 286 organisations
Scott's wealth, estimated by Forbes at roughly $60 billion, has only grown since she divorced from Bezos in 2019.
How creative approaches can help business philanthropy achieve sustainable social change
An ideal way forward here is for private philanthropic organisations to focus on capacity building efforts with small NGOs to bring them up to scale.
Tata Trusts rejigs governance structure to ensure stricter audits and tighter internal controls
In the new structure, the delegation of power and allocation of grants will be approved by a professional chief executive officer and the trustees and will require full board endorsement, top officials told ET on condition of anonymity.
Ratan Tata honoured with 'Global Visionary of Sustainable Business and Peace' award
Veteran industrialist Ratan Tata was conferred the title of "Global Visionary of Sustainable Business and Peace" by the Federation of Indo-Israel Chambers of Commerce (FIICC) for epitomising "unity, peace and sustainability".
3 of 7 who handled PM Narendra Modi's accounts get Nari Shakti Award
A meticulous week-long exercise was carried out to identify the seven “inspiring women” about whom not much was known widely but had done remarkable work and belonged to diverse regions like Srinagar, the heartland of UP and Bihar, rural Maharashtra and urban centers. Interestingly, four out of the chosen seven women were not even active on social media and did not have Twitter accounts.
A philanthropist, producer & fashion icon: Exploring Deepika Padukone’s life beyond films
As Deepika turns 34, we look at her achievements beyond the realm of films.
How this philanthropist is giving back to society
Ambrish Vijayakar’s vision is to treat minds and diseases by passing on his knowledge through seminars, talks and more.
Peter Lynch’s 5 types of stocks & how to make money in them
Stock picking cannot be learnt overnight, everyone has an inherent skill, says Lynch.
How Azim Premji is rewriting the art of giving
Now, more of India Inc should be a catalyst for social development in India.
Did you know eBay founder Pierre Omidyar earned $6 an hour in high school for coding?
The philanthropist top boss' fascination with computers began early.
Art lover and philanthropist Kiran Nadar has an idea to popularise bridge among millennials
Nadar plays with her team, Formidables, which competes in various national and international tournaments.
Pakistani philanthropist Abdul Sattar Edhi dies
Pakistan's celebrated philanthropist Abdul Sattar Edhi who dedicated his life to humanity and social services today passed away here at the age of 92 after a prolonged battle with different ailments.
How Indian philanthropists are channeling their wealth to deepen democracy and governance
Why are Nilekani and Madhukar keen on the media space? It’s not a desire to be media moguls of sorts. It stems from an inclination to help alter the governance framework in India.
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