Bill Gates Links Up With Tokyo 2020 Olympics For Development Goals
World News | Reuters | Tuesday November 13, 2018
Co-founder of Microsoft and the world's second-richest person Bill Gates, has devoted much of his time in recent years to his family foundation, which aims to help reach the SDG objectives, including ending extreme poverty and combating climate change by 2030.
Amazon Founder Jeff Bezos Asks Twitter How To Spend His Billions
Offbeat | Written by Priyanka Pant | Friday June 16, 2017
He's one of the richest people in the world and he wants your help in figuring out how to spend his money. On Thursday, Amazon's founder Jeff Bezos, with a net worth of more than $76 billion, turned to Twitter and asked for suggestions for how to donate part of his wealth.
Warren Buffet's Son Howard Leaving Coke Board To Focus On Philanthropy
World News | Associated Press | Saturday December 10, 2016
Howard Buffett is planning to step down from the Coca-Cola Co.'s board, so he can spend more time running his foundation that focuses on improving agriculture in the developing world.
Mark Zuckerberg Sells Another USD 95 Million In Facebook Stock
World News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday November 22, 2016
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has sold another USD 95 million from his company's stock, keeping his pledge to give away 99 per cent of his shares to make the world a "better place".
'Cyrus Mistry Breached Tata Ethics': The Real 'Owners' Of Tata Group Break Their Silence
India News | Written by Sreenivasan Jain | Wednesday October 26, 2016
The Tata Group's sagging financials was a key reason behind the removal of Cyrus Mistry as Chairman of Tata Sons, says VR Mehta, a trustee of the powerful but low-key charitable trusts that own the Tata Group.
Of Maxima, Philanthropy, And Indian Connect: The Year For Mark Zuckerberg
World News | Edited by Divyanshu Dutta Roy | Monday December 14, 2015
Mark Zuckerberg began 2015 with a challenge to himself. The Facebook founder set himself the goal of reading a new book every other week.
From Mumbai Police Commissioner To Philanthropist - A Top Cop's Unexpected Post-Retirement Job
Mumbai News | Written by Nikita Niraj Arora | Monday August 10, 2015
Whether it is helping farmer widows in Wardha and Yavatmal districts or reaching out to the poor in Mumbai's slums, the resolution of 65-year-old, retired police commissioner AN Roy, is absolute.
Mumbai Home to Most Indian Philanthropists
Business | Tuesday January 6, 2015
Donations were measured by the value of their cash or cash equivalent between April 1 2013 and October 31 2014, with a cut-off of Rs 10 crore.
Bill Gates urges more people in China to help poor
Business | Monday April 28, 2014
Philanthropy in China has yet to take off, as some wealthy Chinese fear generous donations could invite unwanted attention on their fortunes. China ranks towards the bottom of the list of countries where people give money to charity, volunteer or help a stranger, according to The World Giving Index, compiled by the Charities Aid Foundation.
Within 20 years there will be hardly any poor countries: Bill Gates to NDTV
Business | Friday January 24, 2014
Microsoft chairman Bill Gates, who is also the co-chair of Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, is speaking to NDTV's Vikram Chandra on the sidelines the World Economic Forum meeting in Davos.
Bill Gates Links Up With Tokyo 2020 Olympics For Development Goals
World News | Reuters | Tuesday November 13, 2018
Co-founder of Microsoft and the world's second-richest person Bill Gates, has devoted much of his time in recent years to his family foundation, which aims to help reach the SDG objectives, including ending extreme poverty and combating climate change by 2030.
Amazon Founder Jeff Bezos Asks Twitter How To Spend His Billions
Offbeat | Written by Priyanka Pant | Friday June 16, 2017
He's one of the richest people in the world and he wants your help in figuring out how to spend his money. On Thursday, Amazon's founder Jeff Bezos, with a net worth of more than $76 billion, turned to Twitter and asked for suggestions for how to donate part of his wealth.
Warren Buffet's Son Howard Leaving Coke Board To Focus On Philanthropy
World News | Associated Press | Saturday December 10, 2016
Howard Buffett is planning to step down from the Coca-Cola Co.'s board, so he can spend more time running his foundation that focuses on improving agriculture in the developing world.
Mark Zuckerberg Sells Another USD 95 Million In Facebook Stock
World News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday November 22, 2016
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has sold another USD 95 million from his company's stock, keeping his pledge to give away 99 per cent of his shares to make the world a "better place".
'Cyrus Mistry Breached Tata Ethics': The Real 'Owners' Of Tata Group Break Their Silence
India News | Written by Sreenivasan Jain | Wednesday October 26, 2016
The Tata Group's sagging financials was a key reason behind the removal of Cyrus Mistry as Chairman of Tata Sons, says VR Mehta, a trustee of the powerful but low-key charitable trusts that own the Tata Group.
Of Maxima, Philanthropy, And Indian Connect: The Year For Mark Zuckerberg
World News | Edited by Divyanshu Dutta Roy | Monday December 14, 2015
Mark Zuckerberg began 2015 with a challenge to himself. The Facebook founder set himself the goal of reading a new book every other week.
From Mumbai Police Commissioner To Philanthropist - A Top Cop's Unexpected Post-Retirement Job
Mumbai News | Written by Nikita Niraj Arora | Monday August 10, 2015
Whether it is helping farmer widows in Wardha and Yavatmal districts or reaching out to the poor in Mumbai's slums, the resolution of 65-year-old, retired police commissioner AN Roy, is absolute.
Mumbai Home to Most Indian Philanthropists
Business | Tuesday January 6, 2015
Donations were measured by the value of their cash or cash equivalent between April 1 2013 and October 31 2014, with a cut-off of Rs 10 crore.
Bill Gates urges more people in China to help poor
Business | Monday April 28, 2014
Philanthropy in China has yet to take off, as some wealthy Chinese fear generous donations could invite unwanted attention on their fortunes. China ranks towards the bottom of the list of countries where people give money to charity, volunteer or help a stranger, according to The World Giving Index, compiled by the Charities Aid Foundation.
Within 20 years there will be hardly any poor countries: Bill Gates to NDTV
Business | Friday January 24, 2014
Microsoft chairman Bill Gates, who is also the co-chair of Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, is speaking to NDTV's Vikram Chandra on the sidelines the World Economic Forum meeting in Davos.
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