An NRI professor's charitable trust in Kendrapada has provided scholarships to 10,000 students, focusing on girls' education, and aids cancer patients. Learn about his 18-year journey and future Rs 1.5 crore endowment plan.
US philanthropy faces a crisis as donor numbers decline for the fifth straight year. Rising costs, fading faith, and political shifts are key factors. Can mega-donors fill the gap?
AI pioneer Yoshua Bengio says chatbots give biased, overly optimistic feedback. He must present work as a colleague's to get honest critiques. Experts warn of 'yes man' AI risks.
Reliance Foundation Hospital launches a pioneering remote surgery programme, enabling specialists to operate from afar using advanced robotics, enhancing access to expert care across India.
Career coach Sarah Baker Andrus shares crucial advice on handling performance reviews with emotional intelligence and preparation. Learn how to turn feedback into growth opportunities.
Ballia police arrested four members of a fake charitable trust for defrauding youth with fake job offers. The accused issued bogus appointment letters for municipal posts. Read the full details.
A CAG report reveals lapses in Maharashtra's District Mineral Foundation Trusts, including a ₹242 crore unpaid contribution by MSRDC for Samruddhi Expressway and failure to identify beneficiaries. Read the full audit findings.
Azim Premji's investment arm, Premji Invest, purchased a 2.61% unit-holding in National Highways Infra Trust for ₹754 crore. The deal highlights continued investor interest in India's infrastructure monetisation.
Heggunje Rajeeva Shetty Charitable Trust dedicates 14 new houses for Koraga community in Ulloor, Kundapur. Griha Pravesh by Pejawar Mutt seer. Read about the inspiring journey behind this Rs 2.5 crore project.
A CAG audit reveals large-scale diversion of Rs 300 crore from Karnataka's District Mineral Foundation Trust, violating PMKKKY rules meant for welfare in mining-affected districts. Read the full report.
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation appoints Archna Vyas as its new India Country Director. She becomes the first woman to lead the India office, aiming to support Viksit Bharat 2047.
Archna Vyas appointed as the first female Country Director for the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation in India. She will lead key initiatives aligned with Viksit Bharat. Read more.
A key workshop in Kolhapur trained officials on wildlife rescue SOPs and coexistence strategies, revealing 15-30 daily distress cases. Learn about the new approach to man-animal communication.
Explore the critical discussions from Deccan Herald's December 8, 2025 'Speak Out' section, covering public grievances on infrastructure, governance, and civic issues. Read the full analysis.
A new 116-bed multi-speciality hospital in Palghar, funded by the Memon community, aims to transform healthcare for tribal populations. It offers cardiac care, MRI, and free treatment for the poor.
Nexus Select Trust, backed by Blackstone, is in advanced talks to acquire three malls in Kolkata, Siliguri, and Patna. The deals could add 1.1 million sq ft GLA and cost around ₹2,200 crore. Read the full story.
The Osho International Foundation has appealed to the Supreme Court for an urgent hearing, citing a severe fund crisis that is paralyzing its charitable work. The plea is linked to a stalled land sale dispute.
Elon Musk Foundation's assets balloon to $14 billion, but tax filings reveal most grants stay within his own circle of interests. Explore the details of its spending.
Google CEO Sundar Pichai personally monitors social media, especially X (Twitter), on launch days to gauge unfiltered public reaction to products like Gemini AI. Discover his hands-on strategy.
Punjab Cabinet plans incentive policy for teachers and doctors in border districts. New rules for charitable societies and GPS on mining vehicles also approved to curb illegal mining.
Punjab cabinet approves Societies Registration Amendment Act 2025, bringing all societies under RTI, mandatory renewal every 5 years to ensure proper fund usage.
Bhopal Police introduces QR code system for citizens to report traffic issues and police station feedback directly to the commissioner. Your voice matters!
Discover how wealthy families use emotional 'trust reveal' meetings to pass $100 trillion to heirs. Learn about dynasty trusts, letters of wishes, and wealth transfer strategies.
Agrovision Foundation and Agriculture Development Trust forge a historic alliance, leveraging AI to boost crop yields and farmer profits. Discover how this partnership will transform Indian agriculture.
Bill Gates sells 17 million Microsoft shares worth $8.7 billion in Q3 2025, marking one of the largest stock sell-offs in decades. Discover what this means for tech valuations.
Discover how MacKenzia Scott's college struggles inspired her to donate $19.25 billion. Learn about her journey from financial crisis to becoming a top global philanthropist.
Uddhav Thackeray resumes leadership of Balasaheb Thackeray Memorial Trust after court order. Key decisions and political implications explored in detail.
Celebrate Jharkhand Foundation Day 2025 with heartfelt wishes and messages. Discover the history, significance, and how to honor this special state holiday.
55-year-old Pune woman with ₹15 crore estate seeks expert advice on creating Will or trust to benefit nephews and girls' education charity while preventing legal challenges from US-based brother.
Warren Buffett transfers $150 billion fortune to his three children's foundations. Discover how Susan, Howard & Peter will manage this philanthropic legacy.