THE WORLD'S GREATEST PHILANTHROPISTS

Humata, Hukhta, Hvarshta

The Zoroastrian philosophy of “good thoughts, good words, good deeds” has been the raison d’être for the Tata trust

V Keshavdev - July 19, 2014

A class apart

The Azim Premji Foundation helps building teacher capabilities, especially in government-run schools in India

N Mahalakshmi - July 19, 2014

I am the trustee of my wealth, not its owner

Azim Premji explains why giving is all about having the right mindset

N Mahalakshmi - July 19, 2014

The shape of things to come

While India's wealthy have done their bit for many years, philanthropy in the true sense is only taking form now

V Keshavdev - July 19, 2014

A smile pandemic

The initiatives of the Surat municipal body backed by The Rockefeller Foundation have led to a pleasurable outcome

Rajesh Padmashali - July 19, 2014

"We're Living In A Time When Many Great Innovations And Opportunities Exist, Yet

David Rockefeller Jr. on his family’s enduring philanthropic legacy

Rajesh Padmashali - July 19, 2014

Giving it all

A handful of business titans have taken giving to a whole new level

N Mahalakshmi - July 19, 2014

Four hearts and a beautiful mind

Warren and Susan Buffett brought up their children with a commitment to share their fortune with the less fortunate

N Mahalakshmi - July 19, 2014

The ovarian lottery

An extract of Story 6 from Forty Chances, this chapter summarises the genesis of the Buffett family's philanthropy

July 19, 2014

"In Philanthropy, If It Is An Easy Pitch, It Has Already Been Taken Care Of"

Warren Buffett on why giving is more rational than hoarding

N Mahalakshmi - July 19, 2014

Levelling the playing field

What the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has set out to do is audacious but worthy

Rajesh Padmashali - July 19, 2014

"We Are Willing To Take Risks That Governments Typically Don't"

Bill Gates is among the handful of colossi who want to leave behind a much better planet than they found it

N Mahalakshmi - July 19, 2014