Tag: philanthropy
GiveIndia to host industry conference to commend India Inc.’s response to Covid-19; calls for collective action
Top corporate sustainability leaders across India will convene on 6th October, 2021 with members of civil society, the private sector and others for a...
Ashok Soota commits Rs. 200 crore for SKAN medical research trust for Ageing and Neurological disorders
Philanthropist and serial entrepreneur Ashok Soota announced the creation of SKAN, probably India’s first not-for-profit entity in the private sector, exclusively for medical research.
Soota...
Is world’s richest man Jeff Bezos exploring his charitable side?
Jeff Bezos dropped a bombshell yesterday when he stepped down from his long-held position as CEO of Amazon. He’s at the top of his...
Top Philanthropists in India
Giving back to society has always been a part of the Indian culture. Inheriting the values and teachings from great social leaders such as...
Effective Use of Resources for Better Philanthropy
Philanthropy, especially when it comes to providing relief to individuals affected by a disaster, isn’t simply about having good intentions. It is about having...
An Entrepreneurial Perspective on Philanthropy
Philanthropy is an age-old concept that has benefitted millions of people across the world. Spanning a range of crucial social issues, philanthropic causes have...
How Corporates can Fight Drug Menace in India with CSR
The non-medical use of prescription drugs is becoming a major threat to public health. Drug addiction has crippled youth across the globe. The problem...
CSR: Can India achieve the SDGs?
India has significant distance to cover on almost all development fronts. Its ranking on global development indicators like the Human Development Index (HDI) and...
Bringing NGOs together
Having guided companies like SOTC Travel Limited and later Kuoni Travel Group through exceptional growth as CEO, Ranjit Malkani is now putting his business...
Difference Between CSR And Philanthropy
Majority of the times when Corporate Social Responsibility is mentioned, it is mainly in reference to the philanthropic initiatives of a company. CSR and...
Amplifying the Impact of Giving
While contributing funds is no doubt a critical aspect of philanthropy, it is certainly not the only one. Increasing the quantum of funds will...
Gender-Inclusive Companies Are More Socially Responsible
Companies and society win when business leaders are gender-inclusive. Researchers from Harvard Business School examined how corporate leadership and organizational structure influence CSR by utilizing...