philanthropy

Mumbai, April 8 Global digital infrastructure company, Equinix, announced on Wednesday the opening of its fourth data center in the financial capital, built with an initial investment of USD 95 million.The data center provides more than 1,370 cabinets of capacity, according to a statement.*...

Imphal, April 2 – Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla highlighted the enduring strength, resilience, and moral leadership of the 'Ima community' on Thursday, noting their historic role in shaping society and championing justice and peace. The word "Ima" in the Manipuri language, Meiteilon, means...

Tumakuru (Karnataka), April 1 – Indian President, Droupadi Murmu, graced the 119th birthday celebrations and Guruvandana (prayer ceremony) of Dr. Sree Sree Sivakumara Mahaswamiji at Sree Siddaganga Math, Tumakuru, Karnataka, on Wednesday.Speaking on the occasion, the President said that saints...

New Delhi, April 1 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday paid tributes to His Holiness, Sivakumara Swamigalu, on the occasion of his birth anniversary, saying that he remains in the collective memory as an embodiment of compassion, humility, and unwavering service to humanity.Speaking on...

Mumbai, March 31 Bollywood singer Palak Muchhal expressed heartfelt gratitude as she celebrated her birthday, and also shared a note filled with love and appreciation for her fans.Sharing a beautiful picture of herself with balloons in the background and a cake in front of her, Palak wrote...

New Delhi, March 27 The Congress on Friday demanded the revocation of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, alleging that it is being used to silence those who do not align with the BJP’s ideology, while calling it a “fascist move”.“The Foreign Contribution (Regulation)...

Mumbai, March 25 – Megastar Amitabh Bachchan has shared his thoughts on the true essence of giving, emphasizing that acts of charity should remain private and free from self-praise.The actor expressed his belief in the philosophy of selfless giving in a blog post, stating: "When you give, you...

Kolkata, March 21 The Bharat Sevashram Sangha (BSS) has removed a monk from its ranks after he entered the electoral fray on a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ticket for the upcoming West Bengal Assembly elections.In an internal note, the BSS described the move as a serious departure from the...

New Delhi, March 19 The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Delhi, has received a contribution of ₹75 crore from its alumnus and Board Chairman and Founder of Yardi Systems, Anant Yardi, to support the institute's cutting-edge research in artificial intelligence, officials said on Thursday...

Udaipur, March 15 Fifty-one couples, including those from economically weaker sections and people with disabilities, exchanged vows at a mass wedding ceremony organized by the non-profit Narayan Seva Sansthan in Udaipur.The 45th free mass wedding ceremony took place over two days at the...

Washington, March 14 – The US Senate paid tribute to Indian-American businessman and philanthropist Sunil Puri, with Senator Dick Durbin recalling his journey from a young immigrant arriving from India with little money to a civic leader who helped transform Rockford, Illinois.Durbin announced...

Hamirpur, March 11 Tourism Ambassador to the Government of Himachal Pradesh, Vanshika Parmar, emphasized the need for a policy-driven approach to strengthen women's leadership and economic participation in the state.Parmar, who was also Miss Earth India 2022, was the chief guest at a...

Los Angeles, March 11 – Actress-singer Barbra Streisand is set to receive an honorary Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival in May.This will mark the EGOT recipient's first appearance at Cannes. She will be presented with the Palme d'Or on May 23 during the festival's awards ceremony...

New Delhi, March 8 Marking International Women's Day, Adani Group chairman Gautam Adani on Sunday paid tribute to the women who shaped his life and journey, saying the foundations of his success were built on the strength, values, and support he drew from his family.Writing on LinkedIn, he...

Jamshedpur (Jharkhand), March 3 The 187th birth anniversary of industrialist and philanthropist Jamsetji Nusserwanji Tata was celebrated in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, on Tuesday.Chief Minister Hemant Soren, in a social media post, paid tribute to J N Tata on the occasion."On the birth...

New Delhi, February 26 Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta revealed on Thursday that she and her husband had registered in 2010 to donate their bodies.Addressing the "Vardaan" Film Festival, the chief minister said that more than 800 individuals have registered with the Delhi government's State...

New York, February 25 American tech entrepreneur Bill Gates has apologized to the staff at the Gates Foundation over his ties with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, but maintained that he “did nothing illicit,” according to a media report.The Microsoft co-founder also admitted that he...

Washington, February 23 – A senior Democratic lawmaker paid tribute to the Bera family on the House floor, recognizing their "multi-generational commitment to service, education, and community" and their contributions in both the US and India.Speaking on the House Floor, Congressman J. Luis...

Mumbai, February 21 The Indian finalists of the Earthshot Prize stand out due to their strong connection to people, genuine consideration for their communities, and their reflection of their culture, along with their desire to give back the support they receive, according to a top official of...

New Delhi, February 20 India is focusing on a model where the government, philanthropists, and the private sector can collaborate to ensure that affordable computing resources are accessible to all, said Statistics Secretary Saurabh Garg on Friday.Speaking at a session titled 'Building Public...