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MrBeast sets new Guinness World Record, donates Rs 100 crore raised during livestream

August 18, 2025 10:22 am

MrBeast teamed up with Adin Ross and xQc and hosted a marathon livestream on Kick that ran for more than 15 hours.

The dark side of 'giving': Understanding the rising 'charity scam' industry in India

May 17, 2025 9:03 am

Donating to charity is a noble act. But it’s essential to remain vigilant and ensure that your contributions are going to legitimate organisations. In this edition of The Safe Side, we explore the world of charity scams, understand what these are, how such scams operate, and how you can protect yourself.

UPSC Essays Simplified: ‘A society that has more justice is a society that needs less charity’ — a previous year question where articulating your thoughts can be challenging

April 22, 2025 1:47 pm

A UPSC essay question tests your depth of thoughts and words. On the face it might look simple but the real challenge is to elaborate. Here's a previous year question answered by our expert.

What if charity shouldn’t be optimized?

December 09, 2024 6:50 pm

Deciding where to give means deciding what crises move us.

India’s rich are more willing to give: How philanthropy can tilt scales towards a more equitable society

July 26, 2024 11:59 am

The wealthy are not as reviled by the general public as in many other countries. This is a crucial moment for Indian funders to take ownership of our development narrative and make the country the world’s third-largest economy

Young heiress distributes millions to organizations that help improve Austrian society

June 20, 2024 7:06 pm

Some 77 organizations in Austria — renowned and large, as well as small and relatively unknown ones — will receive money from Engelhorn.

Charity founder embezzled millions and spent on lavish meals: US

June 12, 2024 11:21 pm

Modest Needs, which Taylor founded in 2002, claims to provide “emergency grants to low-income workers who’re at risk of slipping into poverty,” according to its website.

Gautam Adani among three Indian billionaires on Forbes Asia Heroes of Philanthropy list

December 06, 2022 11:09 am

The unranked list "highlights leading altruists in the Asia-Pacific region who demonstrated a strong personal commitment to philanthropic causes," Forbes said in a press release.

Balenciaga's Demna Gvasalia designs t-shirt in support of Ukrainian refugees

July 31, 2022 8:42 pm

Acting as United24's ambassador, Gvasalia released a €200 worth of Demna-designed t-shirt for sale. United24 is a charitable project overseen by Ukrainian president Zelenskyy

Comic strip artists band together for a silly and good cause on 'No Pants Day'

May 06, 2021 7:36 pm

More than 25 cartoonists are celebrating the quirky holiday to help charities get clothing to those in need.

CHARITY PHOTOS

Bariatric surgeon showcases creativity to raise funds for the needy, one artwork at a time

November 28, 2022 3:04 pm

Organised by Deepkala Foundation, the Doctor’s Art Show, according to the press statement, aims to spread the message of unity and brotherhood for the betterment of society

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