The Deccan Derby 2025, presented by the Race2Win Foundation, was an unforgettable evening that masterfully combined the thrill of horse racing with the glamour of high fashion and the power of philanthropy. Hosted at the iconic Hyderabad Race Club, the event was a celebration of not just the prestigious Derby, but also the timeless elegance of fashion, culture, and the foundation’s unwavering commitment to social impact.

India’s literacy rate has reached a new milestone, rising from 74% in 2011 to 80.9% in 2023–24, according to Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. The announcement was made on the occasion of International Literacy Day 2025, where he emphasized that literacy must not be viewed merely as the ability to read and write but as a foundation for empowerment, dignity, and self-reliance for every citizen.

Bill Gates, once the world’s richest person, has now dropped out of the top 10 richest individuals for the first time in years. According to the latest Bloomberg Billionaires Index, Gates now ranks 12th with a net worth of $124 billion as of 8 July 2025. This marks a significant shift in the wealth rankings, where Gates now trails Michael Dell at number 11 with $137 billion, and his former Microsoft colleague, Steve Ballmer, is ahead at number 5 with $17

Warren Buffett, one of the world’s most renowned philanthropists, made his largest annual donation on Friday, June 27, 2025. The donation of approximately US$6 billion in Berkshire Hathaway stock was distributed to the Gates Foundation and four family charities. This marks Buffett’s biggest contribution since he began giving away his fortune nearly two decades ago. With this donation, his total charitable giving has surpassed US$60 billion, reflecting

Despite mounting global challenges, tech magnate and philanthropist Bill Gates is confident humanity is on track to build a better world over the next two decades. In a recent interview and an accompanying blog post, the Microsoft co-founder shared his bold vision of a more equitable future and committed to donating a staggering $200 billion through the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation over the next 20 years. Gates’ announcement comes at a critical juncture. As geopolitical

Former Indian cricketer Vinod Kambli, once hailed as one of the most promising batters in the country and childhood friend of Sachin Tendulkar, is currently battling severe health issues and financial instability. The 52-year-old ex-India star, who played 104 ODIs and 17 Test matches, came into the public spotlight again in December 2024 after being hospitalized in Thane for urinary infections and severe cramps. Kambli was admitted to Akruti Hospital on December 21, 2024. His medical conditio

Phoebe Gates, the youngest daughter of billionaire philanthropists Bill Gates and Melinda French Gates, has ventured into the podcasting world with her new show titled The Burnouts. The podcast, launched on April 1, is co-hosted by Gates and her former Stanford University roommate, Sophia Kianni, who has made a name for herself in the business world as a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree. In The Burnouts, the two young women aim to provide business advi

As an 18-year-old Harvard freshman, Bill Gates had multiple job offers from major tech companies like General Electric, Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC), and Honeywell. While these offers boosted his confidence, Gates acknowledges that accepting any of them could have altered the course of his life—potentially delaying or even preventing the creation of Microsoft, which is now a $3 trillion tech giant.Gates details this pivotal phase of his life in his new memoir, Source Code, publis

  The future of employment is shifting rapidly as artificial intelligence continues to revolutionize industries. Bill Gates, co-founder of Microsoft and renowned tech visionary, has predicted that only three sectors—energy, biology, and AI programming—will remain largely untouched by automation. His insights highlight the growing necessity for workers to adapt to the changing job landscape by acquiring skills that AI cannot easi

USAID, the US government’s aid agency, has come under scrutiny after it was revealed that American taxpayer money was used to fund the Falah-e-Insaniat Foundation (FIF), a Pakistan-based organization linked to the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorist group. The FIF is considered a front for LeT, the terror group responsible for the 2008 Mumbai attacks, which killed 166 people, including six Americans.Despite being banned by the US government in 2010, FIF continued to receive funding, raising

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu has been attending the ongoing investment summit in Davos, Switzerland, where his visit has garnered increasing national attention. While the Telugu media primarily focuses on his efforts to attract investment to Andhra Pradesh, national media interest has grown due to his scheduled meeting with Microsoft founder Bill Gates. The meeting, set to take place at 7 PM IST on Wednesday evening, is drawing particular attention because Gates i

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has released the admit cards for the upcoming CA Foundation and Intermediate exams scheduled for January 2025. Candidates who have registered for either of the two exams can now download their admit cards by visiting the official ICAI website and logging in with their CA registration number and date of birth. The admit cards contain essential details such as the candidate’s name, CA roll number, photograph, signature, date

Bill Gates has found himself at the center of controversy following remarks he made during a podcast with LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman. Gates referred to India as "a kind of laboratory to try things," which has sparked significant backlash, particularly in India. The comments, which were intended to highlight India's progress and its partnership with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, have drawn attention to a controversial 2009 clinical trial funded by the Gates Found

In the face of severe flooding in Vijayawada, the Akshaya Patra Foundation has emerged as a beacon of hope, providing critical support to those affected by the disaster. Partnering with the Andhra Pradesh government, the foundation has been instrumental in preparing and distributing hygienic and sanitized food to the flood victims. Their efforts have ensured that over 10 lakh people have received much-needed nourishment during this challenging time. Feeding such a large number of pe