In this issue

In our special package, Heroes of Philanthropy, we take a look at members of the next generation of Indian businesses who are eager to take forward the family tradition of giving. The difference with this generation? They’re driven by strategy and impact rather than recognition or obligation, as was often the case earlier on. While inheritors and descendants are doubtless best placed to give back, the good news is that a number of creators of their own wealth, too, are keen to make a difference.

Investing In Top Talent In India Is Not Cheap

OnePlus founder and CEO Pete Lau on recruiting bright prospects for its R&D centre in the country that is expected to be the smartphone maker’s largest.

4 mins

Generation Impact

An emerging generation of donors, driven by strategy and impact, is altering the nature of philanthropy.

10+ mins

Age Is Just A Number

Teenagers crowdfunding for social causes or innovations are taking people closer to everyday philanthropy, one digital campaign at a time.

7 mins

The Ultimate Road Trip

A Bengaluru couple gave up their homes and jobs to spend their lives living in villages with tribes, to find solutions to their everyday problems.

9 mins

The Social Network

Social Alpha, founded by Tata Trusts, is attempting to redefine philanthropy by creating an ecosystem to help entrepreneurs find funding and markets.

3 mins

Leading The Way

A survey of 40 donors across Asia-Pacific who are putting their wealth to good works.

10+ mins

Worldwide Pandeymonium

Piyush Pandey’s elevation as global chief creative officer of Ogilvy—a first for an Indian—underlines how the celebrated adman transformed the iconic ad agency from multinational to multicultural.

10+ mins

Tightening The Purse Strings

Why Ratan Tata’s $300-million fund with University of California, a prolific series B and C investor in some of India’s most high-profile startups till recently, has stopped for a breather.

7 mins

The Very Very Special Playbook

The life mantras that helped VVS Laxman, one of India’s most elegant batsmen, navigate international cricket are applicable well beyond the field.

8 mins

The Accidental Caviar King

The most coveted fish eggs in the world aren’t produced in Russia. They’re made in China—by Bill Holst, a Wisconsin scrapyard operator.

4 mins

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