The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has announced its largest-ever annual budget, committing a record $9 billion in spending for 2026, even as it prepares to reduce its workforce by up to 500 positions over the next five years. The move marks a significant strategic recalibration for one of the world’s most influential philanthropic institutions,…
Christmas makes all of us slow down a bit. It is one of those times when people talk about truth. About light. About reflection. Not the loud kind of light. The quiet kind that helps you notice what you usually ignore. This year, my Santa wish is a simple one. I wish impact assessment in…
In a world of monopolistic e-commerce, India’s ONDC is perhaps one of the boldest experiments in social and economic ecosystems. Conceived under DPIIT, it aims at allowing small sellers to strive against giant digital players like Amazon and Flipkart by leveling the field. Beyond policy announcements and press statements, ONDC is something bigger: it is…
Dr Kiran Bedi with Chairman & Managing Director, GAIL, Shri Sandeep Kumar Gupta | Photo Credit: Internet Clear Cut Awards DeskNew Delhi, UPDATED: Oct 08, 2025 05:51 ISTWritten By: Janmojaya Barik A Corporate Heart with Gandhian Roots Each year in October, as India takes a moment to recall Mahatma Gandhi, the globe is reminded that simplicity and service…
