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HCL Tech founder Shiv Nadar retained his position of most generous Indian for the third year in a row on the EdelGive Hurun India Philanthropy List 2023 by giving away Rs 2042 crore, or Rs 5.6 crore a day. Wipro’s Azim Premji came next, with an annual donation of Rs 1,774 crore. Nadar’s donation, 76% higher than a year ago, came to more than the amount donated by the rest of the philanthropists in the top 10, barring Premji. Mukesh Ambani was third on the list, with donations amounting to Rs 376 crore, a fall of 8% from a year ago. Seven women made it to the list, with philanthropist Rohini Nilekani donating the most at Rs 170 crore. Indian philanthropists seem to be giving more than ever before – in the 2023 list, 119 philanthropists contributed Rs 8445 crore, a jump of close to 60% from a year ago, and a 200% surge from three years ago. Fourteen Indians donated over Rs 100 crore according to the 2023 list, from 2 in 2018 while the number of Indians who donated over Rs 50 crore doubled from 2019, at 24. “This is a record year for big philanthropy… Given India’s potential for wealth creation and assuming a continued commitment to philanthropy by billionaires, I anticipate these figures to double over the next five years,” Hurun India MD and chief researcher Anas Rahman Junaid said in a statement.

Investing.com — U.S. futures climbed higher Thursday, as investors took confidence in Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s comments, hoping that U.S. interest rates have now peaked.

₹2,042 crore during the fiscal year 2022-23, as per EdelGive Hurun India Philanthropy List 2023. The report notes that Shiv Nadar donated an average of ₹5.6 crore per day. The list includes the names of 119 Indians including Wipro's Azim Premji, Zerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamath, etc.

Investing.com — US stock futures were steady within a tight range during Wednesday's evening deals, with investors digesting the Federal Reserve’s policy decision ahead of the latest batch of corporate earnings reports.

(Reuters) — Electronic Arts (NASDAQ:EA) on Wednesday beat analysts' estimates for quarterly net bookings and profit and raised its annual earnings projection, betting that its revamped soccer franchise «FC 24» would help maintain the momentum in its sports videogame unit.

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Nita Ambani, the Reliance Foundation Chairman, turns 60 today. Married to business magnate Mukesh Ambani, the patriarch of Reliance Industries, over the years, she has managed to carve her own individual identity as a noted cultural patron and entrepreneur. One of the most influential figures in India’s business sector, Ambani has diversified her portfolio extensively throughout the years.

Anheuser-Busch InBev says revenue growth in most of its global regions was offset by a drop in North American sales in the third quarter

From generous pay and benefits to stronger job security, the United Auto Workers union won significant concessions in tentative settlements that have ended their strikes against Detroit’s automakers

Arun made her Hindi film debut as an actor with Shyam Benegal's acclaimed 'Mandi' in 1983 and gained popularity across India as a singer with hits such as 'Morni Baaga Ma Bole', 'Choli Ke Peeche', and pop tracks 'Bichhuda' and 'Nigodi Kaisi Jawani Hai'. From cinema, theatre, independent music, TV shows 'Discovery of India' and 'Yatra' with Benegal to now her web series debut with 'Aarya 3', she has done it all. «I have been entertaining viewers in so many ways.

The UK government has issued a comprehensive response to its consultation on crypto asset regulation, unveiling a final regulatory framework based on input from businesses, experts, and significant market events, including the ongoing FTX court case.

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The members of a community of any type want to feel like they’re involved, connected and part of something that’s genuinely unique and valuable. That’s certainly true of the communities that support nonfungible token projects. 

This fall could be an unusually stressful time for families with children planning to start college next year.

Artists have been dealt a setback in their copyright fight against generative AI firms after a class-action lawsuit against several of the firms was dismissed by a United States judge, citing a lack of evidence.

The $3 million threshold at which superannuation balances will be hit with additional tax should be indexed to prevent “bracket creep by stealth”, Australian Retirement Trust chief executive Bernard Reilly says.

«Middle line fit for train operations at 11.29 PM, last night after track and overhead equipment works. The first train on the middle line passed the affected area at 0055hrs (12.55a.m) last night.» stated the railway release. Earlier, the first coaching train passed in Upline at 1436hrs (02.36 pm) and in Down Line, the first goods train passed at 14:25hrs (02.25 pm), yesterday.

awards season, celebrating the best in music, movies, television, and more. As film-award discussions heat up, here's a handy guide on the major awards dates for 2023-24. The Emmys, originally slated for September 2023, will now hit the screens in January 2024. However, the Hollywood strikes have thrown a wrench into scheduling plans, notably pushing the Daytime Emmys — which was planned for mid-June — to an undetermined date. These labor disputes are anticipated to further impact the awards calendar, so it's essential to stay updated. It's also worth mentioning that the Telluride Film Festival, a significant event, does not give out awards.

Netflix UK will bid farewell to various movies and series in November 2023 because their licenses are expiring. What titles to get removed from Netflix UK in November 2023?

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