-ThePrint.in 'Indian Philanthropy Report' by global consultancy firm Bain and Co. and strategic philanthropy foundation Dasra derived from statistics available with London-based donor database. New Delhi: The Covid-19 pandemic wrecked economies around the world, devastating people’s livelihoods across sectors. But a new report points out that while some of India’s richest people made huge gains in their wealth during the period — like their counterparts across the world — the rise didn’t...
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India’s super rich give less while CSR contributions grow, says new report -Rashmi Menon
-Livemint.com CSR contributions have grown to 23% in FY21 from 12% in FY15, in terms of total philanthropic contribution as well as the amount India’s uber rich have sharply reduced their philantrophic contributions despite a surge in net worth in the past six years, according to a report. The tally of retail contributors, or individuals who give less than Rs. 1.5 lakh annually, has however, swelled both in terms of their count as...
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-Hindustan Times Russia's invasion of Ukraine raises cattle feed prices, making it impossible for Karnataka farmers to buy. Farmers in North Karnataka say they cannot afford cattle feed prescribed by the Karnataka Co-operative Milk Federation (KMF), with war uncertainty hiking prices further in the last 15 days. Farmers incur losses because their cows produce significantly less milk compared to the landlords who use the feed, thereby not being able to sell as much...
More »The pandemic’s hidden cost: Suicides among Indians who lost jobs and income -Tabassum Barnagarwala
-Scroll.in India saw an unprecendented economic upheaval in the last two years. With it came a mental health crisis – and a wave of suicides. Trigger warning: This article contains references to suicide and some people might find it disturbing. In December 2020, in response to the devastating impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Tata Institute of Social Sciences in Mumbai decided to set up a dedicated mental-health helpline for slum residents of...
More »Bengal: 10, including women and kids, burnt alive after TMC leader's murder
-TheWeek.in Sheikh was killed by crude bombs in Rampurhat In a horrifying incident, at least 10 people ware killed after their houses were set ablaze in Rampurhat area of Birbhum in West Bengal early on Tuesday. The CPI(M) alleged the victim's houses were set ablaze to avenge the killing of Bhadu Sheikh, a TMC panchayat leader, on Monday. Sheikh was killed after crude bombs were hurled at him in Rampurhat. The Times of India...
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