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Forbes India 13th Anniversary: Rewind of Key Milestones of India's Corporates and Startups

A rewind of the key milestones in India's corporates and startups, through the lens of 13 years of Forbes India

The Cycle of Wealth

In society, wealth earned from it needs to be ploughed back for a higher social return

Debt-fuelled Growth: Can the West Avoid a Japanese Future?

Japan’s debt-fuelled growth in the 1980s set the stage for 20 years of stagnation. The West seems to be moving along the same trajectory, with high levels of public debt and monetary easing

Better Grades Mean More Money for Kids: Survey

Better Times Ahead for Indian Equity Markets

Brokerage house UBS has upgraded China to ‘overweight’. But its stand on India is ‘neutral’. Should Indian investors stay invested in India or buy a feeder fund into China? Forbes India asks experts

It is not about Sensex vs Nifty: Alka Banerjee

How Brands Should Leverage Social Media

The Wealthiest Africans

Casino Capital Macau: A Bird's Eye View

Basic Principles of Any Job Remain the Same: Rajeev Chopra

As Rajeev Chopra moves to Belgium to take over as head of Philips Global Luminaire, he tells Prince Mathews Thomas that he will take lessons in creativity and adaptability from India

The Thinker and the Salesman: Bill Gates and Bono On Solving Global Poverty

What does the world’s richest man (and largest philanthropist) have in common with the world’s biggest rock star (and most effective social activist)? A capitalist’s outlook on solving global poverty

Why Liesel Pritzker Is Different From Trust Fund Babies

Liesel Pritzker Simmons made headlines a decade ago when she sued her father to access her inheritance, initiating the break-up of one of America’s great family fortunes. What she’s done with that money is actually far more interesting

The Philanthropic 50

It’s easy to make a commitment and issue a press release. These people actually put the most money to work for good

The Godrej Foundation: In Charity They Trust

With varied initiatives in philanthropy, Adi and Jamshyd Godrej have done justice to almost a century-old legacy of giving

The Bajaj Family Has a Tradition of Giving

Jamnalal Bajaj’s family continues to live by the Gandhian’s beliefs: That philanthropy is as much about doing good for society as it is about following the principles of simplicity, integrity and hard work in one’s life

Amit Chandra Brings a Portfolio Approach to Giving

Amit Chandra is a prolific donor, not just of his money but also of his time. More significantly, he is a credible voice promoting philanthropy among entrepreneurs and professionals

Archana Raghuram: Cognizant's Volunteer-in-Chief

In just six years, Outreach, the IT major’s CSR programme, has become an effective platform for improving children’s education in the country, thanks largely to the vision of its global head, Archana Raghuram

Narayana Health: Providing World-class Treatment to the Poor

Narayan Health, founded by leading cardiac surgeon Dr Devi Shetty, could easily be mistaken for just another 'corporate' hospital chain. But by ensuring that the poor get equal access to world-class health care, they have proved that they are so much more

Rohini & Nandan Nilekani: The Conscious Givers

Rohini and Nandan Nilekani contribute to causes that others may find risky. In doing so, they are nudging the society to look at these issues afresh

Romesh Wadhwani: The Renaissance Man

After founding and nurturing several companies, Romesh Wadhwani is bringing the same principles and passion to philanthropy

Swati & Ramesh Ramanathan: Making Your Cities Work

Ramesh and Swati Ramanathan came back to India from the US with a dream: To improve urban living. They have no reason to regret their move as they move successfully and seamlessly from one uplifting initiative to another

Anu Aga: Schooling India

Anu Aga is among the most influential voices promoting philanthropic activity in India. Her calling card: To her, giving means both, money and involvement

Will Jetihad Work?

By buying a 24% stake in the Indian carrier, Etihad Airways has sprung hope for a revival in Jet’s fortunes. But is Naresh Goyal’s airline too far gone for repair? The industry will be watching

Thoughts on Philanthropy

A Learning CEO Can Power Through Tough Times: Indra Nooyi

PepsiCo’s Indra Nooyi talks to CNBC-TV18 about her personalised leadership style, why CEOs need to constantly renew skills and what India needs to do to attract foreign investors

Most Stimulus Packages Have Been Far Too Small: Tim Harford

The best way to make stimulus work, argues Tim Harford, is by having a list of well-planned infrastructure projects that the government should accelerate in case of a downturn

Google's First Lady Is Saving The Planet From Ourselves

Well-connected, and with access to husband Eric Schmidt’s fortune, Wendy Schmidt has embarked on a mission to save the planet from ourselves

The Philanthropists Who Built Mumbai

Numerous works of public infrastructure in Mumbai were built by the city’s new millionaires of the 19th century

For Philadelphia pitcher Hamels, charity begins at home

Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Cole Hamels’ small foundation packs a powerful punch

Frenetic Development Is Pushing Up Pollution Levels

Developmental activity is spreading its noxious fumes across the globe