For philanthropist Lord Raj Loomba, giving is not limited to writing cheques. It is also about care, time, dignity, opportunity and using whatever one has to help another person live with greater freedom.

Lord Raj Loomba’s philanthropy offers a lesson in using business networks, relationships, fundraising and influence not just to fund social causes, but to move neglected issues into public and policy conversations.

Us millennials all have a native place. Mera gaon. Memories of lazy afternoons, sweet nothings with other kids, half of whom were related to us through relations we never quite understood. Not that it mattered. All you had to know was how to play, and you were in.

The story almost always begins with a woman. And a crisis. Then comes a fortuitous meeting. One that sparks a chain reaction touching the lives of several women like her.

Mr. Harsh Mariwala, Founder and Chairman of Marico Limited, on why he champions mental health as a cause, why CEOs need to be vulnerable, and how peer networks like ASCENT reinforce that mission.

Mr. Harsh Mariwala, Founder and Chairman of Marico Limited, on why he built ASCENT in 2012, how Trust Groups and boardroom sessions turned entrepreneurship's loneliest moments into shared strength, and why he still gives the platform up to 20% of his time.

Ronnie and Zarina Screwvala on why the real measure of success is not how many villages an NGO enters, but how many continue the journey without it.

Ronnie and Zarina Screwvala on why the most effective philanthropy begins by questioning what isn't working—and how community ownership transformed Swades Foundation's approach to rural development.

In philanthropy, projects often get the attention. Institutions create the impact. In a candid conversation on Give It A Go, Amit and Archana Chandra reflect on why building strong organisations, trusted leaders, and resilient ecosystems may be one of the most important investments philanthropists can make.

Amit and Archana Chandra on why defining "enough" may be one of the most important decisions in philanthropy—and how giving long before wealth shaped their lifelong commitment to social impact.

In this episode of Give It A Go, the conversation moves beyond numbers to presence, as Mr. Govind Iyer and Ms. Amita Chauhan explore what it truly means to show up.

Govind Iyer and Amita Chauhan on why meaningful philanthropy begins with listening, how field immersion changes leadership, and why communities hold the knowledge needed for lasting social impact.

S.D. Shibulal and Kumari Shibulal, Shibulal Family Philanthropic Initiatives, on why education outcomes take fifteen years to show up — and why that's not a problem to solve.

S.D. Shibulal and Kumari Shibulal, Shibulal Family Philanthropic Initiatives, on why showing up matters more than writing the cheque.

Inside the philanthropy of Harish and Bina Shah — a look at how education, healthcare, arts, and social impact all find a place in one diverse giving portfolio.

Dr. Swati Piramal, Chairperson, Piramal Group, and Director, Piramal Foundation, on the research gap in women’s health, why women are conditioned to put themselves last, and what closing the gender health gap could mean for India’s economy.

Mr. Ajay Piramal, Chairman, Piramal Group, on why partnering with government — not working around it — may be philanthropy's most underused lever for scale.

Vidya and Rashesh Shah, EdelGive Foundation, on why philanthropy is the best"investment" they ever made — and why it only works if you play thelong game.

Vidya and Rashesh Shah, EdelGive Foundation, on why waiting for "enough"wealth or "enough" time is the biggest mistake new givers make inphilanthropy