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Bengaluru, Infosys Co-founder and Chairman Nandan Nilekani has donated Rs 315 crore ($38.5 million) to his alma mater, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay.Nilekani earlier contributed Rs 85 crore to the institute, bringing the cumulative value of his support to Rs 400 crore.The memorandum of understanding was formally signed in Bengaluru on Tuesday by Nilekani and professor Subhasis Chaudhuri, Director, IIT Bombay."IIT Bombay has been a cornerstone in my life, shaping my formative years and laying the foundation…

Chainlink (LINK) aims to expand secure and reliable cryptography solutions. Meanwhile, a generous Quant (QNT) trader steals the spotlight, while TMS Network (TMSN) entices users with a remarkable 100% bonus offer. Chainlink’s (LINK) co-founder talks on the podcast; token price drops by 3.06% A reputed podcast, Chain Reaction, recently interviewed Chainlink’s (LINK) co-founder. The interview was about learning the tech behind the excitement, and the motive of Chainlink’s (LINK) developers that are building a decentralized…

Lil Durk is proving why he’s a so-called Voice of the Heroes, as the Chicago rapper has teamed up with Amazon Music to launch a college tuition program called Durk Banks Endowment Fund.The fund has awarded two students, who participated in Durk’s Neighborhood Heroes HBCU College & Career Readiness Cohort Program, scholarships to Howard University, while also donating $250,000 to Howard’s financial aid program GRACE Grant.Over the weekend, Durkio took to Instagram to celebrate the donation. “I’m the voice this the part…

The Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles will be getting a new school thanks to a $30 million donation from Chuck Lorre. The veteran TV creator and showrunner, known for such hits as Two and a Half Men, The Big Bang Theory and Young Sheldon, and his Chuck Lorre Family Foundation gifted the funds to help underserved people seeking to pursue a career in the health care industry. “Choosing to collaborate with Cedars-Sinai, one of health care’s most respected institutions, was not a tough call…

Atomic Heart composer Mick Gordon has announced that he will be donating his fee from the game to Red Cross Australia’s Ukraine Crisis Appeal. Atomic Heart‘s Russian developer, Mundfish, recently came under fire for allegedly creating the game with funding from Russian organisations that have been sanctioned for the country’s invasion of Ukraine. While the studio released a statement in January claiming that it was “pro-peace”, it declined to address “politics or religion” or the specifics of its financing. Today…

The Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital Charity shared on social media that Ariana Grande has donated Christmas gifts for patients at its hospitals.  On Monday, the hospital charity tweeted, thanking the singer. They also said the presents were distributed to babies, children and teenagers at four area hospitals — Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital, Trafford General, Wythenshawe Hospital and North Manchester General Hospital.  The multi-Grammy-winning artist has maintained a close relationship…

The Weeknd announced the second phase of his After Hours Till Dawn tour, where he’ll perform in Europe and Latin America. Along with the tour, The Weeknd also announced a $5 million donation to the XO Humanitarian Fund, a program to help combat world hunger.The Weeknd and the United Nations World Food Programme will partner to raise money through a portion of the ticket sales to give to the Fund. For each ticket sale in Europe, the U.K., and Latin America, €1, £1, and $1 respectively from each ticket will go to the cause.…

Megadonor and novelist MacKenzie Scott announced almost $2 billion in donations to 343 organizations in a short blog post Monday. Megadonor and novelist MacKenzie Scott announced almost $2 billion in donations to 343 organizations in a short blog post Monday, emphasizing her interest in supporting people from underserved communities.In her first post in nearly eight months, Scott showcased her donations to numerous funds as a “great resource” for giving. “They pool donations and spread them across a diverse group of…

Activision CEO Bobby Kotick has donated $50,000 (£43,500) to Republican Congressman Mike Garcia, it has been reported. The current midterm elections in America see Garcia go up against Democrat Christy Smith the race for a US House seat in California’s 27th congressional district – which includes part of Los Angeles. Polls are due to close at 8pm local time today (November 8), with the contest expected to go down to the wire. Per Kotaku, the election in 2020 saw Garcia defeat Smith by just 333 votes. According to Axios,…

In this Feb. 1, 2019 photo, Bill and Melinda Gates pose for a photo in Kirkland, Wash. The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation announced Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2022 that it is making grants of more than a $1 billion as part of a sweeping national plan to improve math education over the next four years to help students land well-paying jobs when they graduate, given research that shows the connection between strong math skills and career success. Credit:…