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Anonymous winner pays USD 9 million for Buffett and Curry lunch, with investor matching the bid for charity

Anonymous winner pays USD 9 million for Buffett and Curry lunch, with investor matching the bid for charity

An anonymous eBay bidder has paid USD 9,000,100 for a private lunch with Stephen Curry and Warren Buffett in Omaha next month, reviving Buffett’s long-running charity auction tradition. Buffett, a longtime auction host, pledged to match the winning amount so both top charities benefit, including San Francisco’s GLIDE Foundation and the Currys’ Eat.Learn.Play Foundation. The event began in 2000, exceeded USD 1 million annually from 2008, and was paused after a USD 19 million lunch bid in 2022.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 15 May 2026
R Madhavan credits philanthropist Anil Kochhar as inspiration for surprising education-loan payoffs in US

R Madhavan credits philanthropist Anil Kochhar as inspiration for surprising education-loan payoffs in US

Actor R Madhavan shared an inspiring video about philanthropist Anil Kochhar, who with his wife pledged to cover the final-year education loans of 176 graduates from North Carolina State University’s Wilson College of Textiles. The donation was disclosed during the university’s graduation ceremony, leaving many students with relieved futures and spotlighting Kochhar’s quiet generosity.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 13 May 2026

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Philanthropist Anil Kochhar pays off loans for 176 graduates honoring his father legacy

Philanthropist Anil Kochhar pays off loans for 176 graduates honoring his father legacy

Indian-origin philanthropist Anil Kochhar left NC State’s Wilson College graduating class stunned by announcing he would pay off all final-year tuition loans for 176 US graduates. Kochhar said the gesture honors his father’s 80-year legacy at Wilson College, turning the Class of 2026 commencement into a moment of direct relief rather than just ceremonial speeches.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 11 May 2026
Anil Kochhar pays final year loans for all 176 textile graduates at North Carolina State

Anil Kochhar pays final year loans for all 176 textile graduates at North Carolina State

Indian-American philanthropist Anil Kochhar and his wife Marilyn announced a major gift at North Carolina State University’s Wilson College of Textiles graduation. They will cover the final-year education loans for all 176 graduates from the 2025-26 academic year, saying the move honors his father’s legacy and gives students room to chase their goals without financial pressure.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 11 May 2026
Ted Turner dies at 87 after reshaping TV with 24 hour news and bold philanthropy

Ted Turner dies at 87 after reshaping TV with 24 hour news and bold philanthropy

Media maverick Ted Turner, who helped create modern cable news by launching the first 24-hour news network, has died at 87. Turner also became known for ambitious, large-scale philanthropy, putting his influence beyond television. His legacy remains in how audiences consume news around the clock, as well as in the causes he championed.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Entrepreneur on 6 May 2026
Ted Turner Dies at 87 Ending CNN Era and 24 Hour News That Reshaped India and the World

Ted Turner Dies at 87 Ending CNN Era and 24 Hour News That Reshaped India and the World

Ted Turner, the media pioneer who launched CNN in 1980 and popularized the 24 hour news cycle, has died at 87. His Turner Broadcasting empire reshaped television, sports and entertainment, while his philanthropy included a $1 billion UN pledge and co-founding the Nuclear Threat Initiative. His CNN model also helped influence India’s 24 hour news boom.

Summarised by Beize from a story on IndianWeb2 on 6 May 2026

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Indian Americans donated over 3 billion to US universities since 2008 sparking research and ties

Indian Americans donated over 3 billion to US universities since 2008 sparking research and ties

Since 2008, Indian-Americans have donated more than $3 billion to US universities, boosting research, innovation, and higher-education access. Many gifts target medical sciences, engineering, and business, creating a “flywheel effect” that strengthens the wider academic ecosystem. The giving also supports cultural programming and broader educational opportunities, deepening India-US ties.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
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