Mizoram becomes India's first fully literate state through grassroots volunteer efforts and the New India Literacy Programme.

Ovarian cancer is often diagnosed at an advanced stage due to vague symptoms like bloating and pelvic pain, making early detection critical for improved survival and treatment outcomes.

Letters published May 13-19, 2025, deal with research funding, drug prices and what God says about diversity and dignity.

Taryn Cox, owner of TABS Renovation and Design, has been named the 2025 Altrusan of the Year for Altrusa International of ...

What is altruism? And is there a particular personality type that naturally delivers acts of kindness to others?

That is the way of rational, “effective altruism,” of which Singer, as we know, is an intellectual founding father. Effective altruism is a philosophical movement aimed at maximizing good ...

The selfless concern for the well-being of others, often involving acts of kindness without expecting anything in return.

Like many students at the university, Azan Yousaf of Novato and Sizi Rios of San Rafael are in the first generation in their ...

That’s why, as chief joyologist at Tito’s Handmade Vodka—seriously, that’s her real job title—she strives to incorporate the principles of altruism into all aspects of the company’s ...

Simply, impactful activities are being overshadowed by the pursuit of career experiences. Our priorities are becoming entirely self-driven, and altruism is seen as secondary. While there is no ...

Those efforts have helped inspire the Effective Altruism (EA) movement, a worldwide network of people who have made a commitment to fight global poverty and disease. Many members of EA have pledged to ...