Does Anyone Know?

@Kandae11 (55164)

October 30, 2022 11:14am CST

I recently heard part of a conversation about an Indian billionaire. I wasn't paying much attention to what was being said until l heard this.: " he would probably be the richest man on the planet - except that he gives 65 % of his earnings to charity." I did not catch his name, so l was wondering if any mylotter would have heard about him -- know the name of the person they were talking about. I am interested to learn more about this man. Would you give away 65% of your earnings to charity? How much would you give and what organizations would be your focus? Pixabay image

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@LadyDuck (472087)

• Switzerland

30 Oct 22

I think the man could be Azim Premji. In 2013, he agreed to give away at least half of his wealth. In India he topped the Philanthropy List for 2020. Should I earn million of dollars every month I would surely donate at least the half I make to charities. Better to give the money to charities, than to give the money to the Government in taxes.

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@Archie0 (5652)

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31 Oct 22

@LadyDuck Same is mine.

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@Kandae11 (55164)

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31 Oct 22

@LadyDuck. If more people thought more kindly about other people , the world would be a much better place.

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@Kandae11 (55164)

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30 Oct 22

Thanks for the information, now that l have a name, l can check it out. Where wealth is concerned , providing myself, family and close friends are comfortable- the rest can go to charity. When we die, everything that we have is left behind anyway.

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@allknowing (137822)

• India

31 Oct 22

I think @LadyDuck is right. I too have read about his philanthropy. I like to give and I did that more during the pandemic

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@allknowing (137822)

• India

31 Oct 22

@Kandae11 That will be the seventeenth party for the kids and seniors

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@Kandae11 (55164)

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31 Oct 22

Your up coming party is proof of your giving nature.

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@Kandae11 (55164)

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31 Oct 22

@allknowing Wow!

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@much2say (56095)

• Los Angeles, California

30 Oct 22

I don't know who that person would be - but wow, such generosity he has! 65% is a lot . . . I couldn't do it now. But if I had enough to live as I do now and then some, then sure we would give to charity.

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@much2say (56095)

• Los Angeles, California

30 Oct 22

@Kandae11 We hear on the news of how all these super wealthy people spend crazily on their lives of excess. Seriously, better things could be done with that money . . . there are way too many SO in need right now.

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@Kandae11 (55164)

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30 Oct 22

If l had it l would do the same too. Can you imagine if billionaires all over the world did that. There would be less starving people, less disease , less homeless, etc. etc.

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@Kandae11 (55164)

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31 Oct 22

@much2say Right. We can't take all that wealth with us when we die.

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@Shiva49 (26779)

• Singapore

31 Oct 22

It should be either Ratan Tata or Azim Premji. A hard act to follow but the most rewarding too! I have been giving away to those near and dear who I know are in want.

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@Kandae11 (55164)

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31 Oct 22

Yes it is Sir Ratan Tata. I like reading about and hearing of those who share some of their great wealth with the less fortunate among us. Continue to do what you are doing - blessed is the hand that giveth.

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@Shiva49 (26779)

• Singapore

31 Oct 22

@Kandae11 Thank you. Let us remember always we cannot take a cent from here but we can touch many lives.

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@aninditasen (16501)

• Raurkela, India

31 Oct 22

The rich industrialists in India gain huge profits. So if they give some part of their earnings to charity they aren't doing any service as they get huge tax benefits for that.

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@aninditasen (16501)

• Raurkela, India

1 Nov 22

@Kandae11 He is a person who is cheating the Indian people as customers and consumers. Our city electricity is run by his company and they are extracting money from us in an erratic manner by increasing the rates any time they like.

@Kandae11 (55164)

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1 Nov 22

@aninditasen So why does he give back most of his earnings to charity?

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@Kandae11 (55164)

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31 Oct 22

It is still taking out of their earnings and thousands will benefit from their charity. I got the name of this person - he is Sir Ratan Tata - a humble person who is known for helping others.

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@MrDenata (12262)

• Indonesia

30 Oct 22

Maybe i will try to donate but for now, sure not 65% of my earnings, maybe 5-10 %

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@Kandae11 (55164)

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30 Oct 22

With my earnings l would give what l could afford, certainly not 65%.

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@Kandae11 (55164)

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30 Oct 22

@MrDenata Thank you for asking. This month so far has been difficult but l am surviving. Hope you and your family are doing well.

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@MrDenata (12262)

• Indonesia

30 Oct 22

@Kandae11 indeed Kandase, how are you today? Hope youre doing fine there

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@shaggin (72263)

• United States

31 Oct 22

No I wouldn’t so that really is incredible. What an amazing person. I haven’t heard of this until now.

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@shaggin (72263)

• United States

31 Oct 22

@Kandae11 oh great news. MyLot is so helpful!

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@Kandae11 (55164)

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31 Oct 22

@ArchieO came up with the correct name. He is Sir Ratan Tata - now l can check for more information on him in the media.

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@Archie0 (5652)

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31 Oct 22

You could be talking about Sir Ratan Tata. He is the most humble person you will ever find on planet. So warm and so humble. Yes he gives most part of his earning in charity. That is why he is may not be on top list of richest people. But what I know is he does lot of charity.

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@kaylachan (71808)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

30 Oct 22

I don't think I would do that. And I've never heard of such a person.

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@Kandae11 (55164)

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30 Oct 22

There are many billionaires who definitely would not do that.

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@kaylachan (71808)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

31 Oct 22

@Kandae11 And, likely don't pay taxes either.

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@RebeccasFarm (90474)

• Arvada, Colorado

31 Oct 22

I am not sure what I would do. I would be generous is what I do know.

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@RebeccasFarm (90474)

• Arvada, Colorado

31 Oct 22

and you too

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@Kandae11 (55164)

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31 Oct 22

I know you would if you have it.

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@andriaperry (117146)

• Anniston, Alabama

31 Oct 22

That's a good man.

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@Kandae11 (55164)

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31 Oct 22

I think so too.

@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

30 Oct 22

Looks like Anna has your answer. I would give a certain % to a charity, depending on how much my earnings are.

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@Kandae11 (55164)

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30 Oct 22

Yes indeed, it would depend on what l earn, but l would try to give something.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

30 Oct 22

@Kandae11 I would as well. Trying to help others always.

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@Treborika (17853)

• Mombasa, Kenya

31 Oct 22

Yes definitely If I were me too would do exactly that

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@Kandae11 (55164)

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31 Oct 22

I guessed that you would.

@sickly09 (861)

• Indonesia

31 Oct 22

For now I may not be able to donate 65% of my earnings to charity. But I hope someday I can donate 65% or maybe more to charity. Whoever you are referring to, I wish him a long and healthy life.

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@pitstop (14099)

• Australia

30 Oct 22

There are quite a few Indian billionaires who donate most of their profits to charity. Ratan Tata and Azim Premji are two such people.

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@Kandae11 (55164)

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30 Oct 22

That is very commendable.

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@snowy22315 (182235)

• United States

30 Oct 22

That is good of him. Many billionaires give a gteat deal of their wealth to others,

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@Kandae11 (55164)

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30 Oct 22

Some would like the prestige of being the richest person in the world.

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@RasmaSandra (80783)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

31 Oct 22

I have not heard anything about this but I think that is wonderful if he can afford to do that,

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@Kandae11 (55164)

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31 Oct 22

The world needs many more like him.

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@sol_cee (38219)

• Philippines

31 Oct 22

That’s very generous of him and I believe he is rewarded a thousand fold

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@Kandae11 (55164)

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31 Oct 22

I am sure he will be. Also there are people who get great satisfaction from being able to help others.

@JudyEv (342179)

• Rockingham, Australia

31 Oct 22

I guess if you have enough money, 35% is still enough to live on.

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@Kandae11 (55164)

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31 Oct 22

Definitely.

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@Nakitakona (56486)

• Philippines

19 Dec 22

65% that's getting him poorer. He just only retains 35% of his wealth. He wants to live a pauper's life.