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.

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

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

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 ...

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

Chimpanzees don’t just treat their own injuries, but care for others, too. In the forests of Uganda, wild chimpanzees have ...

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 ...

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

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

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 ...