There are three lessons in philanthropy - one, involve the family, especially the spouse. She can be a remarkable driver of your initiative. Two, you need to build an institution, and you need to scale it up. Choose a leader for philanthropy whom you trust. Three, philanthropy needs patience, tenacity and time.

Excellence endures and sustains. It goes beyond motivation into the realms of inspiration.

If there are differences of views or divergence of ideas, they can be resolved through discussion and dialogue.

The three ordinary things that we often don't pay enough attention to, but which I believe are the drivers of all success, are hard work, perseverance, and basic honesty.

Excellence is a great starting point for any new organisation but also an unending journey.

Inflation is taking up the poverty line, and poverty is not just economic but defined by way of health and education.