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" A philanthropic venture requires all the energy, knowledge and money from its founder that a company requires from the leadership team. "
Romesh Wadhwani
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" I feel that India lacks a level of philanthropy that is proportional to the wealth that is here, particularly among the top 5,000 industrialists and entrepreneurs. "
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" Having got the best of education myself, I firmly believe it is my personal obligation to give back to the community. "
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