National Handloom Day is a reminder that India’s crafts are living legacies, carried forward by the hands of artisans who adapt, reimagine, and persevere. At Tata Trusts, through Antaran, our craft-based livelihood programme, we work closely with weaving communities in Assam,

While the focus has long been on the benefits of breastmilk for infants, it’s equally important to recognise what it takes from the mother. Lactating women lose essential nutrients like iron, calcium, and fluids daily. Yet many times, their nutrition needs remain unmet. This

Supporting the arts in India is to simultaneously look back and look ahead - from preserving timeless heritage to providing platforms for contemporary expressions of art; from revival of neglected art practices to incubating new renditions. Tata Trusts’ Arts and Culture

“The ‘Tales of Transformation’ captured in this book demonstrate how sustainable change is built from the ground up… Equity ensures that the underserved are not excluded from life changing opportunities. ”- Siddharth Sharma, CEO, Tata Trusts. We introduced Tales of

“Of course, we need all the help we can get and organisations like the Tata Trusts provide that. What’s certain is that we cannot keep going the way we have been. Water conservation is crucial in this context,” says Mr. Bhagwat Singh Deora, an assistant agricultural officer with

Some habits don’t just harm—they kill, quietly and over time. Lung cancer doesn’t always begin with breathlessness. Sometimes, it begins years before with a habit that is repeated, familiar, and quietly harmful. Tobacco use remains one of the leading causes of lung cancer. But

Tata Trusts is humbled to be featured in the OECD report published recently on The Response of International Philanthropic Organisations to the COVID-19 Pandemic (2020-2022)—a reflection of collective action made possible through collaboration, trust, and the enduring spirit of

“The ‘Tales of Transformation’ captured in this book demonstrate how sustainable change is built from the ground up… Resilience shows the strength of communities to adapt and recover,” writes Siddharth Sharma, CEO, Tata Trusts. We introduced Tales of Transformation–(em)powered

Sometimes, the most important voices are the ones that start a conversation that is long overdue. Because the illness will not harm as much if we can break the silence around it. And so when leading actor and cancer conqueror Sonali Bendre, lends her voice to a subject that is

“As an honest man who tried to do what he thought was right.”.JRD Tata’s words, from Beyond the Last Blue Mountain, reflect the quiet conviction that shaped a legacy of nation-building. His ideals live on in every institution he helped build, where research stands alongside

“The Tales of Transformation captured in this book demonstrate how sustainable change is built from the ground up…Aspirations highlight how hope and ambition, especially if felt collectively, fuel changes,” writes Siddharth Sharma, CEO, Tata Trusts. We introduced Tales of

“Skilling is more than just a pipeline to employment– at its best, it is also a vehicle to unlock agency, dignity and freedom. ”, writes Siddharth Sharma, CEO, Tata Trusts, in an article published in Hindustan Times. In this edition of Sunday Reads learn more about India’s

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Urban Heat Island (UHI) is a silent crisis that affects millions across India’s growing cities. With climate change intensifying, heatwaves are becoming more frequent, pushing public health systems to the brink and straining urban infrastructure. As temperatures rise, the need

Progress begins with a pipeline, and becomes lasting when powered by people. In Assam and Tripura, where iron-contaminated water has long posed a silent threat to health and wellbeing, the Tata Trusts’ Integrated Community-Managed Water Security and Quality Programme is building

“The ‘Tales of Transformation’ captured in this book demonstrate how sustainable change is built from the ground up….Community is central to many of these stories, where transformation begins through collective action,” writes Siddharth Sharma, CEO, Tata Trusts. Last week, we

“Health, education or human development, none of these can be tackled without giving front-and-centre attention to the way in which gender relations and power occur in society,” says Gita Sen, Professor Emeritus at the Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore and Former Director

You constantly balance professional goals and personal responsibilities but health often takes a backseat. Like you champion strength and care in every space that you own, it's just as important to champion regular health check-ups. #KhudSeJeet by Tata Trusts encourages women to

This publication by the OECD (Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development) reinforces the importance of locally rooted, collaborative philanthropies like the Tata Trusts, that complement state efforts, not just in response to crisis but in building resilient systems