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At the inaugural NMACC dinner in Venice, Ms. Isha Ambani paid tribute to her mother, Mrs. Nita Ambani — a classical Indian dancer, teacher, and educator, whose vision led to the founding of NMACC as she returned to her deepest roots. Speaking to a gathering of artists and cultural leaders from around the world, she expressed gratitude for their presence and for the shared spirit that brought the India Pavilion to life at the 61st Venice Biennale. An evening that celebrated art, honoured friendship, and continued a conversation on culture that has only just begun. Vist the National Pavilion of India — Geographies of Distance: Remembering Home, curated by Dr. Amin Jaffer, at the Arsenale di Venezia.

Isha Ambani was joined by her mother Mrs. Nita Ambani, to host the inaugural NMACC dinner, on the occasion of the opening of the India Pavilion at the 61st International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia. Set within the historic Scuola Grande della Misericordia, the evening brought together leading voices from the global art, culture and fashion world. What began as a celebration of the India Pavilion unfolded into a memorable conversation between cultures — bridging heritage and contemporary expression of the past and present. It was a heartfelt tribute to the artists, the Indian craftsmanship and to the audiences who keep creativity alive. A vision long held by Mrs. Nita Ambani, that India’s creative expressions have to be spotlighted on the world’s greatest stages — felt beautifully and fully alive that evening.

Ms. Isha Ambani reflects on India’s evolving cultural dialogue with the world at the opening of the National Pavilion of India at the 61st International Art Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia. Representing the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre, she acknowledged her mother Mrs. Nita Ambani’s vision and passion, whose enduring commitment to the arts continues to shape NMACC’s mission of taking the best of India to the world and bringing the best of the world to India. Speaking about India as “an idea of home,” she shared her hope for “a long conversation between India and Venice, one that our ancestors would be proud of and our children will inherit.”

Progress takes many forms. Joy runs even deeper. And family, in its truest sense, looks like all of them together. Happy International Day of Families. [International Day of Families, community, joy, progress, Reliance Foundation]

From Running the Race to Shaping Champions. “Sport has shaped my life for as long as I can remember.🏃‍♂️ I started athletics at the age of 9 after being inspired by my best friend, who was part of a local athletics club. What began as school-day sprinting eventually took me to the Commonwealth Games, European Championships, and several international competitions representing my country. But over time, I realised my biggest purpose wasn’t just competing — it was helping others grow. From becoming a professional coach to training athletes who went on to win medals at the Olympics, Asian Championships, European Championships, and World Junior Championships, coaching has given me the greatest joy. I’ve also had the opportunity to work closely with athletes like Jyothi Yarraji and Amlan. Joining Reliance Foundation in 2019 became a very meaningful chapter in my journey. One of my first projects here was helping build a high-performance athletics programme in Odisha focused on sprints and hurdles. Over the years, many young athletes from these programmes have gone on to break records across events like the 100m, 200m, and hurdles. What I enjoy the most is working closely with young athletes from the grassroots level, helping them unlock their potential and grow with confidence. At Reliance Foundation, I’ve had the opportunity to not only grow as a coach, but also contribute meaningfully towards building the future of Indian athletics. The scale of impact, the long-term vision, and the belief in nurturing talent make this journey truly fulfilling for me.” - James Hillier, Reliance Foundation

33,000+ volunteers. 1,400+ water bodies. One shared mission 💧 #Water4Life by Reliance Foundation has brought together communities, partners, and institutions across 108 districts and will continue to drive efforts to clean, restore, and protect our lakes, rivers, and coastlines. A movement powered by people, strengthened by partnerships, and built for long-term impact. Watch the movement unfold. #Water4Life #CommunityAction #WaterConservation #VolunteerForChange #RelianceFoundation

Celebrating a milestone in technology-led impact and community innovation. Reliance Foundation is honoured to be recognised at the ICC Technology Excellence Awards 2026, organised by the Indian Chamber of Commerce at the ICC World Technology Convention in Mumbai. The Reliance Foundation Platforms and Application Team received the ICC Recognition – Emerging Technology Adoption and the ICC Special Appreciation – Innovation Catalyst. The awards were presented in the presence of an eminent Grand Jury comprising leaders from NITI Aayog, ICC, and the governance, technology, and innovation sectors, including Mr. Deepak Bagla, Mission Director – Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog, Mr. Raj Jain, Mr. Amitabh Ray, Mr. Debashis Sen, Mr. Roopendra N. Roy, and Mr. Prodip Mukhopadhyay. These recognitions celebrate Emerging Technology Adoption for scaling AI, GeoAI, GIS, IVRS, WhatsApp and cloud tools to strengthen last-mile delivery and enable real-time programme intelligence, and Innovation Catalyst for building scalable solutions rooted in grassroots needs, including Machli Marine Advisory, WebKMS, multilingual advisories and GeoAI dashboards. #RelianceFoundation #TechForGood #InnovationForImpact #ICCTechnologyExcellenceAwards #DigitalInclusion #AIForSocialGood

Two recognitions. One shared vision of women-led change. The Swayamshree programme, an initiative of Reliance Foundation and @gatesfoundationindia , has been honoured at the Global CSR & ESG Awards 2026 as the Most Impactful Women Empowerment Initiatives of the Year 2026 for strengthening sustainable livelihoods and women entrepreneurship. Adding to this recognition, Reliance Foundation’s Women Empowerment initiative was also recognised in the Women Empowerment Initiative category at the 10th Edition Women Empowerment Summit and GIWL Awards 2026. The recognition highlights our commitment to accelerating transformational change for millions of girls and women in India by 2035 through economic and social interventions. Together, these recognitions reaffirm Reliance Foundation’s commitment to empowering women and girls through initiatives that expand opportunities, strengthen agency, and enable lasting change across communities. #RelianceFoundation #Swayamshree #WomenEmpowerment #SustainableLivelihoods #ESGAwards #CSRExcellence

From livelihoods to local leadership, what drives lasting rural change? A collaborative study by Reliance Foundation and the Observer Research Foundation, ‘A Decade of Doing More: Evaluating Development Interventions in India’s Rural Frontiers’ examines the long-term impact of interventions over 10 years, across four states in India. It delves deep into the livelihoods and living standard changes for 2,100+ households across four clusters to appraise the impact of these interventions. Watch the video to explore the key learnings from the publication. @orfonline #RelianceFoundation #AtmanirbharGaon #RuralTransformation #AatmanirbharBharat #TransformingLives

#MediaRelease What helps build an Atmanirbhar Gaon? A decade-long study across 3,000 villages in four states by Reliance Foundation and the Observer Research Foundation highlights how community-led development, strong local institutions, and collaboration are enabling resilient and self-reliant villages. The findings were shared at a roundtable in New Delhi with policymakers, practitioners, and experts discussing the future of rural transformation in India. Read the full release on our website. Link in bio. @orfonline #RelianceFoundation #AtmanirbharGaon #RuralTransformation #AatmanirbharBharat #TransformingLives

Technology holds the power to make knowledge, opportunities, and support more accessible to communities everywhere. From helping farmers access guidance to enabling students to become future-ready, it can make everyday life more informed, empowered, and full of possibilities, becoming a force for lasting change. Here’s to innovation that continues to create impact and help communities move forward. #RelianceFoundation #NationalTechnologyDay #Innovation #TechForDevelopment #TransformingLives

A mother’s love stays with us in the smallest moments and the biggest milestones. In her care, guidance and unwavering support, her little one grows with hope and strength. This Mother’s Day, we celebrate every mother and the beautiful bond she shares with her child, a bond filled with love that lasts a lifetime. 💛 #MothersDay #RelianceFoundation #WeCare #Mothers #Relatable