As R.M. Lala shows, whether it is Buffet or Tata, each of these shrewd entrepreneurs made the crucial choice to give, a choice that superseded their quest for wealth. All of us do not have similar resources, but we can each learn to lend a patient ear to a person in need. And if we want to donate but do not know how, this book, replete with information on charities and trusts in India, is meant to serve as a guide. Finally, Widening the Circle is about spreading the word and widening the circle of people willing to reach out to others, for nothing else but for the sheer joy of giving.