News for 'CHARITY'

Is Novak Djokovic The GOAT?

Is Novak Djokovic The GOAT?

Rediff.com14 Jan 2025

The unanswerable question, of course, is whether Djokovic is the GOAT. That's a complex issue over which fans will forever bicker, observes Kanika Datta.

Bale and wife donate 500,000 pounds to hospital charity

Bale and wife donate 500,000 pounds to hospital charity

Rediff.com23 Apr 2020

The Cardiff-born Bale, who plays for Real Madrid, and his wife Emma have donated the money to the charitable arm of the Cardiff and Vale University Health Board.

Rishabh Pant nominated for Laureus World Sports Awards

Rishabh Pant nominated for Laureus World Sports Awards

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

Rishabh Pant has been nominated for the prestigious Laureus World Comeback of the Year Award.

Pele brings sporting stars together for charity auction

Pele brings sporting stars together for charity auction

Rediff.com24 Aug 2021

The Brazilian, the only player to claim three World Cup winner's medals and a man often called the greatest footballer of all time, said all monies raised will help Brazil's fight against and recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

'Nitish, Naidu Cheated Muslims On Waqf'

'Nitish, Naidu Cheated Muslims On Waqf'

Rediff.com30 Jan 2025

'When voting clause by clause on Waqf came up in the JPC, the TDP and JD-U supported the BJP on each and every clause.'

Holyfield open to third Tyson fight for charity

Holyfield open to third Tyson fight for charity

Rediff.com26 May 2020

Tyson, the first heavyweight to hold the WBA, WBC and IBF titles, retired after a loss to Kevin McBride in 2005, while Holyfield called time on his career nine years later.

COVID-19: Fans can play, dine with Beckham for charity

COVID-19: Fans can play, dine with Beckham for charity

Rediff.com23 Apr 2020

David and wife Victoria join 'All In Challenge' in which athletes and celebrities come up with special fan experiences to raise money for selected charities.

Cyberfraud Thrives On Fear!

Cyberfraud Thrives On Fear!

Rediff.com29 Jan 2025

The number of cyberfraud cases has skyrocketed from 2,677 in 1999-2000 to 29,082 in FY24 -- more than a 10-fold increase. The RBI pegs digital payment frauds at Rs 1,457 crore in FY24, up more than five times in a year. It's not just the number of frauds. What's alarming is the growing sophistication of the fraudsters, exposing the vulnerabilities within the financial system, observes Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

PIX: Woods, Manning beat Mickelson and Brady in charity match

PIX: Woods, Manning beat Mickelson and Brady in charity match

Rediff.com25 May 2020

Tiger Woods and Peyton Manning held off a late challenge to beat Phil Mickelson and Tom Brady 1Up in a charity golf match in Florida on Sunday that raised $20 million for COVID-19 relief efforts.

Bill Clinton on what stops Gandhi's dream for India

Bill Clinton on what stops Gandhi's dream for India

Rediff.com26 Nov 2024

Former US President Bill Clinton expresses his doubts about the realization of Mahatma Gandhi's dream for India in his new book, 'Citizen: My Life After the White House'. Reflecting on his experience in the aftermath of the devastating 2001 Gujarat earthquake, Clinton recounts his encounters with the suffering and resilience of the people, questioning the extent to which India has achieved Gandhi's vision of a peaceful haven for all. The book also highlights the establishment of the American India Foundation (AIF), which Clinton helped found to support relief efforts in Gujarat. Clinton's observations on India's internal divisions, particularly between Hindus and Muslims, offer a thought-provoking perspective on the country's progress towards Gandhi's ideals.

Kane buys Leyton Orient shirt sponsorship to support charities

Kane buys Leyton Orient shirt sponsorship to support charities

Rediff.com15 May 2020

The home shirt will display a thank you message to healthcare workers on the frontline battling the COVID-19 pandemic while the away and third kits will carry logos of a children's hospice and a mental health charity.

Bad back rules Nadal out of virtual reality charity match

Bad back rules Nadal out of virtual reality charity match

Rediff.com27 Apr 2020

Rafael Nadal is no stranger to being out of action for months due to injuries taking a toll on his body but when the Spaniard pulled out from a virtual reality tennis match that would have been contested using a game console - it raised a few eyebrows. The claycourt king had been expected to take on gamer DjMariio as part of a virtual Madrid Open charity event - but ended up being a no show on Monday.

How Pakistan players are supporting Afridi's charity

How Pakistan players are supporting Afridi's charity

Rediff.com10 Jul 2020

Pakistan players' playing kits to feature Shahid Afridi Foundation's logo

COVID-19: Woods, Mickelson, Brady to play charity match

COVID-19: Woods, Mickelson, Brady to play charity match

Rediff.com23 Apr 2020

Woods and Mickelson previously played a pay-per-view exhibition in November 2018 that was beset with technical difficulties and ultimately streamed for free.

Seat broken by Maxwell's six to be auctioned for charity

Seat broken by Maxwell's six to be auctioned for charity

Rediff.com3 Mar 2021

The seat will be put up for auction. After the game, Maxwell signed the seat so it can be auctioned off for charity.

Drogba's charity cleared of fraud but may have misled donors

Drogba's charity cleared of fraud but may have misled donors

Rediff.com2 Dec 2016

A charity set up by Ivorian football star Didier Drogba to help children in West Africa has been cleared of fraud and corruption but may have "misled" donors, Britain's charity watchdog said on Friday. The Charity Commission launched an investigation in April after Britain's Daily Mail newspaper said less than one percent of 1.7 million pounds ($2 million) donated to the Didier Drogba Foundation was spent on children in Ivory Coast. The watchdog found no evidence of fraud or corruption, but said Drogba's charity, set up in Britain in 2009, had failed to separate its activities from those of an Africa-based arm of the organisation - La Fondation Didier Drogba - established in 2007.

Pak origin man convicted of murdering Indian restaurateur in UK

Pak origin man convicted of murdering Indian restaurateur in UK

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

Khalid was on Wednesday found guilty of murdering Pattabhiraman following a trial at Reading Crown Court that lasted 28 days.

Noel Tata to succeed Ratan Tata; named chairman of Tata Trusts

Noel Tata to succeed Ratan Tata; named chairman of Tata Trusts

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

Noel Tata -- the half-brother of late Rata Tata -- who takes over as chairman of Tata Trusts, has been with the Tata Group for over four decades, slowly rising through the ranks in the salt-to-software conglomerate. Having functioned mostly under the shadows of his illustrious half-brother, Noel (67) will now have the responsibility of leading the Tata Trusts -- broadly comprising Sir Ratan Tata Trust & Allied Trusts, and Sir Dorabji Tata Trust & Allied Trusts -- that hold a controlling 66 per cent stake in Tata Sons, the holding and promoter firm of Tata Group companies.

Pele to donate auction money to Santos, charity

Pele to donate auction money to Santos, charity

Rediff.com2 Jun 2016

Brazilian great Pele said he was putting more than 2,000 items up for auction, including his three World Cup medals and a one-of-a-kind Jules Rimet trophy, in order to raise funds for charity and his former club Santos.

Mamata backs Missionaries of Charity on stopping adoption

Mamata backs Missionaries of Charity on stopping adoption

Rediff.com11 Oct 2015

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday supported the Missionaries of Charity on stopping adoption at their orphanages following a recent change in rule by the Centre.

Canadian charity funding Hizbul Mujahideen in Kashmir: Report

Canadian charity funding Hizbul Mujahideen in Kashmir: Report

Rediff.com26 Jul 2013

The dreaded Kashmiri terrorist outfit Hizbul Mujahideen may be receiving money through a Pakistan-based agency from an Islamic charity in Canada engaged in helping the poor and needy in this country.

Mother Teresa's Missionaries of Charity orphanages to shut down?

Mother Teresa's Missionaries of Charity orphanages to shut down?

Rediff.com9 Oct 2015

Missionaries of Charity, the group started by Mother Teresa, may have to shut down its orphanages due to its non-compliance with adoption guidelines.

Bacardi India gets into charity act

Bacardi India gets into charity act

Rediff.com22 Jan 2008

Bacardi embraces art and NGO to bring dignity to the elderly.

Should footballers donate 1 per cent of their earnings to charity?

Should footballers donate 1 per cent of their earnings to charity?

Rediff.com4 Aug 2017

Manchester United's Spanish international Juan Mata has promised to give 1 per cent of his earnings to charity and wants all fellow professional footballers to do the same.

Hindu outfit removes Sai Baba statues from Varanasi temples

Hindu outfit removes Sai Baba statues from Varanasi temples

Rediff.com1 Oct 2024

Rammu Guru, the head priest of the temple, said, "Sai Baba was being worshiped without proper knowledge, which is forbidden according to scriptures."

'Who Does Not Want To Be Prime Minister?'

'Who Does Not Want To Be Prime Minister?'

Rediff.com27 Dec 2024

'We are going to need more technical people in government.' 'You can't expect a generalist to understand the complicated world of financial engineering.' 'I regret to say that most of our politicians have no competence to deal with these things. Nor is there a willingness to learn.'

RSS-inspired charity under probe in UK over 'extremist' views

RSS-inspired charity under probe in UK over 'extremist' views

Rediff.com20 Feb 2015

The UK has launched a probe after a "disturbing" footage caught a teacher on camera making anti-Muslim and Christian remarks to students at a camp organised by an RSS-inspired charity.

Indo-Pak hockey for charity

Indo-Pak hockey for charity

Rediff.com8 Dec 2005

A combined India-Pakistan team will take on World XI for a charity match

Tendulkar bats for charity

Tendulkar bats for charity

Rediff.com10 Mar 2010

Sachin Tendulkar created history of another sorts on Wednesday, when he unveiled the first ticket of the theatrical screenings of the Indian Premier League matches.

Rich prefer spending on lifestyle over charity!

Rich prefer spending on lifestyle over charity!

Rediff.com3 Jul 2012

Charity donations have suffered as the uber-rich are preferring to maintain their opulent lifestyles over philanthropy in the gloomy economic environment, a specially commissioned report to "decode" the high networth families said.

Is Bill Gates A Hero Or Villain?

Is Bill Gates A Hero Or Villain?

Rediff.com5 Oct 2024

There is no shortage of books on the Microsoft founder, but this latest one is different in that it paints Mr Gates in shades of grey, leaving it to readers to make their own judgement about the man

Warne turns hand to charity

Warne turns hand to charity

Rediff.com21 Jul 2004

SHOCKING! Starving Children Cry For Food

SHOCKING! Starving Children Cry For Food

Rediff.com14 Feb 2024

Hungry Palestinian children wait to receive food cooked by a charity kitchen amid shortages of food supplies in Rafah, southern Gaza.

Murshid Review: Gangster Overkill

Murshid Review: Gangster Overkill

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

Perhaps Kay Kay Menon should choose his projects carefully, instead of wasting his talent like this, observes Deepa Gahlot.

America's 200 largest charities

America's 200 largest charities

Rediff.com26 Nov 2008

Our financial efficiency rankings can help you get started when you are deciding where to give.

Djokovic relishing fan influx at charity tournament

Djokovic relishing fan influx at charity tournament

Rediff.com12 Jun 2020

The first leg of Djokovic's Adria Tour is being held at his tennis complex by the Danube River, with Germany's Alexander Zverev, Austrian Dominic Thiem and Bulgarian Grigor Dimitrov arriving for the event.

Jhunjhunwala pledges 25% of wealth for charity

Jhunjhunwala pledges 25% of wealth for charity

Rediff.com5 Aug 2011

Jhunjhunwala said that his decision was personal and might not have anything to do with Buffett's pledge.

Popular England coach Sven-Goran Eriksson dies at 76

Popular England coach Sven-Goran Eriksson dies at 76

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

His agent Bo Gustavsson told Reuters he had passed away Monday morning.

BBC charity funded Islamist terrorists: report

BBC charity funded Islamist terrorists: report

Rediff.com21 Aug 2008

The disclosure was made by the BBC Two programme Newsnight, which was told by a former employee of the school that it received thousands of pounds from City Council and other sources.

'Noel Tata Should Be Inducted Into Tata Sons Soon'

'Noel Tata Should Be Inducted Into Tata Sons Soon'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2024

'The quality of a leader should be such that even if the leader is not there, the institution carries on.'