News for 'CHARITY'

Federer plays big brother to village kids at charity event

Federer plays big brother to village kids at charity event

Rediff.com21 Feb 2013

The Roger Federer Foundation supports 40 pre-schools in the area and spends over $3 million a year on educational projects in South Africa, Botswana, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Malawi, Ethiopia and Federer's home country Switzerland. Over 50,000 children benefited from the foundation's efforts in 2012 to improve quality education in pre-schools and primary schools.

US Inc funded charity run by Bobby Jindal's wife

US Inc funded charity run by Bobby Jindal's wife

Rediff.com4 Mar 2011

A charitable foundation headed by Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal's wife Supriya Jindal, has accepted around USD 790,000 from nine companies that funded the election campaign of her husband, a Washington-based non-partisan watch dog has said.

Ending IPL is not answer to Covid crisis, says Cummins

Ending IPL is not answer to Covid crisis, says Cummins

Rediff.com28 Apr 2021

Kolkata Knight Riders star pacer Pat Cummins says 'people in Australia would also like to help'.

UK minister apologises for misnaming soccer star Rashford, citing Harry Potter confusion

UK minister apologises for misnaming soccer star Rashford, citing Harry Potter confusion

Rediff.com17 Jun 2020

Health minister Matt Hancock referred to a 'Daniel' Rashford in an interview earlier in the day as he paid tribute to the Manchester United footballer for his campaigning on food vouchers for struggling families which had prompted a change in government policy.

The story behind Evelyn's wedding gown

The story behind Evelyn's wedding gown

Rediff.com9 Jun 2021

Take a bow, Evelyn Sharma, for making such a stunning bride.

Agassi, Armstrong, Ali team up for charity push

Agassi, Armstrong, Ali team up for charity push

Rediff.com26 Apr 2007

A group of 12 elite sports stars including Muhammad Ali, Andre Agassi and Lance Armstrong on Wednesday launched a charitable organization aimed at helping athletes do philanthropic work.

Warne, Ponting to temporarily come out of retirement

Warne, Ponting to temporarily come out of retirement

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

Warne, Ponting, Langer to play Twenty20 bushfire match; Serena donates Auckland winnings to help raise money.

The Johnny Depp-Amber Heard Fight So Far

The Johnny Depp-Amber Heard Fight So Far

Rediff.com18 May 2022

How the Johnny Depp-Amber Heard relationship evolved and dissolved.

Tagore's Gitanjali translation home in London for sale

Tagore's Gitanjali translation home in London for sale

Rediff.com20 Sep 2021

A family home in the leafy Hampstead neighbourhood of north London where Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore lived during a visit in 1912 is on the market, reviving some talk of its acquisition on behalf of the Indian government.

COVID backlash is the worst scenario, Adria Tour director

COVID backlash is the worst scenario, Adria Tour director

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

'We wanted to protect every player and fan after learning that Dimitrov tested positive. It was a charity event and all we wanted was to play tennis and give the fans a good show'

Gambhir slams Afridi for anti-Modi remarks

Gambhir slams Afridi for anti-Modi remarks

Rediff.com17 May 2020

Former India opener Gautam Gambhir on Sunday hit back at his favourite target former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi for his latest jibe against India PM Narendra Modi and the Indian armed forces.

'This is the moment to reintroduce wealth tax'

'This is the moment to reintroduce wealth tax'

Rediff.com25 Jan 2022

'From March 2020 to November 2021, the combined wealth of the billionaires of this country has doubled.'

Calls for Boycott's knighthood to be withdrawn

Calls for Boycott's knighthood to be withdrawn

Rediff.com10 Sep 2019

The retired England batsman was convicted in France in 1998 of hitting his ex-girlfriend; he maintains his innocence and said he "couldn't give a toss" about the criticism.

Arise Sir Tom! Queen knights 100-yr-old fundraising Captain

Arise Sir Tom! Queen knights 100-yr-old fundraising Captain

Rediff.com17 Jul 2020

The World War II veteran earned himself a knighthood after raising some 33 million for health service charities.

Here's why Naomi Osaka won't do press at French Open

Here's why Naomi Osaka won't do press at French Open

Rediff.com27 May 2021

'I'm writing this to say I'm not going to do any press during Roland Garros,' Osaka tweeted

This artiste wants you to beat plastic pollution

This artiste wants you to beat plastic pollution

Rediff.com13 Aug 2019

Raja Kumari wants youngsters to stop plastic waste from entering the oceans.

F1's unique fundraising idea

F1's unique fundraising idea

Rediff.com24 Jun 2020

Formula One to sell squares on chequered flag for charity

Dhoni, Sehwag in all-star line-up for Cricket for Heroes charity match

Dhoni, Sehwag in all-star line-up for Cricket for Heroes charity match

Rediff.com2 Sep 2015

India ODI captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni will join compatriot Virender Sehwag and a host of other international cricketers for a charity match at the Kia Oval on September 17.

10 Times JLo Redefined Style

10 Times JLo Redefined Style

Rediff.com26 Jul 2021

JLo's bold, uninhibited fashion sense makes her a style icon.

PHOTOS: Wills-Kate join in games with street kids in Delhi

PHOTOS: Wills-Kate join in games with street kids in Delhi

Rediff.com12 Apr 2016

The royals visited a drop-in centre for charity Salaam Baalak at a Delhi train station - where around 6,600 children travel to each year, during their third day of their India tour.

One fight is enough for Hamilton

One fight is enough for Hamilton

Rediff.com29 Apr 2016

Lewis Hamilton has one big fight on his hands already this season and he is not spoiling for another, not even for charity and against the man with the broadest smile in Formula One.

PIX: Dhoni takes to the football field

PIX: Dhoni takes to the football field

Rediff.com19 Dec 2018

Former India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni is an ardent football fan.

Mother Teresa to be made saint on September 4

Mother Teresa to be made saint on September 4

Rediff.com15 Mar 2016

Francis officially cleared Mother Teresa for sainthood on December 17, 2015, recognising her "miraculous healing" of a Brazilian man with multiple brain abscesses, the Vatican said.

All Mother Teresa care homes to be inspected after baby selling scandal

All Mother Teresa care homes to be inspected after baby selling scandal

Rediff.com17 Jul 2018

A shelter home run by the MoC in Ranchi has allegedly been involved in "selling" three children and "giving away" another one.

Mother Teresa's successor Sister Nirmala dies

Mother Teresa's successor Sister Nirmala dies

Rediff.com23 Jun 2015

Sister Nirmala Joshi, who succeeded Mother Teresa as head of the Missionaries of Charity founded by the Nobel laureate, died in Kolkata Tuesday morning.

Pics: Broad plays in first cricket match at 10 Downing Street

Pics: Broad plays in first cricket match at 10 Downing Street

Rediff.com13 Sep 2017

UK Prime Minister Teresa May watched as the cricketing duo joined hands with charity Chance to Shine to promote street cricket.

Guarding the face: ex-boxer Haye launches mask to fight COVID-19

Guarding the face: ex-boxer Haye launches mask to fight COVID-19

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

Launching The Black Mask Company, Haye said the design was inspired by police masks in Vietnam, where there have been no recorded deaths from COVID-19, and that he wanted to help protect the environment.

Gandhi wasn't anti-business, anti-capitalist: Book

Gandhi wasn't anti-business, anti-capitalist: Book

Rediff.com2 Oct 2021

Economist Gandhi: The Roots and the Relevance of the Political Economy of the Mahatma by retired entrepreneur Jerry Rao provides insights into a hidden facet of Gandhi's personality -- his thoughts on economics and capitalism -- and also highlights some of his views on religion, ethics, human nature, education and society.

Kyrgios pledges money for victims of Australian bushfires

Kyrgios pledges money for victims of Australian bushfires

Rediff.com2 Jan 2020

Australian Nick Kyrgios has put his hand up to help the victims of raging bushfires in his country by promising a $200 donation for every ace he serves during the home summer season. More than 1,000 homes have been destroyed by the fires fuelled by searing temperatures and high winds, with Kyrgios' hometown of Canberra experiencing its worst air quality and residents have been told to stay indoors.

OPS signals EPS to rethink on taking Sasikala back into party

OPS signals EPS to rethink on taking Sasikala back into party

Rediff.com20 Dec 2021

Presiding over a Christmas event in Chennai, Panneerselvam, quoting the preaching of Jesus Christ, said if those who commit wrongs reform and return, accepting them back is leadership quality.

Mother Teresa remembered on her 19th death anniversary

Mother Teresa remembered on her 19th death anniversary

Rediff.com5 Sep 2016

Coming just a day after she was canonised by Pope Francis in the Vatican City, the death anniversary had a special significance on Monday.

Congress gets happy tidings from Kerala, with resounding win in Thrikkakara bypoll

Congress gets happy tidings from Kerala, with resounding win in Thrikkakara bypoll

Rediff.com3 Jun 2022

A little over a year after it retained power in Kerala with a massive victory, the CPI-M-led Left Democratic Front suffered a huge setback on Friday in a bypoll held to Thrikkakara assembly constituency, with Congress candidate Uma Thomas winning with a historic margin of 25,016 votes, giving a boost to the morale of the party-led United Democratic Front in the southern state.

When Abhishek Bachchan surprised Farah Khan

When Abhishek Bachchan surprised Farah Khan

Rediff.com28 Apr 2020

When Anya, one of Farah Khan's daughters, launched a laudable initiative to feed stray dogs during the lockdown, AB Jr helped her cause with a grand gesture.

The sexiest curve hugging gown you'll see today

The sexiest curve hugging gown you'll see today

Rediff.com11 Feb 2019

See how the models turned heads at the amFar charity gala at New York Fashion Week.

Woods opts out as PGA Tour returns next week

Woods opts out as PGA Tour returns next week

Rediff.com6 Jun 2020

The 44-year-old Masters champion last competed on the PGA Tour in mid-February.

What are Sunny, Rekha, Tiger up to?

What are Sunny, Rekha, Tiger up to?

Rediff.com22 Nov 2018

What do Rekha, Sunny Leone and Tiger Shroff have in common?

Ashes: England look to recover some pride at SCG

Ashes: England look to recover some pride at SCG

Rediff.com4 Jan 2022

Since 2011, England have managed to eke out just a single draw in 13 Ashes Tests over three tours and their last two Tests in Sydney have resulted in humiliating defeats.

Kapil joins golfers, raises over Rs 45 lakh for COVID-19 relief work

Kapil joins golfers, raises over Rs 45 lakh for COVID-19 relief work

Rediff.com11 Jul 2020

The round involving Shubhankar Sharma, Gaganjeet Bhullar, Kapil Dev and Murali Karthik was termed 'Champions for a Cause - Charity Golf Match'.

Kyrgios rants at Thiem for defending Adria players

Kyrgios rants at Thiem for defending Adria players

Rediff.com8 Jul 2020

Thiem, who also played in the charity event but did not contract the virus, told Austrian media that Kyrgios had "made a lot of mistakes" and should not criticise others.

Munawar Faruqui's B'luru show cancelled; hate won, says comedian

Munawar Faruqui's B'luru show cancelled; hate won, says comedian

Rediff.com28 Nov 2021

Faruqui found support in actors Mohd Zeeshan Ayyub and Swara Bhasker.