News for 'CHARITY'

Obama, Trump, Theresa May not on Prince Harry's wedding guest list

Obama, Trump, Theresa May not on Prince Harry's wedding guest list

Rediff.com10 Apr 2018

Instead, 1,200 members of the public who are perceived by the couple to have made an impact within their community have been invited alongside guests with a close relationship to the couple.

Esports: Ferrari's Leclerc celebrates with pasta after winning

Esports: Ferrari's Leclerc celebrates with pasta after winning

Rediff.com20 Apr 2020

Formula One esports race was the third in a series designed to give fans something to watch after the COVID-19 pandemic stalled motorsport worldwide and left Formula One still waiting to start its season.

PHOTOS: Sprint king Bolt on target in Borussia Dortmund training

PHOTOS: Sprint king Bolt on target in Borussia Dortmund training

Rediff.com23 Mar 2018

The 31-year-old, who has won eight Olympic gold medals in his illustrious career that ended last year, joined the Bundesliga side Borussia Dortmund for a training session on Thursday.

Xmas special: Have you seen Santa running?

Xmas special: Have you seen Santa running?

Rediff.com12 Dec 2017

See how these Santas are spreading cheer around the world.

BEST Sports Photos of the Week!

BEST Sports Photos of the Week!

Rediff.com11 Jun 2013

Rediff.com brings a selection of the week's best photographs from the sports world.

For govt job, J-K now wants CID verification, details of in-laws

For govt job, J-K now wants CID verification, details of in-laws

Rediff.com22 Jun 2021

As per the comprehensive format devised by the government, the selected candidates, besides being asked to provide information about themselves, their family members, including in-laws, have to provide information about the mobile numbers used during the last five years, the registration number of vehicles owned or used, email and social media or web-based portal accounts, in addition to bank and post office account numbers among others.

Five days below the poverty line

Five days below the poverty line

Rediff.com9 May 2013

A look at the lessons learnt by the columnist in his experiment to whittle down the weekly food bill to sub-poverty levels.

ED files chargesheet against LeT chief in terror funding case

ED files chargesheet against LeT chief in terror funding case

Rediff.com1 Oct 2020

The agency's case is based on a National Investigation Agency complaint filed against the accused and Pakistan-based organisation Falah-i-Insaniyat Foundation.

The Desi Nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize

The Desi Nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize

Rediff.com2 Sep 2021

'I consider myself a pilgrim who is here to shape tomorrow.'

English football fails its biggest test - will the public ever forgive?

English football fails its biggest test - will the public ever forgive?

Rediff.com9 Apr 2020

After a week of public arguments about Premier League players, who earn an average salary of 240,000 a month, refusing to take a pay cut while top clubs use public money to pay their furloughed non-playing staff, there is little doubt that the game -- and its players -- have suffered a serious blow to their image. There is no question that many footballers do help out good causes generously, just as most clubs are engaged with effective community programmes all-year round.

Loo with a view! Tokyo now has transparent toilets

Loo with a view! Tokyo now has transparent toilets

Rediff.com21 Aug 2020

The see-through loos have opened in two parks in Shibuya, a commercial part of the Japanese capital which is renowned for its shopping facilities and quality of nightlife.

PIX: Looking at Salman, Sussanne, Twinkle's famous stores

PIX: Looking at Salman, Sussanne, Twinkle's famous stores

Rediff.com20 Feb 2013

Here's looking at celebrity stores around the city!

SRK extends wishes to Karan Johar on parenthood

SRK extends wishes to Karan Johar on parenthood

Rediff.com6 Mar 2017

Karan Johar became a father to twins via surrogacy.

Mother Teresa's birth anniversary becomes special as sainthood approaches

Mother Teresa's birth anniversary becomes special as sainthood approaches

Rediff.com26 Aug 2016

Prayers were held across the Missionaries of Charity centres and churches all over the state to mark the late Roman Catholic nun's birth anniversary and to also commemorate her journey to sainthood on September 4.

Former refugee Mabil senses new chance Aus soccer team

Former refugee Mabil senses new chance Aus soccer team

Rediff.com6 Sep 2018

The 22-year-old was named in Arnold's first squad last week as the new coach looks to regenerate the team with youth after the Socceroos' group stage exit at the World Cup.

Players from Hong Kong, Ireland, register for IPL Auction

Players from Hong Kong, Ireland, register for IPL Auction

Rediff.com5 Dec 2018

While the newest addition are players from the Northeastern states, Uttarakhand and Bihar, there will also be 232 overseas players, who have thrown their hat in the ring. There are 800 uncapped players with 746 being Indians.

Smith ruled out of third Ashes Test after concussion injury

Smith ruled out of third Ashes Test after concussion injury

Rediff.com20 Aug 2019

Steve Smith was struck by a Jofra Archer bouncer in the first innings at Lords and was replaced by 'concussion sub' Marnus Labuschagne for the second innings.

Andy Murray and wife blessed with 2nd child

Andy Murray and wife blessed with 2nd child

Rediff.com8 Nov 2017

Earlier in July, it was announced that Murray and Kim are expecting their second baby.

Djokovic's dad blames Dimitrov for Coronavirus outbreak

Djokovic's dad blames Dimitrov for Coronavirus outbreak

Rediff.com24 Jun 2020

Djokovic's father blamed the cancellation of the tour on Dimitrov. There is nothing to suggest that Dimitrov spread the virus to others.

Obama, Romney's fun night: 'Biden will laugh at anything'

Obama, Romney's fun night: 'Biden will laugh at anything'

Rediff.com19 Oct 2012

Two nights after they clashed at a fierce presidential debate, United States President Barack Obama and his Republican rival Mitt Romney shared the stage again at a high-profile charity dinner in New York, this time trading light-hearted jabs, poking fun at each other and at the bitter election campaign.

76.07% recorded in 8th and final phase of Bengal polls

76.07% recorded in 8th and final phase of Bengal polls

Rediff.com29 Apr 2021

Voting is being held at 11,860 polling stations spread over 11 assembly constituencies each in Murshidabad and Birbhum, six in Malda and seven in north Kolkata.

COVID Hero: How Amogh is Fighting Hunger

COVID Hero: How Amogh is Fighting Hunger

Rediff.com30 Jun 2021

'I saw an opportunity to provide people with employment, enabling them to sustain themselves and, in the process, help alleviate society's suffering.'

Mother Teresa made a Saint, canonisation to take place in 2016

Mother Teresa made a Saint, canonisation to take place in 2016

Rediff.com18 Dec 2015

Mother Teresa is expected to be officially canonised in Rome on 4 September as part the pope's Jubilee year of mercy.

Ronaldinho to be freed in 'adulterated' passport case

Ronaldinho to be freed in 'adulterated' passport case

Rediff.com6 Mar 2020

Paraguayan prosecutors will not charge Ronaldinho Gaucho for possession of an altered passport, but the former Barcelona player has admitted guilt and agreed to face an alternative punishment, the lead official in the case said on Thursday. Ronaldinho and his brother and business manager Roberto Assis both entered Paraguay on Wednesday with false documents, officials said.

A Wedding Dress Bank for the Poor

A Wedding Dress Bank for the Poor

Rediff.com20 Jan 2022

'You will never be able to do any work for society if you wait to make enough money.'

Prince William's night on freezing London streets

Prince William's night on freezing London streets

Rediff.com23 Dec 2009

Prince William, the second-in- line to the British throne, has spent a night sleeping rough on the streets of London in freezing temperatures as part of his work supporting a charity for the homeless.

Zakir Naik feels he won't get fair trial in India: Malaysian PM

Zakir Naik feels he won't get fair trial in India: Malaysian PM

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

Naik was booked by the Enforcement Directorate in 2016 based on a National Investigation Agency FIR that was registered under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act.

MDH Dadaji drove tonga before founding Rs 1500 cr spice empire

MDH Dadaji drove tonga before founding Rs 1500 cr spice empire

Rediff.com3 Dec 2020

School dropout Mahashay Dharampal Gulati, famously known as 'MDH Dadaji' for repeated appearance in his spice brand's television ads, started his spices business journey in a nondescript shack in Delhi's Karol Bagh after selling his tonga, and went on, at the age of 94, to becoming the highest-paid CEO in the country's FMCG sector.

New Zealand bans former boxing champ Mike Tyson

New Zealand bans former boxing champ Mike Tyson

Rediff.com3 Oct 2012

New Zealand revoked an entry visa for former heavyweight boxing champion and convicted rapist Mike Tyson on Wednesday after a charity going to benefit from his visit dropped its support.

British politicians voice support for agitating farmers in India

British politicians voice support for agitating farmers in India

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

India has called the remarks by foreign leaders on protests by farmers as "ill-informed" and "unwarranted" as the matter pertained to the internal affairs of a democratic country.

No Photoshop! Kim has a 24-inch waist

No Photoshop! Kim has a 24-inch waist

Rediff.com10 May 2018

The reality star's Met Gala appearance disproved all allegations.

Now, you can wear Sunny Leone's sexy lingerie! Here's how!

Now, you can wear Sunny Leone's sexy lingerie! Here's how!

Rediff.com5 Jun 2012

Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrites are tweeting.

This Aussie batting star reminds Tendulkar of himself...

This Aussie batting star reminds Tendulkar of himself...

Rediff.com7 Feb 2020

Indian cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar picked Australia's batting sensation Marnus Labuschagne as the player who most reminds him of himself, calling the fast-rising batsman a special talent with impeccable footwork. The 25-year-old Labuschagne became Test cricket's leading scorer in the calendar year 2019 with 1,104 runs. He broke into the scene after coming in as a concussion substitute for Steve Smith during the Ashes last August.

This designer raised Rs 2.33 crores for cancer

This designer raised Rs 2.33 crores for cancer

Rediff.com14 Dec 2016

Meheka Mirpuri is using fashion to help cancer patients.

How COVID-19 lockdown could benefit growth of athletics

How COVID-19 lockdown could benefit growth of athletics

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

World Athletics president Sebastian Coe claimed that more people took to running to stay fit during the coronavirus-forced lockdown, something his sport can capitalise on once the world is back to being normal.

Djokovic event lacked bit of common sense, says Amritraj

Djokovic event lacked bit of common sense, says Amritraj

Rediff.com1 Jul 2020

Novak Djokovic's intentions in organising the ill-fated Adria Tour were good but the world number one could have applied a bit more common sense to how the exhibition event was run, former ATP players' council head Vijay Amritraj said. The Serbian has faced fierce criticism after he, Grigor Dimitrov, Borna Coric and Viktor Troicki contracted COVID-19 following the charity event in Serbia and Croatia.

Prince Harry (in clothes) surfaces after scandal

Prince Harry (in clothes) surfaces after scandal

Rediff.com4 Sep 2012

A fully dressed Prince Harry has made his first public appearance in Britain for a charity awards function in London, since his nude photographs of a wild night in Las Vegas went viral.

Another feather in Nepal's Sandeep Lamichhane's cap

Another feather in Nepal's Sandeep Lamichhane's cap

Rediff.com16 May 2018

Sandeep Lamichhane continued his rapid rise in international cricket as he was named in the ICC World XI squad to take on the West Indies in a charity T20 International on May 31.

Rahul Gandhi attacks Centre on farm laws, takes out tractor rally in Wayanad

Rahul Gandhi attacks Centre on farm laws, takes out tractor rally in Wayanad

Rediff.com22 Feb 2021

The Wayanad MP, who is on two-day visit to his constituency in poll-bound Kerala, also took on Prime Minister Narendra Modi on MGNREGA.

Video: He's cycling the earth for SolarAid

Video: He's cycling the earth for SolarAid

Rediff.com5 Jul 2012

Sean Conway met with an accident while cycling around the world to raise charity. In this video, he recounts his experience of surviving the accident.