News for 'Charity'

Kim Kardashian 'handing over wedding gifts to charity'

Kim Kardashian 'handing over wedding gifts to charity'

Rediff.com12 Apr 2012

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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.

When charity is a tax on society

When charity is a tax on society

Rediff.com26 Nov 2003

Armstrong steps down from charity Livestrong

Armstrong steps down from charity Livestrong

Rediff.com17 Oct 2012

Lance Armstrong has stepped down as chairman of the charity he founded, Livestrong, after US anti-doping officials issued a scathing report detailing his use of performance-enhancing drugs.

Charity drive: Federer inaugurates 81st pre-school in Malawi

Charity drive: Federer inaugurates 81st pre-school in Malawi

Rediff.com22 Jul 2015

Federer's charity foundation had been working in Malawi since 2011 and has already opened 80 pre-schools across the country.

Hilton pledges $2.3 billion to charity

Hilton pledges $2.3 billion to charity

Rediff.com27 Dec 2007

Hotel heiress Paris Hilton's mega-rich grandfather has bequeathed $2.3 billion or 97 per cent of his net worth to charity, sharply diminishing her chances to cash in on the family fortune.

Bayern Munich to play charity match in Kolkata

Bayern Munich to play charity match in Kolkata

Rediff.com16 Nov 2010

Top German club Bayern Munich will play a charity football match to support the street children of Kolkata.

Money collected by charities being used to revive SIMI?

Money collected by charities being used to revive SIMI?

Rediff.com25 Apr 2014

To reduce their reliance of foreign transactions, terror outfits are now using charity organisations and NGOs. The money is collected legitimately but distributed illicitly, reports Vicky Nanjappa

Anil Agarwal pledges 75% of his wealth to charity

Anil Agarwal pledges 75% of his wealth to charity

Rediff.com27 Sep 2014

This makes him corporate India's biggest donor to society.

Picked the right cause: Tendulkar on bushfire charity match

Picked the right cause: Tendulkar on bushfire charity match

Rediff.com22 Jan 2020

Tendulkar and Courtney Walsh are set to coach the star-studded Ricky Ponting XI and Shane Warne XI, respectively, in the match organised to raise funds for victims.

Beckham's PSG salary to be donated to children's charity

Beckham's PSG salary to be donated to children's charity

Rediff.com1 Feb 2013

David Beckham's salary at Paris St Germain will be donated to a children's charity in Paris, the former England captain said on Thursday.

One dead in attack on Kabul charity

One dead in attack on Kabul charity

Rediff.com6 Sep 2016

A suicide bomber targeted the humanitarian organisation Care in the Shar-e-Naw area and gunmen then stormed the building.

Buffett donates record $2.84 billion to Gates, family charities

Buffett donates record $2.84 billion to Gates, family charities

Rediff.com7 Jul 2015

Buffett typically makes his donations in July, reducing the number of shares by 5 percent from the prior year.

'Without skills you are a recipient of charity'

'Without skills you are a recipient of charity'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2018

'Jobs will exist at very high levels or low levels of skill sets.' 'People, who are in middle level jobs, are the ones who are facing the problem as such jobs are fast disappearing because of technological advancement.'

HuJI set up charity to mobilise foreign funds

HuJI set up charity to mobilise foreign funds

Rediff.com19 Jul 2009

Bangladesh based Harkat-ul-Jihad-al-Islami, a militant outfit responsible for a series of terror attacks in the country and India was trying to mobilise foreign funds by setting up a charity to carry out subversive activities under its garb.

Tendulkar shines in charity match

Tendulkar shines in charity match

Rediff.com11 Jul 2006

Despite Sachin Tendulkar scoring an unbeaten fifty, International XI lost to Pakistan XI in the charity match in England.

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.

Coal is not for charity, Supreme Court slams Centre

Coal is not for charity, Supreme Court slams Centre

Rediff.com18 Sep 2013

Coal is a valuable natural resource and it cannot be allocated for charity, the Supreme Court said on Wednesday and sought explanation from the Centre on what basis it gave away the resources to private companies.

Bhutia scores in Laureus charity match

Bhutia scores in Laureus charity match

Rediff.com7 Feb 2011

He is the lone face of Indian sports in a high-profile gathering of international stars at the Laureus World Sports Awards and football skipper Bhaichung Bhutia on Monday said it is the ultimate honour to be in a crowd that features the likes of the legendary Sir Bobby Charlton, Boris Becker and Patrick Vieira.

Mourinho, Ranieri to manage at Old Trafford for charity

Mourinho, Ranieri to manage at Old Trafford for charity

Rediff.com20 Apr 2016

Jose Mourinho's next managerial role has been revealed with the Portuguese leading 'England' against Claudio Ranieri's 'Rest of the World' side as the former Chelsea bosses clash at Old Trafford on June 5 in a charity match for UNICEF.

Sri Lanka offers to play charity match for victims

Sri Lanka offers to play charity match for victims

Rediff.com3 Dec 2008

Sri Lanka on Wednesday offered to play a charity match with an Indian cricket team to raise money for the victims of the Mumbai terror attacks.

Wealthy people donating less in charity

Wealthy people donating less in charity

Rediff.com2 Mar 2010

Wealthy people are now donating less for charitable purposes, although they still feel an obligation towards such social work, a survey has revealed

US charities told to pay for terror

US charities told to pay for terror

Rediff.com9 Dec 2004

A Chicago court has ordered 3 Islamic charities to pay $156m to the parents of David Boim, a US teenager killed by Hamas in the West Bank in 1996.

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.

25 people die after charity drive turns deadly in Bangladesh

25 people die after charity drive turns deadly in Bangladesh

Rediff.com10 Jul 2015

50 others were injured in the stampede that took place when hundreds of people stormed the home of a businessman in northern Bangladesh for a charity handout during the holy month of Ramzan.

Buffett's generous gift: $2.8 billion to Gates, charities

Buffett's generous gift: $2.8 billion to Gates, charities

Rediff.com17 Jul 2014

Warren Buffett this week donated $2.8 billion of Berkshire Hathaway Inc stock to five charities, as part of the billionaire's plan to give away nearly all of his wealth.

Waugh wants more charity games

Waugh wants more charity games

Rediff.com11 Jan 2005

Steve Waugh called for charity matches to be played every two years to support various causes round the world.

Charity begins at IIM-Ahmedabad

Charity begins at IIM-Ahmedabad

Rediff.com9 Dec 2004

Dhoni, Sehwag star in 'Cricket for Heroes' charity match

Dhoni, Sehwag star in 'Cricket for Heroes' charity match

Rediff.com18 Sep 2015

Mahendra Singh Dhoni scored the winning runs as Heroes XI beat Rest of the World XI by four wickets in the inaugural T20 fundraiser 'Cricket for Heroes' at the Kia Oval, in London, on Friday.

Facebook's COO gives $31 million in stock to charity

Facebook's COO gives $31 million in stock to charity

Rediff.com15 Jan 2016

Sandberg also plans to give to anti-poverty efforts and educational groups.

'US companies aided dubious charity'

'US companies aided dubious charity'

Rediff.com31 Jan 2003

Some of America's largest corporations contributed to a charity that the US government claims deceived donors by funneling money to Osama bin Laden's al Qaeda network and other militant groups, according to court documents.

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.

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.

Jail for Muslim charity head

Jail for Muslim charity head

Rediff.com19 Aug 2003

Enaam Arnaout, 41, whom prosecutors sought to link with Osama bin Laden, was sentenced to 11 years and four months in prison.

Gavaskar meets Trump while on charity fund-raising trip to US

Gavaskar meets Trump while on charity fund-raising trip to US

Rediff.com23 Aug 2019

'Gavaskar utilised the time between the limited overs and the Test series of the West Indies tour in America to create awareness for the Heart to Heart foundation'

PIX: Suniel-Mana Shetty host charity event; Mandira, Madhoo attend

PIX: Suniel-Mana Shetty host charity event; Mandira, Madhoo attend

Rediff.com8 Feb 2017

A look at the pictures.

PIX: Suniel, Mana Shetty, Sophie at charity fundraiser

PIX: Suniel, Mana Shetty, Sophie at charity fundraiser

Rediff.com5 Feb 2015

Check out the star arrivals.

PIX: Parineeti, Huma, Gauahar at Samvedna charity auction

PIX: Parineeti, Huma, Gauahar at Samvedna charity auction

Rediff.com8 Dec 2014

Check out the star arrivals.

Raising funds for charity, in style

Raising funds for charity, in style

Rediff.com8 Sep 2007

Kaaru is a collaborative enterprise including around 300 indigenous artisans from around India.