News for 'Charity'

Bishops want Malayalam play on nun banned for defaming Christianity

Bishops want Malayalam play on nun banned for defaming Christianity

Rediff.com2 May 2023

A day after the Kerala Catholic Bishops Council (KCBC) sought a ban on staging of the Malayalam play Kakkukali, its director Job Madathil on Tuesday accused the critics of having an agenda behind their charges and urged them to watch the drama first.

Cyber Scams: How To Stay Protected

Cyber Scams: How To Stay Protected

Rediff.com17 Feb 2023

Don't recharge your phone at public outlets -- carry a power bank instead. Avoid clicking on links sent by 'friends'. If you get into an online sexual encounter with a stranger and get blackmailed, refuse to pay up.

Prayers And Candles For Ukraine...

Prayers And Candles For Ukraine...

Rediff.com8 Nov 2022

Glimpses of the human suffering in Ukraine.

'I don't think I will die so fast'

'I don't think I will die so fast'

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

'My wife, family members as well as members of the workers will be trustees.' 'The trust will take all decisions -- no family member can individually take any decision.'

Maha govt, Oppn spar over claims of lathi charge on warkaris in Alandi

Maha govt, Oppn spar over claims of lathi charge on warkaris in Alandi

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

The incident occurred when devotees were scrambling to gain entry into Sant Dnyaneshwar Maharaj Samadhi Mandir in Alandi town, 22 km from Pune city, during the ceremonial procession which is part of the annual Ashadhi Ekadashi pilgrimage to Pandharpur.

Sharapova on charity mission

Sharapova on charity mission

Rediff.com15 Feb 2007

Maria Sharapova became a goodwill ambassador for the UN Development Fund and donated $100,000 to the Chernobyl victims.

Naba Kishore Das was Patnaik's rival-turned-confidant

Naba Kishore Das was Patnaik's rival-turned-confidant

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

Das, a law graduate, was in politics from his college days and was elected as the Students' Union president at Gangadhar Meher College at Sambalpur, one of the oldest colleges in western Odisha.

India abstains on UNSC resolution exempting aid from sanctions

India abstains on UNSC resolution exempting aid from sanctions

Rediff.com10 Dec 2022

India was the sole abstention while all other 14 members of the Council voted in favour of the resolution that decided that processing or payment of funds, other financial assets, economic resources, and provision of goods and services necessary to ensure the timely delivery of humanitarian assistance are permitted and are not a violation of the asset freezes imposed by the Council or its Sanctions Committee.

'Shane Warne cared a lot': Maxwell on spin legend's influence

'Shane Warne cared a lot': Maxwell on spin legend's influence

Rediff.com8 Mar 2023

Glenn Maxwell shared a touching relationship with Shane Warne, who passed away last year, and the Royal Challengers Bangalore all-rounder termed the spin legend as the most caring and loyal person he has ever come across.

Spectator gallery collapses at Kerala match, over 200 injured

Spectator gallery collapses at Kerala match, over 200 injured

Rediff.com20 Mar 2022

The incident occurred at Poongodu, a soccer crazy village near Wandoor and Kalikavu, just minutes before a sevens football match was about to commence on Saturday night.

Sanjay Dutt's charity concert

Sanjay Dutt's charity concert

Rediff.com6 Jan 2005

'I have better things in life than money, but not health'

'I have better things in life than money, but not health'

Rediff.com14 Aug 2022

'God has given me everything -- wealth, success, a good wife and good friends. I wish He gives me good health.'

Kumble's blazer for charity

Kumble's blazer for charity

Rediff.com21 Sep 2003

In a noble gesture veteran leg spinner Anil Kumble has donated his first India blazer for the cause of a children's hospital extension project.

Delhi Jal Board cancels 2-hr Ramzan break order

Delhi Jal Board cancels 2-hr Ramzan break order

Rediff.com6 Apr 2022

Ramzan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, during which the followers of Islam fast between dawn and sunset, pray for peace and guidance, give back to the community in the form of charity or zakaat or engage in humanitarian activities such as feeding the underprivileged and introspect to enlighten their souls.

Kohinoor to be displayed as 'symbol of conquest' in London

Kohinoor to be displayed as 'symbol of conquest' in London

Rediff.com16 Mar 2023

The controversial colonial-era Kohinoor diamond claimed by India is to be cast as a symbol of conquest as part of a new display of Britain's Crown Jewels at the Tower of London set to open to the public in May.

HC asks Google to take down videos on Aaradhya Bachchan

HC asks Google to take down videos on Aaradhya Bachchan

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

The Delhi high court on Thursday restrained several YouTube channels from publishing misleading content on the health of Aaradhya Bachchan, daughter of actors Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, saying spreading misinformation about a child reflects "morbid perversity".

A Last Kiss For A Fallen Soldier

A Last Kiss For A Fallen Soldier

Rediff.com14 Oct 2022

When will the Madness of War end?

5 Cong 'guarantees' in K'taka may cost state exchequer Rs 50,000 cr per year

5 Cong 'guarantees' in K'taka may cost state exchequer Rs 50,000 cr per year

Rediff.com17 May 2023

The implementation of the five 'guarantees' announced by the Congress may cost the state exchequer an estimated Rs 50,000 crore annually.

Sports Shorts: Platini to keep luxury gift given by Brazil, make charity donation

Sports Shorts: Platini to keep luxury gift given by Brazil, make charity donation

Rediff.com20 Sep 2014

UEFA president Michel Platini has said he intends to ignore FIFA requests and not return a luxury watch valued at 25,000 Swiss francs ($26,600), given to him by the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF).

Former Australia captain Clarke honoured in Queen's Birthday list

Former Australia captain Clarke honoured in Queen's Birthday list

Rediff.com8 Jun 2020

Michael Clarke has been honoured in the Queen's Birthday list for Australia with the former cricket captain recognised for both his sporting career and community work. The 39-year-old, who retired from cricket in 2015, was appointed an Officer in the general division of the Order of Australia, the citation on the Governor General's website said.

Santa Claus is Coming to Town...

Santa Claus is Coming to Town...

Rediff.com10 Dec 2021

Undeterred by the growing number of coronavirus cases in Europe and elsewhere, Santa is on his way.

ED files chargesheet against journalist Rana Ayyub

ED files chargesheet against journalist Rana Ayyub

Rediff.com13 Oct 2022

The federal agency filed its prosecution complaint against Ayyub before a special Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) court in Ghaziabad (Uttar Pradesh) on October 12.

Sonu Sood reacts to tax raids: 'Every rupee waiting to be used'

Sonu Sood reacts to tax raids: 'Every rupee waiting to be used'

Rediff.com20 Sep 2021

The Dabangg star, who has been providing assistance to those in need amid the ongoing pandemic through his charitable trust, on Monday posted a statement on his social media handles.

Brazil invite Colombia to play in Chapecoense charity match

Brazil invite Colombia to play in Chapecoense charity match

Rediff.com6 Dec 2016

Brazil have invited Colombia to play a friendly match next month with proceeds from the game going to families of the Chapecoense players and staff killed in the Medellin air crash, a Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) spokesman told Reuters on Monday.

'We have overloaded the unstable Himalayas'

'We have overloaded the unstable Himalayas'

Rediff.com26 May 2023

'And Joshimath has already shown the dangers ahead.' 'We have to acknowledge that our mountains are still young babies.' 'You don't put an extra load on the back of a growing child!'

HC restrains ED from attaching funds of journalist Rana Ayyub

HC restrains ED from attaching funds of journalist Rana Ayyub

Rediff.com17 Aug 2022

Justice Yashwant Varma issued notice to the investigating agency on Ayyub's petition against the provisional attachment and sought a response from it within six weeks.

COVID-19: Cricket Australia to raise funds to support India

COVID-19: Cricket Australia to raise funds to support India

Rediff.com3 May 2021

Cricket Australia (CA) and the country's players union have thrown their weight behind a fundraising drive with charity UNICEF Australia to respond to India's COVID-19 health crisis.

Of charity and tax deduction

Of charity and tax deduction

Rediff.com30 Apr 2007

Donate to a charity and get tax deduction

Indian nuns in Kyiv short on food, but determined to serve

Indian nuns in Kyiv short on food, but determined to serve

Rediff.com23 Mar 2022

Sister Rosela Nuthangi, 65, from Sihphir village, about 15 km north of Aizawl, and Sister Ann Frida, 48, from Aizawl's Electric Veng locality along with three sisters from other nations are currently looking after 37 homeless Ukrainians and a student from Kerala in a storehouse (godown) in Kyiv and remain determined to continue with their work in Ukraine, their relatives in Aizawl said.

Blown out of proportion: Yuvraj replies to his trolls

Blown out of proportion: Yuvraj replies to his trolls

Rediff.com1 Apr 2020

Yuvraj, along with former teammate Harbhajan Singh, had posted messages calling for donations to Afridi's charity foundation to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. The messages triggered an avalanche of criticism from social media users in India, given the frosty political ties between the two countries.

Modi to discuss Covid situation with CMs on Wednesday via video-conferencing

Modi to discuss Covid situation with CMs on Wednesday via video-conferencing

Rediff.com26 Apr 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will interact with chief ministers on the emerging Covid-19 situation in the country on Wednesday through video conferencing, an official said.

How this EPL club is helping in COVID-19 battle

How this EPL club is helping in COVID-19 battle

Rediff.com27 Apr 2020

Crystal Palace's chefs will cook 900 meals a week for frontline healthcare workers and vulnerable families in south London during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Premier League club said on Monday. The food will be delivered to doctors and nurses in the National Health Service (NHS), elderly and vulnerable people forced to stay at home, impoverished families and the homeless.

Zverev tests negative for coronavirus

Zverev tests negative for coronavirus

Rediff.com22 Jun 2020

Earlier in the day, Croatia's Borna Coric said he has tested positive for coronavirus. He became the second player to test positive for COVID-19 after Bulgaria's Grigor Dimitrov.

Can this Indian Retired XI get the better of Kohli's India?

Can this Indian Retired XI get the better of Kohli's India?

Rediff.com23 Aug 2020

Irfan Pathan, who retired from cricket in January, has suggested a charity-cum-farewell match between the retired Indian players and the current Virat Kohli-led team.

Americans celebrate October as Hindu Heritage month

Americans celebrate October as Hindu Heritage month

Rediff.com26 Oct 2021

Hindus worldwide celebrate Navratri, Dussehra, Durga Puja, and Diwali around October. Hence, this month was considered by several US-based Hindu organisations to celebrate as the Hindu Heritage Month

Hollywood IGNORES the Golden Globes and the reason's not COVID!

Hollywood IGNORES the Golden Globes and the reason's not COVID!

Rediff.com10 Jan 2022

The 79th edition of the once prestigious awards ceremony does not have any of the glitter and glamour of the past.

Sonu Sood evaded tax of Rs 20 crore, violated FCRA: I-T Dept

Sonu Sood evaded tax of Rs 20 crore, violated FCRA: I-T Dept

Rediff.com18 Sep 2021

The department had launched searches against the 48-year-old actor and the Lucknow-based group of industries involved in infrastructure on September 15 and the CBDT said the action was continuing.

Keep chasing your dreams: Sachin to Shafali

Keep chasing your dreams: Sachin to Shafali

Rediff.com12 Feb 2020

Shafali met Tendulkar and posted a picture with him on her Twitter handle.

Will give LPG under Rs 500 if voted to power: Cong on cooking gas price hike

Will give LPG under Rs 500 if voted to power: Cong on cooking gas price hike

Rediff.com1 Mar 2023

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge alleged that the price of domestic cooking gas cylinder has been raised by Rs 50 and that of commercial gas cylinder by Rs 350 at a time when every person in the country is facing the brunt of high inflation.

MUST READ: Amitabh Bachchan's advice to young Indians

MUST READ: Amitabh Bachchan's advice to young Indians

Rediff.com5 Sep 2012

In an attempt to address issues of gender discrimination and denial of basic right to education, Amitabh Bachchan emphasised on the importance of knowledge and its power to liberate one's future at a charity event in Mumbai.