News for 'Charity'

Former Australia 'keeper Marsh suffers heart attack

Former Australia 'keeper Marsh suffers heart attack

Rediff.com24 Feb 2022

Marsh, 74, was in Bundaberg for a charity cricket match for Bulls Masters, a local non-profit organisation.

ED records Nora Fatehi's statement in money laundering case

ED records Nora Fatehi's statement in money laundering case

Rediff.com3 Dec 2022

Sources said the actor will be questioned about some more issues related to Chandrashekhar.

McEnroe on how Kyrgios can deal with his demons

McEnroe on how Kyrgios can deal with his demons

Rediff.com12 Jul 2022

Wimbledon runner-up Nick Kyrgios does not require a coach but someone like Sigmund Freud to sort out his problems as tennis needs the Australian maverick, seven-times major winner John McEnroe said.

Kerala auto driver awaiting chef job in Malaysia wins Rs 25-cr Onam lottery

Kerala auto driver awaiting chef job in Malaysia wins Rs 25-cr Onam lottery

Rediff.com18 Sep 2022

He did not like the first ticket he chose, so he opted for a different one which turned out to be a winner, he said.

London pulls out all stops for Queen's lying-in-state

London pulls out all stops for Queen's lying-in-state

Rediff.com14 Sep 2022

The UK capital on Wednesday unleashed a major operation to manage the several thousands of people expected to queue over the next few days to pay their respects to Queen Elizabeth II as she lies in state at Westminster Hall.

FIFA WC PIX: Qatar World Cup closing ceremony

FIFA WC PIX: Qatar World Cup closing ceremony

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

"Our parents talked to us about Maradona, and we will talk to our sons about Messi. We hope that we will win the cup, and we can celebrate with him and all the people in Argentina," said Nicolas Gomez, a fan from Argentina.

The Secret Ingredient Of Pathaan's Success

The Secret Ingredient Of Pathaan's Success

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

There are hundreds of fan clubs -- in Jalgaon, Beed, Chennai, Kolkata, Akola, Yavatmal, Bengaluru, Sitamarhi, New York, Canada, Nigeria etc. Every Indian city/town or a major country has a fan club for the man whose fan base has been estimated at 3.5 billion by Time Magazine.

Man United back Rashford, to provide 5,000 free school meals

Man United back Rashford, to provide 5,000 free school meals

Rediff.com26 Oct 2020

Now, working together with the charity FareShare, meals will be prepared and packaged individually at Old Trafford by club staff before being shipped to local Manchester United Foundation partner schools.

Covid: Modi to hold review meet with CMs, asks people to stay alert

Covid: Modi to hold review meet with CMs, asks people to stay alert

Rediff.com24 Apr 2022

"All these festivals are festivals of restraint, purity, charity and harmony. Advance greetings to all of you on the occasion of these festivals. Celebrate these festivals with great gaiety and harmony," Modi said.

Ian Botham made member of House of Lords

Ian Botham made member of House of Lords

Rediff.com1 Aug 2020

Legendary England all-rounder Ian Botham has been made a member of the House of Lords of the British Parliament. The 64-year-old Botham, a former captain, was among 36 new peers announced by the government to join the unelected House.

Ronaldinho stars in charity game

Ronaldinho stars in charity game

Rediff.com16 Feb 2005

The Brazilian's side beat Andriy Shevchenko's XI 6-3 on Tuesday in a tsunami relief benefit match expected to raise 8 million euros ($10.38 million).

Collina to referee charity match

Collina to referee charity match

Rediff.com1 Feb 2005

A team led by Brazilian Ronaldinho will face a side captained by Andriy Shevchenko in the match to raise money for victims of the Asian tsunami.

Ronaldo armband sold for over $75,000 to help toddler surgery

Ronaldo armband sold for over $75,000 to help toddler surgery

Rediff.com2 Apr 2021

Serbia's Mozzart said in a statement on Friday that it paid 7.5 million dinars ($75,150) for the armband picked up by a fireman at Red Star's Rajko Mitic stadium.

Special prayers at Mother House on St Teresa's birth anniversary

Special prayers at Mother House on St Teresa's birth anniversary

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

Nuns of the order congregated at the prayer hall keeping safe distance from each other and lit candles before a large portrait of St Teresa, still fondly called Mother Teresa. They prayed to her for the well being of the people, specially the poor for whom she had devoted her entire life.

World XI square charity series

World XI square charity series

Rediff.com24 Jan 2005

Australian Andy Bichel captured three wickets and hit an unbeaten 37 to help a World XI beat New Zealand by three wickets.

Charity tie faces tax hurdle

Charity tie faces tax hurdle

Rediff.com19 Jan 2005

The second match to raise funds for victims of the tsunami disaster will be moved from India unless it is granted tax exempt status, the ICC said.

Official status for charity match

Official status for charity match

Rediff.com7 Jan 2005

The ICC has granted official status to the fund-raising match between Asian XI and Rest of the World XI.

Murali fit for charity match

Murali fit for charity match

Rediff.com7 Jan 2005

Sri Lanka off spinner Muttiah Muralitharan has passed himself fit to participate in the fundraising match for tsunami victims.

MAX to telecast charity match

MAX to telecast charity match

Rediff.com6 Jan 2005

The charity match between Ricky Ponting led World XI and Sourav Ganguly's Asian XI will be shown 'live' on SET MAX.

Shoaib out of charity game

Shoaib out of charity game

Rediff.com6 Jan 2005

Filmmaker's remark on Chola king triggers row in TN

Filmmaker's remark on Chola king triggers row in TN

Rediff.com7 Oct 2022

Tamil filmmaker Vetrimaaran claimed that Raja Raja Cholan was depicted as a Hindu king and already attempts were made to take away Tamil saint poet Tiruvalluvar's identity as well.

Queen Elizabeth-II's doctors 'concerned' for her health

Queen Elizabeth-II's doctors 'concerned' for her health

Rediff.com8 Sep 2022

The 96-year-old monarch has been suffering from age-related mobility issues and has cut down her travels, including appointing new Prime Minister Liz Truss in Scotland earlier this week.

Probe how celebs procured anti-Covid drugs: HC to Maha govt

Probe how celebs procured anti-Covid drugs: HC to Maha govt

Rediff.com27 May 2021

The Bombay high court on Thursday directed the Maharashtra government to investigate how celebrities and politicians procured anti-COVID-19 drugs and injections to help those in need when the same were available only in scarce quantities across the country.

Is Scorpio N India's Safest SUV?

Is Scorpio N India's Safest SUV?

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

The Mahindra's Scorpio-N becomes the first body-on-frame chassis SUV to secure a five-star Global NCAP rating.

Sachin Tendulkar takes up educational charity

Sachin Tendulkar takes up educational charity

Rediff.com4 Jun 2009

Following the footsteps of his late father who was committed to certain social responsibilities, India's batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar has decided to sponsor the education of 200 children, who are part of Anapalya, a non-governmental organisation in Mumbai.

Britain's LOVELY Duchess goes camping for charity

Britain's LOVELY Duchess goes camping for charity

Rediff.com19 Jun 2012

Kate Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge, didn't mind getting her hands -- or boots -- dirty when she joined schoolchildren on a camping trip on Monday.

Waugh goes online for charity

Waugh goes online for charity

Rediff.com15 Oct 2003

Australia's Test captain launched a unique on-line fund raising 'Art Union' directed at cricket lovers in India and Australia.

Soccer: Mumbai City FC go down in AFC Champions League

Soccer: Mumbai City FC go down in AFC Champions League

Rediff.com9 Apr 2022

Indian football hero of '80s, Chibuzor dies

Mixed reactions to touchline behaviour of EPL managers

Mixed reactions to touchline behaviour of EPL managers

Rediff.com19 Oct 2022

"When you see world-recognised figures like Juergen Klopp and Pep Guardiola behaving like that, it is then replicated by people in youth football and perpetuates the idea that it is OK to do it," Ref Support UK CEO Martin Cassidy said.

UK lockdown hero Captain Tom dies of COVID at 100

UK lockdown hero Captain Tom dies of COVID at 100

Rediff.com3 Feb 2021

When the war veteran set out to walk 100 laps of his garden in Marston Moretaine in Bedfordshire before his 100th birthday, he was aiming to raise a humble 1,000. But his determination to complete the challenge while using a walking frame captured the public's imagination during the pandemic and within days he had raised tens of millions of pounds, with the figure continuing to grow even after he had completed the 100th lap.

What Went Wrong For Cyrus Mistry At Tatas

What Went Wrong For Cyrus Mistry At Tatas

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

If Cyrus's protestations of having no knowledge of his imminent dismissal are to be taken at face value, he was extraordinarily naive and insulated from the ground reality. There were enough straws in the wind to suggest that his relations with Ratan were fast deteriorating to a point of no return.

Self-run trusts can't have excess State control: SC

Self-run trusts can't have excess State control: SC

Rediff.com29 Jan 2022

Self-governed social and religious trusts cannot be subjected to 'overarching state control' as it would undermine the principle of autonomy and democratic decision-making and would reduce the fundamental right of freedom of association 'an empty husk,' the Supreme Court said on Friday.

British PM says No to Transgenders in Women's Sports

British PM says No to Transgenders in Women's Sports

Rediff.com7 Apr 2022

Charities and organisations are boycotting the event following a dispute over conversion therapy for transgender people

Here's how England Cricket plans to tackle racism

Here's how England Cricket plans to tackle racism

Rediff.com1 Apr 2022

ECB announces funding for young cricketers from diverse backgrounds

Athletes step up to help fight coronavirus in Brazil

Athletes step up to help fight coronavirus in Brazil

Rediff.com8 Apr 2020

Olympic judo medallist Flavio Canto is among those giving his time and money to battle the COVID-19 outbreak in Brazil. Dunga is also working with business contacts and former players - including ex-Brazil internationals Jorginho and Edmilson and Paulo Cesar Tinga - to help disadvantaged communities in his home state of Rio Grande do Sul.

Lack of transparency main concern in charity

Lack of transparency main concern in charity

Rediff.com15 Jul 2011

Even as many Indians are willing donors, they hold themselves back, thanks to a lack of transparency.

Lillee's emotional tribute to Australian great Marsh at funeral

Lillee's emotional tribute to Australian great Marsh at funeral

Rediff.com17 Mar 2022

Former Australian fast bowler Dennis Lillee led the tributes at much-loved cricketer Rod Marsh's funeral on Thursday, describing the wicketkeeper-batsman who died earlier this month as a unique man with whom he developed a lasting friendship.

How you can gift Prince Harry and Meghan Markle on their wedding

How you can gift Prince Harry and Meghan Markle on their wedding

Rediff.com18 May 2018

Just contribute to one of the seven charities chosen by them.

Gavaskar's cap, Shastri's coaching kit at Christie's online auctions

Gavaskar's cap, Shastri's coaching kit at Christie's online auctions

Rediff.com1 Nov 2020

A cap worn by Sunil Gavaskar on India's 1971 tour of England, a signed coaching kit donated by Ravi Shastri are among the cricketing memorabilia that are up for grabs at two of Christie's ongoing online auctions.

In Photos: The Man Who Will Be Crowned King

In Photos: The Man Who Will Be Crowned King

Rediff.com5 May 2023

A look back at many memorable moments in his life as Prince Charles.