News for 'Charity'

Bhujbal trust to be inspected for rule violations

Bhujbal trust to be inspected for rule violations

Rediff.com6 Apr 2012

Close on the heels of his indictment by the Comptroller and Auditor General, Maharashtra minister Chhagan Bhujbal has come under the lens of the office of the Charity Commissioner which has ordered inspection of a building owned by his family-run trust for violation of rules.

Morgan confident of facing Australia despite finger fracture

Morgan confident of facing Australia despite finger fracture

Rediff.com30 May 2018

Morgan fractured the ring finger on his right hand while fielding against Somerset in a Royal London One-Day Cup match and will not play for the World XI in Thursday's charity Twenty20 game against the West Indies at Lord's.

Those funding Hafiz Saeed, Azhar outfits face 10 years' jail, fine: Pakistan

Those funding Hafiz Saeed, Azhar outfits face 10 years' jail, fine: Pakistan

Rediff.com7 Jan 2018

The move comes after United States President Donald Trump accused Islamabad of giving nothing to the US but "lies and deceit" and providing "safe haven" to terrorists.

WTA welcome dialogue with Osaka over PC boycott

WTA welcome dialogue with Osaka over PC boycott

Rediff.com28 May 2021

French Tennis Federation (FFT) President Gilles Moretton described Osaka's action as a "phenomenal mistake".

I forgive Jessica's killer, won't object to his release: Sister

I forgive Jessica's killer, won't object to his release: Sister

Rediff.com23 Apr 2018

In her reply to the letter sent by the jail authorities, Lall pointed out that Sharma had been helping inmates during the 15 years he had spent in prison.

Lok Sabha passes bill to cut salaries of MPs by 30%

Lok Sabha passes bill to cut salaries of MPs by 30%

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

Replying to the debate on the bill, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi said that funds are needed to fight the COVID-19 pandemic and "charity should begin from home".

BEST Sports Photos of the Week!

BEST Sports Photos of the Week!

Rediff.com18 Dec 2013

Here are some of the best sports photographs of the week. First, scantily-clad Santas runners on the streets of Chicago to raise money for charity. Then, action from the English Premier League and the Ashes Down Under. Take a Look!

World No 1 McIlroy slams Trump for coronavirus response

World No 1 McIlroy slams Trump for coronavirus response

Rediff.com16 May 2020

Four-time major champion Rory McIlroy criticised US President Donald Trump for his response to the coronavirus outbreak, and said it was unlikely the pair would meet for another round of golf. The world's top-ranked golfer faced fierce criticism for playing with Trump shortly after the Republican president's inauguration in 2017, but said the interaction was not an endorsement.

The model who fell in love with elephants

The model who fell in love with elephants

Rediff.com4 Jul 2019

After a trip to Kenya's Samburu National Reserve, Doutzen Kroes fell in love with elephants.

UK PM, fiancee announce birth of 'healthy baby boy'

UK PM, fiancee announce birth of 'healthy baby boy'

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

The birth is believed to be slightly premature but both mother and baby are said to be doing very well.

JuD chief Hafiz Saeed to face trial on December 7

JuD chief Hafiz Saeed to face trial on December 7

Rediff.com30 Nov 2019

The cases have been registered in Lahore, Gujranwala and Multan for collection of funds for terror financing through assets/properties made and held in the names of Trusts/ Non Profit Organisations including Al-Anfaal Trust, Dawatul Irshad Trust and Muaz Bin Jabal Trust.

What is Sunny Leone doing with Prateik?

What is Sunny Leone doing with Prateik?

Rediff.com25 Aug 2018

Stars get together for Kerala.

Vijay Mallya booed with 'chor, chor' chants at Oval

Vijay Mallya booed with 'chor, chor' chants at Oval

Rediff.com11 Jun 2017

Fugitive businessman Vijay Mallya was booed by a section of India supporters as he entered the Oval arena to watch India's crucial ICC Champions Trophy encounter against South Africa, in London.

Indian cricket team avoids Mallya at Kohli's event in London

Indian cricket team avoids Mallya at Kohli's event in London

Rediff.com7 Jun 2017

Fugitive businessman Vijay Mallya landed up at a 'charity dinner' organised by Virat Kohli's foundation in London on Monday but the national cricket team including the skipper maintained a safe distance from him.

London Marathon: Kipchoge suffers rare defeat

London Marathon: Kipchoge suffers rare defeat

Rediff.com4 Oct 2020

Ethiopian Shura Kitata won a thrilling London Marathon as a stunned world record holder Eliud Kipchoge faded late in the race

PIX: Tearful Djokovic knocked out of own event

PIX: Tearful Djokovic knocked out of own event

Rediff.com14 Jun 2020

Dominic Thiem and home crowd favourite Filip Krajinovic reached the final of Novak Djokovic's tournament as the world number one broke down in tears in front of a packed 4,000 crowd on Sunday. World number three Thiem beat Grigor Dimitrov in straight sets to set up the clash with Krajinovic.

Stan Swamy's counsel urges HC to monitor probe into his death

Stan Swamy's counsel urges HC to monitor probe into his death

Rediff.com23 Jul 2021

Senior counsel Mihir Desai, who represented Swamy in the high court, said that although the activist was dead and there existed no question of him being granted bail any more, the high court need not consider the late priest's appeals seeking bail abated.

#BeWithBETI: Celebs walk the ramp for a cause

#BeWithBETI: Celebs walk the ramp for a cause

Rediff.com14 Jan 2019

Celebs walked the ramp to support Anu Ranjan's #BeWithBETI campaign.

Former Aus cricketer Dean Jones dead

Former Aus cricketer Dean Jones dead

Rediff.com24 Sep 2020

Jones was one of the great ambassadors of the game associating himself with the development of cricket across South Asia.

World's 20 most generous nations

World's 20 most generous nations

Rediff.com28 Oct 2011

A report, released recently by the British-based Charities Aid Foundation, showed striking variations in charitable behaviour across the world.

Travel pics: When in Kolkata, don't miss these sights

Travel pics: When in Kolkata, don't miss these sights

Rediff.com17 Jul 2019

We've been asking you to share your most interesting #India-Photos and travel stories.

Stage set for Mother Teresa's canonisation on Sunday

Stage set for Mother Teresa's canonisation on Sunday

Rediff.com3 Sep 2016

Mother Teresa will be declared a saint by Pope Francis of the Roman Catholic Church in a canonisation ceremony in Vatican City on Sunday in the presence of over a lakh of her followers from all over the world.

Farmers 'apologise' to people for road blockade, inconvenience

Farmers 'apologise' to people for road blockade, inconvenience

Rediff.com14 Dec 2020

Sanyukt Kisan Morcha, which is spearheading the protests at Delhi border points, distributed handbills in Hindi to commuters on the Jaipur-Delhi Highway near Haryana-Rajasthan borders, where hundreds of farmers have been camping for almost past three weeks now, to convey their apology, and also reiterate their demand for legal guarantee for Minimum Support Price.

Federer, Nadal kick in $170,000 for Aus bushfire relief

Federer, Nadal kick in $170,000 for Aus bushfire relief

Rediff.com15 Jan 2020

World number one Nadal made the announcement at Melbourne Park's Rod Laver Arena during the "Rally for Relief" event.

PHOTOS: A peek into the Celebrity Classico 2016

PHOTOS: A peek into the Celebrity Classico 2016

Rediff.com4 Jun 2016

A charity football match was played to raise funds for the severe drought in Maharashtra.

Mistry, Tata skip dinner with royal couple

Mistry, Tata skip dinner with royal couple

Rediff.com12 Apr 2016

Sources in the Tata group said they could not attend as they were travelling.

Why Anand J S is fighting for Black

Why Anand J S is fighting for Black

Rediff.com19 Aug 2021

'Kaala celebrates black.' 'I see black as a colour that represents elegance, class and inclusiveness; not death, evil and negativity.'

Indian arrested in China for 'suspected terror links'

Indian arrested in China for 'suspected terror links'

Rediff.com15 Jul 2015

The tourists were detained at Ordos airport in Inner Mongolia on July 10.

Back to the 70s as Liverpool face Leeds in EPL opener

Back to the 70s as Liverpool face Leeds in EPL opener

Rediff.com11 Sep 2020

Liverpool dominated the Premier League last season, winning their first domestic league title for 30 years

PHOTOS: When Bollywood lined up for the Royals

PHOTOS: When Bollywood lined up for the Royals

Rediff.com11 Apr 2016

Kate Middleton and Prince William received the royal treatment when they attended an extravagant Bollywood gala fundraiser at the Taj Mahal Palce hotel in Mumbai on late Sunday evening.

How this young artist changed the lives of hapless migrants

How this young artist changed the lives of hapless migrants

Rediff.com18 Jul 2020

In the midst of all the self-flagellation at our collective inability to assist the country's migrants through their misery, at least one person (or a group of people) decided to do more than just chest beating. Anjuli Bhargava traces the tale of how a relief effort in Goa is transforming into a movement to drive long-term change.

Brazil's answer to cricket bat shortage? Make their own!

Brazil's answer to cricket bat shortage? Make their own!

Rediff.com21 May 2021

The answers are now in the hands of young cricketers in Pocos de Caldas, a small city in central Brazil that is the home of Brazilian cricket.

When SRK, Alia gave zindagi to 100 kids

When SRK, Alia gave zindagi to 100 kids

Rediff.com9 Jan 2017

King Khan was the showstopper at Archana Kochhar's special charity event.

Dog 1st case of human-to-animal coronavirus transmission

Dog 1st case of human-to-animal coronavirus transmission

Rediff.com5 Mar 2020

The owner of the Pomeranian is a 60-year-old woman who was confirmed to be infected and hospitalised on February 25.

'I've been a circus performer for the past decade'

'I've been a circus performer for the past decade'

Rediff.com16 May 2020

For the lockdown entertainment seekers, Vir Das has a daily treat. 'I set up a show on Zoom every night where I work way my backward through the day.' 'It's a 90-minute daily show with tickets sold and the proceeds going to various charities and causes, like Helpage, migrant workers, children with cancer.'

Australian Open players begin leaving COVID-19 quarantine

Australian Open players begin leaving COVID-19 quarantine

Rediff.com28 Jan 2021

Unlike the United States and European countries, which are battling to contain the virus, Australia has not had a case of community transmission for 11 straight days and residents have regained most of their pre-COVID freedoms.

Amitabh Bachchan dines with British PM David Cameron

Amitabh Bachchan dines with British PM David Cameron

Rediff.com11 Sep 2013

Here's what your favourtie Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.

COVID-19: After Dimitrov, Coric tests positive

COVID-19: After Dimitrov, Coric tests positive

Rediff.com22 Jun 2020

Coric's positive test follows that of Grigor Dimitrov, who said on Sunday he had contracted the novel coronavirus.

Pak PM tests negative for COVID-19; cases cross 10,000 mark

Pak PM tests negative for COVID-19; cases cross 10,000 mark

Rediff.com22 Apr 2020

Khan, 67, agreed for the test after Faisal Edhi, the son of late philanthropist Abdul Sattar Edhi and chairman of the Edhi Foundation, who met him last week tested positive for the coronavirus.

Labuschagne 'stoked' by Tendulkar's 'amazing words'

Labuschagne 'stoked' by Tendulkar's 'amazing words'

Rediff.com10 Feb 2020

Tendulkar, who was in Sydney for a charity match last week, had called Labuschagne special when asked to name the player who most reminds him of himself.