News for 'Charity'

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

New couple alert: Caroline Wozniacki dating NFL star Kerrigan?

New couple alert: Caroline Wozniacki dating NFL star Kerrigan?

Rediff.com3 Dec 2014

It appears there is a new power couple in the sporting world. Redskins linebacker Ryan Kerrigan attended a charity event with tennis star Caroline Wozniacki, and rumors suggest the two are romantically paired up.

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.'

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.

He's cycling around the world to bring light to Africa

He's cycling around the world to bring light to Africa

Rediff.com5 Jul 2012

A freelance photographer by profession, Sean Conway embarked on a world tour in February this year on his bicycle. He aims to raise funds and bring solar power to several poor families in Africa.

India orders Greenpeace to shut down over fraud

India orders Greenpeace to shut down over fraud

Rediff.com7 Nov 2015

India orders Greenpeace to shut down over fraud

Bombay HC dismisses petition against Hazare

Bombay HC dismisses petition against Hazare

Rediff.com6 Jan 2012

Refusing to grant any relief, the Bombay high court on Friday dismissed a public interest litigation filed by a Pune-based activist seeking investigations into Anna Hazare's Hind Swaraj Trust.

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.

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.

'If Mother was alive Sunday mass would be for Mohan Bhagwat'

'If Mother was alive Sunday mass would be for Mohan Bhagwat'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2015

The Missionaries of Charity are unaffected by the recent comments of RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat questioning Mother Teresa's motives

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.

In photos: Canada's first Sikh defence minister returns to India

In photos: Canada's first Sikh defence minister returns to India

Rediff.com21 Apr 2017

Harjit Singh Sajjan is the first Sikh to hold the top defence job in a foreign land. And this is his first official trip to the country of his birth.

The odd, odd world we live in!

The odd, odd world we live in!

Rediff.com7 May 2019

Eight images that prove we live in a wonderfully weird world!

She's still got it!

She's still got it!

Rediff.com22 Feb 2015

Naomi Campbell shows just why age is just a number at the Fashion for Relief charity fashion show that kicked off the London Fashion Week.

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.'

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.

Radio station left relief funds dormant for seven years

Radio station left relief funds dormant for seven years

Rediff.com21 Oct 2011

An investigation by the Charity Commission has revealed that a London-based radio station that raised 160,000 for natural disaster left it unused in a bank account for almost seven years, The Guardian reported.

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.

Lankan court drops child-trafficking charge against Indian nun

Lankan court drops child-trafficking charge against Indian nun

Rediff.com15 Dec 2011

A Sri Lankan court on Thursday dropped charges of child trafficking against a Mother Teresa charity and released a senior nun, an Indian national, suspected of selling babies for adoption. Sister Mary Eliza, the head of Missionaries of Charity convent, was arrested late November for her failure to disclose an underage pregnancy at the Prem Children's Home at Moratuwa, a Colombo suburb.

Sprint king Bolt to get his Dortmund trial on Friday

Sprint king Bolt to get his Dortmund trial on Friday

Rediff.com22 Mar 2018

Multiple Olympic champion Usain Bolt will train with Borussia Dortmund on Friday as the retired Jamaican sprinter fulfils his ambition to workout with a major professional soccer team, the German club said on Thursday.

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.

Cuteness alert! Dhoni in ladoo battle with daughter Ziva

Cuteness alert! Dhoni in ladoo battle with daughter Ziva

Rediff.com16 Oct 2017

With Diwali -- festival of lights -- round the corner, Dhoni shared a cute video of him having a Besan ka Ladoo (a sweet made of gram flour) with his daughter Ziva.

5 simple habits to lead a stress-free life

5 simple habits to lead a stress-free life

Rediff.com5 Jan 2021

Manoj Jain tells you how to fight stress and find peace in your daily lives.

UK PM and fiance name baby boy Wilfred Lawrie Nicholas

UK PM and fiance name baby boy Wilfred Lawrie Nicholas

Rediff.com3 May 2020

Announcing the news on social media, Symonds, 32, said the baby was named after the UK Prime Minister's grandfather Wilfred and her grandfather Lawrie, with Nicholas a nod to the National Health Service doctors - Dr Nick Price and Dr Nick Hart.

COVID-19: South Africa to trial unique limited overs tie

COVID-19: South Africa to trial unique limited overs tie

Rediff.com17 Jun 2020

"It's a thrilling new format and a match that is working towards a greater good."

'Mother said her work was just a drop in the ocean'

'Mother said her work was just a drop in the ocean'

Rediff.com4 Sep 2016

'It is not how much we do, but how much love we put in the doing. It is not how much we give, but how much love we put in the giving.' This is what Mother Teresa taught the nuns and her co-workers.

What's Shilpa doing with Eva Longoria?

What's Shilpa doing with Eva Longoria?

Rediff.com14 Dec 2018

Shabana Azmi joins in too!

PHOTOS: When Beckham was substituted by Beckham...

PHOTOS: When Beckham was substituted by Beckham...

Rediff.com15 Nov 2015

David Beckham's children extended their support to their father's UNICEF charity football match.

COVID-19 stings: Guj model under scanner

COVID-19 stings: Guj model under scanner

Rediff.com29 Apr 2021

Amid the growing queues of ambulances waiting for patients to be admitted with ventilators and oxygen, only time will tell if the state government has lost the plot or not.

Priyanka, Nicole Kidman's twinning moment!

Priyanka, Nicole Kidman's twinning moment!

Rediff.com5 Jun 2017

PeeCee and Nicole dress alike!

What these Jharkhand girls are doing in Spain?

What these Jharkhand girls are doing in Spain?

Rediff.com19 Sep 2017

Real Sociedad provide coaches training to Jharkhand girls

William admits coronavirus fears for Charles, Queen

William admits coronavirus fears for Charles, Queen

Rediff.com17 Apr 2020

William, the Duke of Cambridge who is second in line to the throne, also spoke of his worry for his grandparents -- Queen Elizabeth II, 93, and her husband Prince Philip, 98 -- who are both isolated away at Windsor Castle during the pandemic.

BCCI receptive towards fundraiser: Butt

BCCI receptive towards fundraiser: Butt

Rediff.com11 Oct 2011

The chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board, Ijaz Butt, on Tuesday, claimed that its Indian counterpart (BCCI) has agreed upon an Indo-Pak charity match in the near future to raise funds for country's flood victims.

Smith, Mooney bag top honours at Australian Cricket Awards

Smith, Mooney bag top honours at Australian Cricket Awards

Rediff.com6 Feb 2021

Smith's (28) ODI haul of 568 runs at 63.11 from 10 innings were enough to pip Finch (23) who scored 673 runs at 56.08 from 13 innings.

US lawmaker donates contributions from Fai

US lawmaker donates contributions from Fai

Rediff.com22 Jul 2011

An "upset" Republican lawmaker from Pennsylvania has donated USD 4,000 in campaign contributions to charity after learning that they came from two men accused of being agents of Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence, including Kashmiri separatist leader Ghulam Nabi Fai.

Madrid Open goes online; tennis players to swap rackets for game controllers

Madrid Open goes online; tennis players to swap rackets for game controllers

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

The world's top tennis players will swap rackets for game controllers this month after organisers of the cancelled Madrid Open said they will stage a virtual competition to raise funds for struggling professionals amid the coronavirus shutdown.