News for 'NGO'

Infosys to offer NGO work to staff at half pay

Infosys to offer NGO work to staff at half pay

Rediff.com25 Mar 2009

Left without as much work for all its employees, Infosys is offering some of them an option to work with a non-profit organisation for a year and get paid half their salary by the IT major, its co-founder Nandan Nilekani has said.

Writing With Fire: Only Indian Film In The Oscar Race

Writing With Fire: Only Indian Film In The Oscar Race

Rediff.com18 Feb 2022

'This is a film that speaks to the spirit of women who have been cast into the bottom of India's social hierarchy, and how they have navigated their way to redefine the meaning of power.'

NGO in fight for info on I-T returns of MPs, MLAs

NGO in fight for info on I-T returns of MPs, MLAs

Rediff.com22 Nov 2012

A hearing on making the income tax returns of members of Parliament public was held on Thursday at the Central Information Commission premises in New Delhi.

Not providing gadgets, Net to poor students is digital apartheid: HC

Not providing gadgets, Net to poor students is digital apartheid: HC

Rediff.com18 Sep 2020

A bench of Justices Manmohan and Sanjeev Narula said private unaided schools 'shall be entitled to claim reimbursement of reasonable cost for procurement of the equipment and internet package from the State under the Right to Education (RTE) Act, 2009, even though the State is not providing the same to its students'.

ITC ties up with NGO to push card sales

ITC ties up with NGO to push card sales

Rediff.com25 Aug 2005

With the personal greetings card business taking a hit from e-cards, SMS and MMS, ITC Ltd, which markets Expressions greeting cards, is looking at pushing sales of cards and gifts in the corporate segment during the upcoming festival season.

Assam To New York: A Supermodel's Journey

Assam To New York: A Supermodel's Journey

Rediff.com27 Jan 2022

The girl from the north east who now walks for the best names in international fashion today was content wearing hand-me-downs from cousins those days.

'Hindustan ki beti' Geeta mourns 'mother' Sushma

'Hindustan ki beti' Geeta mourns 'mother' Sushma

Rediff.com7 Aug 2019

'Geeta said Swaraj used to talk to her and discuss about all her problems and progress in studies'

Mandira Bedi steps out for a cause

Mandira Bedi steps out for a cause

Rediff.com27 Oct 2018

Glam night with a difference for these filmi folk.

HC wants Maha, BMC coordination on COVID-19 drugs

HC wants Maha, BMC coordination on COVID-19 drugs

Rediff.com13 Oct 2020

A bench of Chief Justice Dipankar Datta and Justice G S Kulkarni was hearing a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking that drugs being used to treat COVID-19 patients be made available directly at hospitals, and isolation and quarantine centres where such patients are treated.

15 held for violence in Delhi's Daryaganj

15 held for violence in Delhi's Daryaganj

Rediff.com21 Dec 2019

Those arrested have been charged with rioting and using force to deter policemen from doing duty, police said.

Why I Became An IPS Officer

Why I Became An IPS Officer

Rediff.com6 May 2022

'Any person who wants to enter this service should have a single object of serving the public irrespective of hindrances.'

Stock broking giant Zerodha's FY21 profit more than doubles to Rs 1,000 cr

Stock broking giant Zerodha's FY21 profit more than doubles to Rs 1,000 cr

Rediff.com31 May 2021

Zerodha will not raise external funds now or in the future, because it is profitable and has zero debt.

Rakhis for 'Trump bhaiyya' from Haryana village

Rakhis for 'Trump bhaiyya' from Haryana village

Rediff.com5 Aug 2017

The students have also made 501 rakhis for Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Amnesty International India's assets attached in PMLA case

Amnesty International India's assets attached in PMLA case

Rediff.com16 Feb 2021

The agency said in a statement that a provisional order has been issued under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act "attaching bank accounts of Amnesty International India Pvt Ltd (AIIPL) and Indians for Amnesty International Trust (IAIT)".

CBI raids senior lawyers Indira Jaising, Anand Grover's house

CBI raids senior lawyers Indira Jaising, Anand Grover's house

Rediff.com11 Jul 2019

The Central Bureau of Investigation is conducting searches at the home of Supreme Court lawyer Indira Jaising -- who served as additional solicitor general during UPA 2 -- and the offices of Lawyers Collective, an NGO run by her husband lawyer Anand Grover, officials said.

This fashion show will melt your heart

This fashion show will melt your heart

Rediff.com18 Sep 2018

Eight designers. An NGO. Special showstoppers.

How Modi government is helping COVID orphans

How Modi government is helping COVID orphans

Rediff.com21 Jun 2021

'We will ensure that every child is protected,' says Priyank Kanoongo, chairperson, NCPCR.

Govt rejects global hunger ranking after India fares poorly

Govt rejects global hunger ranking after India fares poorly

Rediff.com15 Oct 2021

Reacting sharply to the Global Hunger Report 2021, the Women and Child Development Ministry said it is 'shocking' to find that it has lowered the rank of India on the basis of FAO estimate on proportion of undernourished population which is found to be 'devoid of ground reality and facts, and suffers from serious methodological issues'.

'My husband's sacrifice at Galwan makes me feel proud'

'My husband's sacrifice at Galwan makes me feel proud'

Rediff.com15 Jun 2021

"He told me his (retirement) papers were through and he would return home in a weeks time and asked me to go ahead with the house warming ceremony on June 3 which I did," she said.

After sedition charges, Amnesty to face MHA probe for 'possible' FCRA violation

After sedition charges, Amnesty to face MHA probe for 'possible' FCRA violation

Rediff.com16 Aug 2016

Amidst allegations of anti-India slogans being raised at an Amnesty event in Bengaluru, the home ministry has launched a probe into the funding of the NGO, its expenses and "possible" violation of Foreign Contribution Regulation Act by it.

Of saving tax and giving back to society

Of saving tax and giving back to society

Rediff.com7 Apr 2017

Do you know you can invest in funds to donate money for a good cause?

SC reserves order on PM CARES Fund, govt says it's public trust

SC reserves order on PM CARES Fund, govt says it's public trust

Rediff.com27 Jul 2020

The solicitor general said that the PM CARES Fund is a 'voluntary fund'. "It is a public trust. It is a body where you can make voluntary contributions and no budgetary allocations to the NDRF or SDRF are being touched. What has to be spent will be spent," the law officer said.

Unravelling what awaits us in 2022

Unravelling what awaits us in 2022

Rediff.com13 Jan 2022

As the industrial era wanes, the network era looms, notes Ajit Balakrishnan.

India records 3.66 lakh fresh Covid cases, 3,754 deaths

India records 3.66 lakh fresh Covid cases, 3,754 deaths

Rediff.com10 May 2021

The number of active cases of the coronavirus infection in the country has gone up to 37,45,237, accounting for 16.53 per cent of its total caseload, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate was recorded at 82.39 per cent.

Jhund Review

Jhund Review

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

Playing a character put off by the idea of retirement is becoming on Bachchan. Hands in pocket, eyes firmly focused on his mission, conviction inks his speech while his serene, sensitive, portrayal has a calming effect on the kids and Jhund, observes Sukanya Verma.

Getting married? Join this unique charity drive

Getting married? Join this unique charity drive

Rediff.com2 Dec 2013

Using the western concept of a wedding registry, many couples are directing the attention of their friends and relatives to a donation registry and encourage them to give directly to their favourite charity in lieu of a gift.

NIA raids NGOs, trust in J-K terror funding case

NIA raids NGOs, trust in J-K terror funding case

Rediff.com28 Oct 2020

The National Investigation Agency on Wednesday searched 10 locations in the Valley and one in Bengaluru in connection with a case related to NGOs and trusts diverting funds meant for charitable activities to 'secessionist and separatist activities' in Jammu and Kashmir, officials said.

'Deshbhakti dhyan', 'who is a Deshbhakt': Patriotism lessons at Delhi govt schools

'Deshbhakti dhyan', 'who is a Deshbhakt': Patriotism lessons at Delhi govt schools

Rediff.com29 Sep 2021

The students will be asked to maintain a new notebook or diary as "deshbhakti diary" which will be a reflective journal to document learnings, thoughts and feelings along the journey of the Deshbhakti Curriculum and will have notes related to the homework.

'India among top countries in illegal wildlife trade'

'India among top countries in illegal wildlife trade'

Rediff.com14 Jun 2022

'With just 2.4 per cent of global landmass, India houses six to eight per cent of planetary biodiversity and hence is a prime target of wildlife criminals.'

All You Want To Know About Viruses

All You Want To Know About Viruses

Rediff.com3 Jan 2022

'We still don't know how viruses that we ingest are killed inside our bodies.'

India records 3.23 lakh fresh COVID-19 cases

India records 3.23 lakh fresh COVID-19 cases

Rediff.com27 Apr 2021

The number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 1,45,56,209 while the case fatality rate has further dropped to 1.12 per cent, the data stated.

How UP Women Powered BJP Victory

How UP Women Powered BJP Victory

Rediff.com16 Mar 2022

'Economic issues do not matter during elections; it is the emotional connect that helps swing votes.'

Greenpeace decries move to muzzle dissent in democracy

Greenpeace decries move to "muzzle" dissent in democracy

Rediff.com4 Sep 2015

Greenpeace on Friday termed as part of "relentless onslaught" by the government cancellation of its FCRA registration that barred the environmental organisation from receiving foreign funds and said those in power cannot "muzzle" dissent in a democracy.

UN chief, 36 UK lawmakers express support for farmers' protest

UN chief, 36 UK lawmakers express support for farmers' protest

Rediff.com5 Dec 2020

Thousands of farmers are protesting on various borders of Delhi since November 26, seeking repeal of three farm laws enacted in September.

Congress, BJP spar as France begins probe into Rafale deal

Congress, BJP spar as France begins probe into Rafale deal

Rediff.com3 Jul 2021

Rahul acting as 'agent' of rival firms, BJP alleges as Congress attacks govt on Rafale deal

Cannes 2018: Here comes Mallika Sherawat!

Cannes 2018: Here comes Mallika Sherawat!

Rediff.com11 May 2018

Mallika walks the red carpet for a cause.

Suresh Raina's birthday pledge

Suresh Raina's birthday pledge

Rediff.com23 Nov 2020

Suresh Raina to build sanitation, drinking water facilities at 34 schools

India Has Lost The Way Economically

India Has Lost The Way Economically

Rediff.com1 Dec 2021

India has the lowest labour force participation rate in South Asia and one of the lowest in the world, points out Aakar Patel.

Tendulkar donates Rs 50 lakh to fight COVID-19

Tendulkar donates Rs 50 lakh to fight COVID-19

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

India's cricketing great Sachin Tendulkar on Friday donated Rs 50 lakh to fight the COVID-19 pandemic, which has so far claimed 17 Indian lives and wreaked havoc globally. Tendulkar's donation is so far the biggest contribution among India's leading sportspersons, some of whom have pledged their salaries while a few others have donated medical equipment to fight the dreaded outbreak, which has caused more than 24,000 deaths globally.

Muzaffarpur case: Main accused in hospital, not jail

Muzaffarpur case: Main accused in hospital, not jail

Rediff.com6 Aug 2018

Brajesh Thakur, the main accused in the child sexual abuse case, has been resting it out for the past 40 days.