News for 'charity'

OPS signals EPS to rethink on taking Sasikala back into party

OPS signals EPS to rethink on taking Sasikala back into party

Rediff.com20 Dec 2021

Presiding over a Christmas event in Chennai, Panneerselvam, quoting the preaching of Jesus Christ, said if those who commit wrongs reform and return, accepting them back is leadership quality.

COVID backlash is the worst scenario, Adria Tour director

COVID backlash is the worst scenario, Adria Tour director

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

'We wanted to protect every player and fan after learning that Dimitrov tested positive. It was a charity event and all we wanted was to play tennis and give the fans a good show'

Warne, Ponting to temporarily come out of retirement

Warne, Ponting to temporarily come out of retirement

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

Warne, Ponting, Langer to play Twenty20 bushfire match; Serena donates Auckland winnings to help raise money.

Gandhi wasn't anti-business, anti-capitalist: Book

Gandhi wasn't anti-business, anti-capitalist: Book

Rediff.com2 Oct 2021

Economist Gandhi: The Roots and the Relevance of the Political Economy of the Mahatma by retired entrepreneur Jerry Rao provides insights into a hidden facet of Gandhi's personality -- his thoughts on economics and capitalism -- and also highlights some of his views on religion, ethics, human nature, education and society.

Federer plays big brother to village kids at charity event

Federer plays big brother to village kids at charity event

Rediff.com21 Feb 2013

The Roger Federer Foundation supports 40 pre-schools in the area and spends over $3 million a year on educational projects in South Africa, Botswana, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Malawi, Ethiopia and Federer's home country Switzerland. Over 50,000 children benefited from the foundation's efforts in 2012 to improve quality education in pre-schools and primary schools.

Gambhir slams Afridi for anti-Modi remarks

Gambhir slams Afridi for anti-Modi remarks

Rediff.com17 May 2020

Former India opener Gautam Gambhir on Sunday hit back at his favourite target former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi for his latest jibe against India PM Narendra Modi and the Indian armed forces.

US Inc funded charity run by Bobby Jindal's wife

US Inc funded charity run by Bobby Jindal's wife

Rediff.com4 Mar 2011

A charitable foundation headed by Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal's wife Supriya Jindal, has accepted around USD 790,000 from nine companies that funded the election campaign of her husband, a Washington-based non-partisan watch dog has said.

Arise Sir Tom! Queen knights 100-yr-old fundraising Captain

Arise Sir Tom! Queen knights 100-yr-old fundraising Captain

Rediff.com17 Jul 2020

The World War II veteran earned himself a knighthood after raising some 33 million for health service charities.

Ashes: England look to recover some pride at SCG

Ashes: England look to recover some pride at SCG

Rediff.com4 Jan 2022

Since 2011, England have managed to eke out just a single draw in 13 Ashes Tests over three tours and their last two Tests in Sydney have resulted in humiliating defeats.

F1's unique fundraising idea

F1's unique fundraising idea

Rediff.com24 Jun 2020

Formula One to sell squares on chequered flag for charity

Munawar Faruqui's B'luru show cancelled; hate won, says comedian

Munawar Faruqui's B'luru show cancelled; hate won, says comedian

Rediff.com28 Nov 2021

Faruqui found support in actors Mohd Zeeshan Ayyub and Swara Bhasker.

Calls for Boycott's knighthood to be withdrawn

Calls for Boycott's knighthood to be withdrawn

Rediff.com10 Sep 2019

The retired England batsman was convicted in France in 1998 of hitting his ex-girlfriend; he maintains his innocence and said he "couldn't give a toss" about the criticism.

Timeline: Novak Djokovic's Australian saga

Timeline: Novak Djokovic's Australian saga

Rediff.com16 Jan 2022

Tennis star Novak Djokovic's bid to win a record-breaking 21 men's Grand Slam titles at the Australian Open ended on Sunday with a court decision to uphold the government's cancellation of his visa.

When Lataji Was Devastated

When Lataji Was Devastated

Rediff.com8 Feb 2022

Biswajit, movie heart-throb of the 1960s, remembers The Legend.

This artiste wants you to beat plastic pollution

This artiste wants you to beat plastic pollution

Rediff.com13 Aug 2019

Raja Kumari wants youngsters to stop plastic waste from entering the oceans.

Guarding the face: ex-boxer Haye launches mask to fight COVID-19

Guarding the face: ex-boxer Haye launches mask to fight COVID-19

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

Launching The Black Mask Company, Haye said the design was inspired by police masks in Vietnam, where there have been no recorded deaths from COVID-19, and that he wanted to help protect the environment.

Agassi, Armstrong, Ali team up for charity push

Agassi, Armstrong, Ali team up for charity push

Rediff.com26 Apr 2007

A group of 12 elite sports stars including Muhammad Ali, Andre Agassi and Lance Armstrong on Wednesday launched a charitable organization aimed at helping athletes do philanthropic work.

PIX: Dhoni takes to the football field

PIX: Dhoni takes to the football field

Rediff.com19 Dec 2018

Former India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni is an ardent football fan.

Kyrgios pledges money for victims of Australian bushfires

Kyrgios pledges money for victims of Australian bushfires

Rediff.com2 Jan 2020

Australian Nick Kyrgios has put his hand up to help the victims of raging bushfires in his country by promising a $200 donation for every ace he serves during the home summer season. More than 1,000 homes have been destroyed by the fires fuelled by searing temperatures and high winds, with Kyrgios' hometown of Canberra experiencing its worst air quality and residents have been told to stay indoors.

All Mother Teresa care homes to be inspected after baby selling scandal

All Mother Teresa care homes to be inspected after baby selling scandal

Rediff.com17 Jul 2018

A shelter home run by the MoC in Ranchi has allegedly been involved in "selling" three children and "giving away" another one.

GST on imported oxygen concentrators unconstitutional: HC

GST on imported oxygen concentrators unconstitutional: HC

Rediff.com21 May 2021

The Delhi high court on Friday held as "unconstitutional", the imposition of Integrated Goods and Services Tax (IGST) by the Centre on import of oxygen concentrators by individuals for personal use. A bench of Justices Rajiv Shakdher and Talwant Singh quashed the May 1 notification issued by the ministry of finance which says that such oxygen concentrators imported for personal use, irrespective of whether they are a gift or otherwise, will be charged with an IGST of 12 per cent. The court said the individuals will have to give an undertaking to the authorities that the oxygen concentrator is being imported for personal use and not commercial use.

Players may withdraw from tours due to bubble burnout: Morgan

Players may withdraw from tours due to bubble burnout: Morgan

Rediff.com20 Oct 2020

'I don't think people should look down on it and they shouldn't feel like people aren't doing their job or not committing to their country.'

When Abhishek Bachchan surprised Farah Khan

When Abhishek Bachchan surprised Farah Khan

Rediff.com28 Apr 2020

When Anya, one of Farah Khan's daughters, launched a laudable initiative to feed stray dogs during the lockdown, AB Jr helped her cause with a grand gesture.

Woods opts out as PGA Tour returns next week

Woods opts out as PGA Tour returns next week

Rediff.com6 Jun 2020

The 44-year-old Masters champion last competed on the PGA Tour in mid-February.

Kapil joins golfers, raises over Rs 45 lakh for COVID-19 relief work

Kapil joins golfers, raises over Rs 45 lakh for COVID-19 relief work

Rediff.com11 Jul 2020

The round involving Shubhankar Sharma, Gaganjeet Bhullar, Kapil Dev and Murali Karthik was termed 'Champions for a Cause - Charity Golf Match'.

Dhoni, Sehwag in all-star line-up for Cricket for Heroes charity match

Dhoni, Sehwag in all-star line-up for Cricket for Heroes charity match

Rediff.com2 Sep 2015

India ODI captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni will join compatriot Virender Sehwag and a host of other international cricketers for a charity match at the Kia Oval on September 17.

Kyrgios rants at Thiem for defending Adria players

Kyrgios rants at Thiem for defending Adria players

Rediff.com8 Jul 2020

Thiem, who also played in the charity event but did not contract the virus, told Austrian media that Kyrgios had "made a lot of mistakes" and should not criticise others.

PHOTOS: Wills-Kate join in games with street kids in Delhi

PHOTOS: Wills-Kate join in games with street kids in Delhi

Rediff.com12 Apr 2016

The royals visited a drop-in centre for charity Salaam Baalak at a Delhi train station - where around 6,600 children travel to each year, during their third day of their India tour.

One fight is enough for Hamilton

One fight is enough for Hamilton

Rediff.com29 Apr 2016

Lewis Hamilton has one big fight on his hands already this season and he is not spoiling for another, not even for charity and against the man with the broadest smile in Formula One.

Pics: Broad plays in first cricket match at 10 Downing Street

Pics: Broad plays in first cricket match at 10 Downing Street

Rediff.com13 Sep 2017

UK Prime Minister Teresa May watched as the cricketing duo joined hands with charity Chance to Shine to promote street cricket.

Mother Teresa to be made saint on September 4

Mother Teresa to be made saint on September 4

Rediff.com15 Mar 2016

Francis officially cleared Mother Teresa for sainthood on December 17, 2015, recognising her "miraculous healing" of a Brazilian man with multiple brain abscesses, the Vatican said.

Pope remembers fellow Argentine Diego affectionately

Pope remembers fellow Argentine Diego affectionately

Rediff.com26 Nov 2020

Pope Francis is a lifelong fan of the Buenos Aires San Lorenzo soccer team.

Mother Teresa's successor Sister Nirmala dies

Mother Teresa's successor Sister Nirmala dies

Rediff.com23 Jun 2015

Sister Nirmala Joshi, who succeeded Mother Teresa as head of the Missionaries of Charity founded by the Nobel laureate, died in Kolkata Tuesday morning.

Practice your religion, but don't indulge in hate speech: Vice Prez

Practice your religion, but don't indulge in hate speech: Vice Prez

Rediff.com3 Jan 2022

"Practice your religion but don't abuse and indulge in hate speech and writings," the Vice President said at an event organised to mark the 150th death anniversary of Saint Kuriakose Elias Chavara, a spiritual leader and social reformer from the Kerala Catholic community, at Mannanam near Kottayam.

Lockdown: Liverpool, Chelsea to feed vulnerable groups

Lockdown: Liverpool, Chelsea to feed vulnerable groups

Rediff.com16 Apr 2020

Premier League leaders Liverpool are helping feed vulnerable and elderly people within the community during the novel coronavirus outbreak with the help of local church members. While, Chelsea will provide 78,000 free meals to Britain's National Health Service and charities that support the elderly and vulnerable during the coronavirus crisis.

Bheek remark: Congress urges Kovind to take back Kangana's Padma Shri

Bheek remark: Congress urges Kovind to take back Kangana's Padma Shri

Rediff.com12 Nov 2021

Hitting out at actor Kangana Ranaut for describing India's Independence in 1947 as bheek or alms, the Congress on Thursday said her remarks amounted to 'treason' and demanded the government take back the Padma Shri bestowed on her recently as she has 'insulted' the country's Independence movement.

Buttler to auction World Cup final shirt for coronavirus fight

Buttler to auction World Cup final shirt for coronavirus fight

Rediff.com1 Apr 2020

Wicketkeeper-batsman Jos Buttler has said he will auction the shirt he wore in England's 2019 World Cup final victory to raise funds for efforts to fight the coronavirus. Buttler was instrumental in England's thrilling victory over New Zealand in the final at Lord's last year, scoring a half-century and then dislodging the stumps to run out Martin Guptill off the final ball of the super over.

The sexiest curve hugging gown you'll see today

The sexiest curve hugging gown you'll see today

Rediff.com11 Feb 2019

See how the models turned heads at the amFar charity gala at New York Fashion Week.

What are Sunny, Rekha, Tiger up to?

What are Sunny, Rekha, Tiger up to?

Rediff.com22 Nov 2018

What do Rekha, Sunny Leone and Tiger Shroff have in common?

Serum, Bharat Biotech to get Rs 45 bn for 300 mn vaccines

Serum, Bharat Biotech to get Rs 45 bn for 300 mn vaccines

Rediff.com20 Apr 2021

This will be an upfront payment for the vaccine doses that these two companies will supply to the government.