News for 'fundraising'

PIX: Dia Mirza, Maria Goretti mingle at a charity show

PIX: Dia Mirza, Maria Goretti mingle at a charity show

Rediff.com27 Oct 2015

A look at the party pictures.

Five days below the poverty line

Five days below the poverty line

Rediff.com9 May 2013

A look at the lessons learnt by the columnist in his experiment to whittle down the weekly food bill to sub-poverty levels.

NBFC cash crunch worsens

NBFC cash crunch worsens

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

NBFCs are mainly dependent on funding their operation from their own cash flows.

Obama campaign breaks billion dollar mark

Obama campaign breaks billion dollar mark

Rediff.com26 Oct 2012

According to latest available figure, the Obama campaign have raised a record $1.037 billion.

Toronto Netralaya Lions Club raises $400,000 for the blind

Toronto Netralaya Lions Club raises $400,000 for the blind

Rediff.com26 Sep 2012

Over 550 guests attended the Toronto Netralaya Lions Club and Doctors Lions Club fundraising dinner September 14 in Mississauga, Ontario.

US slaps sanctions on Indonesia based terrorist leaders

US slaps sanctions on Indonesia based terrorist leaders

Rediff.com24 Feb 2012

The United States on Thursday slapped sanctions on three leaders of an Indonesia-based terror outfit Jemmah Anshorut Tauhid, as it officially branded the group as a foreign terrorist organisation.

Honour for Indian American who feeds 2,000 slum kids

Honour for Indian American who feeds 2,000 slum kids

Rediff.com24 May 2012

Sheela Murthy, founder, president, and managing attorney of the Baltimore County, Maryland-based Murthy Law Firm, will be honoured by the Children's Guild with its 2012 Sadie Award for her philanthropy and humanitarianism.

Obama congratulates Romney on 'spirited campaign'

Obama congratulates Romney on 'spirited campaign'

Rediff.com6 Nov 2012

Congratulating his Republican rival Mitt Romney for running a spirited campaign, US President Barack Obama expressed confidence he would win re-election during a surprise stop at a local campaign office to thank volunteers.

Romney calls gurdwara a 'sheikh' temple

Romney calls gurdwara a 'sheikh' temple

Rediff.com8 Aug 2012

Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney mourned the Wisconsin gurdwara tragedy at a fundraiser in Iowa, but referred to a 'sheik temple' instead of a 'Sikh temple' while offering his condolences. Confusing the Arabic honorific with the term Sikh, Romney mispronounced it and was found talking about 'sheik' people

Trump, Melania test positive for COVID-19

Trump, Melania test positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com2 Oct 2020

The development is likely to bring to standstill Trump's hectic election campaign.

'Sachin was just ruthless, Sehwag the most destructive'

'Sachin was just ruthless, Sehwag the most destructive'

Rediff.com21 Apr 2020

Former England spinner Monty Panesar dismissed Sachin Tendulkar four times in 11 Tests but says the Indian legend was the best batsman he played against alongside Sri Lanka's Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardene. Virender Sehwag was the "most destructive" of that era, Rahul Dravid was "The Wall", but the ability to change gears made Tendulkar the best.

General Atlantic to invest Rs 3,675 cr in Reliance Retail

General Atlantic to invest Rs 3,675 cr in Reliance Retail

Rediff.com30 Sep 2020

This is the second investment by General Atlantic in a subsidiary of Reliance Industries, following a Rs 6,598.38 crore investment in Jio Platforms announced earlier this year.

Pak failed to stop LeT, JeM funds, recruiting: US

Pak failed to stop LeT, JeM funds, recruiting: US

Rediff.com2 Nov 2019

The US State Department, in its Congressional mandated annual Country Reports on Terrorism for the year 2018, on Friday said even though the Pakistani government voiced support for political reconciliation between the Afghan government and the Taliban, it did not restrict the terror group and the Haqqani Network from operating in Pakistan-based safe havens and threatening the US and Afghan forces in Afghanistan.

When Deano spoke to Rediff

When Deano spoke to Rediff

Rediff.com24 Sep 2020

'India's strength is batting and it is under attack right now. It is time to stand up and be counted.'

Obama invoked Gandhi while seeking re-election

Obama invoked Gandhi while seeking re-election

Rediff.com7 Nov 2012

Barack Obama, who was re-elected as United States President on Wednesday, had invoked the legacies of Mahatma Gandhi and Nelson Mandela while appealing to donors for help in seeking a second term, arguing he needs "time" to achieve true change just like they did.

The US TT team at the Olympics has an Indian connection

The US TT team at the Olympics has an Indian connection

Rediff.com30 Jul 2012

The excitement was palpable at the India Community Centre's (ICC) recent 4th annual fundraiser after three of its table tennis players -- Ariel Hsing, Lily Zhang and Timothy Wang -- were chosen to represent the United States at the London 2012 Olympics. The Indian Community Centre in California has coached all three players representing the US in table tennis at the Games.

Influential Indian Americans embroiled in lawsuit

Influential Indian Americans embroiled in lawsuit

Rediff.com17 Apr 2012

Dr Zach Zachariah, longtime Republican Party stalwart and major raiser of funds, has sued his one-time protege, Dr Akshay K Desai, another leading GOP activist who was recently named finance chairman of the Republican Party in Florida.

Pakistani handed 12-year jail term for making LeT video

Pakistani handed 12-year jail term for making LeT video

Rediff.com14 Apr 2012

A Pakistani national has been sentenced to 12 years in prison in the United States on charges of providing material support to Lashkar-e-Tayiba by producing propaganda videos for the terror outfit and helping it with recruitment of would-be militants.

Influential Indian American friends turn foes

Influential Indian American friends turn foes

Rediff.com12 Apr 2012

Newspapers in the sunshine state have dubbed it as a nasty legal battle between titans in Republican fundraising circles, with tens of millions of dollars at stake.

Trump has driven small firms out of business: Hillary Clinton

Trump has driven small firms out of business: Hillary Clinton

Rediff.com24 Aug 2016

'Donald Trump's ideas would result in a prolonged recession that would cost 3.4 million jobs'.

A time of curiosity for exciting brands

A time of curiosity for exciting brands

Rediff.com23 Jun 2017

As the funnel of good-quality early-stage companies are built, mid-stage and growth capital always follows, says Fireside Ventures founder Kanwaljit Singh.

Market turmoil is bad news for IPOs

Market turmoil is bad news for IPOs

Rediff.com16 Mar 2020

Experts said the 20 per cent drop in the market poses a challenge for companies that have set the ball rolling on their IPO plans as valuations will now have to realign. This could entail more dilution or lowering of the issue size.

Sebi tightens debt investing norms for mutual funds

Sebi tightens debt investing norms for mutual funds

Rediff.com12 Jan 2016

The move comes within months of a crisis at JPMorgan Asset Management Company.

Remembering Diana: The life of a princess

Remembering Diana: The life of a princess

Rediff.com1 Jul 2021

On July 1, 2021, Britain's Princess Diana would have turned 60 and two decades after her tragic death in a car accident near the end of summer 1997, she still holds an exalted place on the altar of the most admired people in the world, her status secure as a style icon -- as is her legacy of having forever changed the British monarchy.

Obama donates Rs 2.7 lakh to his own campaign

Obama donates Rs 2.7 lakh to his own campaign

Rediff.com1 Aug 2012

United States President Barack Obama has made his first donation of $5,000 (Rs 2.7 lakh) to his own campaign in an effort to motivate people to contribute to his re-election campaign, which lags behind the Mitt Romney campaign.

Gadkari's mega plan to woo investors

Gadkari's mega plan to woo investors

Rediff.com16 Sep 2019

Gadkari said the NHAI was working on setting up an InvIT to monetise its projects for mobilising resources through capital markets.

'Happy birthday Akshay Kumar. Blast away!'

'Happy birthday Akshay Kumar. Blast away!'

Rediff.com9 Sep 2014

Here's a look at the top 10 tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

How a food delivery guy became an Internet HERO

How a food delivery guy became an Internet HERO

Rediff.com22 May 2019

Zomato executive Pathikrit Saha delivers cancelled food orders to underprivileged and needy kids in and around Kolkata, putting a smile on their faces.

'Opening of India's retail sector will happen'

'Opening of India's retail sector will happen'

Rediff.com21 Dec 2011

Ron Somers, president of United States-India Business Council, has termed the Indian government's rollback of foreign direct investment in the multibrand retail sector as yet another addition to the disappointments American business and industry has had to endure.

Did Obama make an oral sex joke about wife Michelle?

Did Obama make an oral sex joke about wife Michelle?

Rediff.com8 Jun 2012

Barack Obama is said to have made a rude joke about his wife Michelle and oral sex at a Beverly Hills fundraiser for the Lesbian Gay Bisexual and Transgender Leadership Council on Wednesday night.

Basketball stars toast avid hoops fan Obama

Basketball stars toast avid hoops fan Obama

Rediff.com24 Feb 2012

Basketball greats including Magic Johnson and Alonzo Mourning toasted U.S. President Barack Obama at a campaign fundraising dinner on Thursday that was served on a basketball court in Dallas Mavericks player Vince Carter's palatial home.

With $150 mn funding, BigBasket is the latest unicorn

With $150 mn funding, BigBasket is the latest unicorn

Rediff.com7 May 2019

Bigbasket's founder V S Sudhakar said his company was reengineering its supply chain to allow for faster delivery to its resellers and to reduce the time from farm to customer.

Rafale 'scam' effect: Big Business wary of funding Congress

Rafale 'scam' effect: Big Business wary of funding Congress

Rediff.com17 Sep 2018

The Congress's new treasurer Ahmed Patel has been meeting industrialists and businessmen. He met one of the biggest industrialists of the country last week, but the assurance of any significant donation was half-hearted from the other end. Business houses aren't exactly queuing up to offer donations, reports Archis Mohan.

Jains raise $1.3 million for new temple

Jains raise $1.3 million for new temple

Rediff.com7 Jul 2011

A Jain Society of Metropolitan Washington fundraiser raised over $1.3 million in pledges for the construction of a new temple at the 5.35 acre facility in Beltsville, Maryland.

LSE's India equity pipeline among its strongest

LSE's India equity pipeline among its strongest

Rediff.com15 Jun 2011

On the AIM market, Indian companies raised $343 million in 2010, more than any single country, accounting for 19 per cent of all money raised in the calendar year on the market.

Pakistan arrests top Taliban commander

Pakistan arrests top Taliban commander

Rediff.com25 Dec 2010

Top Taliban commander Nasiruddin Haqqani, a key fundraiser of his outfit, has been arrested by Pakistani security agencies apparently in response to United States demands for action against militant networks in the restive North Waziristan tribal region.

'When we feed needy children, we do God's work'

'When we feed needy children, we do God's work'

Rediff.com15 Jun 2011

PepsiCo Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Indra K Nooyi, who hardly takes time off for social events, could not resist helping the latest fundraiser by Akshaya Patra, a non-profit organisation providing hot, nutritious mid day meal for 1.2 underprivileged children in India.

Indian-origin woman sentenced in fraud case

Indian-origin woman sentenced in fraud case

Rediff.com23 Aug 2011

An Indian-American woman with close ties to disgraced former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich has been sentenced to four years of probation and ordered to pay $200,000 in fines and restitution after she pleaded guilty to billing the state for drug tests her firm never performed.

NY's happy meal treat for 13 lakh unprivileged Indian students

NY's happy meal treat for 13 lakh unprivileged Indian students

Rediff.com11 Nov 2011

Fundraisers held in New York, San Francisco and Atlanta for India-based non-government organisation Akshaya Patra that strives for wholesome school kitchens is expected to raise a whopping Rs 5 crore in charities this year. Arthur J Pais reports

Aus-Eng ODI to raise cash for flood victims

Aus-Eng ODI to raise cash for flood victims

Rediff.com5 Jan 2011

Cricket Australia says the limited-overs cricket international between Australia and England at Brisbane on January 30 will be a fundraiser for victims of devastating floods in Queensland and New South Wales states.