News for 'goodwill-ambassador'

Priyanka Chopra, Michelle Pfeiffer among Hollywood's most philanthropic women

Priyanka Chopra, Michelle Pfeiffer among Hollywood's most philanthropic women

Rediff.com27 Sep 2017

PeeCee's making us proud, once again!

FIRST LOOK! Sidhu arrives in Pak to attend Khan's oath taking ceremony

FIRST LOOK! Sidhu arrives in Pak to attend Khan's oath taking ceremony

Rediff.com17 Aug 2018

"Hindustan jeevay, Pakistan jeevay," he chanted while reading a verse.

What is Priyanka Chopra doing in Ethiopia?

What is Priyanka Chopra doing in Ethiopia?

Rediff.com27 May 2019

These pictures say more than words ever could.

SC allows Sanjay Dutt to extend foreign trip

SC allows Sanjay Dutt to extend foreign trip

Rediff.com5 Feb 2009

Actor Sanjay Dutt, who is on bail in the 1993 Mumbai serial blasts case, on Thursday got the Supreme Court's permission to extend his foreign visit by two weeks to fulfil his commitments as United Nations' Goodwill Ambassador on malnutrition.

Dutt gets SC nod to go abroad

Dutt gets SC nod to go abroad

Rediff.com14 Jan 2009

Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt, out on bail in the 1993 Mumbai serial blasts case, was on Wednesday allowed by the Supreme Court to go abroad to fulfill his commitments as United Nations' goodwill ambassador and for his film shoot.

Sharapova on charity mission

Sharapova on charity mission

Rediff.com15 Feb 2007

Maria Sharapova became a goodwill ambassador for the UN Development Fund and donated $100,000 to the Chernobyl victims.

Federer named UNICEF Ambassador

Federer named UNICEF Ambassador

Rediff.com4 Apr 2006

World number one Roger Federer has been appointed Goodwill Ambassador for UNICEF

Spotted! Jyoti Randhawa in Delhi

Spotted! Jyoti Randhawa in Delhi

Rediff.com4 Dec 2006

A reader sent us a picture of golfer Jyoti Randhawa from Delhi.

Sharmila Tagore, for UNICEF

Sharmila Tagore, for UNICEF

Rediff.com8 Dec 2005

The actress turned 59 and became the UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador.

PHOTOS: Sindhu, Sakshi, Dipa, Gopichand presented swanky BMW

PHOTOS: Sindhu, Sakshi, Dipa, Gopichand presented swanky BMW

Rediff.com28 Aug 2016

Rio Olympics silver medallist shuttler P V Sindhu and bronze winner grappler Sakshi Malik along with gymnast Dipa Karmakar and badminton coach Pullela Gopichand were presented BMW cars.

'No one will marry you': Why Sania was told to stop tennis

'No one will marry you': Why Sania was told to stop tennis

Rediff.com3 Oct 2019

A trailblazer in Indian tennis, Sania Mirza revealed that as a child, she was once asked to stop playing as "no one would marry" her if her complexion turned "dark" due to the rigours of an outdoor sport.

Anjelina Jolie visits Afghan refugees

Anjelina Jolie visits Afghan refugees

Rediff.com5 May 2005

Oscar winning US actress Jolie arrived in Pakistan on Wednesday on a four-day visit to focus world attention on the plight of Afghan refugees.

Meet Angelina, the do-gooder

Meet Angelina, the do-gooder

Rediff.com6 Nov 2006

India has been gracious to refugees: Jolie

India has been gracious to refugees: Jolie

Rediff.com5 Nov 2006

Hollywood heart-throb and Goodwill Ambassador of UN High Commission for Refugees Angelina Jolie on Sunday hailed India for giving shelter to displaced people of a number of countries and said she would work with New Delhi in this field.

AC Milan may help Indian soccer

AC Milan may help Indian soccer

Rediff.com24 Nov 2005

The Italian soccer giants would consider extending assistance for raising the standard of football in the country.

The dancing robot!

The dancing robot!

Rediff.com26 Oct 2004

In the first ever display of its 'prototype robot' outside Japan, the consumer goods major Sony on Tuesday exhibited 'Qrio' in New Delhi to 'rekindle scientific temper"'in the students.

Waheeda lauds film industry

Waheeda lauds film industry

Rediff.com18 Oct 2003

Federer plays cricket with tsunami survivors

Federer plays cricket with tsunami survivors

Rediff.com23 Dec 2006

Roger Federer swapped his tennis racquet for a cricket bat to the delight of scores of tsunami survivors.

Federer meets Indian tsunami survivors

Federer meets Indian tsunami survivors

Rediff.com23 Dec 2006

World number one Roger Federer visited the Tsunami survivors in Tamil Nadu as Unicef ambassador.

Alia Bhatt's 'Kanyadaan' ad sparks culture debate

Alia Bhatt's 'Kanyadaan' ad sparks culture debate

Rediff.com26 Sep 2021

The ad for a 'lehnga' brand featuring Bollywood star Alia Bhatt as the much indulged daughter and granddaughter has fired debate on social media platforms and elsewhere on the age-old tradition of giving away the daughter.

Priyanka wishes The Rock on his birthday

Priyanka wishes The Rock on his birthday

Rediff.com3 May 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Bindra named India's flag-bearer at Rio Olympics

Bindra named India's flag-bearer at Rio Olympics

Rediff.com10 Jun 2016

The 2008 Beijing Olympics gold medallist will be making his fifth Olympic appearance this year.

How government is encouraging Rio-bound athletes...

How government is encouraging Rio-bound athletes...

Rediff.com24 May 2016

In a bid to ensure that Olympic medallists get immediate recognition, the Sports Ministry said medal winners from the upcoming Rio Games will be considered for this year's Khel Ratna and Arjuna Awards.

Indian green economist wins 'environment Nobel'

Indian green economist wins 'environment Nobel'

Rediff.com28 Jan 2020

Renowned Indian environmental economist and UN Environment Programme (UNEP) goodwill ambassador Pavan Sukhdev has won the 2020 Tyler Prize, regarded as the 'Nobel Prize for the Environment', for his ground-breaking "green economy" work. Sukhdev, 59, who will receive the award alongside conservation biologist Gretchen Daily, has been acknowledged for his work on bringing the economic consequences of environmental degradation and loss to the attention of corporate and political decision-makers.

Big B becomes UNICEF ambassador

Big B becomes UNICEF ambassador

Rediff.com31 Oct 2003

'I hope that by adding my voice to the cause of children, it will make a difference in the lives of boys and girls here at home and across the region,' he said.

5 Indians in WEF's Young Global Leaders list

5 Indians in WEF's Young Global Leaders list

Rediff.com11 Mar 2020

Byju Classes' founder Byju Raveendran, Zomato co-founder Gaurav Gupta, CEO of Antara Senior Living, Tara Singh Vachani, Vinati Organics' MD & CEO Vinati Mutreja and Swapan Mehra, CEO of Iora Ecological Solutions are among 115 young leaders.

Is this Priyanka's best wedding gift EVER?

Is this Priyanka's best wedding gift EVER?

Rediff.com20 Nov 2018

In recognition of Priyanka Chopra's work with the UNICEF, Amazon is making a $ 1,00,000 donation to support UNICEF to help save children.

Angelina Jolie to run at Athens

Angelina Jolie to run at Athens

Rediff.com25 Feb 2004

Rohingyas, their sympathisers should leave: BJP leader

Rohingyas, their sympathisers should leave: BJP leader

Rediff.com24 May 2018

Vinay Katiyar said that Rohingya Muslims had killed thousands of Hindus and humiliated their daughters so they should be sent out of the country.

Rio Ambassador: Aishwarya supports Salman!

Rio Ambassador: Aishwarya supports Salman!

Rediff.com26 Apr 2016

The next season of the show will be back post a short break.

Malala, you're an undeniable force: Priyanka

Malala, you're an undeniable force: Priyanka

Rediff.com21 Sep 2017

'Your jokes, your love for Hindi Films, your infectious laughter will always remind me of what a huge responsibility you have taken on at such a tender age...'

Inside Priyanka Chopra's jet-setting life

Inside Priyanka Chopra's jet-setting life

Rediff.com27 Mar 2018

Meet the busiest actress in B-town!

#InstaStories: Priyanka's shoutout to Katrina

#InstaStories: Priyanka's shoutout to Katrina

Rediff.com13 Sep 2017

In this series, InstaStories, we let pictures on social media tell their beautiful back stories.

Did Modi Inspire This Grammy Win?

Did Modi Inspire This Grammy Win?

Rediff.com28 Apr 2022

'Now, no one can stop me from making music till the day I die.'

PM Modi has words of encouragement for athletes in Rio

PM Modi has words of encouragement for athletes in Rio

Rediff.com14 Aug 2016

India might be medal-less in the ongoing Olympics so far, but Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the athletes competing in Rio should not get disheartened as 'victory and setbacks are all a part of life'.

'Yes, it is difficult to be a Sania Mirza in this country'

'Yes, it is difficult to be a Sania Mirza in this country'

Rediff.com25 Nov 2014

She might be one of the most sought-after sportspersons in India but tennis ace Sania Mirza says "it's difficult to be a Sania Mirza in this country" due to the prevailing "gender inequality" and called for an urgent need to bring about a cultural change.

Parents should see their daughters as assets: Tendulkar

Parents should see their daughters as assets: Tendulkar

Rediff.com11 Oct 2017

Cricketer bats for girls rights on International Day of the Girl Child

James Bond actor, Roger Moore passes away

James Bond actor, Roger Moore passes away

Rediff.com23 May 2017

The actor lost a battle to cancer.

Ebola unites football icons Zidane, Ronaldo

Ebola unites football icons Zidane, Ronaldo

Rediff.com20 Apr 2015

Football idols Zidane and Ronaldo team up in UN Ebola fundraiser.