1,222 NGOs asked to validate bank accounts by Centre

As many as 1,222 NGOs across the country have been directed by the home ministry to validate the bank accounts in which they receive foreign contribution, failure of which will invite punitive......

The amazing women who donated Rs 1 lakh for Chennai

'We are poor, so we understand the pain of those who need help. As an individual, I cannot do much. But when all the women in my profession come together, we have been able to do our bit for......

'The disaster in Nepal has brought everything to zero'

'Even a single pencil is needed... the disaster in Nepal is of that level' 'Bottlenecks within bureaucratic and government processes need to be removed in order to increase the efficiency of the......

India's Cloth Man on winning the Magsaysay

Anshu Gupta, the founder of Goonj, has transformed the culture of giving in the country. He has for 16 years now, worked tirelessly to bridge the gap between the haves and the have-nots, by making......

Walmart, its arm commit Rs 1 crore for Chennai flood relief

Retail major Walmart and its philanthropic unit Walmart Foundation have committed Rs 1 crore (Rs 10 million) towards relief efforts for flood victims in Chennai and other parts of Tamil Nadu. "The......

The many good things that Magsayay winner Anshu Gupta does at Goonj

Anshu Gupta, founder of 'Goonj' and co-winner of this year's Ramon Magsaysay Award, has reinterpreted Gandhi, taking the philosophy forward to a core challenge of our times, the growing gap between......

How to make NGOs successful

"The best way for NGOs is to embrace marketing instead of confusing it with just selling (to the donors). They have to deliver value by creating the four 'A's of marketing," said marketing guru......

20 UNFORGETTABLE FRAMES of Dilip Kumar

As Dilip Kumar passes away in the ages, Sukanya Verma feels a deep gratitude for the enormous legacy he's left behind. When an actor achieves as much resonance and distinction as Dilip Kumar did in......

12 RARE Lata Mangeshkar songs

Lata Mangeshkar has sung so many songs in her career, one even more popular than the other. But there are so many undiscovered gems. We continue celebrating Lataji's birthday, as Subhash K Jha......

Reader Review: Taapsee is outstanding in Thappad

Thappad aspires to be Arth-worthy. Unfortunately, it doesn't make the cut, feels Rediff reader Sumeet Nadkarni. We asked readers to send in their reviews of Thappad, and we got quite a......

Life Lessons from Kader Khan

Don't believe us? Take a look. Kader Khan had a rich career, layered with some brilliant writing and impactful one-liners. And there's a lot you can learn from it. His dialogues have lessons hidden......

Rugby India's initiative to fight COVID-19

Players provide oxygen cylinders, ration to families in need. IMAGE: Image used for representational purposes. Photograph: Rebecca Conway/Getty Images As the country battles the second wave of......