Charity
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Owner of 'Modi suit' to donate Rs 200 crore among 10,000 girls
India | Feb 23, 2016, 07:58 PM ISTNew Delhi: Lalji Patel, the proud owner of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's monogrammed bandhgala suit, who shot to limelight for having purchased the suit for a staggering amount of Rs 4.31 crore, is back in
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Azim Premji gives half of his stake in Wipro for charity
India | Jul 08, 2015, 09:47 PM ISTBengaluru: IT czar Azim Premji has given away almost half of his stakeholding in Wipro, India's third largest exporter of software services, to philanthrophy.The Wipro's billionaire founder has given away an additional 18 per cent
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9 committed suicide in every month in Mizoram
India | Jul 04, 2015, 08:15 PM ISTAizawl: Around nine persons on an average committed suicide every month in Mizoram till June this year, with depression being the main reason for the deaths, an Aizawl-based NGO said today.NGO New Life Charity Society
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World Cup 2015: Shane Watson to raise money for charity during WC
Cricket | Jan 27, 2015, 06:04 PM ISTSydney: Apart from winning the World Cup, star Australian all-rounder Shane Watson has added motivation to be fit for the One-Day International (ODI) showpiece, where he'll be raising money for research into motor neuron disease
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Charlize Theron, Sean Penn raise $6 mn for Haiti
Hollywood | Jan 11, 2015, 06:14 PM ISTLos Angeles: Actress Charlize Theron helped her beau and actor Sean Penn to raise $6 million for his annual charity gala for J/P Haitian Relief Organisation.The four-hour gala, which took place Saturday at Montage Beverly
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John Abraham wants to open facility for ailing underprivileged children
Bollywood | Dec 15, 2014, 08:27 PM ISTNew Delhi: Actor-producer John Abraham says he wants to fulfil his mother's desire and build a facility for the treatment of underprivileged children suffering from cancer.John's mother has been associated with charity work for a
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'Giving Tuesday' raised USD 46M for charity
World | Dec 04, 2014, 07:02 AM ISTWashington: The U.S. fundraising drive known as “Giving Tuesday” is having a growing impact for nonprofit groups, with nearly $46 million raised for charity over a 24-hour period, according to initial numbers released on Wednesday.The
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Govt might abolish I-T exemption to charity org
Apr 27, 2014, 06:57 PM ISTNew Delhi: The government will look into the abolishment of income tax exemptions to charity organisations in its budgetary exercise for the year 2014, according to an RTI response from the Central Board of Direct
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Rihanna's charity for wolves (see pics)
Hollywood | Aug 04, 2013, 06:59 AM ISTLos Angeles, Aug 4: Pop star Rihanna has donated cash to a sanctuary in the US to save wolves.The 25-year-old star has become obsessed with the predators, and so she has donated a large portion
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Messi's charity match in Chicago loses its luster
Football | Jul 06, 2013, 11:01 AM ISTChicago, Jul 6: Lionel Messi's charity match at Chicago's Soldier Field has lost some of its star-studded luster.The “Messi and Friends” match, to be played Saturday night, was originally supposed to feature 36 international stars,
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Salman emphasises on charity at 'The Little Hearts' campaign (view pics)
Bollywood | May 02, 2013, 02:15 PM ISTGurgaon, May 2: If it's a social campaign, then it has to be Salman Khan who whole heartedly comes at fore to deliver his share of aid unintentionally. He has been driven to assist others
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Son inspires Akshay Kumar for charity
Bollywood | Apr 29, 2013, 04:55 PM ISTMumbai, April 29: Akshay Kumar's son Aarav is just 11, but he is into charity work and inspires his actor father to indulge in such activities.Apparently, Aarav regularly visits charitable institutions and donates clothes and
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Australian state gives grant for hearing impaired in India
India | Apr 25, 2013, 11:24 PM ISTNew Delhi, Apr 25: An Australian state has announced a grant of over $100,000 to a Mumbai-based charitable center engaged in rehabilitating hearing impaired children in India, officials said ThursdayThe grant was announced by New
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Cowell supports charity tea party
Hollywood | Mar 30, 2013, 01:15 PM ISTLondon, March 30: Music Moghul Simon Cowell showed off his softer side Thursday by helping host a charity tea party here.He teamed up with The Health Lottery founder Richard Desmond for the reception honouring those
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Jessie J shaves head for charity
Hollywood | Mar 18, 2013, 12:37 PM ISTLos Angeles, March 17: "Price Tag" pop star Jessie J has shaved off her hair for a Britain charity event Comic Relief. She has managed to raise over 500,000 pounds."It's the weirdest feeling. My mum's
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Gibson takes children on charity date
Hollywood | Nov 30, 2012, 10:15 AM ISTLos Angeles, Nov 30: Actor Mel Gibson took Karol and Sara, who have both had extensive facial reconstruction surgeries, out for lunch followed by ice-cream.The 56-year-old teamed up with Mending Kids International, which performs life-saving
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McCartney to stage charity gig for Sandy victims
Hollywood | Nov 18, 2012, 09:40 AM ISTNew York, Nov 18: Singer Paul McCartney is putting together a charity show here to raise funds for the victims of hurricane Sandy.The line-up for the show at Madison Square Garden includes names like The
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Brooklyn Beckham wants to do charity on Thanksgiving
Hollywood | Nov 16, 2012, 01:21 PM ISTLos Angeles, Nov 16: Footballer David Beckham and wife Victoria Beckham's eldest son Brooklyn reportedly wants to donate clothes on Thanksgiving day to people in need.Brooklyn, 13, does not want any gift from his parents
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Perry lands charity hero award
Hollywood | Oct 31, 2012, 08:08 AM ISTLos Angeles, Oct 31: Singer Katy Perry is set to be honoured by an American suicide prevention organisation for her efforts championing gay rights.The 28-year-old has long backed The Trevor Project, a non-profit group dedicated
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Cox turns designer for charity
Hollywood | Sep 27, 2012, 11:29 AM ISTLos Angeles, Sep 27: Actress Courteney Cox has turned interior designer to raise funds for a children's health organisation.The 48-year-old handpick some of her favourite home wear items like chair, cushions which will be showcased