Charity

Man Bought Luxury Cars, Did Charity Work With Stolen Money, Arrested: Delhi Cops

Delhi News | Reported by Mukesh Singh Sengar, Edited by Shatabdi Chowdhury | Sunday January 10, 2021

A man, who was involved in theft cases from Delhi, Punjab and other parts of the country, used the money to buy expensive cars, and also for "charity work" has been arrested in the national capital, police said. The man was also going to contest Zilla Parishad elections in Sitamarhi, his native district in Bihar, officials added

Makar Sankranti 2021: Know The Date And Auspicious Time

India News | Edited by Debjani Chatterjee | Monday January 4, 2021

Makar Sankranti 2021: This year Makara Sankranti is on Thursday, January 14 - the Magh Krishna paksha Dwitiya tithi. Makar Sankranti is a day associated with happiness, charity and prosperity. This is also the time when people across India prepare delicacies made of til or sesame and gur or jaggery.

Sikh Charities Provide Hot Meals To Stranded UK Truck Drivers

Aditi Ahuja | Thursday December 24, 2020

The British Sikh community stepped forward to help out stranded truck drivers at the UK-France border.

Amritsar Eatery Starts Langar Service At Delhi-Uttar Pradesh Border

Delhi News | ANI | Friday December 11, 2020

After free medical camps by non-government organisations at Singhu border, an Amritsar-based eatery has come forward to provide charity meals to the agitating farmers at the Delhi-Uttar Pradesh border in Ghazipur.

Alex Ferguson Teams Up With Marcus Rashford After Making Poverty Pledge

Agence France-Presse | Saturday November 28, 2020

Former Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson has teamed up with Marcus Rashford to tackle child food poverty.

Know The Significance Of Akshaya Navami And Jagaddhatri Puja Today

India News | Edited by Debjani Chatterjee | Monday November 23, 2020

Amla Navami 2020: Also known as Akshaya Navami, Amla Navami is an auspicious day. According to the scriptures, Satya Yuga or the 'Golden Era' began on this day. In the eastern part of the country, Jagaddhatri Puja is being observed on Akshaya Navami. People who observe the day believe that activities done for charity purposes on this day makes one ...

After Malaria And Covid, British Man Survives Cobra Bite In Rajasthan

World News | Agence France-Presse | Sunday November 22, 2020

A British charity worker who survived coronavirus, dengue and malaria was recovering after a potentially deadly snake bite in Rajasthan.

Actress Scarlett Johansson Marries Comedian Colin Jost In An Intimate Ceremony

Entertainment | Aakanksha Raghuvanshi | Friday October 30, 2020

The 35-year-old actress married Colin Jost, 38, in front of "immediate family and loved ones" over the weekend

Wimbledon Set To Return Even Without Fans

Agence France-Presse | Friday October 16, 2020

Wimbledon was cancelled this year for the first time since World War II because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Indian-Origin UNICEF UK Chief Quits After Raising Bullying Concerns

World News | Press Trust of India | Friday September 25, 2020

Sacha Deshmukh, the Indian-origin chief of the UK arm of the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), has resigned, months after taking charge of the post after raising bullying concerns against the UN charity's chair.

Vespa Kobe Bryant Tribute Edition To Be Auctioned For Charity

Edited by Preetam Bora | Friday August 28, 2020

Only one example of the Vespa Primavera 50 Kobe Bryant tribute edition has been put up on auction.

Mamata Banerjee Pays Tribute to Mother Teresa On Her Birth Anniversary

India News | Asian News International | Wednesday August 26, 2020

Mother Teresa's birth anniversary: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday paid tribute to Mother Teresa on her 110th birth anniversary. Fondly remembering Mother Teresa - "Saint Teresa of Calcutta" - the Chief Minister tweeted: "Let us always meet each other with a smile, for the smile is the beginning of love."

In Absence Of Funds, PMC Bank Depositors Survive On Loans, Charity

Business | Reuters | Wednesday August 26, 2020

Withdrawal cap has left many of PMC's over 900,000 depositors in deep difficulty, with some struggling to clear loans and others depending on friends for their groceries.

Irfan Pathan Proposes Farewell Match Between Retired Players And Current Indian Team

Asian News International | Sunday August 23, 2020

Irfan Pathan has suggested a charity match between retired and current India players as a farewell for recently-retired cricketers.

Wayne Rooney To Manage England At Soccer Aid Charity Match

Asian News International | Friday August 21, 2020

Delighted with the announcement, Wayne Rooney said that participating in Soccer Aid for UNICEF is something he has wanted to do for many years.