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Charity index: India, China behind Nepal, Ethiopia

India may be on the road to becoming an economic superpower, but it is one of the least charitable nations in the world, according to the World Giving Index published by the Charities Aid......

Amar Singh gave millions to Clinton Foundation

Samajwadi Party General Secretary Amar Singh contributed anywhere from $1 to $5 million to the Clinton Foundation, and so did industrialist Lakshmi Mittal, chief executive of ArcelorMittal,......

'Madman, racist, sexist pig': Obama's thoughts on Trump

For much of Donald Trump’s presidency, Barack Obama largely abided by the convention that former presidents do not publicly criticise or attack their successors. IMAGE: Donald Trump......

Britain's Queen to meet Prince Harry over #Megxit

Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II will meet her grandson Prince Harry for face-to-face talks on Monday to discuss the future roles for him and his wife Meghan Markle following the couple's......

JuD collects aid for Pak flood victims

The Jamaat-ud-Dawah has established an extensive network in Punjab province to collect funds and relief materials in the name of flood victims despite Pakistan government's contention that hardline......

Myanmar puts India to shame, emerges as the world's most generous nation

Even India's impoverished neighbour Myanmar has emerged as the most generous nation in the world, according to a survey conducted by the UK-based Charities Aid Foundation. India, known for housing......

World's 20 most generous nations

Generosity of any country is measured on the basis of the willingness of its citizens to donate time and money to charity. A report, released recently by the UK-based Charities Aid Foundation,......

Indian diaspora keen to invest in India

The Indian diaspora in the United States is keen to fund development projects and help channelise foreign investment to the home country, but not blindly. The diaspora wants an assurance that a......

At $2.1 billion, Buffett is year's biggest philanthropist

The top 10 largest philanthropic donations of 2014 also include, Edward Meyer at 9th rank ($75 million donation to Weill Cornell Medical College) and Charles Munger at the 10th place ($65 million......

How India Inc is funding primary education in India

Satya Bharti School, Nangal Mundi, has just three classrooms for the students of classes I to V who study here in two shifts. But the rooms are large, airy and clean, and decorated with colourful......

Vivek in Forbes Heroes of Philanthropy list

Vivek Oberoi was recently listed among the top 48 philanthropists in the Forbes Asia 'Heroes of Philanthropy' list. He is the youngest individual and the only Bollywood actor acknowledged in the......

Vikram is the youth envoy of UN Habitat

Catch the action in the Tamil film industry right here! Tamil actor Vikram has been selected as the Youth Envoy for the UN Habitat (United Nations Human Settlement Programme). Out of the four......

Will Sanjay Dutt's daughter carry on the legacy?

Cancer seems to dominate headlines these days.While actor Patrick Swayzesuccumbed to pancreatic cancer, Lisa Ray is battling hers, a rare form of cancer. So it makes sense to know more about the......

Abramovich to sell Chelsea FC, donate money to Ukraine war victims

'In the current situation, I have therefore taken the decision to sell the club, as I believe this is in the best interest of the club, the fans, the employees, as well as the club's sponsors and......

Tendulkar comes forward to support Assam hospital

Photograph: Kind Courtesy PTI Cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar has donated medical equipments to a charitable hospital in Assam, a move will benefit over 2,000 children coming from underprivileged......

PHOTOS: Five-star Lyon helps Australia dominate Day 3

Images from Day 3 of the third Test between Australia and New Zealand in Sydney on Sunday. Scorecard IMAGE: Nathan Lyon successfully appeals for the wicket of Jeet Raval. Photograph: Ryan......

Sport-Aid

Here's a list of the donations made by sports organisations and personalities for the victims of the South Asian tsunami.SPORTSFormula One world champion Michael Schumacher topped donations by a......

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