Tackling water, sanitation, energy nexus key to sustainable future – UN officials

General Assembly President John Ashe (right) opens the thematic debate on water, sanitation and sustainable energy. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon is at left. UN Photo/Paulo...

Salman Helps Poor Children To Get Education

Salman Khan’s penchant for philanthropy is proved once again. This time, he joined hands with a system that has more systematic approach towards helping fellow human ...

Abhishek Bachchan appointed END7 campaign's ambassador in India

Abhishek Bachchan has been named the Global Network for Neglected Tropical Diseases’ official END7 campaign ambassador in India, to help raise awareness of neglected ...

IndiGo commits to low-carbon rural development programme

To start with, IndiGo will be supporting the installation of 5,000 bio gas units in the villages of South India. IndiGo announced its partnership with the Fair Climate Netw...

After Salman Khan, Karan Johar Does Charity Becomes Cameraman For A Day!

After Salman Khan being the barber for a day and giving head massage to people its Karan Johar who has taken up on charity. The ace director and choreographer will be seen ...

How can we make sustainable development work for the poor?

Water, energy and food supplies are interconnected. As the global climate changes the threat to these supplies becomes ever clearer. But how can we work towards protecting ...

U2 get 3 million downloads for charity track

U2’s new song Invisible raised more than £1.9m for (RED) in 36 hours, by being downloaded free by over 3 million people around the world.

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For Pathan brothers, charity matters

MUMBAI: There is something that the Pathan brothers —Yusuf and Irfan— share with cricket legends like Imran Khan and Steve Waugh. These greats were as well-know...

Small concerns: The Local train

There local train platform is filled with people as I reach it around 8.30 am every day.  Carrying laptops, handbags and lunchboxes, everyone is set for the day. Newsp...