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Alia to host Hope Gala to support underprivileged children
One of the top actresses in Bollywood, Alia has already made her mark in Hollywood as she is starring in the movie "The Heart of Stone".
Exploring the world on foot: Alexander Campbell arrives in Bangladesh
Most people envision flying across the world by plane, but never by foot. But Sydney-born 27-year-old Australian Alexander Campbell has decided to set out on a four-year walking journey that will take him across more than 30 nations and four continents! And guess what? His present location is in Bangladesh!
#Guides / Eid Bonus making you restless? Here’s what you should and shouldn’t do
For Eid-ul-Fitr, Eid bonus usually means hitting the mall and buying the newest collection of clothes, shoes, perfumes, and other accessories you need to make you look like a movie star during Eid day. For others, it could be grabbing the electronics that had their heart and mind for the past year.
#Perspective / The power of Zakat during an economic slowdown
Zakat or almsgiving, which is the third pillar of Islam, refers to a Muslim’s annual obligatory donation to charitable causes if they have or own certain types of wealth. One may wonder why one must share their wealth with others. The straightforward answer to that is, Zakat is the right of the poor. As a wealthy Muslim, if you want to ‘purify’ your wealth, paying Zakat is the way.
Our misconceptions surrounding philanthropy
Philanthropic ventures of the rich and their businesses actually fuel the social and economic problems.
'Celebrating Relationships' is a cookbook for a cause
Every recipe is credited to the person it is inspired from and the country it is staple to. The method of preparation of the dishes is detailed and very well explained, especially for amateur cooks.
Prince Charles’ charity took £1 million from the bin Laden family, report claims
The Prince of Wales took a £1 million donation from relatives of Osama bin Laden for his charity, The Guardian said yesterday (July 30, 2022) quoting a report.
How do I calculate zakat?
For young people who will be giving zakat for the first time.
Book charities to donate to this Eid
The pandemic has disrupted the businesses of struggling booksellers, many of whom are still reeling from their losses. There are organisations that are helping booksellers, book readers, and both.
Novak Djokovic bats against Shane Warne
Novak Djokovic of Serbia and former Australian cricketer Shane Warne took part in a game during a charity event in Melbourne.
Football: Brazil invite Colombia to play in Chapecoense charity match
Brazil have invited Colombia to play a friendly match next month with proceeds from the game going to families of the Chapecoense players and staff killed in the Medellin air crash, a Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) spokesman told Reuters on Monday.
Celtic fans raise funds for Palestine
Two Palestinian charities have picked up an unexpected financial windfall with £45000 (52000 euros, $59000) raised by supporters of Scottish Champions Celtic.
Mesut Ozil and Paul Pogba fund surgeries of 22 needy children
The Germany international has been involved in numerous philanthropic campaigns over the course of his career, the latest of which has included funding the surgery of 11 African children.
Pele memorabilia nets $5 million fortune at auction
The three-day sale of memorabilia belonging to world football icon Pele ends in London with the artifacts sold for the princely total of £3.4million ($5million, 4.4million euros).
Mute Indian woman flies to Delhi, but claims family not hers
A young deaf and mute Indian womanwho was stranded in Pakistan for a decade has returned home, but said the family she identified in photos was not hers.
Leonardo DiCaprio raises $ 40 million at charity gala
Hollywood star Leonardo DiCaprio has raked in USD 40 million for his charity at his second annual auction gala in France.
Uproar over Mother Teresa Slur
There is an outrage in India over a Hindu leader's comment that Mother Teresa's charity work has one objective - to convert the poor to Christianity.
