Charities

Using star power for philanthropy

Sachin Tendulkar has been involved with Apnalaya, which works closely with children in Mumbai's slums. The Master Blaster sponsors the education of a number of kids and has auctioned his coaching to raise funds for the NGO. Besides, he has provided financial assistance to an archer of the army's Paraplegic Rehabilitation Centre and helped him represent India in the world championships in 2011. ...  

AP: US-based charity builds schools for poor Muslims

Hyderabad: Indian Muslim Relief and Charities (IMRC), a US-based organization, has built 60 schools in the remote villages of coastal Andhra Pradesh and plans to construct 40 more to provide education to Muslims. Under its platform, Rural Educational and Economic Development (REED), the organization has not only constructed the buildings of basic multipurpose one-teacher schools but also appointed trained Telugu-speaking teachers. "We will run these schools for two years and...  

McQueen's will shows love for dogs, charities

London: The late fashion designer Alexander McQueen left most of his considerable fortune to charities but also left money to his siblings, household staff and for the upkeep of his dogs, according to documents made public Tuesday. McQueen, one of the brightest stars in British fashion, committed suicide last year just days after his mother's death. The documents show that McQueen, who was 40, left an estate worth just over...  

UK slowdown: Even charities lay off employees

Charities are looking for ways to tighten their belts. ...