Spice Girls to auction iconic clothes
June 29th, 2012 - 7:05 am ICT by IANS
London, June 29 (IANS) Famous girl band Spice Girls are planning to donate some of their iconic costumes to two children's charities."I've got all my costumes still. I can't ... Read more...
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Baby Falak to be discharged in a week
March 9th, 2012 - 2:30 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 9 (IANS) After fighting against all odds, abandoned and abused baby Falak is likely to be discharged in a week's time from the All India Institute of ... Read more...
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Hundreds of Falaks go unnoticed at Delhi’s shelter homes
February 22nd, 2012 - 5:39 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) A dilapidated red-stone building in the bylanes of Kashmere Gate in old Delhi is home to hundreds of girls -- some lost, some abused by ... Read more...
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Chris Martin considers Gaga better than him
December 13th, 2011 - 6:36 am ICT by IANS
London, Dec 13 (IANS) Coldplay frontman Chris Martin admits pop star Lady Gaga writes better songs than him.The 34-year-old met Gaga, 25, when they both performed at the Children ... Read more...
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Zac Efron donates clothes to charity
December 10th, 2011 - 2:05 am ICT by IANS
Los Angeles, Dec 10 (IANS) Hollywood actor Zac Efron has donated his old clothes to children in need.The 24-year-old donated more than 300 items to the Children's Resource Network of ... Read more...
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Harry Styles gives his phone number to Amelia Lily
November 23rd, 2011 - 12:37 am ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
London, Nov 22 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Amelia Lily declined to speak about reports that One Direction star Harry Styles gave her his number last week. The X Factor UK finalist said she feared ... Read more...
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Gaga admires Chris Martin, wants to collaborate
November 21st, 2011 - 3:56 pm ICT by IANS
London, Nov 21 (IANS) Pop star Lady Gaga is eyeing a collaboration with Coldplay star Chris Martin as she admires him.The 25-year-old admits she would love to record with ... Read more...
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Barlow hopes charity song will inspire youth
November 17th, 2011 - 10:02 am ICT by IANS
London, Nov 17 (IANS) Singer Gary Barlow is convinced that his latest charity single featuring several British rappers will inspire youngsters to chase their dreams.The 40-year-old formed a new band ... Read more...
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Burke to create charity clothing line
November 12th, 2011 - 3:27 pm ICT by IANS
London, Nov 12 (IANS) Singer Alexandra Burke has teamed up with Britain's high street brand Debenhams for a new a limited-edition clothing collection.Burke will create the line for the BBC ... Read more...
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No child can be denied admission: Dikshit
September 30th, 2011 - 7:58 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 30 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit Friday said that no school in the city can deny admission to a child as the government has been expanding ... Read more...
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IGNOU to offer diploma in child rights
September 15th, 2011 - 4:51 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 15 (IANS) The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) Thursday said it will launch a diploma course on child rights, child protection and juvenile justice.
"There is ... Read more...
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Coldplay, Gaga to perform at charity concert
September 15th, 2011 - 9:16 am ICT by IANS
London, Sep 15 (IANS) English Rock band Coldplay and singer Lady Gaga have signed up to perform at a charity show organised by "Take That" singer Gary Barlow.They will ... Read more...
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Children tortured in observation homes
August 11th, 2011 - 7:05 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 11 (IANS) Some children in need of care and protection who have been put in observation homes in Delhi, among other places, have been found to be ... Read more...
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‘Most orphans in three states’
July 26th, 2011 - 9:14 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 26 (IANS) Three Indian states -- Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh -- have the highest number of orphaned and abandoned children in India, according to a ... Read more...
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Rihanna delays charity project over extra flab
April 22nd, 2011 - 7:08 pm ICT by ANI
The svelte songstress has acted in UNICEF's Celebrity Tap campaign, which asks stars to donate bottles of their own tap water to raise money and awareness for childrenin need of ... Read more...
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China sets up database of orphans
March 27th, 2011 - 2:10 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, March 27 (IANS) China has launched a database that would have nationwide information about orphans to ensure welfare services to them.The database will help the administration ensure welfare services, ... Read more...
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Rotary India to arrange 5,000 heart surgeries for poor kids
February 22nd, 2011 - 8:26 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Feb 22 (IANS) Rotary India Humanity Foundation, an arm of Rotary International, will pump in Rs.75 crore over the next three years for 5,000 surgeries on under-privileged children suffering heart diseases ... Read more...
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Take That’s Progress leads UK album chart
November 22nd, 2010 - 2:45 pm ICT by ANI
London, Nov 22 (ANI): Take That's new album 'Progress' topped the UK chart.The Official Charts Company said it achieved the biggest opening week sales of any record for 13 years selling ... Read more...
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Take That, Cheryl raise $27m for charity
November 21st, 2010 - 2:19 pm ICT by IANS
London, Nov 21 (IANS) British pop band Take That and singer Cheryl Cole raised over $27 million for a charity working for disadvantaged children and young people in Britain.A bevy of ... Read more...
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BBC’s female newsreaders to imitate Lady Gaga for charity
November 20th, 2010 - 5:59 pm ICT by ANI
London, Nov 20 (ANI): BBC newsreaders would be imitating Lady Gaga on a charity function during their dance performance for Children in Need. Fiona Bruce, Kate Silverton, Sophie Raworth and Susanna ... Read more...
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Bon Jovi donates $15,000 to charity
November 4th, 2010 - 10:09 pm ICT by IANS
London, Nov 4 (IANS) Rock band Bon Jovi has reportedly donated $15,000 to support an annual British fundraiser called "Children In Need".The band performed in London earlier this week for 100 lucky ... Read more...
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“Boys Hope & Girls Hope” Is Keeping The Flame Of Hope Alive
September 27th, 2010 - 7:54 pm ICT by GD
By Gina Gomez,
Sep 27, (THAINDIAN NEWS) 'Boys hope and girls Hope' is a non profit organization that looks after many boys and girls by operating two homes in North West Detroit. One ... Read more...
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Akshay Kumar will be part of a charity auction- Treasure Trove
September 27th, 2010 - 12:01 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
September 27, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): As part of the "Joy Of Giving" week Akshay Kumar will be part of a charity auction- Treasure Trove held by the Research Society working towards the ... Read more...
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Here’s your chance to breakfast with Akshay Kumar
September 24th, 2010 - 5:28 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 24 (IANS) If you want to wake up to a bright morning for a breakfast with superstar Akshay Kumar, start bidding for a charity auction on eBay India.
The ... Read more...
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Kids adopted by gays develop as well as those adopted by regular couples
August 1st, 2010 - 1:13 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Aug 1 (ANI): Children adopted by gay or lesbian couples develop as well as those adopted by regular couples, says a new study.The study found that whether or not adoptive children ... Read more...
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Barlow to organise Queen Elizabeth II’s birthday bash
May 9th, 2010 - 2:01 pm ICT by IANS
London, May 9 (IANS) Singer Gary Barlow is set to organise British monarch Queen Elizabeth II's 85th birthday bash next year in April.
The "Take That" star has been asked to lead plans ... Read more...
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17,205 kids given shelter under state-run scheme
April 26th, 2010 - 7:25 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) A total 17,205 children benefited from open shelters provided under a government scheme in nine states last year, Women and Child Development Minister Krishna Tirath said Monday.
The ... Read more...
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Robbie Williams-Take That reunion ‘inevitable’: Gary Barlow
April 17th, 2010 - 1:24 pm ICT by ANI
London, April 17 (ANI): Gary Barlow has said that it's inevitable that Robbie Williams will rejoin 'Take That'.According to reports, Robbie is planning to work again with the group he left ... Read more...
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Bedtime stories improve child literacy
April 4th, 2010 - 9:09 am ICT by IANS
Washington, April 4 (IANS) Reading a bedtime story to your child for 20 minutes every night could improve his or her literacy by at least 10 school days a year, experts have ... Read more...
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Haryana gets juvenile justice boards
February 19th, 2010 - 8:19 pm ICT by IANS
Chandigarh, Feb 19 (IANS) In a bid to effectively implement the provisions of the Juvenile Justice Act, the Haryana government has set up juvenile justice boards and child welfare committees in each ... Read more...
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SC orders formation of CWCs and JJBs for children in each district within 6 weeks
January 22nd, 2010 - 9:16 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Jan. 22 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Friday directed the government to ensure implementation of Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2000.The apex court made its direction ... Read more...
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National mission for empowerment of women to be launched soon: Tirath
January 18th, 2010 - 8:51 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Jan 18(ANI): Union Minister of State for Women and Child Development Krishna Tirath on Monday said that the government is proposing to set up a national mission for the empowerment ... Read more...
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Taylor Swift donates $20,800 to British charity
November 23rd, 2009 - 4:45 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Nov 23 (ANI): Country-pop star Taylor Swift has given 20,800 dollars in charity to help the underprivileged children in Britain.The 19-year-old crooned her hit number Love Story at the BBC's ... Read more...
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Cheryl Cole flashes ring on Twitter
November 20th, 2009 - 5:28 pm ICT by ANI
London, Nov 20 (ANI): X Factor co-judge Cheryl Cole is said to have flashed her wedding ring on Twitter, as an indication that her marriage to Ashley Cole is rock solid ... Read more...
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Robbie Williams records new tracks with ‘Take That’
November 16th, 2009 - 2:16 pm ICT by ANI
London, November 16 (ANI): Robbie Williams has revealed that he has recorded new songs with his former band 'Take That.'The 'Bodies' hitmaker also recently joined the group onstage in London at ... Read more...
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