IPL 2021: Rajasthan Royals players, owners, team management donate Rs 7.5 crore to help India fight Covid-19
3 years, 8 months ago

IPL 2021: Rajasthan Royals players, owners, team management donate Rs 7.5 crore to help India fight Covid-19

India Today  

In another show of generosity coming from IPL and its players, 2008 champions Rajasthan Royals players, owners and team management have come together to donate Rs 7.5 crore to help people in India affected by the second wave of coronavirus pandemic. The franchise in a press release revealed that its philanthropic arm Royal Rajasthan Foundation have partnered with British Asian Trust founded by Prince Charles to help India fight the deadly virus. "Rajasthan Royals is pleased to announce a contribution of INR Rs 7.5 crores towards Covid Relief to help with immediate support to people in India impacted by the surge of Covid-19 virus. Former Australia and IPL star Brett Lee had responded to the appeal from Cummins by donating 1 Bitcoin to Crypto Relief which will help in purchasing oxygen supplies for hospitals across India.

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‘I’ll give your money back, don’t want to be part of it’: Shane Warne almost quit Rajasthan Royals ahead of IPL Season 1
2 years, 7 months ago

‘I’ll give your money back, don’t want to be part of it’: Shane Warne almost quit Rajasthan Royals ahead of IPL Season 1

Hindustan Times  

Ever since clinching the prestigious Indian Premier League title in the inaugural edition, the Rajasthan Royals trophy cabinet has been barren. Former Rajasthan Royals Shane Warne The architect behind Rajasthan's only IPL glory is late Australian cricketer Shane Warne, who passed away earlier this year due to a heart attack. After a 10-day long team trials, then uncapped Ravindra Jadeja …

Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins and other Aussie players raise funds to aid India's fight against Covid-19
3 years, 7 months ago

Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins and other Aussie players raise funds to aid India's fight against Covid-19

India TV News  

Australian men and women cricketers have increased their efforts to help India in its fight against the Covid-19 crisis, urging every citizen of their country to come forward and donate liberally to UNICEF Australia. In a one-minute video posted on UNICEF Australia's Twitter handle on Wednesday, some of the top Australian cricketers, including the legendary Allan Border, have said that …

Rishabh Pant donates to help provide oxygen cylinders, beds in fight against Covid-19 crisis
3 years, 8 months ago

Rishabh Pant donates to help provide oxygen cylinders, beds in fight against Covid-19 crisis

India Today  

India wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant on Saturday said he is making a monetary donation to help purchase oxygen cylinders and boost the availability of beds and medical kits for Covid-19 patients across the country. Pant also said he is keen on working with organisations to help aid the fight against the pandemic in "rural India and non-metro cities". Rishabh Pant took …

Laxmi Ratan Shukla donates IPL 2021 commentary fee to West Bengal CM's Relief Fund
3 years, 8 months ago

Laxmi Ratan Shukla donates IPL 2021 commentary fee to West Bengal CM's Relief Fund

The Hindu  

Former India all-rounder Laxmi Ratan Shukla on Thursday announced he has donated his entire Indian Premier League commentary fee to the West Bengal's Chief Minister Relief Fund to contribute to the fight against COVID-19. "I am glad that I could donate my IPL 2021 commentary’s remuneration for the state’s welfare on my birthday," Shukla said. In West Bengal, COVID-19 fatalities …

CSK pacer Jason Behrendorff donates to UNICEF Australia's India COVID-19 Crisis Appeal
3 years, 8 months ago

CSK pacer Jason Behrendorff donates to UNICEF Australia's India COVID-19 Crisis Appeal

India TV News  

Chennai Super Kings' Australian pacer Jason Behrendorff on Tuesday announced he will be donating an undisclosed sum to UNICEF Australia's India COVID-19 Crisis Appeal as the country battles an unprecedented health crisis. "I wanted to do something to help and am making a donation to the UNICEF project for the India covid-19 crisis. India's daily cases have been upwards of …

Franchises, stakeholders unite in COVID fight, hail IPL suspension
3 years, 8 months ago

Franchises, stakeholders unite in COVID fight, hail IPL suspension

The Hindu  

Franchises and stakeholders of the Indian Premier League on Tuesday hailed the BCCI's decision to suspend the tournament indefinitely, insisting that cricket can wait while the country fights an unprecedented COVID-19 crisis. The safety and security of everyone in VIVO IPL 2021 is of paramount importance and we support the decision of BCCI to postpone the tournament," Royal Challengers Bangalore …

Cricket Australia stands by India to fight COVID-19 catastrophe
3 years, 8 months ago

Cricket Australia stands by India to fight COVID-19 catastrophe

The Hindu  

Cricket Australia and the country's players union have thrown their weight behind a fundraising drive with charity UNICEF Australia to respond to India's COVID-19 health crisis. "Australians and Indians share a special bond and, for many, our mutual love of cricket is central to that friendship," CA interim CEO Nick Hockley said in a statement on Monday. READ| UNICEF Australia's …

IPL 2021: RCB to wear special Blue jersey in upcoming match to honour frontline heroes fighting against COVID-19
3 years, 8 months ago

IPL 2021: RCB to wear special Blue jersey in upcoming match to honour frontline heroes fighting against COVID-19

India Today  

Royal Challengers Bangalore will be sporting a special blue jersey in one of their upcoming matches at the Indian Premier League 2021 to honour the frontline workers fighting day and night against the Covid-19 pandemic in India. "RCB has identified key areas in which immediate help is required in healthcare infrastructure related to Oxygen support and will be making a …

IPL 2021 | Hardik, Krunal Pandya donate 200 oxygen concentrators to rural parts of India
3 years, 8 months ago

IPL 2021 | Hardik, Krunal Pandya donate 200 oxygen concentrators to rural parts of India

India TV News  

Mumbai Indians and India all-rounder Hardik Pandya on Saturday came forward to aid India's fight against the COVID-19 pandemic as he announced a donation of 200 oxygen concentrators to rural parts of the country. Ahead of the match against Chennai Super Kings in Delhi, Hardik said that his family including elder brother Krunal have decided to provide help to rural …

Shikhar Dhawan donates Rs 20 lakh, IPL post-match prize money for buying oxygen cylinders
3 years, 8 months ago

Shikhar Dhawan donates Rs 20 lakh, IPL post-match prize money for buying oxygen cylinders

India TV News  

Veteran India opener Shikhar Dhawan has donated Rs 20 lakh to an NGO for buying oxygen cylinders and concentrators, doing his bit to help the Indian hospitals ravaged by a deadly second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. The legendary Sachin Tendulkar contributed Rs 1 crore to the same organization -- 'Oxygen India' -- run by 250 entrepreneurs based out of …

Jaydev Unadkat donates 10 percent of IPL salary to help COVID-19 patients
3 years, 8 months ago

Jaydev Unadkat donates 10 percent of IPL salary to help COVID-19 patients

Firstpost  

New Delhi: Rajasthan Royals fast bowler Jaydev Unadkat will donate 10 percent of his IPL salary to help COVID-19 patients who need essential medical resources as India battles an unprecedented health crisis. “I am contributing 10% of my IPL salary towards providing essential medical resources for those in need. I am contributing 10% of my IPL salary towards providing essential …

IPL 2021 | Jaydev Unadkat to donate 10 per cent of his salary to help COVID-19 patients
3 years, 8 months ago

IPL 2021 | Jaydev Unadkat to donate 10 per cent of his salary to help COVID-19 patients

India TV News  

Rajasthan Royals fast bowler Jaydev Unadkat will donate 10 percent of his IPL salary to help COVID-19 patients who need essential medical resources as India battles an unprecedented health crisis. "I am contributing 10% of my IPL salary towards providing essential medical resources for those in need. India is facing a severe crunch of medical resources like oxygen concentrators, medicines, …

Jaydev Unadkat donates 10 per cent of IPL salary for medical resources
3 years, 8 months ago

Jaydev Unadkat donates 10 per cent of IPL salary for medical resources

The Hindu  

Rajasthan Royals pacer Jaydev Unadkat has decided to donate 10 per cent from his Indian Premier League salary of Rs 3 crore to help procure medical resources and essentials to fight the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. In a video message on Twitter, the left-arm pacer said: "I would like to share something that I have been feeling over …

Nicholas Pooran says will donate part of his IPL salary to India's COVID-19 battle
3 years, 8 months ago

Nicholas Pooran says will donate part of his IPL salary to India's COVID-19 battle

India TV News  

Punjab Kings' West Indian batsman Nicholas Pooran has decided to donate a part of his IPL salary to help India fight the deadly resurgence of the COVID-19 pandemic. "If you can get vaccinated please do, I will also do my part which is continue to pray for India but not only that, I would also like to donate a portion …

Australian Cricket Media Association donates $4200 to help India fight Covid-19 pandemic
3 years, 8 months ago

Australian Cricket Media Association donates $4200 to help India fight Covid-19 pandemic

India Today  

Australian Cricket Media Association on Friday donated $4,200 to help India as the country battles out against the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. Journalist Ben Horne took to his official Twitter handle to confirm this: "The Australian cricket media has a special affection for India and its great people who are suffering deeply at this time. The Australian Cricket …

Sachin Tendulkar donates Rs 1 crore to 'Mission Oxygen' to help 'raise funds for oxygen concentrators'
3 years, 8 months ago

Sachin Tendulkar donates Rs 1 crore to 'Mission Oxygen' to help 'raise funds for oxygen concentrators'

India TV News  

In a bid to fight against the COVID-19 crisis across the nation, former India skipper Sachin Tendulkar on Thursday took to social media to inform that he has contributed to 'Mission Oxygen' in order to 'raise funds for importing oxygen concentrators and donating them to hospitals across the country.' A group of 250+ young entrepreneurs have launched Mission Oxygen to …

IPL 2021 | Rajasthan Royals announce contribution of over $1 million for India's fight against COVID-19
3 years, 8 months ago

IPL 2021 | Rajasthan Royals announce contribution of over $1 million for India's fight against COVID-19

India TV News  

In an attempt to alleviate India's health crisis amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Rajasthan Royals on Thursday announced a contribution of INR 7.5 crores towards Covid Relief. "Rajasthan Royals announce a contribution of over $1 million from their owners, players, and management to help with immediate support to those impacted by COVID-19. Earlier, Kolkata Knight Riders and Australia pacer Pat Cummins …

IPL 2021: Rajasthan Royals contributes Rs 7.5 crore towards COVID relief in India
3 years, 8 months ago

IPL 2021: Rajasthan Royals contributes Rs 7.5 crore towards COVID relief in India

The Hindu  

Indian Premier League franchise Rajasthan Royals has contributed Rs 7.5 crore towards Covid relief to help with immediate support to people in India impacted by the surge of Covid-19 virus. Players along with the team owners and team management have come forward to raise funds and have been working along with the Rajasthan Royals' philanthropic arm Royal Rajasthan Foundation in …

Sachin Tendulkar donates Rs 1 crore to procure oxygen concentrators for Covid-19 patients in India
3 years, 8 months ago

Sachin Tendulkar donates Rs 1 crore to procure oxygen concentrators for Covid-19 patients in India

India Today  

Legendary India cricketer Sachin Tendulkar on Thursday donated Rs 1 crore to help procure oxygen concentrators for Covid-19 patients in the country which has been badly hit by the second wave of coronavirus infections. He said that he is contributing to 'Mission Oxygen', a group of young entrepreneurs in Delhi-NCR who have set up a fund-raising initiative, for importing oxygen …

IPL 2021: KKR coach McCullum hopes to give people something to look forward to in these difficult times
3 years, 8 months ago

IPL 2021: KKR coach McCullum hopes to give people something to look forward to in these difficult times

The Hindu  

Kolkata Knight Riders head coach Brendon McCullum hopes his team plays a brand of cricket, which gives people "something to look forward to in these difficult times". "I know that people are out there struggling with what is going on at the moment in terms of the pandemic and the situation not just here in India but also abroad," McCullum …

IPL 2021: Brett Lee donates 1 Bitcoin for oxygen supplies- India has always been a second home for me
3 years, 8 months ago

IPL 2021: Brett Lee donates 1 Bitcoin for oxygen supplies- India has always been a second home for me

India Today  

Former Australia pacer Brett Lee, who is part of the broadcast crew at IPL 2021, followed his compatriot Pat Cummins and donated 1 Bitcoin to Crypto Relief to help purchase oxygen in hospitals across India as the country continues to battle with the surge in Covid-19 cases. I feel privileged to be in a position of making a difference and …

IPL 2021: How are franchises spending so much amid Covid-19 crisis in India? Questions Andrew Tye
3 years, 8 months ago

IPL 2021: How are franchises spending so much amid Covid-19 crisis in India? Questions Andrew Tye

India Today  

Rajasthan Royals fast bowler Andrew Tye is baffled to see the 8 franchises and sponsors spend so much money during the Indian Premier League 2021 even as India continues to reel under the second wave of Covid-19 pandemic. IPL 2021 is being played in strict bio-bubble environments across 6 major cities in India, which registered over 3.23 lakh cases and …

IPL 2021 | Hit by foreign pull-outs, Rajasthan Royals to loan players from other teams
3 years, 8 months ago

IPL 2021 | Hit by foreign pull-outs, Rajasthan Royals to loan players from other teams

India TV News  

Rajasthan Royals have approached fellow IPL teams to loan players after the departure of their four foreign players due to various reasons that include injuries, bubble fatigue and COVID-19 fear. Ben Stokes and Jofra Archer are out of the IPL due to injuries while Liam Livingstone had gone back home citing bubble fatigue. On Sunday, Andrew Tye left for Australia, …

Australian pacer Pat Cummins donates $50,000 to PM Cares Fund to help India in battle against Covid-19
3 years, 8 months ago

Australian pacer Pat Cummins donates $50,000 to PM Cares Fund to help India in battle against Covid-19

Hindustan Times  

Australia and Kolkata Knight Riders fast bowler Pat Cummins has donated $50,000 to the PM Cares Fund to help in India's fight against Covid-19. With that in mind, I have made a contribution to the "PM Cares Fund," specifically to purchase oxygen supplies for India's hospitals," Cummins continued to say. Cummins also encouraged other IPL players to also contribute to …

Pat Cummins donates $50000 to PM Cares Fund for 'purchase of oxygen supplies'
3 years, 8 months ago

Pat Cummins donates $50000 to PM Cares Fund for 'purchase of oxygen supplies'

India TV News  

Australian cricketer Pat Cummins on Monday donated $50000 to 'PM Cares Fund' for the purchase of oxygen supplies in India's hospitals. Cummins, who is presently in India for the 14th season of the Indian Premier League also urged fellow IPL cricketers to help India in time of need. "I encourage my fellow IPL players - and anyone else around the …

IPL 2021: KKR pacer Pat Cummins donates $50,000 'to purchase oxygen supplies for India's hospitals'
3 years, 8 months ago

IPL 2021: KKR pacer Pat Cummins donates $50,000 'to purchase oxygen supplies for India's hospitals'

The Hindu  

Australia and Kolkata Knight Riders pacer Pat Cummins has contributed $50,000 to the PM Cares Fund in the fight against COVID-19. With that in mind, I have made a contribution to the 'PM Cares Fund,' specifically to purchase oxygen supplies for India's hospitals." Many Australian players left IPL 2021 early as the coronavirus crisis in India worsened, with Adam Zampa …

IPL 2021: COVID-19 surge in India raises concern, early exits; BCCI says league will go on
3 years, 8 months ago

IPL 2021: COVID-19 surge in India raises concern, early exits; BCCI says league will go on

Firstpost  

New Delhi: Anxiety pierced through IPL’s bio-secure bubble on Monday with leading Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin and some Australian players withdrawing from the league amid the escalating COVID-19 crisis in India even as the BCCI insisted that the glitzy league will go on. Kolkata Knight Riders mentor David Hussey acknowledged that Australians in the IPL are a “bit nervous” about …

IPL: Lucrative cricket tournament continues amid India’s alarming Covid-19 surge
3 years, 8 months ago

IPL: Lucrative cricket tournament continues amid India’s alarming Covid-19 surge

CNN  

CNN — Despite a devastating Covid-19 second wave killing thousands of people every day in India, the Indian Premier League cricket tournament is playing on. “I’m advised that the Indian government is of the view that playing the IPL while the population is in lockdown provides a few hours of joy and respite each day at an otherwise difficult time …

IPL 2021 | Amid COVID scare and bubble fatigue, India's T20 festival returns home
3 years, 9 months ago

IPL 2021 | Amid COVID scare and bubble fatigue, India's T20 festival returns home

India TV News  

The COVID-19 situation in India is getting worse by the day. Ahead of the 2021 Indian Premier League, multiple players and support staff have tested positive for the virus too, even though the teams are placed in bio-secure bubbles and all possible precautions are being taken. Despite the adversities, the 14th edition of the tournament will return to the screens …

Rajasthan Royals focus on bright side with their England, Australia players missing IPL 2020 opener
4 years, 4 months ago

Rajasthan Royals focus on bright side with their England, Australia players missing IPL 2020 opener

India TV News  

Rajasthan Royals feel the positives of their star players, including Ben Stokes and Steve Smith, missing out on their IPL opener outweigh the negatives as the preceding England-Australia series will make them "fully ready" for the league beginning in the UAE on September 19. "English and Australian players will be competing against each other in a high quality series right …

Coronavirus Outbreak: Delhi Capitals chairman Parth Jindal feels IPL will 'uplift spirits' during battle against COVID-19
4 years, 7 months ago

Coronavirus Outbreak: Delhi Capitals chairman Parth Jindal feels IPL will 'uplift spirits' during battle against COVID-19

Firstpost  

There are speculations that the IPL could be held around October-November, the window marked for the T20 World Cup New Delhi: Delhi Capitals chairman Parth Jindal feels the IPL will have a “huge role in uplifting the spirits” of the country as it battles the COVID-19 pandemic and hoped that live sporting action will be back soon. The need for …

PCB announces financial help for cricketers, umpires, scorers
4 years, 8 months ago

PCB announces financial help for cricketers, umpires, scorers

The Hindu  

The Pakistan Cricket Board has announced a special one-time financial package to help out first class cricketers, scorers, umpires and ground staff, facing hardships due to the coronavirus pandemic and lockdowns. The Board said that the first class cricketers who meet the criteria will be paid Rs 25,000 rupees, the match officials Rs 15,000 and ground staff Rs 10,000 and …

Coronavirus Outbreak: Mohammad Azharuddin joins ICA's initiative to support former players during lockdown, pledges to donate Rs 10 lakh
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus Outbreak: Mohammad Azharuddin joins ICA's initiative to support former players during lockdown, pledges to donate Rs 10 lakh

Firstpost  

The Indian Cricketers Association has raised Rs 24 lakh to help around 30 former players who are in dire need of funds amid the ongoing nationwide lockdown, a drive that has also found support from former captain Mohammed Azharuddin. New Delhi: The Indian Cricketers Association has raised Rs 24 lakh to help around 30 former players who are in dire …

COVID-19: ICA plans monetary aid for former cricketers
4 years, 8 months ago

COVID-19: ICA plans monetary aid for former cricketers

The Hindu  

The Indian Cricketers Association has decided to extend a helping hand to former cricketers who are not eligible to receive pension from the Board of Control for Cricket in India nor have any source of income in these trying times. These are challenging times and we want to help the needy cricketers by providing some financial help,” ICA chief, Ashok …

Coronavirus: Player Relief Fund a blessing for struggling Indian players
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus: Player Relief Fund a blessing for struggling Indian players

The Hindu  

The Novak Djokovic-driven initiative to come up with a Player Relief Fund to help lower-ranked tennis players who are staring at months of zero income has come as a relief for a bunch of Indians. Djokovic, who is also the ATP Player Council president, wrote to fellow players recently to arrange for a money pot that could potentially generate in …

Coronavirus: KSCA likely to suffer financial losses after IPL postponement
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus: KSCA likely to suffer financial losses after IPL postponement

The Hindu  

The suspension of the Indian Premier League due to the coronavirus pandemic is set to hit the Karnataka State Cricket Association hard. The KSCA, which hosts Royal Challengers Bangalore matches at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium here, could lose a major chunk of their earnings if the IPL is not held this year. “We generally receive a broadcast-related revenue of ₹20-25 …

AFC lauds Indian players for role in fight against COVID-19
4 years, 8 months ago

AFC lauds Indian players for role in fight against COVID-19

The Hindu  

The Asian Football Confederation has lauded the All India Football Federation and its players for helping the global fight against the COVID-19 pandemic by making financial contributions and taking part in charity initiatives. In its latest newsletter, the AFC has praised the member associations, including India, which are doing a “lot of social work to help the distressed in this …

Gavaskar donates a lakh each for his 35 international hundreds to PM Cares fund
4 years, 9 months ago

Gavaskar donates a lakh each for his 35 international hundreds to PM Cares fund

The Hindu  

India’s cricket legend, Sunil Gavaskar, has donated Rs 59 lakh to fight the Coronavirus pandemic. Sportstar understands that the former India captain has donated Rs 35 lakh to the PM Cares fund and Rs 24 lakh to the Maharashtra Chief Minister’s Relief Fund. Read: 'Don't mind playing IPL in empty stadiums' His son, Rohan, revealed that the donated amount corresponds …

Gavaskar donates a lakh each for his 35 international hundreds to PM Cares fund
4 years, 9 months ago

Gavaskar donates a lakh each for his 35 international hundreds to PM Cares fund

The Hindu  

India’s cricket legend, Sunil Gavaskar, has donated Rs 59 lakh to fight the Coronavirus pandemic. Sportstar understands that the former India captain has donated Rs 35 lakh to the PM Cares fund and Rs 24 lakh to the Maharashtra Chief Minister’s Relief Fund. With the country coming to a standstill due to the viral outbreak, several sportsmen, including current and …

Coronavirus Outbreak: India's top-level executives lead by example; donate entire salaries
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus Outbreak: India's top-level executives lead by example; donate entire salaries

Firstpost  

As the coronavirus pandemic continues to hit businesses and the global economy, Indian businesses have put its best foot forward to solve this crisis and has come together like never before As the coronavirus pandemic continues to hit businesses and the global economy, Indian businesses have put its best foot forward to solve this crisis and has come together like …

Coronavirus: KKR to contribute to PM-Cares fund
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus: KKR to contribute to PM-Cares fund

The Hindu  

Indian Premier League franchise, Kolkata Knight Riders, has committed to contributing to the PM-Cares fund to fight the battle against the coronavirus pandemic. In a statement issued on Thursday, the franchise, which is co-owned by Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan and Juhi Chawla, has announced several initiatives to help the government in this times of crisis. The franchise along with …

AIFF to donate Rs 25 lakh towards fight against COVID-19
4 years, 9 months ago

AIFF to donate Rs 25 lakh towards fight against COVID-19

The Hindu  

The All India Football Federation pledged to donate Rs 25 lakh to the PM Cares Fund for the country’s fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. 25 lakh to the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s PM CARES Fund,” the country’s apex body for football said in a media release. READ | The unprecedented global health crisis has led to either cancellation or …

Coronavirus: Hockey India contributes Rs 25 lakh
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus: Hockey India contributes Rs 25 lakh

The Hindu  

Hockey India on Wednesday pledged to donate Rs 25 lakh towards the PM-CARES Fund for the country’s fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. The decision was taken by the HI Executive Board after Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a special emergency fund for the nation to fight the coronavirus outbreak. It was a unanimous decision taken by the Hockey India Executive …

Coronavirus Outbreak: With no IPL on the horizon anytime soon, players brace for pay cuts or no pay
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus Outbreak: With no IPL on the horizon anytime soon, players brace for pay cuts or no pay

Firstpost  

The BCCI is looking at an alternate window as chances of a curtailed IPL in May look dim but nothing concrete has come out New Delhi: No play, no pay. In fact, the economic implications of a season without IPL could be huge, admitted BCCI Players’ body — the Indian Cricketers’ Association — president Ashok Malhotra. He feels that even …

How Indian companies are contributing to the war against coronavirus
4 years, 9 months ago

How Indian companies are contributing to the war against coronavirus

Business Standard  

The total number of coronavirus cases in India rose to 1,071 on Monday, with 29 dead. Tata Sons and Tata Trusts have pledged to contribute Rs 1,500 crore for the cause Reliance Industries had made an initial contribution of Rs 5 crore to Maharashtra CM relief fund besides opening India’s first 100-bedded hospital dediated to treating coronavirus patients in Mumbai. …

Coronavirus Outbreak: Reliance Industries announces Rs 500 crore contribution to PM-CARES fund
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus Outbreak: Reliance Industries announces Rs 500 crore contribution to PM-CARES fund

Firstpost  

Reliance Industries Ltd. on Monday Monday pledged Rs 500 crore to the PM-CARES fund, in addition to of India’s first exclusive coronavirus hospital, meals to the needy, and provision of protective gear to healthworkers and caregivers. Reliance Industries Ltd. on Monday pledged Rs 500 crore to the PM-CARES fund, in addition to the setting up of India’s first exclusive coronavirus …

Coronavirus Outbreak: WFI donates Rs 11 lakh in fight against pandemic, cricketer Poonam Yadav Rs 2 lakh, SAI Rs 76 lakh
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus Outbreak: WFI donates Rs 11 lakh in fight against pandemic, cricketer Poonam Yadav Rs 2 lakh, SAI Rs 76 lakh

Firstpost  

India currently has over 1300 Coronavirus cases with 32 deaths. New Delhi: Wrestling Federation of India president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, on behalf of the sports body, on Monday pledged to donate Rs 11 lakh to the PM Cares Fund for the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic while cricketer Poonam Yadav contributed Rs 2 lakh. Employees of Sports Authority of …

Coronavirus | RIL donates ₹500 crore to PM CARES Fund
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus | RIL donates ₹500 crore to PM CARES Fund

The Hindu  

MUMBAI Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries Ltd. announced a donation of ₹500 crore to PM CARES Fund in response to the call by the Prime Minister to support the nation’s fight against the Coronavirus onslaught. Mukesh Ambani, Chairman and Managing Director of Reliance Industries Limited, said, “We are confident that India will conquer the coronavirus crisis sooner rather than later. “RIL …

Coronavirus: Looking forward to helping people in India, says boxer Amir Khan
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus: Looking forward to helping people in India, says boxer Amir Khan

The Hindu  

Amir Khan, the 2004 Olympics silver medallist who has won top honours on the professional boxing circuit, has time and again played good Samaritan, helping out the poor and needy. In a chat with Sportstar from his home in Bolton on Monday, the 33-year-old made it clear that he is looking forward to helping the people from India as well. …

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