Aamir Khan appointed UNICEF Ambassador
December 5, 2011
Actor Aamir Khan has become a UNICEF India Ambassador.
The Dhoom 3 star will support the organisation’s work in promoting children’s rights and nutrition, as half of all children in India are malnourished.
Khan said: “I am honoured to formalise my association with UNICEF as their Ambassador to help raise awareness on the issue of malnutrition amongst children Read more
Jagjit Singh no more
October 11, 2011
The captivating voice that epitomised the depth of pain, melancholy and yearnings of love will no longer be heard live. Ghazal maestro Jagjit Singh, who suffered a brain haemorrhage 17 days ago, died yesterday morning after being on life support system in Mumbai’s Lilavati Hospital.
The 70-year-old singer, whose soulful numbers evoked a range of emotions among millions of hearts Read more
MJ’s artwork donated to Children’s Hospital Los Angeles
August 10, 2011
It’s hard to believe that these are the same youngsters we saw looking so heartbroken at their father’s memorial service.
In the two years since he died, Michael Jackson’s children seem to have blossomed into happy, healthy young people.
Paris, who so impressed the world with an emotional tribute to her famous father, is now 13, and looks like Read more
Marilyn Monroe’s death anniversary today
August 5, 2011
Today is the 49th death anniversary of Marilyn Monroe, a model, actress and singer, who has an everlasting room in the mind of millions of movie lovers around the world. The magnificent artiste ended too early on August 5, 1962.
However, the earlier life of Marilyn Monroe was not as splendid as her artistic career. The great artiste was born on June 1, 1926 in Los Angles, California. She never knew her father, and Read more
David Beckham Appeals For Africa Aid
July 29, 2011
New dad David Beckham is urging fans to donate to Unicef’s Africa drought and famine fund, insisting he “cannot begin to think” about the effect of the “horrific” crisis.
The soccer superstar is a Goodwill Ambassador for the organisation and he’s been left shocked by the humanitarian crisis hitting the Horn of Africa, which includes countries such as Somalia, Read more
Madhuri Dixit is ambassador for tiger conservation project
July 27, 2011
Madhuri Dixit has been appointed brand ambassador for a fundraising project for the conservation of Asian elephants and tigers.
The actress launched the “Emeralds for Elephants” project on behalf of Gemfields, a Zambia-based emerald mining company.
Speaking at the fundraising event, Dixit said: “This national heritage animal in India is now seriously under Read more
Mehreen’s new humanitarian mission
July 22, 2011
Celebrities around the world are often involved in social work. The latest to join the bandwagon is popular singer Mehreen.
Mehreen is said to have joined the voluntary organisation Sandhani and has pledged to donate her eyes after death. She has been busy in the front working for people who need ophthalmological care. In her latest endeavor Mehreen has plans to open a free eye Read more
Jolie and Jessica Parker top paid actresses in US
July 7, 2011
Angelina Jolie and Sarah Jessica Parker have tied at the top of a list of the highest-paid actresses in Hollywood after they brought home $30m (€21m) each in the year ended May.
Jennifer Anniston and Reese Witherspoon were joint second at $28m (€20)m, in the list compiled by business magazine Forbes.
According to Forbes, Read more
Kanchan made Ocean, Rotary brand ambassador
July 6, 2011
Actor Ilias Kanchan has become brand ambassador for Ocean Group and Rotary Group. Kanchan, who has been the brand ambassador of Walton for the last five years, will be brand ambassador of Ocean Group for two-years and Rotary Group for one year. Part of his brand ambassador activities Ilias Kanchan will be working to raise social awareness of the mass people. Ilias Kanchan is the chairman of NISA, an organisation which Read more
Madonna to open Malawian orphanage
June 30, 2011
Madonna plans to open an orphanage in Malawi.
The ‘Celebration’ singer – who adopted five-year-old son David from the African country in 2006, followed by six-year-old daughter Mercy in 2009 – wants to redouble her efforts to aid orphaned children by opening a new centre as well as giving financial support to current ones.
Speaking in new TV documentary Read more
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