Crowdfunding

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Scientists this week launched a campaign called 'Top up the eagle's mobile'. (Photo: AFP)

Russian scientists forced to start crowd funding campaign

Roaming Russian eagles leave scientists broke.

26 Oct 2019 11:27 AM

Poaching is also a huge problem in a country where the illegal trade of wildlife parts flourishes, due largely to the insatiable appetite from neighbouring China. (Photo: AFP)

Crowdfunding saves endangered animals

Crowdfunding brings life-saving water to Myanmar's deer.

10 May 2019 2:09 PM

It's not about saving just one or two species from extinction but restoring the biodiversity to let evolution take its natural course. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

The role of crowdfunding in protecting species

Several crowdfunding campaigns have helped to not just save the native species from extinction but also with their rehabilitation.

21 Apr 2019 4:26 PM

While Pakistanis have responded to Imran Khan's plea with enthusiasm, the tally so far is just a drop in the ocean of what's needed to alleviate the country's chronic water crisis. (Photo: File | AP)

Imran Khan plans to raise USD 14 bn for Pak dams in largest crowdfunding effort

If millions of Pakistanis living overseas all contribute USD 1,000 then Pakistan will have funds to build dams, Imran Khan claimed.

28 Sep 2018 7:19 PM

The Congress asked its followers to 'help restore democracy by making a small contribution'. (Photo: File)

'Help us restore democracy': Cash-strapped Cong resorts to crowdfunding

Congress parliamentarian Shashi Tharoor said his party should not be embarrassed about acknowledging that it was facing a fund crunch.

25 May 2018 9:01 AM

Deepak Kulkarni takes to crowdfunding for raising Rs 1K crore

DSK Developers have been accused of duping more than 3K investors of Rs 1,015 crore.

14 Feb 2018 5:14 AM

In this November 17, 2017 photo, Johnny Bobbitt Jr (left), Kate McClure (right), and McClure's boyfriend Mark D'Amico pose at a CITGO station in Philadelphia. When McClure ran out of gas, Bobbitt, who is homeless, gave his last $20 to buy gas for her. McClure started a Gofundme.com campaign for Bobbitt that has raised more than $100,000. (Photo: AP)

Woman raises $100,000 for homeless man who saved her on deserted highway

New Jersey woman who was helped by homeless man after she ran out of gas on Philadelphia interstate has raised money for good Samaritan.

23 Nov 2017 11:59 AM

With sexual harassment complains in the start-up set-up emerging boldly, author Rashmi believes it’s a murky place.

Women at work

With increasing cases of workplace harassment in the start-up space, influential women are creating an awareness around the subject.

22 Jul 2017 12:52 AM

Samantha Slaughter, the manager at the large and modern pub, said Hall had called offering to put some money behind the bar. (Photo: AFP)

Crowdfunding page raises thousands to buy drinks for Manchester heroes

Edmund Hall was moved to start the campaign after Monday night's attack which left 22 people dead, a third of them kids.

28 May 2017 1:08 PM

Scott Grills, Ben Butcher, Cameron Perry and Taylor Hogan.

Four Australians will ride across India to help poor kids

The four have collaborated with CRY (Child Rights and You) for research work and other assistance.

03 Mar 2017 2:35 AM

Escher’s Knot performs at an earlier edition of the gig. (Photo: Himanshu Rohilla)

Making music democratic

In its 10th edition, crowdfunded indie gig, Contol ALT Delete is upping its scale.

31 Jan 2017 12:17 AM

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