<span class=normal>The Loomba Foundation was established by Raj Loomba CBE and his wife Veena in the UK in 1997. It promotes fundamental freedoms and human rights of widows and their children around the world, raising awareness of the gross injustices widows face and seeking to remove stigmas associated with widowhood. <br><br><br><p class=clear>&nbsp;</p>The Foundation raised over £300,000 at the event through the generosity of its sponsors and the fundraising activities on the night. Commenting on the occasion, Kajol said, The plight of widows is unthinkable and without financial means, it is even scarier. Education is the only way forward.</span>