News for '-indian-origin'

UK: Indian-origin men convicted for Viagra racket

UK: Indian-origin men convicted for Viagra racket

Rediff.com18 Sep 2007

Two Indian-origin people were among four found guilty for masterminding a multi-million pound global conspiracy to sell fake Viagras over the Internet.

Malaysia: Indian origin siblings want change in re

Malaysia: Indian origin siblings want change in re

Rediff.com9 Feb 2007

Two siblings of ethnic Indian origin claiming to be Hindus have demanded that Malaysian authorities change their religion on their birth certificates that show them as Muslims.

10 English words that have Indian origins

10 English words that have Indian origins

Rediff.com21 Jan 2015

Get set to have your mind blown!

US court hands life sentence to Indian-origin doc

US court hands life sentence to Indian-origin doc

Rediff.com1 Mar 2011

Randeep Mann, former physician at Russellville in Arkansas state, was sentenced to life imprisonment for the bombing that critically injured Trent Pierce and left him with one eye and one ear, the Arkansas News reported.

Canada: Visa regime for people of Indian origin

Canada: Visa regime for people of Indian origin

Rediff.com15 Nov 2006

Visa would be dispatched within five working days, including the day of receipt and dispatch.

Indian-origin man held in biggest US drug bust

Indian-origin man held in biggest US drug bust

Rediff.com10 Sep 2010

Canada-based Ravinder Kumar Arora was arrested was arrested by American authorities for allegedly trying to smuggle drugs worth nearly $3.6 million, in one of the largest cocaine busts in the country's history

Indian origin woman killed in accident in US

Indian origin woman killed in accident in US

Rediff.com14 May 2007

Police arrested one Robert Fowler, who was being held on a $50,000 bail. Investigators said they found debris from Fowler's car at the scene of accident.

NZ TV host apologises to Indian-origin Guv Gen

NZ TV host apologises to Indian-origin Guv Gen

Rediff.com4 Oct 2010

Prominent New Zealand broadcaster Paul Henry has apologised after he triggered a race row involving the country's Indian-origin Governor General Sir Anand Satyanand, a media report said.

UK: Man charged with killing Indian-origin cop

UK: Man charged with killing Indian-origin cop

Rediff.com10 Dec 2006

A 40-year-old man has been charged with stabbing to death Indian-origin special constable Nisha Patel-Nisri outside her home seven months ago.

Indian origin teacher takes US school to court

Indian origin teacher takes US school to court

Rediff.com7 Aug 2006

The lawsuit seeks unspecified punitive and compensatory damages.

Indian-origin journalist heckled, detained at Trump rally

Indian-origin journalist heckled, detained at Trump rally

Rediff.com12 Mar 2016

An Indian-origin journalist was heckled by Donald Trump's supporters and briefly detained by police during a protest at a campaign rally.

Indian-origin nurse duped in Kate prank call found dead

Indian-origin nurse duped in Kate prank call found dead

Rediff.com8 Dec 2012

An Indian-origin nurse who was duped into transferring a hoax call that gave away information on pregnant Kate Middleton's medical condition to Australian radio presenters was Friday found dead in a suspected suicide.

'I've lost out on parts because...'

'I've lost out on parts because...'

Rediff.com2 May 2024

'People had a perception that I may be angry as a person.' 'Or I'm older than I really am.' 'Or I can't speak in English because of the characters I've done at the beginning of my career.'

Mysterious death of Indian-origin man in US being probed

Mysterious death of Indian-origin man in US being probed

Rediff.com8 Jan 2013

Police in Chicago is investigating the mysterious murder of an Indian-origin businessman, who had won a million dollar lottery last year and was allegedly poisoned with cyanide a day after he collected his prize.

Indian-origin girl in UK has more IQ than Einstein

Indian-origin girl in UK has more IQ than Einstein

Rediff.com5 Mar 2013

A 12-year-old Indian-origin girl in United Kingdom has stunned everyone after she scored an incredible 162 on her IQ test -- even higher than Einstein and Stephen Hawking.

Indian origin soldier for Israel hurt in Lebanon

Indian origin soldier for Israel hurt in Lebanon

Rediff.com2 Aug 2006

There are five Indian soldiers fighting for the Israel Defence Forces in southern Lebanon, Tzvi Khaute, secretary of the Bnei Menashe, the community of north eastern Indian Jews hailing from Manipur and Mizoram.

Aus: Indian origin student gets lifer for murders

Aus: Indian origin student gets lifer for murders

Rediff.com6 Nov 2006

Ram Puneet Tiwary, 27, beat Chow Lyang Tay and Poh Chuan Tan in the head several times and stabbed them in the neck to make sure they were dead, at their home in Kingsford in Sydney on September 15, 2003, the ABC online said.

Sports Shorts: Bhullar is first Indian-origin player to join NBA

Sports Shorts: Bhullar is first Indian-origin player to join NBA

Rediff.com8 Jul 2014

Sim Bhullar has become the first player of Indian origin to be a part of the National Basketball Association (NBA) after he signed a summer contract with the Sacramento Kings, a professional basketball team in the US.

Indian-origin nurse in hoax call found hanging: UK media

Indian-origin nurse in hoax call found hanging: UK media

Rediff.com12 Dec 2012

An Indian-origin nurse, who died in a suspected suicide after being duped by two Australian DJs' prank call to a hospital treating a pregnant Kate Middleton, was found hanging, British media said on Wednesday, a day before the release of the result of an autopsy on her.

'Indian-origin Uber driver rapes passenger in Canada'

'Indian-origin Uber driver rapes passenger in Canada'

Rediff.com19 Sep 2015

An Indian-origin Uber driver has allegedly raped a 25-year-old in Canada, prompting police to seek public's help in tracing him.

Indian origin man held by FBI in kickbacks sting

Indian origin man held by FBI in kickbacks sting

Rediff.com20 Jan 2010

43-year-old Pankesh Patel, managing director of a UK firm that acts as a sales agent for companies in law enforcement and military products industries, and two more Britons --David Painter (56) and Lee Wares (43)-- were among 22 people arrested, the US Department of Justice said. Wares is the chairman and director of a British company that markets armoured vehicles.

Indian-origin law student courts trouble at Rajat Gupta trial

Indian-origin law student courts trouble at Rajat Gupta trial

Rediff.com7 Jun 2012

The brief courtroom drama began on Monday when the jury was listening to the testimony of star government witness Goldman Sachs chief executive officer Lloyd Blankfein.

How To Train Spelling Bee Dragons

How To Train Spelling Bee Dragons

Rediff.com31 May 2024

"You can memorize 1000s of words, but what do you do if you get a word that you don't know?"

Google acquires start-up founded by Indian-origin entrepreneur

Google acquires start-up founded by Indian-origin entrepreneur

Rediff.com3 May 2016

Synergyse said by joining the Google Apps team, it can accelerate its mission because the company will be working closer with the teams that build Google Apps.

Denied entry to India as...: UK-based Kashmiri Pandit professor

Denied entry to India as...: UK-based Kashmiri Pandit professor

Rediff.com26 Feb 2024

The BJP also went on to label Kaul a "Pakistani sympathiser" and posted headings of a couple of her writings on X.

8 Indian-origin CEOs at big US cos: Forbes

8 Indian-origin CEOs at big US cos: Forbes

Rediff.com22 Dec 2009

PepsiCo's Chennai-born Indra Nooyi tops the list of Indian-origin CEOs in the US.

Indian-origin man found guilty of bomb threat in US

Indian-origin man found guilty of bomb threat in US

Rediff.com24 Jul 2012

An Indian-origin man, who called himself a "terrorist", has been found guilty by a jury of threatening to blow up a medical firm in Connecticut and faces up to 10 years in prison.

Indian-origin girl murdered after abduction in SAF

Indian-origin girl murdered after abduction in SAF

Rediff.com19 Sep 2005

The body of 10-year-old Marissa Naidoo, who went missing from her school on Thursday, was found stuffed in a suitcase during a raid at a house at the town of Benoni, police said.

'Ahlan Modi' Abu Dhabi event scaled down after heavy rains in UAE

'Ahlan Modi' Abu Dhabi event scaled down after heavy rains in UAE

Rediff.com12 Feb 2024

It was earlier reported that 60,000 people had already confirmed, via a website set up to register attendees, to attend the event to be attended by only Indian-origin persons.

What Mrs Maxwell Told Indian Trolls

What Mrs Maxwell Told Indian Trolls

Rediff.com21 Nov 2023

'Requesting all cricket fans to stop such behaviour. Sanity and dignity are more important.'

Man pleads guilty to attack on Indian-origin doc

Man pleads guilty to attack on Indian-origin doc

Rediff.com17 Aug 2009

A 20-year old man accused of involvement in an attack on an Indian-origin doctor in Melbourne last year pleaded guilty on Monday for the incident that sent the victim into coma.

Indian origin boy to play Mowgli in Disney's Jungle Book

Indian origin boy to play Mowgli in Disney's Jungle Book

Rediff.com16 Jul 2014

To be directed by Jon Favreau, the film is set for an October 2015 release.

UK: Lithuanian charged with murder of Indian-origin man, wife

UK: Lithuanian charged with murder of Indian-origin man, wife

Rediff.com19 Jan 2012

A 37-year-old Lithuanian national, who was arrested on Monday, has been charged with the murders of Indian-origin Avtar Singh Kolar and and his wife Carole Kolar in Birmingham last week. The West Midlands Police said that the suspect, named Rimvydas Liorancas, will appear before the magistrate in Birmingham on Friday morning. The bodies of Avtar Singh, 62, and Carlole, 59, were found by their police officer son, Jason, from their house last Wednesday in Handsworth Wood, Birmi

3 Indian-origin men among 25 highest paid CEOs

3 Indian-origin men among 25 highest paid CEOs

Rediff.com18 Sep 2009

Sanjay Jha (left) of Motorola and Vikram Pandit (below) of Citigroup are among the three who have made it to the league of top 25 highest paid men in the world.

Indian-origin man and wife murdered for 2 mobiles, watches

Indian-origin man and wife murdered for 2 mobiles, watches

Rediff.com2 Feb 2012

Indian-origin Avtar Singh Kolar and his wife Carole Kolar were bludgeoned to death in a lump hammer attack in their Birmingham home earlier this month for just two mobile phones and two watches, a media report on Thursday said.

87-year-old Indian-origin man first to get COVID-19 vaccine in UK

87-year-old Indian-origin man first to get COVID-19 vaccine in UK

Rediff.com8 Dec 2020

Hari Shukla from Tyne and Wear said he feels it is his duty to receive his first of the two-dose vaccine, a moment UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson hailed as a "huge step forward" as Tuesday was dubbed "V-Day" or Vaccine Day in the UK.

Indian-origin ex-MP to stand trial for child pornography

Indian-origin ex-MP to stand trial for child pornography

Rediff.com20 Nov 2014

Indian-origin ex-Member of Parliament Sebastian Edathy will stand trial in a German court on charges of acquiring and possessing child pornography. The regional court in Verden in the state of Lower Saxony said on Tuesday that after examining the indictment against him filed by prosecutors four months ago, it came to the conclusion that there are enough evidences to open proceedings on child pornography charges.

Indian-origin conman guilty of UK millionairess murder

Indian-origin conman guilty of UK millionairess murder

Rediff.com27 Nov 2013

An Indian-origin conman was on Wednesday found guilty of murdering a millionaire oil executive in her central London flat to fund his gambling habits. Rakesh Bhayani from Wembley in north-west London was convicted at the Old Bailey court in London for the murder of Carole Waugh, who had disappeared from her Marylebone flat in May 2012.

UK: Indian-origin doc banned for filming female medics showering

UK: Indian-origin doc banned for filming female medics showering

Rediff.com21 Sep 2011

An Indian-origin cardiologist, who set up spy cameras in bathrooms to record images of his women colleagues, has been ordered to a 10-year sex offender treatment programme.