News for '-indian-origin'

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.

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.

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.

Birmingham: One arrested for murder of Indian-origin man, wife

Birmingham: One arrested for murder of Indian-origin man, wife

Rediff.com14 Jan 2012

A man has been arrested in connection with the twin murder of Indian-origin Avtar Singh Kolar and his English wife in Birmingham, the West Midlands police said on Saturday. Officers working as part of Operation Tiler executed a warrant at a house in Birmingham on Friday night and arrested a 24-year-old man as part of their investigation. He has been taken to a police station in the West Midlands where he is being questioned on suspicion of murder.

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.

2 Indian-origin brokers fined in UK

2 Indian-origin brokers fined in UK

Rediff.com8 Aug 2013

While a 6 million pounds (Rs 56 crore) fine has already been imposed on the Indian businessman, Rameshkumar Goenka, the Financial Conduct Authority took action against three more persons today in the same case by imposing total fines of about Rs 2 crore (Rs 20 million) on them.

Indian-origin teacher suspended for mock Trump 'assassination'

Indian-origin teacher suspended for mock Trump 'assassination'

Rediff.com29 Jan 2017

An Indian-origin teacher has been suspended after a video of a controversial classroom stunt that shows her firing a water gun at an image of President Donald Trump and yelling "die" went viral online.

Indian origin player to lead SA u-19

Indian origin player to lead SA u-19

Rediff.com10 Jun 2003

Durban-based cricketer Imraan Khan will captain the team on a tour to England next month.\n\n

People of Indian origin prone to heart attacks

People of Indian origin prone to heart attacks

Rediff.com5 Sep 2003

A study published in the British Medical Journal found that Asian patients were on an average eight years young when first admitted to hospital. They were also more likely to be male and suffer from heart disease or diabetes.

Indian-origin gynaecologist suspended for groping in UK

Indian-origin gynaecologist suspended for groping in UK

Rediff.com14 Dec 2013

An Indian-origin gynaecologist, accused of groping a patient's breasts three years ago, has been found guilty of misconduct by a British panel and suspended from practicing medicine for a year.

Indian-origin man being probed for murder of sons

Indian-origin man being probed for murder of sons

Rediff.com6 May 2008

Ashok Kalyanjee, the father of six-year-old Paul and two-year-old Jay who were discovered in a blood-spattered car on Saturday, is in a critical condition after he suffered burn injuries while allegedly trying to set afire the vehicle. Police said they were waiting to interview Kalyanjee, 40, who is under police guard at a hospital in Glasgow.

Indian-origin student shot dead in US during robbery attempt

Indian-origin student shot dead in US during robbery attempt

Rediff.com29 Dec 2017

Police said two people were shot during an armed robbery attempt inside the convenience store.

Last moments of Indian-origin hiker killed by a bear

Last moments of Indian-origin hiker killed by a bear

Rediff.com27 Nov 2014

An Indian-origin student, who was killed by a bear while hiking in New Jersey, snapped photos of the 160-kilogram beast before it mauled him to death.

'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.'

Indian-origin parents arrested in US toddler death case

Indian-origin parents arrested in US toddler death case

Rediff.com31 Jan 2014

Indian-origin parents of a 19-month-old baby, who died of severe head injuries after his babysitter got angry and dumped him on the floor, have been arrested and charged in the US state of Connecticut.

Indian-origin teen stabbed to death in London park

Indian-origin teen stabbed to death in London park

Rediff.com12 Oct 2007

A gang stabbed to death an Indian-origin student when he tried to stop them from stealing his friend's mobile phone. The police said Rizwan Darbar and his two friends were sitting in West Ham Park, listening to music on a mobile phone, when three youths approached and demanded the handset and money. When he began arguing, one of the trio stabbed him.

Indian origin geologist has clue to life on Mars

Indian origin geologist has clue to life on Mars

Rediff.com14 Jun 2007

Prof Banerjee and his team found that microbes seeking vital minerals in the volcanic glass, had drilled the tubules in the same way, they drill basalt lava, which squeezes out of the ocean floor in volcanic zones, today.

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.'

Diageo's Indian-origin CEO gets pay cut; no hike this year too

Diageo's Indian-origin CEO gets pay cut; no hike this year too

Rediff.com18 Aug 2014

He led the takeover of Vijay Mallya's United Spirits.

Indian-origin actress hid in cafe freezer, live tweeted Spain attack

Indian-origin actress hid in cafe freezer, live tweeted Spain attack

Rediff.com18 Aug 2017

Laila Rouass, 46, who was on a holiday in the city with her 10-year-old daughter Inez Khan, live tweeted from her hideout as the attack unfolded in the busy Las Ramblas area of the city.

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.

'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.

Doctor of Indian origin in UK held for negligence

Doctor of Indian origin in UK held for negligence

Rediff.com16 Jan 2006

Dr Dhar has been granted bail but has been banned from examining patients on her own.

3 Indian-origin MPs including Narayana Murthy's son-in-law inducted into UK govt

3 Indian-origin MPs including Narayana Murthy's son-in-law inducted into UK govt

Rediff.com10 Jan 2018

Rishi Sunak, Sailesh Vara and Suella Fernandes were the three new Indian-origin MPs to be inducted into the Theresa May govt.

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?"

Indian-origin boy rakes up 1500-pound bill in live gaming

Indian-origin boy rakes up 1500-pound bill in live gaming

Rediff.com12 Jul 2012

Game over! A 12-year-old Indian-origin boy unknowingly raked up a 1,500-pound (approx Rs 1,27,500) bill for his dad to fret on while playing live video games as he purchased online currency thinking them to be gaming points.

Indian-origin man jailed for 15 years for investment fraud

Indian-origin man jailed for 15 years for investment fraud

Rediff.com4 Nov 2014

According to court documents, Singh carried out an investment fraud through an entity known as the Perfect Financial Group.

Indian origin scientist turns manure, corn husks into biofuels

Indian origin scientist turns manure, corn husks into biofuels

Rediff.com18 Dec 2014

Researchers led by engineering professor Animesh Dutta, director of the Bio-Renewable Innovation Lab at the University of Guelph in Canada, have found a solution: pressure cooking.

Indian-origin Israeli wins lottery of Rs 1 crore

Indian-origin Israeli wins lottery of Rs 1 crore

Rediff.com21 Mar 2006

David Nagani now plans to bring his mother to India.

Indian origin woman banker arrested in UK anti-terror raid

Indian origin woman banker arrested in UK anti-terror raid

Rediff.com30 Jan 2014

Kuntal Patel, employed at the Barclays Bank in CanaryWharf, was arrested following anti-terror raids at three addresses in London.

Indian-origin student faces racial slur at US varsity

Indian-origin student faces racial slur at US varsity

Rediff.com18 Nov 2015

A 21-year-old Indian-origin student was allegedly subjected to a racial slur at a prestigious US university, prompting the student's body to pass a "diversity resolution" to promote an inclusive atmosphere on its campus.

BJP Invites World Parties To Witness Festival Of Democracy

BJP Invites World Parties To Witness Festival Of Democracy

Rediff.com15 Apr 2024

In the first such initiative, the Bharatiya Janata Party has invited the ruling and Opposition parties from around the world to witness the Lok Sabha elections in India first-hand.

Indian-origin boy working with Microsoft for braille printer

Indian-origin boy working with Microsoft for braille printer

Rediff.com15 May 2015

The young student has started working with a Windows team.