News for 'Indo-Canadian'

Scottie Scheffler Dominates FedEx St. Jude; Indian-Origin Golfers Advance

Scottie Scheffler Dominates FedEx St. Jude; Indian-Origin Golfers Advance

Rediff.com15 Aug 2026

World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler has taken a commanding three-shot lead at the halfway stage of the FedEx St. Jude Championship with a stunning nine-under 61. Meanwhile, Indian-origin golfers Sudarshan Yellamaraju and Aaron Rai are well-positioned to advance to the next playoff event, the BMW Championship, by staying within the crucial Top-50 standings.

Yellamaraju Climbs Leaderboard Amidst Tough Scottish Open Conditions

Yellamaraju Climbs Leaderboard Amidst Tough Scottish Open Conditions

Rediff.com11 Jul 2026

Indo-Canadian golfer Sudarshan Yellamaraju has surged into a tie for sixth place at the Scottish Open, just two strokes off the lead, after a stellar second round. Amidst challenging conditions that saw top players exit, Yellamaraju's strong performance puts him in contention for his first DP World Tour win. Rory McIlroy, Tom Kim, and Jordan Smith share the lead.

Scottish Open: Indian-Origin Golfers Face Setback In Final Round

Scottish Open: Indian-Origin Golfers Face Setback In Final Round

Rediff.com13 Jul 2026

Indian-origin golfers Sahith Theegala and Sudarshan Yellamaraju experienced a disappointing final round at the Scottish Open, slipping down the leaderboard. South Korea's Tom Kim secured the title with a flawless performance, while Theegala and Yellamaraju finished tied for 66th and 52nd respectively.

Weather Disrupts Scottish Open, Indian-Origin Golfers Slip

Weather Disrupts Scottish Open, Indian-Origin Golfers Slip

Rediff.com12 Jul 2026

Indian-origin golfers Sudarshan Yellamaraju and Sahith Theegala experienced a drop in their standings at the Scottish Open after play was suspended due to weather. Yellamaraju fell to tied 17th, while Theegala slipped to tied 64th, with both having holes left to complete in the third round. Matt Fitzpatrick and Michael Thorbjornsen currently share the lead.

Yellamaraju Leads Indian-Origin Charge At Genesis Scottish Open

Yellamaraju Leads Indian-Origin Charge At Genesis Scottish Open

Rediff.com10 Jul 2026

Indian-origin golfers Sudarshan Yellamaraju and Sahith Theegala made their mark on the opening day of the Genesis Scottish Open. Yellamaraju carded a two-under 68, placing him tied 27th, while Theegala finished even-par 70, tied 72nd. Rory McIlroy shares the lead with a five-under 65.

Yellamaraju Leads Indian-Origin Charge At Genesis Scottish Open

Yellamaraju Leads Indian-Origin Charge At Genesis Scottish Open

Rediff.com10 Jul 2026

Indian-origin golfers Sudarshan Yellamaraju and Sahith Theegala made their mark on the opening day of the Genesis Scottish Open. Yellamaraju carded a two-under 68, placing him tied 27th, while Theegala finished even-par 70, tied 72nd. Rory McIlroy shares the lead with a five-under 65.

US Open Day 1: Indian-American Golfers Navigate Challenging Conditions

US Open Day 1: Indian-American Golfers Navigate Challenging Conditions

Rediff.com19 Jun 2026

The first round of the US Open saw Indian-American golfer Akshay Bhatia finish 1-over with four holes remaining, despite a challenging start and fog delays. While Bhatia provisionally stood T-29, other Indian-origin players like Sahith Theegala, Sudarshan Yellamaraju, Manav Shah, and Aaron Rai experienced mixed results, with former champion Wyndham Clark leading the field before play was suspended due to darkness.

Bhatia closer to Top-10 at Truist, as McIlroy chases Im

Bhatia closer to Top-10 at Truist, as McIlroy chases Im

Rediff.com9 May 2026

Indian-American golfer Akshay Bhatia moved closer to a top-10 placement, while Rory McIlroy began his chase of the leaders at the Truist Championship.

Indian Golfers Bhatia, Theegala Eye Success At Charles Schwab Challenge

Indian Golfers Bhatia, Theegala Eye Success At Charles Schwab Challenge

Rediff.com27 May 2026

Indian origin golfers Akshay Bhatia and Sahith Theegala are set to compete at the Charles Schwab Challenge, held at the Colonial Country Club. The event features established stars and emerging talents, with players vying for a spot in the Memorial Tournament.

Sahith Theegala In Top 10 At Cadillac Championship

Sahith Theegala In Top 10 At Cadillac Championship

Rediff.com1 May 2026

Indian-American golfer Sahith Theegala began the Cadillac Championship with a 3-under 69, placing him in the top 10, while Cameron Young leads the field with an impressive 64.

Sahith Theegala in Top 10 at Players Championship

Sahith Theegala in Top 10 at Players Championship

Rediff.com15 Mar 2026

Indian American golfer Sahith Theegala moves into the top 10 at the Players Championship, while other Indian and Indo-Canadian players also make significant strides.

Aaron Rai stays in top 10, Sudarshan makes cut at Cognizant Classic Golf

Aaron Rai stays in top 10, Sudarshan makes cut at Cognizant Classic Golf

Rediff.com28 Feb 2026

Aaron Rai maintained his position in the Top-10 while Sudarshan Yellamaraju qualified for the weekend rounds at the Cognizant Classic in The Palm Beaches.

Bhatia Finishes Strong at Players Championship; Yellamaraju Secures Top-5 Result

Bhatia Finishes Strong at Players Championship; Yellamaraju Secures Top-5 Result

Rediff.com16 Mar 2026

Akshay Bhatia finishes tied 13th at the Players Championship, while Sudarshan Yellamaraju achieves a career-best result. Cameron Young wins the title.

Dr Singh to meet Indo-Canadian MPs

Dr Singh to meet Indo-Canadian MPs

Rediff.com26 Jun 2010

Indian Prime minister Manmohan Singh, who's is landing in Toronto Saturday morning for the G20 summit, will meet Indo-Canadian MPs, and members of the State Legislatures on the sidelines on Monday.

Indo-Canadian LTTE supporter arrested

Indo-Canadian LTTE supporter arrested

Rediff.com1 Dec 2009

An Indo-Canadian was arrested and asked to leave the country after he allegedly gave an inflammatory speech in support of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam at an event, where the flag of the outlawed Tamil rebel group was also hoisted.

Indo-Canadian restaurateur commits suicide

Indo-Canadian restaurateur commits suicide

Rediff.com18 Feb 2008

Nanda had reportedly left a suicide note saying the scrutiny she and her family had experienced following an explosion in her restaurant was too much to handle.

Indo-Canadian's restaurant blown up

Indo-Canadian's restaurant blown up

Rediff.com15 Feb 2008

A fast food restaurant owned by an Indo-Canadian was destroyed along with a few other shops when an explosion ripped through a commercial block in Vancouver in a suspected arson attack.

Indo-Canadian school principal killed

Indo-Canadian school principal killed

Rediff.com8 Jul 2007

So far police have not been able to identify the suspects.

Missing Indian student found dead in Canada

Missing Indian student found dead in Canada

Rediff.com29 Apr 2025

A 21-year-old Indian student who went missing in Canada's Ontario province three days ago has been found dead. Vanshika was last seen leaving her residence at 7 Majestic Drive in Ottawa at around 8-9 pm on Friday to view a rental room. Her phone was switched off at approximately 11.40 pm that night and she missed an important exam the next day, which was "completely out of character" for the student. The Indian High Commission in Ottawa confirmed the student's death and said it was in "close contact with the bereaved kin and local community associations to provide all possible assistance".

Khalistanis have polluted Canada, says Indo-Canadian MP after threats

Khalistanis have polluted Canada, says Indo-Canadian MP after threats

Rediff.com24 Jul 2024

Chandra Arya, a Member of Parliament from Nepean in the House of Commons, said in a post on his X account that separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun of Sikhs for Justice released a video demanding that Arya and his Hindu-Canadian friends go back to India after he (Arya) condemned the vandalism of the Hindu temple and other acts of hate and violence by Khalistan supporters in Canada.

Indo-Canadian woman found dead

Indo-Canadian woman found dead

Rediff.com3 Nov 2006

Indo-Canadian Women's Association gets funding

Indo-Canadian Women's Association gets funding

Rediff.com25 Feb 2011

The government has allocated $ 241,000 to the Indo-Canadian Women's Association, Edmonton, Alberta, to deal with violence against women and girls, Rona Ambrose, the minister of public works and government services, and status of women announced on February 11.

Racial attack on Indo-Canadian couple: 2 held

Racial attack on Indo-Canadian couple: 2 held

Rediff.com2 Jun 2007

Tiwana said he was still trying to deal with the shock of the violent attack by four Caucasian teens while he was out on an evening walk on Tuesday with his wife Surjit Kaur.

Montreal: Indo-Canadian Liberal speaks out

Montreal: Indo-Canadian Liberal speaks out

Rediff.com2 Dec 2006

Members of the Indo-Canadian community haven't advanced a single policy resolution in Montreal that specifically addresses matters important to the Sikh community.

Indo-Canadian senator urged to resign

Indo-Canadian senator urged to resign

Rediff.com24 Jan 2008

Indo-Canadian senator and lawyer Mobina Jaffer is under pressure to resign following charges that she allegedly over-billed her client.

Govt worried as Indo-Canadians get extortion calls

Govt worried as Indo-Canadians get extortion calls

Rediff.com5 Jan 2024

India on Thursday described as 'matter of serious concern' reports that said some members of the Indian community in Canadian province of British Columbia received 'extortion calls'.

Canada: Indo-Canadian arrested for fraud

Canada: Indo-Canadian arrested for fraud

Rediff.com13 Apr 2007

Salim Damji, who five years ago had pleaded guilty to cheating a large number of investors to the tune of about $78 million, was this week charged with fraud and forgery.

Kanishka: Indo-Canadians demand public inquiry

Kanishka: Indo-Canadians demand public inquiry

Rediff.com27 Mar 2005

The families of victims of the AI bombing in 1985 have been demanding an inquiry after main accused Ripudaman Singh Malik and Ajaib Singh Bagri were acquitted in the case.

Indo-Canadian women face racism at Vancouver bar

Indo-Canadian women face racism at Vancouver bar

Rediff.com11 Nov 2013

An Indo-Canadian woman has alleged that she and her friends faced racist slurs at a bar in the city of Vancouver in Western Canada.

5 Indo-Canadians elected to Alberta assembly

5 Indo-Canadians elected to Alberta assembly

Rediff.com12 Mar 2008

Five Indo-Canadians have been elected to the Alberta Legislative Assembly, elections for which were held on March 3. There are four lesgislators elected on the Progressive Conservative label and one as Liberal. They include Manmeet Bhullar, who has just turned 28, still studying law at Windsor University.

Cops investigate murder of Indo-Canadian family

Cops investigate murder of Indo-Canadian family

Rediff.com22 Nov 2007

They first found three bodies in a single-family home on Wednesday and after several hours when they went again to search the place, they reportedly stumbled on the fourth body.

Indo-Canadian woman found stabbed to death

Indo-Canadian woman found stabbed to death

Rediff.com9 Feb 2007

This is the third Indo-Canadian woman murdered recently in Surrey.

Indo-Canadian teenager shot dead in Vancouver

Indo-Canadian teenager shot dead in Vancouver

Rediff.com4 Feb 2008

Virk was at a get-together at a friend's house on Saturday after which he was found lying in the street. He later succumbed to the gunshot wounds in hospital.

Indo-Canadian businessman claims he bribed Praful Patel

Indo-Canadian businessman claims he bribed Praful Patel

Rediff.com3 Feb 2012

Nazir Karigar, 64, who claimed he paid the bribe to supply a facial-recognition security system to Air India has reportedly been charged by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police under the Corruption of Foreign Public Officials Act, a law that prohibits the payment of bribes abroad

Indo-Canadian businessman claims he bribed Praful Patel

Indo-Canadian businessman claims he bribed Praful Patel

Rediff.com3 Feb 2012

Nazir Karigar, an Ottawa-based Indo-Canadian entrepreneur, claimed to have bribed India's Minister of Heavy Industries in 2005, to get a $100 million contract for his company CryptoMetric, says a report in The Globe and the Mail.

'Even Canada and China did not have such bad relations'

'Even Canada and China did not have such bad relations'

Rediff.com15 Oct 2024

The deteriorating ties have raised many questions about the nature of the bilateral relationship, particularly its impact on the large Indo-Canadian population and students currently living in Canada.

Indo Canadian actor attempts for a better Toronto

Indo Canadian actor attempts for a better Toronto

Rediff.com15 Feb 2011

Indo Canadian stage actor Ravi Jain, founder and director Why Not Theatre and a Dora Award winner, has added another accomplishment to his kitty. He is among the 25 aspiring builders in Toronto who have received the 2011 DiverseCity fellowship.