News for 'Los Angeles'

Los Angeles Knight Riders unveil home ground in southern California

Los Angeles Knight Riders unveil home ground in southern California

Rediff.com19 Mar 2026

The Los Angeles Knight Riders on Thursday unveiled the Knight Riders Cricket Field at Fairplex in Pomona, California, which is set to serve as their base for the upcoming season of Major League Cricket in the United States.

Aditi Ashok T-59 After Opening Round In Los Angeles

Aditi Ashok T-59 After Opening Round In Los Angeles

Rediff.com17 Apr 2026

Aditi Ashok carded a 2-under 70 in the opening round of the JM Eagle LA Championship, placing her in a tie for 59th position. Chizzy Iwai leads the tournament after a stunning 9-under 63.

Cricket venue for 2028 Los Angeles Games unveiled

Cricket venue for 2028 Los Angeles Games unveiled

Rediff.com16 Apr 2025

Pomona, a city in South California, will host the cricket competition during the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, the ICC announced in Dubai on Tuesday.

24 Dead In Los Angeles Wildfires

24 Dead In Los Angeles Wildfires

Rediff.com13 Jan 2025

16 missing, 150,000 evacuated, 70,000 without power.

Olympic flag arrives in Los Angeles!

Olympic flag arrives in Los Angeles!

Rediff.com13 Aug 2024

It will be the third time LA will host the Olympic Games in the modern era, after being the host city in 1932 and 1984.

Los Angeles wildfires kill 5; Biden cancels last foreign trip

Los Angeles wildfires kill 5; Biden cancels last foreign trip

Rediff.com9 Jan 2025

The uncontrollable fire has so far burned over 70 sq km in three areas: Palisades, west of Los Angeles; Eaton, north of Pasadena and San Fernando Valley.

Baisakhi celebrated  in Los Angeles

Baisakhi celebrated in Los Angeles

Rediff.com15 Apr 2009

Some 15,000 people, mainly from California, and also from across the United States and abroad, joined the 37th Baisakhi celebrations in Los Angeles, California on April 12 sponsored jointly by 20 gurdwaras in Southern California area.

Los Angeles to host 2028 Summer Olympics

Los Angeles to host 2028 Summer Olympics

Rediff.com31 Jul 2017

Los Angeles will host the 2028 Summer Olympics Games after reaching a deal with Olympic organizers, the Los Angeles Times reported on Monday, citing an unnamed source close to the negotiation.

Mallika Sherawat in Los Angeles

Mallika Sherawat in Los Angeles

Rediff.com7 Dec 2009

Reader Abhinav Shrivastava has sent us a photograph.

Spotted: Shikha Uberoi in Los Angeles

Spotted: Shikha Uberoi in Los Angeles

Rediff.com28 May 2009

Reader Rudra Ghosh sent us this picture from Los Angeles.

FIFA World Cup 2026: Opening Ceremonies in Mexico, Canada, US

FIFA World Cup 2026: Opening Ceremonies in Mexico, Canada, US

Rediff.com1 days ago

FIFA has announced that the 2026 World Cup, co-hosted by Mexico, Canada, and the United States, will feature separate opening ceremonies in each of the three countries. The ceremonies will feature a diverse lineup of musical performers and cultural showcases.

Los Angeles airport evacuated after shooting

Los Angeles airport evacuated after shooting

Rediff.com1 Nov 2013

Parts of Los Angeles International Airport -- one of the busiest in the US - were evacuated on Friday morning after reports of a shooting in which a TSA (Transportation Security Administration) employee was shot and several others wounded.

Cricket Venue Breaks Ground For 2028 Olympics Return

Cricket Venue Breaks Ground For 2028 Olympics Return

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

The ICC CEO Sanjog Gupta marked the ground breaking of the cricket venue for the 2028 Olympics as a historic moment, fulfilling a 128-year promise to bring cricket back to the global stage. The venue, also home to the Los Angeles Knight Riders, signifies cricket's growing global appeal and its integration into the Olympic movement.

Hewitt goes out in Los Angeles

Hewitt goes out in Los Angeles

Rediff.com26 Jul 2006

Safin squeezes through Los Angeles opener

Safin squeezes through Los Angeles opener

Rediff.com17 Jul 2007

The former world number one battled past Australia's Chris Guccione 6-3 6-7 7-6 in the opening round of the Los Angeles Classic.

LA Knight Riders stadium to host Olympic cricket

LA Knight Riders stadium to host Olympic cricket

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

ICC CEO Sanjog Gupta hailed the ground breaking of the cricket venue for the 2028 Olympics as a historic moment, fulfilling a long-awaited promise to bring the sport to the global stage.

Spotted: Anil Kapoor in Los Angeles

Spotted: Anil Kapoor in Los Angeles

Rediff.com7 Jul 2009

Reader Rajesh Pal has sent us a photograph.

Sania advances in Los Angeles

Sania advances in Los Angeles

Rediff.com7 Aug 2007

The Indian ace beat qualifier Alesandra Wozniak 6-3, 6-2 to set up a second round clash with Martina Hingis.

Preity Zinta gets married in Los Angeles

Preity Zinta gets married in Los Angeles

Rediff.com1 Mar 2016

The B-town beauty got married on February 29.

Los Angeles scraps move to map Muslims

Los Angeles scraps move to map Muslims

Rediff.com15 Nov 2007

A decision to map Muslims -- citing security reasons -- in Los Angeles had to be called off after protests from the community, the Los Angeles Times has reported.

Los Angeles shuts over 900 schools after terror threat

Los Angeles shuts over 900 schools after terror threat

Rediff.com15 Dec 2015

All public schools in the Los Angeles area have been closed due to an unspecified "electronic" threat, affecting over 660,000 students in one of the largest School District in the United States, officials said on Tuesday.

Dementieva lifts Los Angeles crown

Dementieva lifts Los Angeles crown

Rediff.com14 Aug 2006

The third seeded Russian wore down Jelena Jankovic in the final.

Venus pulls out of Los Angeles Open

Venus pulls out of Los Angeles Open

Rediff.com5 Aug 2006

The world No 32 cited a left wrist injury as the reason for her withdrawal.

Spotted: AR Rahman in Los Angeles

Spotted: AR Rahman in Los Angeles

Rediff.com15 Jun 2013

Reader Ramesh sends us a photograph.

Spotted: Esha Deol in Los Angeles

Spotted: Esha Deol in Los Angeles

Rediff.com9 Jun 2011

Reader Neeraj Singh has sent us a photograph.

LA28 Unveils Floral 'Superbloom' Identity for 2028 Olympics

LA28 Unveils Floral 'Superbloom' Identity for 2028 Olympics

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

LA28 organisers unveil a floral-themed 'Superbloom' visual identity for the 2028 Olympics and Paralympics, inspired by Los Angeles' culture, landscape and iconic Bird of Paradise.

Dazzling cars at the Los Angeles Auto Show

Dazzling cars at the Los Angeles Auto Show

Rediff.com21 Nov 2011

Started way back in 1907, the Los Angeles Auto Show has an illustrious history.

Aditi Ashok Improves Position At JM Eagle LA Championship

Aditi Ashok Improves Position At JM Eagle LA Championship

Rediff.com19 Apr 2026

Aditi Ashok recovered with three birdies on the back nine to finish tied for 36th place at the JM Eagle Los Angeles Championship. Sei Young Kim of Korea leads the tournament despite a late-round struggle.

Why Jessica Lall wants to be Los Angeles's next mayor

Why Jessica Lall wants to be Los Angeles's next mayor

Rediff.com24 Nov 2021

'We need to see more Indian Americans and people of colour hold elected office and serve in executive roles.'

High-profile Iranian woman held in US for arms trafficking

High-profile Iranian woman held in US for arms trafficking

Rediff.com20 Apr 2026

A 44-year-old Iranian woman with a US Green Card was arrested at Los Angeles International Airport on suspicion of trafficking weapons on behalf of the Iranian government and is expected to appear in court on Monday.

Drake enters football with 100M Euros power move

Drake enters football with 100M Euros power move

Rediff.com3 days ago

Italian second-tier soccer club Venezia has secured a significant minority investment from sports industry heavyweight Tim Leiweke, thanks in part to Canadian rapper Drake.

Spotted! Kareena, Shahid in Los Angeles

Spotted! Kareena, Shahid in Los Angeles

Rediff.com13 Feb 2008

Reader Aashir Patel sends us a picture.

PIX: Tom Cruise makes daring dive for Los Angeles Olympics handover

PIX: Tom Cruise makes daring dive for Los Angeles Olympics handover

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

Hollywood's top gun Tom Cruise rappelled from the roof of the Stade de France into the Paris Games closing ceremony on Sunday before speeding off with the Olympic flag in a dramatic handover that began the countdown to the Los Angeles Games in 2028.

Safina powers to Los Angeles title

Safina powers to Los Angeles title

Rediff.com28 Jul 2008

Dinara Safina won her first title on US soil with a clinical 6-4, 6-2 destruction of Flavia Pennetta in the Los Angeles Classic final on Sunday. The powerful Russian completely dominated the Italian's serve, breaking her six successive times to claim her second title of the year.

Spotted: SRK, Karan Johar in Los Angeles

Spotted: SRK, Karan Johar in Los Angeles

Rediff.com29 Jan 2009

Reader Shweta Balakrishnan sends us pictures.

Sania stuns Hingis in Los Angeles

Sania stuns Hingis in Los Angeles

Rediff.com8 Aug 2007

The Indian ace upset seventh-seed Martina Hingis 6-2, 2-6, 6-4 in the second round.

Roddick finds form in Los Angeles

Roddick finds form in Los Angeles

Rediff.com27 Jul 2006

The top seed, watched by his new coach Jimmy Connors, unleashed nine aces in an easy win over South African Rik de Voest.

All-German final in Los Angeles

All-German final in Los Angeles

Rediff.com18 Jul 2004

Tommy Haas will take on Nicolas Kiefer in the final of the Mercedes-Benz Cup.