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Rana gets more time to move against extradition to India

Rana gets more time to move against extradition to India

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

A federal United States court has allowed Pakistani-origin Canadian businessman Tahawwur Rana time till November 9 to file a motion against his extradition to India to face a trial in the 2008 Mumbai terror attack.

Williams sisters join Tiger, McIlroy's golf revolution

Williams sisters join Tiger, McIlroy's golf revolution

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

Ohanian and Williams sisters taking up golf with TGL ownership

Elizabeth Taylor passes away

Elizabeth Taylor passes away

Rediff.com23 Mar 2011

The actress passed away today.

California primary to have voter page in Hindi

California primary to have voter page in Hindi

Rediff.com6 Jun 2012

With the goal of inspiring and preparing every eligible citizen to vote, the American state of California has for the first time ever provided a new voter page that carried ballot information in Hindi for the June 5 primary election.

Pacers take down Lakers with final second basket

Pacers take down Lakers with final second basket

Rediff.com28 Nov 2012

Indiana guard George Hill came up with last second heroics usually reserved for Kobe Bryant as the Pacers outgunned the Los Angeles Lakers 79-77 in a scrappy contest in Los Angeles on Tuesday.

NBA: D'Antoni at the helm as Lakers beat Nets

NBA: D'Antoni at the helm as Lakers beat Nets

Rediff.com21 Nov 2012

Lakers coach Mike D'Antoni took charge from the sideline for the first time on Tuesday as Los Angeles leaned heavily on their defense to earn a gritty 95-90 win over the Brooklyn Nets.

Spotted: Michael Kasprowicz and Graeme Hick

Spotted: Michael Kasprowicz and Graeme Hick

Rediff.com18 May 2009

Reader Sarnab Poddar sent us these pictures from Los Angeles.

Yuriy Sedykh, hammer world record holder, dies at 66

Yuriy Sedykh, hammer world record holder, dies at 66

Rediff.com14 Sep 2021

Yuriy Sedykh, a two-time Olympic champion in the hammer throw whose world record from 1986 still stands, has died. He was 66. The Russian track and field federation said Sedykh died early Tuesday following a heart attack.

Paris Olympics: 'Lakshya Sen is an amazing player'

Paris Olympics: 'Lakshya Sen is an amazing player'

Rediff.com4 Aug 2024

Viktor Axelsen said the young Lakshya Sen would be among the favourites to win a gold medal at the Los Angeles Games in 2028.

Can new ICC boss solve India-Pakistan Champions Trophy 2025 deadlock?

Can new ICC boss solve India-Pakistan Champions Trophy 2025 deadlock?

Rediff.com1 Dec 2024

Shah, the son of India's Home Minister Amit Shah, will have his task cut out as the ICC looks to find an acceptable solution to implement the 'Hybrid Model' for the Champions Trophy originally scheduled in Pakistan.

California On Angela Jonsson's Mind

California On Angela Jonsson's Mind

Rediff.com22 May 2023

The Chennai-born model-actor shows us a corner of California you must add to your bucket list.

Djokovic claims Olympic gold, calls it career peak

Djokovic claims Olympic gold, calls it career peak

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

Djokovic described beating Carlos Alcaraz to claim the Olympic singles gold medal at the fifth attempt as the biggest achievement of his career on Sunday.

Why I am so excited about Pedro

Why I am so excited about Pedro

Rediff.com17 Jun 2013

Here was this filmmaker, who has won so many awards, including a couple of Oscars, and there was not an ounce of arrogance in him, says Aseem Chhabra.

STUNNING PICS: The swimmer who's is a full-time mermaid

STUNNING PICS: The swimmer who's is a full-time mermaid

Rediff.com3 Apr 2013

The amazing story of former model Linden Wolbert who now works as a professional mermaid.

UCLA shooting: IIT Kharagpur alumnus planned to kill another faculty member

UCLA shooting: IIT Kharagpur alumnus planned to kill another faculty member

Rediff.com3 Jun 2016

The Indian American gunman, who killed a University of California Los Angeles professor before killing himself, had also murdered his wife and planned to kill another faculty member, police said.

Mallika Sherawat's unknown talent, revealed!

Mallika Sherawat's unknown talent, revealed!

Rediff.com6 Sep 2010

The actress has teamed up with John Lennon's son Julian for the Hisss soundtrack. She has sung two songs for the film.

Your desktop is 400 times germier than a toilet

Your desktop is 400 times germier than a toilet

Rediff.com16 Feb 2007

The study also found that a woman's work area has more germs than that of a man.

If You Missed The Oscars, Read This

If You Missed The Oscars, Read This

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

Sean Baker broke a record by winning four Oscars just himself for Anora: Best Picture, Best Director, Best Editing and Best Original Screenplay.

American ganstas trade guns for cricket bats

American ganstas trade guns for cricket bats

Rediff.com19 Jan 2011

This twelve unlikely cricketers from Compton, in Los Angeles County, began their cricketing journey in a parking lot with trash cans for stumps more than a decade ago

'Unapologetically Indian' In New York

'Unapologetically Indian' In New York

Rediff.com19 Mar 2025

'I always cook from my heart,' says New York Chef Vijaya Kumar who won his third Michelin Star recently.

'After Asian Games show, it's time for India to bid for Olympics'

'After Asian Games show, it's time for India to bid for Olympics'

Rediff.com8 Oct 2023

Buoyed by the record medal haul at the Hangzhou Asian Games, Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president PT Usha on Sunday supported the government's plan to place a proposal to host the 2036 Olympics.

Long jumper Sreeshankar out of Paris Olympics with injury

Long jumper Sreeshankar out of Paris Olympics with injury

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

Murali Sreeshankar has been ruled out of Paris Olympics after sustaining a knee injury during training.

'Vinesh, you didn't lose... you've been defeated!'

'Vinesh, you didn't lose... you've been defeated!'

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

Vinesh Phogat announced her retirement from wrestling, prompting an outpouring of support from the sporting community.

Thank you George for the good times!

Thank you George for the good times!

Rediff.com27 Dec 2016

'I swayed my arms in the air with strangers when George Michael sang Careless Whispers' 'I was in heaven.'

Mallika Sherawat makes Hollywood history!

Mallika Sherawat makes Hollywood history!

Rediff.com19 Aug 2009

The sexy starlet was bestowed an honourary citizenship by the city of Los Angeles.

'We Know The Power Of Cricket'

'We Know The Power Of Cricket'

Rediff.com15 Jul 2024

'Cricket as a pathway in the US was not something people thought about 10 years ago, even like five years ago.' 'But now that there is a pathway you can see.'

Immense pollution pool over Bihar: NASA

Immense pollution pool over Bihar: NASA

Rediff.com29 Jan 2005

"Blanketing around 100 million people, primarily in the Ganges Valley, the pollution levels are about five times larger than those typically found over Los Angeles," NASA said in a release.

'Girls Will Be Girls Is About Your First Crush'

'Girls Will Be Girls Is About Your First Crush'

Rediff.com7 Dec 2024

'The flutters of excitement of a high-school romance, and then how life changes.'

Chak de! India's hockey heroes felicitated

Chak de! India's hockey heroes felicitated

Rediff.com14 Sep 2019

Union Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju on Friday honoured the former hockey players for their achievements and contribution to the country.

LA mourns on first anniversary of Kobe Bryant's death

LA mourns on first anniversary of Kobe Bryant's death

Rediff.com27 Jan 2021

The death of Bryant stunned the sports world and led to an outpouring of emotion in the city

'A hundred lies cannot change the truth'

'A hundred lies cannot change the truth'

Rediff.com2 Sep 2009

'There is a possibility I may not survive this ordeal,' designer Anand Jon told Sharon Waxman of Los Angeles magazine before his trial for sexual abuse last year.

Davenport upset in LA comeback

Davenport upset in LA comeback

Rediff.com10 Aug 2006

Lindsay Davenport lost to Australia's Samantha Stosur 6-7, 6-4, 6-3 in the Los Angeles Open second round.

'We Could Win A TT Medal At LA Olympics'

'We Could Win A TT Medal At LA Olympics'

Rediff.com30 Jan 2025

'Paris 2024 was the first time that both the men's and women's team qualified for the team championships.' 'The women's team made it to the quarter-finals, just one short of the medal round, and the men's team also did well.' 'The mixed doubles is another event where India is doing very well.' 'So these three events are events where there is a possibility of us winning medals at the Olympics.'

Messi confirms he plans to play for Beckham's Inter Miami

Messi confirms he plans to play for Beckham's Inter Miami

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

Lionel Messi intends to join Major Soccer League side Inter Miami as a free agent, the Argentina forward said on Wednesday.

Ready For The Tribe?

Ready For The Tribe?

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

From Vijay saving the day yet again to Vikramaditya Motwane's latest offering, here's everything you can watch on OTT this week.

Former FIFA VP Jack Warner surrenders: Reports

Former FIFA VP Jack Warner surrenders: Reports

Rediff.com28 May 2015

Former FIFA vice president Jack Warner surrendered after being accused on corruption charges, the Los Angeles Times reported, citing a spokeswoman for the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service.

NRIs catalyst in US-India ties

NRIs catalyst in US-India ties

Rediff.com1 Sep 2005

India's archers aiming to break medal drought in Paris

India's archers aiming to break medal drought in Paris

Rediff.com8 Jul 2024

India, who have never won an Olympic archery medal, will send a full six-member contingent to Paris to compete in all five events for the first time in 12 years

Chaudhary sets new 3000m national record in LA

Chaudhary sets new 3000m national record in LA

Rediff.com3 Jul 2022

India's Parul Chaudhary smashed the national record at the Sound Running meet in Los Angeles as she became the first athlete from the country to clock a sub-nine minute time in the women's 3000m event.

Controversy, heartbreaks: Indian boxing's disastrous year

Controversy, heartbreaks: Indian boxing's disastrous year

Rediff.com23 Dec 2024

Coaching crisis, heartbreaks and Olympic setbacks mark a disastrous year for Indian boxing