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73-yr-old Sikh woman deported to India after 33 years in US

73-yr-old Sikh woman deported to India after 33 years in US

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

Kaur, a resident of East Bay in northern California for more than 30 years, was detained by the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials during a routine check, a report in Berkeleyside, a non-profit news portal, said earlier.

Noah Lyles embraces all-or-nothing push toward LA28

Noah Lyles embraces all-or-nothing push toward LA28

Rediff.com13 Dec 2025

For Olympics 100m gold medallist and multiple-time world champion American sprinter Noah Lyles, 2026 season and beyond will be about having an "all-or-nothing" mentality.

Indian boxers target LA28 after medal haul at Worlds

Indian boxers target LA28 after medal haul at Worlds

Rediff.com16 Sep 2025

Debutant Minakshi, who out-punched Paris Olympics bronze medallist Nazym Kyzaibay of Kazakhstan in the 48kg final, for gold at the Worlds said she had set her sights on the World Cup in India in November.

Mirabai Chanu faces weight class shift at LA Olympics

Mirabai Chanu faces weight class shift at LA Olympics

Rediff.com4 Nov 2025

Mirabai Chanu's weight class axed from 2028 Olympics, to bulk up to 53kg for LA Games

Trio shares Nobel Prize in medicine for findings in immune system

Trio shares Nobel Prize in medicine for findings in immune system

Rediff.com6 Oct 2025

The trio--two based in the United States and one in Japan--was recognised for their "groundbreaking discoveries concerning peripheral immune tolerance." that prevents the immune system from harming the body.

Delhi should follow Los Angeles and Beijing to fight air pollution

Delhi should follow Los Angeles and Beijing to fight air pollution

Rediff.com15 Nov 2018

Here's what the national capital needs to do to ensure the residents stop breathing toxic fumes.

Indian archers shine on first day of Asian C'ships

Indian archers shine on first day of Asian C'ships

Rediff.com9 Nov 2025

Yashdeep stuns Koreans, Anshika impresses as India take second spot in recurve

'20-30 bullets' fired at ISKCON temple in US, India urges action

'20-30 bullets' fired at ISKCON temple in US, India urges action

Rediff.com2 Jul 2025

A similar incident had occurred earlier this year when, on March 9, a Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) Hindu temple in Chino Hills, California, was found desecrated just days ahead of a so-called 'Khalistani referendum' in Los Angeles, according to temple authorities.

What's This Surgeon From LA Doing At LFW?

What's This Surgeon From LA Doing At LFW?

Rediff.com28 Mar 2025

Divya Srinivasan, a plastic surgeon from Los Angeles attends her second LFW after eight long years.

Visionary & long overdue: PT Usha hails sports bill

Visionary & long overdue: PT Usha hails sports bill

Rediff.com12 Aug 2025

Sports Bill will end stagnation; bring in transparency: PT Usha in Rajya Sabha

India expands consular reach in US with 8 new centres, eases access

India expands consular reach in US with 8 new centres, eases access

Rediff.com3 Aug 2025

Starting August 1, 2025, all consular services, including passport, visa, OCI, surrender certificate, life certificate, birth/marriage certificate, police clearance, attestations, and more, will be provided exclusively through VFS Global Centres.

2025's A to Z OF ENTERTAINMENT

2025's A to Z OF ENTERTAINMENT

Rediff.com26 Dec 2025

As the year draws to a close, Rediff's Senior Contributor Roshmila Bhattacharya takes a look at the hits and misses, the highs and lows, the newsmakers and the dealbreakers in alphabetical order.

India's Cricket Boom Is Just Beginning

India's Cricket Boom Is Just Beginning

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

'We have just scratched the surface because cricket has been around for the longest time.'

Why Aussie swimming queen retired at her peak?

Why Aussie swimming queen retired at her peak?

Rediff.com16 Oct 2025

Ariarne Titmus has retired from competitive swimming at the age of 25, ending a stellar career that featured one of the sport's great rivalries with American Katie Ledecky.

Lovlina joins fight to keep boxing in Olympics

Lovlina joins fight to keep boxing in Olympics

Rediff.com5 Jan 2025

Eyeing a third straight Olympic appearance in 2028 (if the sport is included in the roster) Tokyo Games bronze medallist Lovlina said she will take it one step at a time from here on.

Critics Choice Awards: The BIG Winners

Critics Choice Awards: The BIG Winners

Rediff.com5 Jan 2026

The Critics Choice Awards was held at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica and saw Hollywood's A-listers get honoured at the first awards ceremony of the year.

HI bring in vision coach to fine-tune India's reflex game

HI bring in vision coach to fine-tune India's reflex game

Rediff.com15 Nov 2025

'She will work remote mostly, sometime online and sometime on the field. Starting December she is going to work with us till World Cup and Asian Games.'

Shooting WC: Sheoran-Dhanda lose in qualifying

Shooting WC: Sheoran-Dhanda lose in qualifying

Rediff.com13 Jul 2025

Lakshay Sheoran and Neeru Dhanda missed out on making the medal round in the trap mixed team event at the ISSF Lonato World Cup.

Adani Airports To Test Pre-Booked Security Slots

Adani Airports To Test Pre-Booked Security Slots

Rediff.com18 Sep 2025

If implemented in India, the service will allow passengers book security screening slots in advance, helping cut down wait times in long queues.

'I Want To Leave People With Hope'

'I Want To Leave People With Hope'

Rediff.com26 Nov 2025

'It's far-fetched to say that human thinking will become subservient.'

'We are so used to Neeraj winning that we forget...'

'We are so used to Neeraj winning that we forget...'

Rediff.com30 Aug 2025

World Athletics vice-president Adille Sumariwalla has backed star Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra to be at his best during next month's World Championships in Tokyo.

'I thought I'd quit' - Pooja Rani's stunning comeback

'I thought I'd quit' - Pooja Rani's stunning comeback

Rediff.com17 Sep 2025

Seasoned boxer Pooja Rani had decided that if her fourth appearance at the World Boxing Championship ended without a medal, she would not give it another shot.

Boost for boxing! LA 2028 doors open after IOC vote

Boost for boxing! LA 2028 doors open after IOC vote

Rediff.com20 Mar 2025

The IOC last month granted provisional recognition to World Boxing in a major step towards the sport's inclusion in the LA Games and Thursday's decision ensured the sport's Olympic presence would continue.

MLS calling? Captain Son to leave Spurs

MLS calling? Captain Son to leave Spurs

Rediff.com2 Aug 2025

'I did my best on the field and off the field, and by winning the Europa League, I thought I'd done everything I could and achieved.'

Don't know...: Trump on India citing US trade with Russia

Don't know...: Trump on India citing US trade with Russia

Rediff.com6 Aug 2025

President Trump addresses questions about US imports from Russia and India's stance on purchasing Russian oil, hinting at potential tariffs.

Coventry receives golden key as new IOC President

Coventry receives golden key as new IOC President

Rediff.com24 Jun 2025

New IOC head already counting down to LA 2028

Omar Yaghi: The Live-Wire Nobel Laureate

Omar Yaghi: The Live-Wire Nobel Laureate

Rediff.com21 Oct 2025

'It was from him I learnt that if you gave the student the freedom to find his own path, he would be more courageous to experiment.'

Good news for India! Compound archery set for LA debut

Good news for India! Compound archery set for LA debut

Rediff.com10 Apr 2025

Compound archery will make its Olympic debut at the 2028 Los Angeles Games, providing a massive boost to India's elusive medal hopes in the precision sport.

'You Can't Be Madhuri Dixit Anywhere'

'You Can't Be Madhuri Dixit Anywhere'

Rediff.com3 Dec 2025

'One day my neighbour in Denver called me and said, "I think somebody is casing your house. So should I call the cops?"... they were scared that people case your house and then rob it.' 'And I said, "no, no, no. It's just that I am an actress".'

Primatologist and chimpanzee expert Jane Goodall dies at 91

Primatologist and chimpanzee expert Jane Goodall dies at 91

Rediff.com2 Oct 2025

Her research legacy laid the foundation for modern primatology: in Gombe Stream National Park, she discovered that chimpanzees can form lasting social bonds and use basic tools. Goodall also found that, like humans, primates experience emotions such as joy, fear, empathy, and grief.

'India should target 20 medals in LA 2028 Olympics'

'India should target 20 medals in LA 2028 Olympics'

Rediff.com13 Oct 2025

India's 2024 Paris Olympics medallists, including star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra and shooter Manu Bhaker, were felicitated with cash awards by the Indian Olympic Association.

Cricket back in Asian Games: 2026 edition to feature T20s

Cricket back in Asian Games: 2026 edition to feature T20s

Rediff.com30 Apr 2025

The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) has confirmed that cricket will be included in the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.

LA28: US team's participation in doubt

LA28: US team's participation in doubt

Rediff.com17 Apr 2025

'They are not a full-member (of the ICC) but being the Olympic hosts, the US naturally have a claim to be there, which makes it such a tough decision.'

'Zohran Mamdani Has A Very Complicated Identity'

'Zohran Mamdani Has A Very Complicated Identity'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2025

'He knew the world's eyes were on him, and he had to speak directly to the fears that immigrants in New York feel right now.'

No farewell yet, as Lovlina sets sights on World title

No farewell yet, as Lovlina sets sights on World title

Rediff.com31 Aug 2025

'I would have quit if I'd have won Paris Olympic medal'

India set for world's first archery league

India set for world's first archery league

Rediff.com17 Jun 2025

Indian Archery League set for October launch; Lee gets SAI approval as India coach

What Kind Of Military Parade Is This?!

What Kind Of Military Parade Is This?!

Rediff.com16 Jun 2025

On June 14, 2025, the US army celebrated its 250th anniversary with a parade championed by President Donald Trump in Washington, DC.

ICC chief Shah meets Brisbane 2032 officials; eyes cricket's Olympics future

ICC chief Shah meets Brisbane 2032 officials; eyes cricket's Olympics future

Rediff.com12 Dec 2024

Jay Shah met with top officials of the 2032 Brisbane Olympics organising committee to discuss the sport's potential inclusion in the Summer Games on Thursday.

At 38, Joshna Chinappa refuses to quit

At 38, Joshna Chinappa refuses to quit

Rediff.com26 Aug 2025

Joshna Chinappa continues to push boundaries despite being on the wrong side of 30s

LeBron breaks Abdul-Jabbar's 35-year-old record

LeBron breaks Abdul-Jabbar's 35-year-old record

Rediff.com20 Dec 2024

Last year, James also surpassed Abdul-Jabbar to become the NBA's all-time leading scorer and now has more than 41,000 points to his name.