News for 'Los Angeles'

Not the Grand Slams: Djokovic's new obsession is...

Not the Grand Slams: Djokovic's new obsession is...

Rediff.com17 Jun 2025

Novak Djokovic says that defending his Olympic title at LA 2028

ICC suspends USA Cricket's membership

ICC suspends USA Cricket's membership

Rediff.com23 Sep 2025

The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday announced the suspension of USA Cricket's membership with immediate effect, saying the decision has been taken after a "thorough review of affairs and extensive engagement with key stakeholders over the past year".

Mark Tully Was India's Voice To The World

Mark Tully Was India's Voice To The World

Rediff.com27 Jan 2026

'Mark had such a profound understanding of India, which was, of course, the land of his birth as well as of his death... He loved India, and lived two-thirds of his life here.'

Former middleweight champ Golovkin to run for World Boxing presidency

Former middleweight champ Golovkin to run for World Boxing presidency

Rediff.com25 Oct 2025

Kazakhstan's Gennady Golovkin will run as a candidate in the election for President of World Boxing, the former middleweight world champion said in a statement on Friday.

Mirabai carries Indian weightlifting through a tainted 2025

Mirabai carries Indian weightlifting through a tainted 2025

Rediff.com27 Dec 2025

Indian weightlifting once again revolved around the enduring brilliance of Mirabai Chanu, whose World Championships silver was the single biggest achievement for the sport in a year marked by doping concerns and senior-level stagnation.

No retirement for Deepika Kumari yet...

No retirement for Deepika Kumari yet...

Rediff.com3 Oct 2025

Deepika Kumari is not contemplating retirement just yet and is instead focusing on building mental strength to handle high-pressure situations, with an eye on a final hurrah at the Los Angeles Games.

'He has been a promoter and supporter of these Games'

'He has been a promoter and supporter of these Games'

Rediff.com7 Mar 2025

'He has been a promoter and supporter of these Games during his first term. These Games were allocated to Los Angeles during the first term. He loves sport.'

When Harry Met Sally Director, Wife Stabbed To Death

When Harry Met Sally Director, Wife Stabbed To Death

Rediff.com15 Dec 2025

The deaths are being investigated as a homicide by the Los Angeles police department, with reports indicating that the couple was stabbed to death.

Rahman Goes AI!

Rahman Goes AI!

Rediff.com1 Oct 2025

The maestro is all set to launch Secret Mountain, an AI-powered band on the Metaverse.

The Stars Who Sizzled In 2025: Samantha, Deepika...

The Stars Who Sizzled In 2025: Samantha, Deepika...

Rediff.com15 Dec 2025

In 2025, Indian stars didn't just make global fashion moments, they owned them.

Athletics first, swimming last! LA 2028 unveil wild new schedule

Athletics first, swimming last! LA 2028 unveil wild new schedule

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

Organizers of the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics on Monday released the first look at the Olympic competition schedule, highlighting a historic reshuffling of key events and the most ambitious sports lineup in Games history.

Year of the Woman: How India's Sportswomen Owned 2025

Year of the Woman: How India's Sportswomen Owned 2025

Rediff.com30 Dec 2025

They weren't up for a windfall even after the trophy but life was certain to get a lot better as some sponsors and state governments stepped up to lift them financially.

India seeks more details from US on Tahawwur Rana interrogation

India seeks more details from US on Tahawwur Rana interrogation

Rediff.com30 Oct 2025

Indian authorities have requested additional information from the United States based on the interrogation of Tahawwur Rana, an accused in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks. The request was made through the Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty (MLAT).

Pak envoy denied entry to US, deported despite valid visa

Pak envoy denied entry to US, deported despite valid visa

Rediff.com11 Mar 2025

Pakistan's ambassador to Turkmenistan, K K Wagan, was deported from the United States after being denied entry at Los Angeles airport. The incident has sparked concerns about diplomatic protocol and the nature of the US authorities' decision. Wagan, who holds a valid US visa, was forced to return to his last port of departure. The Foreign Office confirmed the envoy had gone to the US on a private visit and is investigating the matter. It remains unclear what specific concerns triggered the deportation, but sources suggest the US immigration system flagged Wagan over controversial visa references. The incident has been communicated to Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Foreign Secretary Aamna Baloch, and the Foreign Ministry has directed its Consulate in Los Angeles to investigate.

Sydney still hurts: Hockey great relives Olympic near-miss

Sydney still hurts: Hockey great relives Olympic near-miss

Rediff.com17 Dec 2025

It's been well over two decades but missing an Olympic medal after coming reasonably close to it rankles Mohammed Riaz to this date even though some of his regret has eased after seeing the national team claim podium finishes in the mega-event's last two editions.

Indian hockey battles through difficult year!

Indian hockey battles through difficult year!

Rediff.com26 Dec 2025

From a side that promised much after a fourth-place finish in the Tokyo Olympics, the Indian women's team has collapsed into a seemingly direction-less outfit.

How fire forced US women's soccer camp to Miami

How fire forced US women's soccer camp to Miami

Rediff.com11 Jan 2025

A training camp for the U.S. women's national team has been moved from Los Angeles to Miami due to the wildfires that have devastated Southern California, U.S. Soccer said on Friday.

Scotland, ECB in talks for Team GB at LA 2028 Olympics

Scotland, ECB in talks for Team GB at LA 2028 Olympics

Rediff.com19 Apr 2025

Cricket, one of the five new sports in Los Angeles, will return to the Olympics after 128 years, featuring six teams each in the men's and women's competitions in the 20-overs format.

7 Nations For Vegan-Friendly Holidays

7 Nations For Vegan-Friendly Holidays

Rediff.com12 Dec 2025

Where are the best places to get vegan food in the world?

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.

Grammys 2026: Dalai Lama, Lady Gaga Win

Grammys 2026: Dalai Lama, Lady Gaga Win

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

The 68th Grammy Awards began at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.

'No Kings' protests draw 7 mn across US against Trump policies

'No Kings' protests draw 7 mn across US against Trump policies

Rediff.com19 Oct 2025

According to the police, the widespread rallies have been largely peaceful with no reports of incidents or arrests.

2026 under spotlight: An action-packed year awaits Indian sports

2026 under spotlight: An action-packed year awaits Indian sports

Rediff.com31 Dec 2025

Lots to look forward to in Indian sports as packed 2026 calender awaits

Cricket schedule at the LA Olympics announced!

Cricket schedule at the LA Olympics announced!

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

A total of six teams each in men's and women's sections and 180 players will compete in the T20 format in the quadrennial showpiece, which hosted cricket for the first and only time in 1900.

Superman Gets Brand New Fans!

Superman Gets Brand New Fans!

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

Thanks to its good reviews, Superman is adding to its fan base. And this time, the fan base is really, of the furry kind!

Got call from Modi saying...: Trump's new claim on India-Pak war

Got call from Modi saying...: Trump's new claim on India-Pak war

Rediff.com20 Nov 2025

Trump claimed that he "got a call from Prime Minister Modi saying, 'we're done'. I said, 'you're done with what?'" Trump said and claimed Modi replied: "We're not going to go to war."

Year-Ender: How Sheetal Devi Took Archery World By Storm In 2025

Year-Ender: How Sheetal Devi Took Archery World By Storm In 2025

Rediff.com24 Dec 2025

Sheetal shines, but recurve concerns linger in Indian Archery 2025

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.

Sreejesh tells India juniors to focus on Olympics

Sreejesh tells India juniors to focus on Olympics

Rediff.com14 Nov 2025

Indian men's junior hockey team chief coach PR Sreejesh on Friday advised his wards to consider the upcoming World Cup as a stepping stone in their careers, keeping their sights firmly set on the 2028 Los Angeles and 2032 Brisbane Olympics.

Pregnant Rihanna Attends Smurfs Premiere

Pregnant Rihanna Attends Smurfs Premiere

Rediff.com14 Jul 2025

Rihanna showed off her baby bump at the Los Angeles premiere of Smurfs, where she walked the blue carpet.

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.

USOPC confirms White House support on LA28 visas

USOPC confirms White House support on LA28 visas

Rediff.com18 Apr 2025

The USOPC has received "significant reassurances" from the White House on visas for the Los Angeles 2028 Games, Chair Gene Sykes said on Thursday, weeks after an internal memo showed the Trump administration was weighing sweeping travel restrictions.

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.

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.

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

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

10 hosts, 144 matches! FIH Pro League begins on Dec 9

10 hosts, 144 matches! FIH Pro League begins on Dec 9

Rediff.com15 Sep 2025

The 2025-26 season of the FIH Hockey Pro League will get underway on December 9 in Argentina and Ireland, with a record 144 matches lined up across 10 host nations.

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

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.