News for 'Los Angeles'

US : doctors held for defrauding medical system

US : doctors held for defrauding medical system

Rediff.com4 Sep 2008

Dr Rudra Sabaratnam, a physician and long-time Los Angeles marathon runner who is frequently quoted in The Los Angeles Times on the subject of sports injury, was arrested last week by federal authorities on the charge that he conspired with social worker Estill Mills to recruit people from homeless shelters to receive unnecessary health services.

Transcript of emergency call from MJ's home

Transcript of emergency call from MJ's home

Rediff.com27 Jun 2009

Following is the 911 call from Michael Jackson's Los Angeles home at 12:21(0051 IST) on Thursday.

Oscar swag bag, the expensive hamper everyone wins this year

Oscar swag bag, the expensive hamper everyone wins this year

Rediff.com25 Feb 2019

The 'Everyone Wins' luxury hamper includes expensive beauty services and travel packages.

Tanuja-Kajol Pay Respects to Bappi Lahiri

Tanuja-Kajol Pay Respects to Bappi Lahiri

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

While film folk paid tribute to the Disco King on social media, a few visited his residence.

Cricket in Olympics: Multi-billion dollar broadcast market, BCCI's push and ICC pitch perfect presentation

Cricket in Olympics: Multi-billion dollar broadcast market, BCCI's push and ICC pitch perfect presentation

Rediff.com16 Oct 2023

A multi-billion dollar broadcast market, the game's most powerful board's positive intent and a perfect pitch by the global body based on a three-fold 'U-P-L' principle ensured cricket's inclusion in the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.

Olympics: T20 an excellent platform to take cricket to global market

Olympics: T20 an excellent platform to take cricket to global market

Rediff.com16 Oct 2023

'It is great news (cricket in Olympics) if you are a business-person. America has a large section of Asian expats, who are crazy about cricket and they will fill the stadium and of course will follow the game on TV or streaming apps.'

Kobe Bryant crash: Investigators requests public's help

Kobe Bryant crash: Investigators requests public's help

Rediff.com28 Jan 2020

Investigators call for civilian photos of weather in Kobe Bryant helicopter wreck

The couple who travel the world recreating movie scenes

The couple who travel the world recreating movie scenes

Rediff.com29 Jun 2021

Some couples like to cook together while others like to work out. Robin Lachhein, 31, and Judith Schneider, 30, from Hofheim, Germany, have a slightly more involved hobby: They travel the world together re-creating famous movie and television serial scenes. They post images of their amazing recreations to their Instagram page, Secret Famous Places, which has amassed a following of more than 20,000 people. Among the scenes they have recreated are the dancing scene from La La Land in Griffith Park, Los Angeles, a scene from romantic comedy P.S I Love You and from the blockbuster hit Game of Thrones. Keep scrolling to see some of their favourite shots so far.

Taylor Swift, Beyonce face off at the Grammys

Taylor Swift, Beyonce face off at the Grammys

Rediff.com3 Dec 2009

Check out the nominees for music's biggest event.

Stranded Air India passengers finally on their way

Stranded Air India passengers finally on their way

Rediff.com23 Dec 2005

"Some didn't make it to important lectures. Others lost precious vacation days. And a few worried they would miss once-in-a-lifetime family events."

Designer Anand Jon released on bail

Designer Anand Jon released on bail

Rediff.com3 Apr 2007

Jon will be appearing in person in Los Angeles Superior Court in Beverly Hills on April 4 for arraignment.

'I offer sincere apology to the Hindu community'

'I offer sincere apology to the Hindu community'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2008

"Members of the Christian tradition have often shown great disrespect for the Hindu faith. Too often in history, Christian clergy have treated Hindus as the subjects of our efforts at conversion, rather than as equally beloved children of God and equal partners in the moral, philosophical, and religious dialogue that we must engage in, if we are to serve the human race and respond to the call of the Divine in our time."

'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.'

India aims for best-ever medal haul at 2020 Olympics

India aims for best-ever medal haul at 2020 Olympics

Rediff.com11 Dec 2019

Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju said Tokyo Olympics is the immediate target but infrastructure needs to be put in place for future events for athletes to perform well.

Aymar, Amat WorldHockey Players of the Year

Aymar, Amat WorldHockey Players of the Year

Rediff.com29 Nov 2008

Argentina's Luciana Aymar and Spain's Pol Amat were crowned as WorldHockey Players of the Year 2008 in Los Angeles, USA on Friday. Both hockey stars received their awards during a special ceremony on the occasion of the FIH Congress Dinner at Universal Studios in the Californian city. Dutch Maartje Paumen and Australian Eddie Ockenden won the WorldHockey Young Player of the Year 2008 awards. All four hockey stars were present in Los Angeles to receive their awards.

'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.

MJ tour organisers to refund tickets worth 85mn

MJ tour organisers to refund tickets worth 85mn

Rediff.com26 Jun 2009

The company which had sold tickets worth 85 million for the 50 -date concert tour 'This Is It' that was to be held in London's famed O2 Arena from July 13. AEG will now have to refund the amount to approximately 750,000 people across the globe, reported Los Angeles Times.

Beckham's LA story: from star to unknown

Beckham's LA story: from star to unknown

Rediff.com15 Apr 2009

England soccer player David Beckham was a superstar in Europe but when he moved to America a waiter demanded to see his ID and refused him a glass of wine, according to a book due out in July. The book also features Beckham discussing the technique of his trademark bending free-kick goals, his marriage to the former Spice Girl Victoria Beckham and his relationship with celebrities such as Tom Cruise.

De La Hoya announces his retirement

De La Hoya announces his retirement

Rediff.com15 Apr 2009

Oscar De La Hoya, the "Golden Boy" who has held world titles in six different weight classes, announced his retirement from the ring on Tuesday.

Manasvi Should Be Your Next Style Icon

Manasvi Should Be Your Next Style Icon

Rediff.com18 Jul 2023

She brings the best of Indian dressing to LA.

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.

Spotted: Imran Khan in LA

Spotted: Imran Khan in LA

Rediff.com25 Mar 2008

Reader Tony Parakka sent us this picture from Los Angeles, USA.

Zlatan rips LeBron: 'He should stay out of politics'

Zlatan rips LeBron: 'He should stay out of politics'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2021

Ibrahimovic said sports people like Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James should quit sticking their nose into politics.

Spotted: Virender Sehwag in LA

Spotted: Virender Sehwag in LA

Rediff.com18 Sep 2007

Reader Sekhar sent us this picture from Los Angeles.

India Inc takes 60-year bash to the US

India Inc takes 60-year bash to the US

Rediff.com26 Jul 2007

In an effort to brand India as an emerging global power, Indian companies are organising a series of activities in the US to mark the 60th anniversary of Independence.

Marion Jones is broke!

Marion Jones is broke!

Rediff.com25 Jun 2007

Three-time Olympic champion Marion Jones is heavily in debt, fighting off court judgments and down to a bank balance of about $2,000.

Actor Harrison Ford undergoes surgery after plane crash

Actor Harrison Ford undergoes surgery after plane crash

Rediff.com6 Mar 2015

'Indiana Jones' star Harrison Ford underwent surgery to repair a broken ankle and pelvis following his death-defying plane crash in California.

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.

PCI boss Jhajharia targets 25 medals at Paris Paralympics

PCI boss Jhajharia targets 25 medals at Paris Paralympics

Rediff.com24 Aug 2024

India won 19 medals (5 gold, 8 silver and 6 bronze) in Tokyo Paralympics for a 24th place in the tally and Jhajharia predicted that the country will win more than 25 medals in Paris and finish in top-20 in the tally.

NBA star Abdul-Jabbar evaluated for dizziness after surgery

NBA star Abdul-Jabbar evaluated for dizziness after surgery

Rediff.com30 Apr 2015

Basketball legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was evaluated and released from the emergency department of a Los Angeles-area hospital on Wednesday, about two weeks after undergoing quadruple bypass surgery, the Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center said.

Like Yami's Goa Vibe?

Like Yami's Goa Vibe?

Rediff.com7 May 2022

Shraddha sees red... Keerthy prefers traditional... What's Mallika doing in LA?

NRIs catalyst in US-India ties

NRIs catalyst in US-India ties

Rediff.com1 Sep 2005

Judge seeks more documents in 26/11 suspect Tahawwur Rana extradition case

Judge seeks more documents in 26/11 suspect Tahawwur Rana extradition case

Rediff.com25 Jun 2021

Magistrate judge Jacqueline Chooljian on Thursday ordered the defence attorneys and prosecutors to file additional documents by July 15, which was reported by a US news agency.

Stepanek upsets Blake to clinch second ATP title

Stepanek upsets Blake to clinch second ATP title

Rediff.com23 Jul 2007

The 28-year-old from Karvina broke the second-seeded American twice in the third set to seal victory in two hours 20 minutes at the Los Angeles Tennis Center.

Blake in LA semis, Safin goes out

Blake in LA semis, Safin goes out

Rediff.com21 Jul 2007

former world number one Marat Safin was knocked out by South Korea's Lee Hyung-taik/

Tursunov upset by birthday boy Spadea

Tursunov upset by birthday boy Spadea

Rediff.com20 Jul 2007

American Vince Spadea celebrated his 33rd birthday with a dramatic fightback to beat Russian fifth seed Dmitry Tursunov 6-7 7-5 6-3 in the Los Angeles Classic second round on Thursday.

The Cutout Dress Is Everywhere

The Cutout Dress Is Everywhere

Rediff.com26 Nov 2021

Celebs at the 2021 American Music Awards will inspire you to give the cutout silhouette a try!

Indian American judge for US court

Indian American judge for US court

Rediff.com28 Apr 2005

Kumar, a 40-year-old Republican, has served as court commissioner in the Los Angeles County Superior Court since 2001.

Eric Garcetti sworn in as US ambassador to India

Eric Garcetti sworn in as US ambassador to India

Rediff.com25 Mar 2023

The US Senate confirmed Garcetti's nomination earlier this month, ending a protracted hiatus of over two years to fill the key diplomatic position.

Happy 60th, Carl Lewis!

Happy 60th, Carl Lewis!

Rediff.com1 Jul 2021

His 9-gold athletic haul at the Olympics remains unrivalled with Usain Bolt coming close with 8. Raj Kishore Mishra, former joint secretary at the sports ministry, salutes Carl Lewis, 'Sportsman of the 20th Century' on his 60th birthday.