News for 'Los Angeles'

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.

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.

'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.'

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

Spotted: Virender Sehwag in LA

Spotted: Virender Sehwag in LA

Rediff.com18 Sep 2007

Reader Sekhar sent us this picture from Los Angeles.

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.'

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.

'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.'

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

NRIs catalyst in US-India ties

NRIs catalyst in US-India ties

Rediff.com1 Sep 2005

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.

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.

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.

Lydia Ko wins women's golf gold; Aditi finishes T-29

Lydia Ko wins women's golf gold; Aditi finishes T-29

Rediff.com10 Aug 2024

Aditi Ashok did not come anywhere close to a medal as she did three years back in Tokyo, but the 26-year-old displayed her best game on the final day of the Olympics women's golf competition, firing seven birdies to finish tied-29th in Paris on Saturday.

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.

Nadeem's gold: A fairy-tale story from Pakistan

Nadeem's gold: A fairy-tale story from Pakistan

Rediff.com10 Aug 2024

Arshad Nadeem's home village erupted into rapturous celebrations after he clinched Pakistan's first Olympic medal in athletics

Tomjanovich considering Lakers future

Tomjanovich considering Lakers future

Rediff.com2 Feb 2005

The Los Angeles Lakers head coach is considering stepping down due to ill health after less than seven months at the helm.

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.

Bryant suspended for two games

Bryant suspended for two games

Rediff.com31 Dec 2005

The Los Angeles Lakers guard was punished for elbowing Mike Miller of the Memphis Grizzlies in the throat.

'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.

Minister targets top-10 finish for India at 2028 Olympics

Minister targets top-10 finish for India at 2028 Olympics

Rediff.com12 Jun 2020

Kiren Rijiju exuded confidence that India would put up a better show in the 2024 Games but the main focus remains on the 2028 edition.

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?

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.

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!

'Kobe Bryant was genuine true greatness'

'Kobe Bryant was genuine true greatness'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

'Kobe is easily among the five greatest basketball players of all time. This is such a tragic loss.'

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.

Celtics stun Lakers to move to brink of title

Celtics stun Lakers to move to brink of title

Rediff.com13 Jun 2008

The Boston Celtics moved to the brink of their record 17th NBA title by overcoming a 20-point, second-half deficit to stun the Los Angeles Lakers 97-91 in Game Four on Thursday. Boston leads the best-of-seven series 3-1 and can wrap up the championship on Sunday in Los Angeles.

Zlatan shines on debut as Galaxy battle back to beat LAFC

Zlatan shines on debut as Galaxy battle back to beat LAFC

Rediff.com1 Apr 2018

Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored twice on his LA Galaxy debut, including a winner in stoppage time, as his new team battled back from three goals down to defeat the upstart LAFC 4-3 in a thrilling match on Saturday.

Which is Your Favourite Lauren Gottlieb Pic?

Which is Your Favourite Lauren Gottlieb Pic?

Rediff.com12 Jan 2022

Lauren, always active on social media, posted her favourite 2021 pictures on Instagram.

Will cricket get the nod for 2028 LA Olympic Games?

Will cricket get the nod for 2028 LA Olympic Games?

Rediff.com4 Aug 2022

Cricket has been shortlisted for potential inclusion at the 2028 Los Angeles Games along with baseball-softball, flag football, lacrosse, breakdancing, karate, kickboxing, squash and motorsport.