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Olympic champion Sha'Carri Richardson arrested in Florida

Olympic champion Sha'Carri Richardson arrested in Florida

Rediff.com30 Jan 2026

Olympic champion Sha'Carri Richardson was arrested in Florida for dangerous excessive speeding after allegedly driving at 104 mph, according to local authorities.

Indian American to contest Orange County poll

Indian American to contest Orange County poll

Rediff.com25 Mar 2009

The five-member Board of Supervisors oversee the management of the county government and many special districts. The board has legislative and executive powers. The supervisors are elected to four-year terms. The county is the second largest in California and the eighth largest in the United States.

Orange County in California drags TCS to court

Orange County in California drags TCS to court

Rediff.com15 Aug 2013

The company is accused of making a series of false promises and intentional misrepresentations.

Indian-origin woman slits son's throat after Disneyland visit

Indian-origin woman slits son's throat after Disneyland visit

Rediff.com23 Mar 2025

An Indian-origin woman has been charged with murdering her 11-year-old son after a three-day vacation to Disneyland. Saritha Ramaraju, 48, was arrested after calling 911 to report that she had killed her son and taken pills to kill herself. The boy was found dead in a motel room with Disneyland souvenirs. Ramaraju faces a maximum sentence of 26 years to life if convicted.

Has Sudharsan done enough for Test debut in England?

Has Sudharsan done enough for Test debut in England?

Rediff.com3 May 2025

Gujarat Titans opener B Sai Sudharsan continued his red-hot form in the Indian Premier League to lead the Orange Cap race for IPL's top scorer and stake his claim for a Test debut in India's tour of England later this year.

1 killed, 5 injured in California church shooting

1 killed, 5 injured in California church shooting

Rediff.com16 May 2022

The gunfire erupted during a lunch reception honouring a former pastor of a Taiwanese congregation that has services at Geneva.

Sudharsan eyes IPL glory before England tour

Sudharsan eyes IPL glory before England tour

Rediff.com23 May 2025

Opener Sai Sudharsan is thrilled about his selection for the upcoming India A tour of England but for now his sights are firmly set on guiding Gujarat Titans to Qualifier 1.

'Kobe Bryant Day' to honour late NBA legend

'Kobe Bryant Day' to honour late NBA legend

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

Kobe would have turned 42 on August 23.

Trump's Election Should Worry The World

Trump's Election Should Worry The World

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

'There are ominous portents of an isolationist administration not only building a physical wall to the south to prevent unwanted immigrants from entering the land of milk and honey, but also trade walls not just against China, but all nations,' foresees Sreekant Sambrani.

California double murder: 1 gets life without parole

California double murder: 1 gets life without parole

Rediff.com17 Dec 2012

A jury in Orange County, California, has sentenced Vitaliy Krasnoperov in the 2007 double homicide case, in which Anaheim Hills resident Jayprakash Dhanak, 56, and his daughter Karishma, 20, were murdered and their bodies burnt. Dhanak's wife Leela, 54, was also severely injured and was in a coma for months after the attack. Ritu Jha reports.

Sexy Slits Are Back in Vogue

Sexy Slits Are Back in Vogue

Rediff.com6 May 2021

Yes, it's true! High-slits are back on the fashion menu.

What's Selena Gomez hiding?

What's Selena Gomez hiding?

Rediff.com6 Sep 2018

The singer has been staying away from the limelight.

Indian-origin teenager creates low-cost 3D-printed robotic arm

Indian-origin teenager creates low-cost 3D-printed robotic arm

Rediff.com6 Aug 2015

A 17-year-old Indian-origin boy has developed a low-cost 3D-printed robotic arm, which is programmed to replicate movements of a human hand -- such as pinching, grabbing or holding a spoon.

Man convicted of killing Indian-American ex-girlfriend's father, sister

Man convicted of killing Indian-American ex-girlfriend's father, sister

Rediff.com4 Dec 2013

A jury in Orange County, California, convicted Iftekhar Murtaza for murdering his ex-girlfriend's father and sister and attempting to kill her mother, the Orange County district attorney's office announced on November 22.

What makes a service firm SUCCESSFUL? A few secrets

What makes a service firm SUCCESSFUL? A few secrets

Rediff.com9 Oct 2012

It is about a systematic approach to human resources planning and development built on a bedrock of fairness and equitable treatment, and augmented by inspired leadership -- an aspect of management that is both a science and an art form.

14 year old signed on by professional US soccer team

14 year old signed on by professional US soccer team

Rediff.com14 Aug 2019

Jacobs, who is 14 years, four months and 29 days old, signed a deal with the second tier United Soccer League club and could make his debut on Saturday against Las Vegas Lights FC.

US court allows Anand Jon to defend himself

US court allows Anand Jon to defend himself

Rediff.com14 Jul 2009

India-born fashion designer Anand Jon, convicted for sexually assaulting upcoming models, was on Tuesday permitted by a California court to defend himself.Anand, 35, has been convicted by the California court for sexually assaulting upcoming models and now faces a sentence of as many as 162 years of imprisonment. The sentencing hearing is scheduled for August 31.

NBA: Kings to stay in Sacramento one more year

NBA: Kings to stay in Sacramento one more year

Rediff.com3 May 2011

The Sacramento Kings will remain in the California capital for at least one more season after dropping plans to relocate to Anaheim, the NBA team confirmed on Monday.

Pallikal clinches Dread Squash Series 2 WISPA event

Pallikal clinches Dread Squash Series 2 WISPA event

Rediff.com17 Oct 2011

India's top-ranked squash female player Dipika Pallikal faced stiff resistance from England's Sarah-Jane Perry before prevailing 11-9, 11-3, 11-7 in the final to win the WISPA Dread Series 2 tournament in Washington.

Pallikal clinches California Squash Open

Pallikal clinches California Squash Open

Rediff.com12 Sep 2011

India's top woman squash player Dipika Pallikal has brought to an end the spectacular run of Egyptian qualifier Yathreb Adel to claim the Orange County Open in Irvine, California.

Sandeep Baweja on California city's schools board

Sandeep Baweja on California city's schools board

Rediff.com4 Oct 2007

Sandeep Baweja, an attorney with the Baweja Law Group, with offices in Los Angeles, San Diego, and Orange County, has been elected to the Board of Trustees of the Irvine Public Schools Foundation.

'Witness said Woods was drunk on day of crash'

'Witness said Woods was drunk on day of crash'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2009

A Florida Highway Patrol trooper suspected golfer Tiger Woods had drunk alcohol on the day of his car accident last month, according to a subpoena request by the officer rejected by a state prosecutor.

Two dead in Orlando office shooting

Two dead in Orlando office shooting

Rediff.com7 Nov 2009

At least two persons were killed and many others injured on Friday when a gunman went on a shooting spree in a high rise building in Orlando city of Florida otherwise known for Disneyland, police official said.

NRI murder case: Bangladeshi detained

NRI murder case: Bangladeshi detained

Rediff.com31 May 2007

'Information developed revealed the suspect was upset with Shayona's parents and sister for discontinuing the relationship due to different religious backgrounds, Hindu and Muslim,' the court papers said.

USA Gymnastics says CEO out in latest post-scandal shakeup

USA Gymnastics says CEO out in latest post-scandal shakeup

Rediff.com4 Sep 2018

USA Gymnastics said on Tuesday that its chief executive, Kerry Perry has left the sport's national governing body as the organization tries to recover from a scandal in which one of its team doctor sexually abused hundreds of female athletes.

One held in murder of NRI man, daughter

One held in murder of NRI man, daughter

Rediff.com30 May 2007

An NRI and his daughter were found murdered. One of the persons on interest to the police was trying to leave Los Angeles, when the police detained him.

Sikh man in US for two decades detained, fears deportation

Sikh man in US for two decades detained, fears deportation

Rediff.com9 May 2017

Gurmukh Singh, a 46-year-old taxi driver from Punjab who sneaked into the US without a visa through the border with Mexico in 1998, was taken into custody on Monday after failing to get a stay in his deportation case, amid a clampdown by the Trump administration against undocumented immigrants.

3 US teens guilty of 'ethnic intimidation'

3 US teens guilty of 'ethnic intimidation'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2004

The trio attacked two university students soon after calling one of them, a Sikh, 'Osama'

With elbow bumps, masked fans, World TeamTennis kicks off

With elbow bumps, masked fans, World TeamTennis kicks off

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

The event includes several safety measures designed to mitigate the potential spread of coronavirus, including COVID-19 testing for participants and regular temperature checks

Six covers. Six styles. What's your favourite?

Six covers. Six styles. What's your favourite?

Rediff.com11 May 2017

Priyanka Chopra covers for Modern Luxury magazine.

Review: Orange is the New Black is addictive!

Review: Orange is the New Black is addictive!

Rediff.com10 Aug 2015

The TV series is not afraid to tackle issues pertaining to gender identity, race and sexuality head on and that is commendable.

Ashes: Headingley Test to have tightened security

Ashes: Headingley Test to have tightened security

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

The Times newspaper reported Yorkshire have hired a team of "sprinter stewards" to prevent protesters from breaching initial perimeter security.

What caused the helicopter crash that killed Kobe Bryant?

What caused the helicopter crash that killed Kobe Bryant?

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

Investigators from the Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board began arriving in the area on Sunday to launch separate crash investigations.

Indian arrested for groping teens at Disney water park in US

Indian arrested for groping teens at Disney water park in US

Rediff.com6 Jul 2016

Aman Bhatia was in the wave pool at Typhoon Lagoon and as the waves crashed over, one of the six victims said she felt his hands touching her body.

Kobe Bryant and daughter among 9 killed in helicopter crash

Kobe Bryant and daughter among 9 killed in helicopter crash

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

Kobe Bryant, one of the NBA's all-time greatest players whose international stardom transcended basketball, was killed at age 41 on Sunday in a helicopter crash near Los Angeles along with his 13-year-old daughter and seven others on board, officials said.

This is how couples are saying 'I do' amid pandemic

This is how couples are saying 'I do' amid pandemic

Rediff.com1 May 2020

Love is in the air this spring, even with the coronavirus pandemic. Countless weddings have been postponed, but people are still getting married; although with adjustments to accommodate social distancing and other restrictions. Here are some ways couples are exchanging their wedding vows.

2-year-old snatched by alligator at Disney found dead

2-year-old snatched by alligator at Disney found dead

Rediff.com16 Jun 2016

A 2-year-old boy who was snatched by an alligator at a Disney resort in Florida has been found dead, officials said on Wednesday.

Can Dressel emulate American swimming great Phelps?

Can Dressel emulate American swimming great Phelps?

Rediff.com17 Jul 2019

Caeleb Dressel heads into the world championships in South Korea looking to show his rivals he is the man to beat at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

Not just IPL, Ashes, WC ahead of injured English duo

Not just IPL, Ashes, WC ahead of injured English duo

Rediff.com13 Apr 2023

Morgan insisted that teams are likely to do well if they stop being over-reliant on big names and find a collective group of players can deliver.