News for 'Southern California'

Yash Gupta is Johns Hopkins B-school dean

Yash Gupta is Johns Hopkins B-school dean

Rediff.com30 Oct 2007

Gupta, a native of Punjab, will begin in his new position January 1, 2008.

PIX: Inside Shah Rukh Khan's world

PIX: Inside Shah Rukh Khan's world

Rediff.com18 Aug 2016

The Khans seem to be enjoying some good family time in the US.

15 STUNNING Wildlife Photos

15 STUNNING Wildlife Photos

Rediff.com19 Sep 2024

A sneak peek of some extraordinary entries for the 60th annual Wildlife Photographer of the Year event.

Indian-American teen sentenced to probation

Indian-American teen sentenced to probation

Rediff.com11 Sep 2008

An Indian-American teenager has been sentenced to three years probation and 200 hours of community service by a court in southern California, after he pleaded guilty to one count each of felony and misdemeanour.Tanvir Singh, 18, and his fellow high-school student Omar Khan, who were together charged with 73 felony counts, including hacking into school computers, stealing tests and changing grades, have pleaded not guilty at the court.

Hacking: Indian-American teens plead not guilty

Hacking: Indian-American teens plead not guilty

Rediff.com31 Jul 2008

Two Indian-American teens charged with combined 73 felony counts for allegedly hacking school computers -- for stealing tests and changing grades -- have pleaded not guilty at a court in southern California.County prosecutors allege that the two students broke into their Tesoro High School to steal tests and change their own and others' grades on the school computer network.If convicted, Omar Khan, 18, faces decades in prison while Tanvir Singh could get three years.

Beat memory blues with Brain Fitness 2.0

Beat memory blues with Brain Fitness 2.0

Rediff.com10 Dec 2007

Adults aged 65 and above showed improvements in memory by working for an hour a day for eight weeks on a computer-based programme called Brain Fitness 2.0 from Post Science, a study published on Monday said. By contrast, participants who were given documentaries to watch showed only marginal improvement, it added.

I Love You, Man is funnier in DVD

I Love You, Man is funnier in DVD

Rediff.com4 Sep 2009

The additional scenes and gags surely enhance the pleasure, making this as one of the must-see guilty pleasures of the season.

'There Are Really Two Different Indias'

'There Are Really Two Different Indias'

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

'Over the next 20 years, we would be adding almost 10 million people to the workforce every year!' 'And we won't be able to give employment to even 2 million out of the 10 million every year.' 'Don't forget, it keeps adding every year.'

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.

Can fasting help cancer patients?

Can fasting help cancer patients?

Rediff.com1 Apr 2008

According to a study by a team at the University of Southern California, fasting for as little as 48 hours protects healthy cells against chemotherapy. Test tube experiments have confirmed that normal human cells were two to five times more resistant than cancer cells to chemotherapy after a short period of starvation.

Klinsmann quits as Germany coach

Klinsmann quits as Germany coach

Rediff.com12 Jul 2006

Media reports in Germany said assistant coach Joachim Loew will be offered the job.

So far so good for Klinsmann

So far so good for Klinsmann

Rediff.com24 Jan 2005

'India as a brand only needs repositioning'

'India as a brand only needs repositioning'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2006

Brand India should have more ambassadors. They should be people and opinion makers like the CEOs of top companies.

US: Sikh student contests 'no hats' rule

US: Sikh student contests 'no hats' rule

Rediff.com10 Feb 2007

California is home to one of the largest Sikh populations in the United States, numbering more than 150,000 people, according to a Sikh organisation.

American Qaeda militant killed in Pak: Report

American Qaeda militant killed in Pak: Report

Rediff.com7 Feb 2008

Close on the heels of the killing of top Al Qaida leader Abu Laith al-Libi in Pakistan's North Waziristan region, an American Al Qaida militant has been killed in the same region, media reports said.

I 4got mY PasswRD!

I 4got mY PasswRD!

Rediff.com20 Oct 2006

Ivanka Trump slams WTA for 'ridiculous' maternity rule

Ivanka Trump slams WTA for 'ridiculous' maternity rule

Rediff.com25 May 2018

Women's tour needed to change its rules for players that take maternity leave.

Attack on Indian family: Man faces murder charges

Attack on Indian family: Man faces murder charges

Rediff.com14 Jun 2007

If convicted, Murtaza could face the death penalty or life in prison without parole.

IAAF to review Edwards case

IAAF to review Edwards case

Rediff.com23 Jul 2004

Why CNOOC lost Unocal bid

Why CNOOC lost Unocal bid

Rediff.com13 Oct 2005

Unocal Corp would have agreed to be acquired by Chinese oil firm CNOOC Ltd, despite fierce US political opposition - if the Chinese side had raised its bid in August, Unocal's former CEO has said.

Kamala Harris picks Minnesota guv as running mate

Kamala Harris picks Minnesota guv as running mate

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

US Vice President Kamala Harris, who is of Indian and African heritage, has formally secured the Democratic presidential nomination becoming the first Indian-American to win the nomination from a major political party, and chose Minnesota Gov Tim Walz as her running mate on Tuesday.

Anju sets record in the US

Anju sets record in the US

Rediff.com9 Jun 2003

The Asian Games gold medallist leaped to a distance of 6.65 metres, at the Jim Bush Southern California championship.

NRI makes a fortune from floss

NRI makes a fortune from floss

Rediff.com7 Jan 2006

Harrison Ford released from hospital after plane crash

Harrison Ford released from hospital after plane crash

Rediff.com30 Mar 2015

The Hollywood veteran was spotted driving around Saturday.

Ousted Egyptian president Morsi dies in court

Ousted Egyptian president Morsi dies in court

Rediff.com17 Jun 2019

Morsi, 67, was attending a session in his trial on espionage charges on Monday when he blacked out and then died, according to state media.

Indian Wells: Murray and Raducanu battle to victory

Indian Wells: Murray and Raducanu battle to victory

Rediff.com10 Mar 2023

Andy Murray and Emma Raducanu clinched hard-fought wins in their first round matches at Indian Wells.

Berrettini powers into fourth round at Indian Wells

Berrettini powers into fourth round at Indian Wells

Rediff.com16 Mar 2022

Badosa beats Fernandez; Swiatek, Halep storm into quarter-finals

Miami Open tennis 'moving forward' despite coronavirus fears

Miami Open tennis 'moving forward' despite coronavirus fears

Rediff.com10 Mar 2020

The Miami Open, which brings together the top men's and women's tennis players in the world, will carry on as scheduled in two weeks' time despite concerns about coronavirus, tournament organisers said on Monday. The status of the two-week tournament featuring players from over 40 countries comes a day after the prestigious Indian Wells event was called off at the last minute because of concerns about the spread of coronavirus in Southern California.

'I Want To Do A K-Drama'

'I Want To Do A K-Drama'

Rediff.com14 Aug 2024

'If you ask me where I want my career to go, I have been saying this for a long time: I want to do a K-drama. I want to be in Korea doing a love story, full of romance.'

Murray beats Daniel for 700th career win; Raducanu and Halep rise

Murray beats Daniel for 700th career win; Raducanu and Halep rise

Rediff.com12 Mar 2022

Andy Murray overcame a slow start and a third set service break to beat Taro Daniel 1-6, 6-2, 6-4 in the first round of Indian Wells on Friday and notch his 700th career win.

Indian Wells: Sabalenka crushes Gauff; Tiafoe downs Norrie

Indian Wells: Sabalenka crushes Gauff; Tiafoe downs Norrie

Rediff.com16 Mar 2023

The Australian Open champion never faced a break point and used her hard and accurate serve to dispatch Gauff.

Braving the wasteland: Live out your Mad Max fantasy

Braving the wasteland: Live out your Mad Max fantasy

Rediff.com29 Sep 2015

Thousands of cosplayers came together in the southern California desert to celebrate the Wasteland Weekend.

Biden nominates LA Mayor Eric Garcetti as envoy to India

Biden nominates LA Mayor Eric Garcetti as envoy to India

Rediff.com10 Jul 2021

If confirmed by the Senate, Garcetti, 50, would replace Kenneth Juster, who served as India's Ambassador to the US during the Trump administration.

Skateboarding: Sky has no limits, British prodigy eyes Tokyo

Skateboarding: Sky has no limits, British prodigy eyes Tokyo

Rediff.com25 Sep 2019

Brown is transforming ideas about what the next generation is capable of

Kobe Bryant's death put life in perspective for me: Kohli

Kobe Bryant's death put life in perspective for me: Kohli

Rediff.com4 Feb 2020

India captain Virat Kohli said the death of NBA legend Kobe Bryant in a helicopter crash has impacted his outlook towards life, which he feels, is sometimes taken for granted in pursuit of control over the future. Bryant, a two-time Olympic gold-medallist and one of the most decorated basketball players of all time, died in a helicopter crash last month along with his 13-year-old daughter Gianna, who was also a budding hoopster.

Bodies of missing Indian family disappeared in US found

Bodies of missing Indian family disappeared in US found

Rediff.com17 Apr 2018

The family's disappearance coincided with reports that a vehicle had sunk into the Eel River in Northern California.

Indian Wells: Thiem topples 'legend' Federer to win title; Andreescu stuns Kerber

Indian Wells: Thiem topples 'legend' Federer to win title; Andreescu stuns Kerber

Rediff.com18 Mar 2019

Dominic Thiem claimed his first Masters 1000 title after coming from a set down to defeat Roger Federer

How lack of sleep affects sex

How lack of sleep affects sex

Rediff.com9 Jun 2019

According to a study, teenagers who don't get enough sleep may be at an increased risk of engaging in unsafe sexual behaviours

Belgium striker Lukaku arrested, issued citation in Beverly Hills

Belgium striker Lukaku arrested, issued citation in Beverly Hills

Rediff.com8 Jul 2017

Belgium soccer player Romelu Lukaku, who is close to joining English Premier League club Manchester United, was arrested in southern California and issued a citation after failing to heed noise warnings, Beverly Hills police said on Saturday.

Tiger Woods awake and responsive after crash

Tiger Woods awake and responsive after crash

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

Police investigating cause of crash.