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Protests And Violence In The City Of Angels

Protests And Violence In The City Of Angels

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

US President Donald Trump deployed the California National Guard -- over California Governor Gavin Newsom's objections -- in Los Angeles as angry demonstrations against federal immigration sweeps rocked the City of Angels.

Will A Desi Kid Win US Spelling Bee Again?

Will A Desi Kid Win US Spelling Bee Again?

Rediff.com29 May 2025

The annual Scripps National Spelling Bee, which is taking place at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center Hotel in National Harbor, Maryland, outside Washington DC, turns a hundred years old.

24 Dead In Los Angeles Wildfires

24 Dead In Los Angeles Wildfires

Rediff.com13 Jan 2025

16 missing, 150,000 evacuated, 70,000 without power.

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.

Hindu temple vandalised in US; India seeks stringent action

Hindu temple vandalised in US; India seeks stringent action

Rediff.com9 Mar 2025

The BAPS Hindu temple in Chino Hills, California, was desecrated, marking another incident targeting Hindu temples in the United States. The Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) condemned the act and called for unity against hate, while the Coalition of Hindus of North America (CoHNA) demanded a thorough investigation and highlighted a pattern of such incidents in recent years.

Los Angeles wildfires kill 5; Biden cancels last foreign trip

Los Angeles wildfires kill 5; Biden cancels last foreign trip

Rediff.com9 Jan 2025

The uncontrollable fire has so far burned over 70 sq km in three areas: Palisades, west of Los Angeles; Eaton, north of Pasadena and San Fernando Valley.

'Global Warming Isn't Going To Come Down'

'Global Warming Isn't Going To Come Down'

Rediff.com17 Mar 2025

'The global climate system doesn't look at where the carbon dioxide is coming from. 'It may be emitted by the US, but it will not remain above the US alone but covers the whole world.'

72-yr-old suspect in California shooting found dead in his car

72-yr-old suspect in California shooting found dead in his car

Rediff.com23 Jan 2023

Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna said investigators have confirmed that the man identified as Huu Can Tran, 72, was found dead inside a white cargo van after engaging in a standoff with police in Torrance, California.

Excessive speed cause of Woods car crash, says Sheriff

Excessive speed cause of Woods car crash, says Sheriff

Rediff.com7 Apr 2021

Excessive speed was the primary cause of a February car accident involving golfer Tiger Woods, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department said on Wednesday.

Woods moved to new hospital to continue recovery

Woods moved to new hospital to continue recovery

Rediff.com26 Feb 2021

Tiger Woods has been moved to a new hospital in Los Angeles, the Harbor-UCLA Medical Center said on Thursday, as he recovers from multiple injuries sustained in a serious car accident this week.

'Matthew brought so much joy to the world'

'Matthew brought so much joy to the world'

Rediff.com30 Oct 2023

Matthew Perry's family has expressed gratitude to fans and well-wishers for remembering the Friends star, who died at his Los Angeles home on October 28.

California primary to have voter page in Hindi

California primary to have voter page in Hindi

Rediff.com6 Jun 2012

With the goal of inspiring and preparing every eligible citizen to vote, the American state of California has for the first time ever provided a new voter page that carried ballot information in Hindi for the June 5 primary election.

10 killed, 10 hurt in mass shooting at dance studio in US

10 killed, 10 hurt in mass shooting at dance studio in US

Rediff.com22 Jan 2023

The shooting occurred at Monterey Park around 10 pm local time near the site of a Chinese Lunar New Year celebration, the US newspaper reported citing law enforcement sources and witnesses.

Venus Williams' sister's murder: 1 arrested

Venus Williams' sister's murder: 1 arrested

Rediff.com15 Sep 2003

Yetunde Price (31), eldest sister of Venus and Serena Williams, was on Sunday shot dead in Compton, near Los Angeles.

'History is littered with religious conflict'

'History is littered with religious conflict'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

'The othering of religious groups inevitably leads to violence.' 'It is sadly a narrative that has echoed through the centuries since man first discovered God.'

Infosys implements IT solutions for LA Care Health Plan

Infosys implements IT solutions for LA Care Health Plan

Rediff.com12 Jan 2015

This solution will help improve access to health benefits for 24,000 members on its L.A. Care Covered plan offered through the Covered California health insurance marketplace, Infosys said in a statement.

Pooja Batra takes yoga places!

Pooja Batra takes yoga places!

Rediff.com25 Sep 2017

Have *you* tried yoga the Pooja Batra way?

Tiger Woods will not face charges in car crash

Tiger Woods will not face charges in car crash

Rediff.com25 Feb 2021

'This remains an accident and an accident is not a crime. They do happen, unfortunately.'

US commerce secretary in hospital after causing mishaps

US commerce secretary in hospital after causing mishaps

Rediff.com11 Jun 2012

An unconscious United States Secretary of Commerce John Bryson has been hospitalised with injuries after he allegedly caused a series of traffic accidents in Los Angeles, the police said on Monday

Ex-Olympian Bruce Jenner in car crash

Ex-Olympian Bruce Jenner in car crash

Rediff.com8 Feb 2015

Olympic gold medalist and reality TV star Bruce Jenner was involved on Saturday in a Los Angeles-area crash that left another person dead, police said.

The life of Silk Smitha

The life of Silk Smitha

Rediff.com31 Oct 2011

We take a look at the life of sex symbol Silk Smitha.

Tiger Woods suffers serious leg injuries in car accident

Tiger Woods suffers serious leg injuries in car accident

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

Woods suffered serious injuries to both legs in Tuesday's wreck and was initially listed in serious but stable condition, Los Angeles County Fire Chief Daryl Osby told reporters. CNN reported Woods sustained compound fractures to his legs.

Kamala Devi Harris set to script history in US

Kamala Devi Harris set to script history in US

Rediff.com27 Nov 2010

Three weeks after Election Day the see-saw battle between Democrat Kamala Devi Harris and Republican Steve Cooley for the post of Attorney General of California came to an end on November 24 when Cooley conceded the race in perhaps one of the closest statewide elections in the history of this state.

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.

MJ's death was homicide, concludes coroner

MJ's death was homicide, concludes coroner

Rediff.com25 Aug 2009

The King of Pop, who was allegedly being treated for insomnia, had lethal levels of the strong anaesthetic Propofol in his body when he died, according to court papers.

American ganstas trade guns for cricket bats

American ganstas trade guns for cricket bats

Rediff.com19 Jan 2011

This twelve unlikely cricketers from Compton, in Los Angeles County, began their cricketing journey in a parking lot with trash cans for stumps more than a decade ago

'For our survival, we need a share in power'

'For our survival, we need a share in power'

Rediff.com8 Mar 2010

Jayesh Shah, 73, a retired a medical rehab/pain specialist, has not given up hope for public office. He unsuccessfully ran for Los Angeles County supervisor in 2004 and 2008. He is back in the fray to fight for the Democratic primary June 10 from the 46th Congressional District in California. Nobody else has filed for the Democratic ticket yet.

Tom Cruise sued for $ 5 million

Tom Cruise sued for $ 5 million

Rediff.com22 Dec 2009

The Hollywood superstar has been sued by a magazine editor over allegations that the actor hired a private detective to wiretap his phone.

Pop icon Michael Jackson dies at 50

Pop icon Michael Jackson dies at 50

Rediff.com26 Jun 2009

Popstar Michael Jackson, 50, has died after suffering a suffered a cardiac arrest early Thursday afternoon at his home in Los Angeles, the Los Angeles Times and other US media outlets reported.

Anand Jon case could end in mistrial

Anand Jon case could end in mistrial

Rediff.com17 Mar 2009

Four months after a jury found fashion designer Anand Jon guilty on 14 felony and two misdemeanour counts, the Los Angeles County Superior Court is yet to give an order on punishment despite taking the matter up twice. Jon, meanwhile, languishes in the county jail's solitary confinement without bail.

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.

Some charges against designer Anand Jon dropped

Some charges against designer Anand Jon dropped

Rediff.com28 Aug 2008

Prosecutors in Los Angeles have dropped half of the criminal counts in the sexual assault case against celebrity India-born fashion designer Anand Jon.The charges against Jon include forcible rape, lewd acts upon a child, contributing to the delinquency of a minor, sexual battery by restraint and attempted forcible oral copulation.Jon is a well-known figure in the celebrity fashion world and has designed clothes for Paris Hilton, singer Mary J Blige and others.

Designer Anand Jon indicted on 59 rape charges

Designer Anand Jon indicted on 59 rape charges

Rediff.com5 Oct 2007

The indictment includes all 18 victims from an earlier complaint along with two additional victims. Three of the counts involve a victim in Santa Barbara County. Of the 20 alleged victims, seven are from California. The rest are from eight states and two countries.

Designer Anand Jon slapped with 13 more charges

Designer Anand Jon slapped with 13 more charges

Rediff.com13 Jun 2007

Thirty three-year-old Alexander, who was first arrested by the Beverly Hills Police on March 6, now faces 46 felonies and misdemeanours charges.

Anand Jon could face life on rape charges

Anand Jon could face life on rape charges

Rediff.com15 Mar 2007

The Beverly Hills police said that they had sufficient information to warrant an arrest.

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.

Jon case: 'Don't club old charge with present one'

Jon case: 'Don't club old charge with present one'

Rediff.com17 Mar 2007

Jon remains in Los Angeles County jail following his arrest on March 6 for rape and related charges. The bail was set for $1.365 million.

Trump says COVID-19 infections in African-Americans higher

Trump says COVID-19 infections in African-Americans higher

Rediff.com8 Apr 2020

Trump says he is very concerned about the terrible numbers of infected African-Americans.

Why is Sonam in LA? Does Hollywood beckon?

Why is Sonam in LA? Does Hollywood beckon?

Rediff.com23 Jan 2019

Naah. Sonam and Anand are just exploring the City of Angels...

Jump in Covid hospitalisation of kids in New York amid Omicron surge

Jump in Covid hospitalisation of kids in New York amid Omicron surge

Rediff.com27 Dec 2021

A jump in COVID-19 hospitalisations of children in New York has sparked concerns in California amid a surge in Omicron variant infections.