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Judge denies new trial for Anand Jon

A judge has denied a request for a new trial for Indian-born fashion designer Anand Jon. His lawyers asked for a new trial on the basis of juror misconduct, saying a juror had improperly contacted......

Anand Jon's sister fined for contempt of court

Sanjana Abraham, elder sister of jailed fashion designer Anand Jon, was fined $1,000 and sentenced to either five days in jail or to do 120 hours of community service for contempt of court. Los......

Indian American judge for US court

California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has appointed an Indian American lawyer as a judge of the Los Angeles Superior Court, the largest trial court in the United States. The lawyer, Sanjay T......

I am a rapist? Women like me. Women love me: Yoga guru Bikram

An Indian-American yoga guru, who has been accused of rape and sexual assault by six former students, has strongly denied allegations, saying he would not force himself on anyone because women love......

Jay Leno sued over Golden Temple crack

United States talk show host Jay Leno has been sued by an Indian-American in California for his "racist" comments on the Golden Temple and ridiculing the entire Sikh community by portraying the......

US firm settles lawsuit over Schwarzenegger doll

Toy company Ohio Discount Merchandise Inc and California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger have settled a lawsuit challenging the toy maker's right to sell a bobblehead doll using Schwarzenegger's......

Stricter US visa norm continues to plague IT cos

High unemployment rates and increased scrutiny by the immigration department in the US have increased the woes of Indian information technology services companies.These firms are already affected......

Cognizant charged with H1-B visa abuse by US staff

Eighteen American information technology professionals have filed a civil lawsuit against its former employer, Cognizant, for replacing them with people from India who were hired by the IT major on......

Reckless audits: KPMG faces $1-bn law-suit

Accounting major KPMG is being sued for $1 billion (690 million pounds) in damages from a trustee of collapsed American lender New Century Financial Corporation and has been accused of conducting......

'Frankly, Angelina Is Exhausted'

'She is relieved this one part is over.' IMAGE: Angeline Jolie and Brad Pitt arrive at the Golden Globe Awards at Beverly Hills in 2012. Photograph: Mario Anzuoni/Reuters After more than eight......

Catherine Zeta-Jones' stalker says sorry

Charged with stalking, making several calls and writing threatening letters to Catherine Zeta-Jones, Dawnette Knight, who is currently in prison, seems sorry.The 22 year old has sent a single-page......

Kaley Cuoco files for divorce from Ryan Sweeting

A lowdown on what's going on in Hollywood. Photograph: Jason Merritt/Getty Images The Big Bang Theory star Kaley Cuoco has filed for divorce from her husband, tennis player Ryan......

Divorce might make Russell Brand richer by 20 million pounds

Russell Brand could make up to 20 million pounds from his divorce from pop star wife Katy Perry. The 36-year-old comedian is in line for the huge lump sum in a 50/50 split of the couple's earnings......

MJ's death: Murray found guilty of involuntary manslaughter

Michael Jackson's formerphysician Dr. Conrad Murray is spending his first night behind bars after a jury found him guilty of involuntary manslaughter in the King Of Pop's death case in......

Commentator fired for Venus 'guerilla' remark suing ESPN

Tennis commentator Doug Adler has sued broadcaster ESPN, weeks after being taken off the air following a remark about Venus Williams at the Australian Open that some interpreted to be racist.......

Man convicted of stalking Olympian Shawn Johnson

A Florida man was convicted on Friday of stalking Olympic gold medalist Shawn Johnson at the time she was starring on reality television show Dancing With the Stars. Los Angeles Superior Court......

American sisters sue USA Gymnastics over sex abuse scandal

Tasha Schwikert, 33, who won a bronze medal at the 2000 Sydney Olympics, and her sister Jordan, 32, described themselves as Nassar victims during a news conference at a Los Angeles law firm. The......

Sports Shorts: 'No late-night swimming finals in Rio'

Cate Campbell of Australia celebrates. Photograph: Matt Roberts/Getty Images Australian Olympic officials say they will oppose plans to stage the 2016 Rio Olympics swimming finals late at night.......

Sports Shorts: Big 3, Murray to play in ATP Cup

IMAGE: Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer are part of the 30 players who will play in the inaugural ATP Cup. Photograph: Matthew Stockman/Getty Images Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and......

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