Eva Longoria and Kal Penn join Obama’s re-election campaign
February 24th, 2012 - 12:38 am ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Los Angeles, Feb 23 (THAINDIAN NEWS) The Obama campaign team has rewarded actress Eva Longoria and others for their unwavering support for the President. In all, 35 co-chairs for the President’s re-election ... Read more...
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Porn stars to wear condoms in LA
January 26th, 2012 - 11:16 am ICT by IANS
London, Jan 26 (IANS) A new municipal law requiring porn stars to wear condoms during film shoots in Los Angeles is all set to become effective in the US city ... Read more...
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Porn industry may quit Hollywood over new law
January 19th, 2012 - 9:46 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Los Angeles, Jan 19 (THAINDIAN NEWS) A new measure in Los Angeles may result in the boycott of the major porn players in the industry in the city. Los Angeles is considered ... Read more...
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‘Occupy LA’ protestors defy order to evacuate by Sunday midnight
November 28th, 2011 - 7:53 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Los Angeles, Nov 28 (THAINDIAN NEWS) The Occupy LA protesters have defied an order to evacuate the City Hall by Sunday midnight. With the deadline passed, the Los Angeles Police Department has ... Read more...
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Indo-Americans laud historic signing of Hollywood-Bollywood ‘cooperation pact’
November 13th, 2010 - 5:24 pm ICT by ANI
Nevada (US), Nov 13 (ANI): Indo-Americans have applauded the reportedly historic cooperation pact signed between City of Los Angeles and Indian film producers at Paramount Studios in Hollywood (USA) on November 10.It ... Read more...
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Hollywood, Bollywood sign cooperation pact
November 11th, 2010 - 9:25 pm ICT by BNO News
HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA (BNO NEWS) -- U.S. and Indian Hollywood and Bollywood filmmakers sealed a production, distribution, and commercial cooperation that is looking to further boost their film industries, the Motion Picture Association ... Read more...
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Hollywood, Bollywood join hands to encourage co-productions
November 11th, 2010 - 5:04 pm ICT by IANS
Los Angeles, Nov 11 (IANS) Hollywood and Bollywood, two of the prominent global film industries, have come together to promote joint film production and commercial cooperation.As part of the understanding struck Wednesday, ... Read more...
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American Airlines and American Eagle to expand its Los Angeles service
October 20th, 2010 - 11:42 pm ICT by BNO News
FORT WORTH, TEXAS (BNO NEWS) -- American Airlines and American Eagle on Wednesday announced that they will increase departures and add ten new destinations from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).In addition, American ... Read more...
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New Academy In California For Preventing Gang Violence
June 5th, 2010 - 7:49 pm ICT by Pen Men At Work
June 5, 2010 (Pen Men at Work): The organized crime in the California city has increased manifold as more than 400 criminal groups are operating in Los Angeles itself. To fight with ... Read more...
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Los Angeles Gang Violence Prevention Academy Set Up
June 5th, 2010 - 7:13 pm ICT by GD
By Ranjan Bhaduri
June 5, (THAINDIAN NEWS) California City which is known for its gang violence problem has set up a new academy that will provide training to the interventionists to keep the ... Read more...
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Thousands assemble for May Day rally in Los Angeles
May 2nd, 2010 - 3:48 am ICT by IANS
Los Angeles, May 2 (IANS) Thousands of people were assembling in downtown Los Angeles early Sunday for a May Day rally intended to press for the liberalisation of immigration laws.
Spurred by the ... Read more...
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California’s Israel Independence Day Festival expecting thousands of visitors
April 24th, 2010 - 12:22 am ICT by BNO News
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA (BNO NEWS) – The Israel Independence Day Festival committee announced Thursday that the event will be held in Los Angeles on Sunday, and is expecting thousands of visitors.The festival ... Read more...
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Mel Gibson Donates Movie Sets To Mexican Museum
April 11th, 2010 - 7:44 pm ICT by GD
By Gina Gomez
Mexico, Apr 11, (THAINDIAN NEWS) According to reports, actor Mel Gibson will donate the sets of the film he is currently shooting for to a museum in Mexico. The Governor ... Read more...
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Teachers accused of racism after choosing OJ Simpson, Dennis Rodman as role models
March 5th, 2010 - 3:51 pm ICT by ANI
Los Angeles, Mar. 5 (ANI): Three white teachers were accused of racism and were suspended from a Los Angeles school after they picked OJ Simpson, Dennis Rodman and RuPaul as role ... Read more...
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Mallika Sherawat honored by the city of LA!
August 10th, 2009 - 7:09 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
In what will be the first Special Recognition of a Bollywood film celebrity by the City of Los Angeles, Indian star Mallika Sherawat will be given a special honor by Mayor ... Read more...
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MJ’s concert promoters donate $90,000 to memorial cost
August 1st, 2009 - 3:14 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Aug 1 (ANI): Michael Jackson's concert promoters have donated a whopping 90,000 dollars to the police, as part of their promise to contribute to the cost of controlling the inundation ... Read more...
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Lu Parker on a date with Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa
June 2nd, 2009 - 8:05 pm ICT by GD
Lu Parker, KTLA-TV Channel 5 reporter, is dating Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa. Her fans will know that she has also won the Miss USA title. The officials of the news station where Parker ... Read more...
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LA Mayor dating Lu Parker
June 2nd, 2009 - 4:38 pm ICT by GD
Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa is reportedly dating KTLA - TV Channel 5 newscaster Lu Parker. Station officials for the Channel confirmed the reports on Monday. According to reports, the two have ... Read more...
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Judy Chu Defeats Gil Cedillo in Polls
May 20th, 2009 - 11:10 pm ICT by GD
State Board of Equalization Vice Chairwoman, Judy Chu won the maximum number of votes for the open 32nd Congressional District seat, decisively defeating fellow Democrat, Sen Gil Cedillo. She won 35% of ... Read more...
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Former eBay CEO to run for California governor
February 10th, 2009 - 6:52 am ICT by IANS
Los Angeles, Feb 10 (Xinhua) Former eBay chief executive officer Meg Whitman has said that she will run for California governor to replace Arnold Schwarzenegger in 2010."California faces challenges unlike any other ... Read more...
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Superman producer Brian Quintana planning to run for political office
January 14th, 2009 - 5:29 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, January 14 (ANI): Superman: Man of Steel producer Brian Quintana says that he may run for California''s 31st Congressional seat if Xavier Becerra signs up to become President-elect Barack Obama''s ... Read more...
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Los Angeles bids to become first US solar city
November 26th, 2008 - 6:28 am ICT by IANS
Los Angeles, Nov 26 (DPA) Los Angeles plans to become the first solar city in the US by generating 10 percent of its electricity through solar power, the Los Angeles Times reported ... Read more...
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Los Angeles mayor dons turban at Baisakhi celebration
April 8th, 2008 - 1:07 pm ICT by admin
Los Angeles, April 8 (IANS) The Hispanic mayor of Los Angeles donned a colourful turban as he joined about 15,000 Sikhs in Southern California to celebrate the 309th anniversary of the Khalsa. ... Read more...
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Los Angeles mayor to take part in Baisakhi parade
March 20th, 2008 - 12:07 pm ICT by admin
New York, March 20 (IANS) The Los Angeles mayor and top US lawmakers will join over 15,000 Sikhs in Southern California in the annual Baisakhi celebrations at the Los Angeles Convention Center ... Read more...
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Michael Jackson sings ‘Happy Birthday’ for Jesse Jackson
November 18th, 2007 - 4:14 pm ICT by admin
New York, Nov 18 (ANI): Pop star Michael Jackson led the crowd through a spirited rendition of Happy Birthday at civil rights activist Jesse Jackson's 66th birthday bash.The pop star walked the ... Read more...
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