Ritu Jha

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'He made the youth dream about a better India'

'He made the youth dream about a better India'

Rediff.com   28 Jul 2015

'His simple lifestyle, his optimism, his hard work and his genuine humility made him an authentic role model to millions of children, many of them growing up in challenging circumstances.'

Adobe ropes in Abhay Parasnis as CTO & senior VP

Adobe ropes in Abhay Parasnis as CTO & senior VP

Rediff.com   22 Jul 2015

Adobe has roped in industry veteran Abhay Parasnis to head the firm's technology strategy, particularly its cloud portfolio, reports Ritu Jha.

Silicon Valley desis gear up for Modi's visit

Silicon Valley desis gear up for Modi's visit

Rediff.com   21 Jul 2015

'The Indian-American community is very excited to welcome Prime Minister Modi. He is the second prime minister to come to California after Jawaharlal Nehru, who visited the state in 1961.'

Sikh leaders submit memo against SFJ to US government

Sikh leaders submit memo against SFJ to US government

Rediff.com   15 Jul 2015

The 8-member team headed by Manjit Singh GK, president, DSGMC, met Eileen O' Connor, deputy assistant secretary.

Invest in India and Make in Maharashtra: Fadnavis

Invest in India and Make in Maharashtra: Fadnavis

Rediff.com   2 Jul 2015

'People are more interested in India now than ever before.'

South Asians welcome US Supreme Court's decision on same-sex marriages

South Asians welcome US Supreme Court's decision on same-sex marriages

Rediff.com   28 Jun 2015

Indian-American elected officials, civil rights organisations and queers welcome the United States Supreme Court historic decision to legalize same-sex marriage nationwide for all Americans on Friday.

#Lovewins: Indian-Americans applaud same-sex marriage ruling

#Lovewins: Indian-Americans applaud same-sex marriage ruling

Rediff.com   27 Jun 2015

Indian Americans and the larger Asian American community praised the United State Supreme Court ruling that provided same-sex couples the right to marry.

Jaitley talks tough on black money, sells India story

Jaitley talks tough on black money, sells India story

Rediff.com   24 Jun 2015

'I think investors see a lot of positives happening in India now.'

India has to sustain high growth rates: Jaitley

India has to sustain high growth rates: Jaitley

Rediff.com   23 Jun 2015

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said that it is imperative to maintain high growth rates.

May start doing yoga again, says Jaitley at San Francisco event

May start doing yoga again, says Jaitley at San Francisco event

Rediff.com   22 Jun 2015

Joining thousands at San Francisco's Marina Green Park, the finance minister spoke of the advantages of practising yoga and thanked those who helped in making the event a success.

Silicon Valley to honour Jaitley; discuss some contentious issues

Silicon Valley to honour Jaitley; discuss some contentious issues

Rediff.com   13 Jun 2015

His 7-day long trip to the United States starts on June 17.

'TiECon has once again become relevant to entrepreneurs'

'TiECon has once again become relevant to entrepreneurs'

Rediff.com   3 Jun 2015

Ritu Jha/Rediff.com reports from California on the largest TieCon ever.

Indian start-ups get ready to conquer the world

Indian start-ups get ready to conquer the world

Rediff.com   3 Jun 2015

'Some of these companies are India focused, some are overseas focused and some companies are focused on both.' Ritu Jha/Rediff.com reports from California.

Tesla's Gigafactory promises to change the world

Tesla's Gigafactory promises to change the world

Rediff.com   2 Jun 2015

The Powerwall 'will be great for India where there is a scarcity of electricity. The sun is there pretty much all day and there is no real good way to store its energy,' Tesla CIO Jay Vijayan tells Ritu Jha/Rediff.com.

California congressmen petition Kerry on Sikh man's fight for justice

California congressmen petition Kerry on Sikh man's fight for justice

Rediff.com   2 Jun 2015

Over 250 people participated in a rally to support 82-year-old California resident Surat Singh Khalsa, who has been on a hunger strike in India demanding the release of political prisoners. Ritu Jha/Rediff.com reports from California.

Make H1B problem-free, pleads Nasscom chief

Make H1B problem-free, pleads Nasscom chief

Rediff.com   20 May 2015

High visa processing fees, social security issues and the decision by Administrative Appeals Office to reapply for H1B on location change make life tougher for highly skilled professionals from India, Nasscom chief BVR Mohan Reddy tells Ritu Jha/Rediff.com

Did missing Indian student drown in Nebraska creek?

Did missing Indian student drown in Nebraska creek?

Rediff.com   14 May 2015

Authorities believe that Anwesha Dey, a 30-year-old doctoral student from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, who went missing on May 3, may have fallen into the creek.

Kamala Harris aide arrested for running fake police force

Kamala Harris aide arrested for running fake police force

Rediff.com   8 May 2015

Brandon Kiel, the deputy director of community affairs for California's Justice Department, which Kamala Harris heads, is currently on administrative leave as he faces charges of impersonating a police officer. Ritu Jha reports

Indian government responsible for 1984 riots: California assembly

Indian government responsible for 1984 riots: California assembly

Rediff.com   20 Apr 2015

'The resolution is the first time that any state, nation or investigative body has declared that the Indian government was responsible for the 1984 genocide of Sikhs.'

Desi cop arrested in California for drug trafficking

Desi cop arrested in California for drug trafficking

Rediff.com   16 Apr 2015

Police officer Harminder Phagura is busted for aiding a 'friend' in carrying out cocaine deals.