Ritu Jha

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NRI starts petition against threat to Shubha Mudgal at US concert

NRI starts petition against threat to Shubha Mudgal at US concert

Rediff.com   10 Jun 2014

Raj Bhanot, co-founder of the Sunnyvale Hindu Temple, reportedly confronted Mudgal saying that he would not tolerate her anti-Modi and anti-Hindu stand. Ritu Jha reports.

US-based Sankara Eye Foundation to focus on Bihar

US-based Sankara Eye Foundation to focus on Bihar

Rediff.com   7 Jun 2014

At the annual Bihar Diwas celebrations hosted by the Bihar Foundation West Coast in Cupertino, California on May 3, the Sankara Eye Foundation, a United States-based non-profit organisation, whose aim is to eradicate curable blindness in India by 2020, announced that it will set up a hospital in the eastern Indian state.

Indian ambassador visits Microsoft, Starbucks office in California

Indian ambassador visits Microsoft, Starbucks office in California

Rediff.com   5 Jun 2014

Indian Ambassador to United States S Jaishankar listened to the concerns raised by Indian Americans during his first visit West Coast. He also visited leading corporations like Boeing, Microsoft, Amazon, and Starbucks during his trip. Ritu Jha reports.

Indian American Ro Khanna secures crucial vote

Indian American Ro Khanna secures crucial vote

Rediff.com   4 Jun 2014

Indian American Ro Khanna, the Democrat who ran for the Congressional seat from California's 17th District has secured enough votes in the primary election held on June 3 to challenge seven terms incumbent Mike Honda in the general election scheduled for November.

US entrepreneurs applaud Modi on his election victory

US entrepreneurs applaud Modi on his election victory

Rediff.com   20 May 2014

In an interaction with rediff.com, various TiE members expressed hopes of revival in the Indian economy after the formation of the new government.

Coalition Against Genocide to continue Modi campaign

Coalition Against Genocide to continue Modi campaign

Rediff.com   17 May 2014

'Modi's ascent to the highest executive office in India is a matter of concern for all who value human rights and religious freedom,' declares Coalition Against Genocide, which has campaigned against the US granting a visa to the Indian leader.

'Har Har Modi' chants sweep Calfornia's Bay Area

'Har Har Modi' chants sweep Calfornia's Bay Area

Rediff.com   17 May 2014

Ladoos, band, bajaa and chants took over California after NaMo supporters stepped out to celebrate his victory.

'AAP fared better than the BJP did 0n its LS debut'

'AAP fared better than the BJP did 0n its LS debut'

Rediff.com   17 May 2014

The Aam Aadmi Party has to return to the drawing board and learn from this experience. The party is here to stay and make its mark in Indian politics, says AAP members in the US. Ritu Jha/Rediff.com reports from California.

On the road to seek justice for Sikh detainees in Texas

On the road to seek justice for Sikh detainees in Texas

Rediff.com   14 May 2014

Activists and rights groups set out in a caravan called 'El Paso 37' from Fresno, California to El Paso, Texas, April 26, to express solidarity with 37 Punjabi migrants who are on a hunger strike at the El Paso federal immigration detention center.

Indian e-commerce boom draws Intel Capital

Indian e-commerce boom draws Intel Capital

Rediff.com   14 May 2014

The Intel Capital India Technology Fund, with a corpus of 250,000, was established in 2005-06 in India through which tech VC has invested a lot in data centre technology, telecom and infrastructure, apart from e-commerce.

'India does not deserve a prime minister like Modi'

'India does not deserve a prime minister like Modi'

Rediff.com   13 May 2014

'There will be greater communalisation. He talks about development, but his people tell his critics to go to Pakistan and brand Muslims as 'butchers'. This is the true colour of the BJP.' 'He deliberately does not stop them because that is his real agenda; he wants to make sure that the Hindu votes come to the BJP,' says senior journalist Kalpana Sharma. Ritu Jha/Rediff.com listens in.

Billionaire Vinod Khosla's daughter blackmailed by ex-boyfriend

Billionaire Vinod Khosla's daughter blackmailed by ex-boyfriend

Rediff.com   7 May 2014

According to documents with the US State District Court Southern District of Ohio, Douglas Tarlow was arrested April 18. He appeared in the District Court of Ohio and on the orders of Magistrate Judge Norah McCann King, he surrendered his passport. Tarlow is not in jail.

US prison seeks Sikh leader's help to end Indians' hunger strike

US prison seeks Sikh leader's help to end Indians' hunger strike

Rediff.com   16 Apr 2014

In an attempt to end the hunger strike initiated by 38 Indian detainees since last Thursday, the Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials have reached out to Sikh leaders. Ritu Jha speaks to the detainees and reports about their conditions.

Californian city celebrates Shivaji's birthday

Californian city celebrates Shivaji's birthday

Rediff.com   3 Apr 2014

A group of people, mainly from the Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh's Bay Area chapter, celebrated Chhatrapati Shivaji Jayanti (the birthday of Shivaji) at the Guadalupe River Park in San Jose, California, on March 19.

Founder of 'sham' Tri Valley University found guilty on 31 counts

Founder of 'sham' Tri Valley University found guilty on 31 counts

Rediff.com   26 Mar 2014

A federal jury on Monday convicted Susan Xiao-Ping Su, the founder of California-based Tri Valley University.

Trial of 'sham' US varsity enters decisive phase

Trial of 'sham' US varsity enters decisive phase

Rediff.com   21 Mar 2014

The criminal jury trail of Susan Su, founder of the Tri Valley University in California that harboured thousands of Indian students, entered a crucial phase on Wednesday with closing statements by both the plaintiff and defence lawyers.

Just wanted to run a good school, says Tri-Valley Univ owner as trial begins

Just wanted to run a good school, says Tri-Valley Univ owner as trial begins

Rediff.com   12 Mar 2014

The jury trial of Susan Xiao Ping Su, the president and owner of the now shutdown Tri-Valley University in California, began on March 3.

70 Indian passports stolen from San Francisco

70 Indian passports stolen from San Francisco

Rediff.com   11 Mar 2014

About 70 Indian passports have reportedly been stolen from BLS International, a private company in San Francisco, to which the Indian consulate has outsourced various visa and passport related services.

Trial of 'sham' Tri-Valley University president kicks off

Trial of 'sham' Tri-Valley University president kicks off

Rediff.com   6 Mar 2014

The trial of Susan Xiao Ping Su, the president and owner of the fraud-ridden Tri-Valley University, started on Tuesday.

Vince Chhabria to be first Indian-origin federal judge in California

Vince Chhabria to be first Indian-origin federal judge in California

Rediff.com   6 Mar 2014

The United State senate has confirmed Indian-American Vince Girdhari Chhabria as the federal judge of the US district court for the northern district of California.