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HC allows virtual marriage registration for Indian couple in US

HC allows virtual marriage registration for Indian couple in US

Rediff.com28 Feb 2024

In their petition, the couple said they got married on May 10, 2022 according to Hindu rites and customs at a hotel in Ghaziabad's Kaushambi and left for the US to pursue their careers.

Surat woman murdered in California motel

Surat woman murdered in California motel

Rediff.com12 Jul 2012

A 62-year-old woman of Indian origin was killed in Tracy, California on Saturday last. The incident occurred at Hacienda Inn motel owned by Chempak Petal, brother of victim Lalita Patel.

Kriti Has No Blues, Only Hues

Kriti Has No Blues, Only Hues

Rediff.com12 Feb 2024

Sanjana is nervous in California... Kiara-Varun's throwback pic... Daisy enjoys The Great Falls...

6.0 earthquake jolts California wine region

6.0 earthquake jolts California wine region

Rediff.com25 Aug 2014

Known to be the strongest earthquake in the area in the past 25 years, the quake has injured hundreds of people, damaged buildings and homes and affected the wine business in the area. Ritu Jha reports

Rupert Murdoch, 92, to wed 62-yr-old scientist, his 5th marriage

Rupert Murdoch, 92, to wed 62-yr-old scientist, his 5th marriage

Rediff.com8 Mar 2024

The 92-year-old is set to marry Zhukova, 62, on June 1 in a ceremony on his California vineyard and estate, Moraga, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

'Ratan Tata Always Displayed His Kindness'

'Ratan Tata Always Displayed His Kindness'

Rediff.com12 Nov 2024

'When the bombing happened in the Taj Mahal hotel in 2008, that was a very sad moment, but he really took care of the people, took care of everybody and that was when you saw some of his best moments.' 'There are some things which we will never forget. That is when the best of a person comes out.'

Toor flops in Shot Put; Chaudhary, Dhyani in 5000m

Toor flops in Shot Put; Chaudhary, Dhyani in 5000m

Rediff.com3 Aug 2024

Two-time Asian Games gold medallist Tajinderpal Toor could only manage a best effort of 18.05 metres on his first attempt and finished 15th in Group A qualifying in the men's Shot Put at the Olympics in Paris on Friday.

California fire: Advani speaks to PM about Indians

California fire: Advani speaks to PM about Indians

Rediff.com24 Oct 2007

Concerned about the safety of Indians residing in the wildfire-hit US state of California, Leader of the Opposition Lal Kishenchand Advani on Wednesday spoke to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to enquire about their wellbeing.

Still believe he's a dictator: Biden after meeting Xi

Still believe he's a dictator: Biden after meeting Xi

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

United States President Joe Biden has once again called his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping a 'dictator', just hours after they met for the first time in more than a year and held candid and productive discussions to revive bilateral ties.

The Kashmiri Pandit who wants to be California's governor

The Kashmiri Pandit who wants to be California's governor

Rediff.com22 Jan 2014

'Today, the gift of a good education and the opportunity it creates are out of reach for millions of struggling Californians. That's why I'm running for governor -- to create jobs and give kids a quality education. Jobs and education. That's it. That's my platform'. Neel Tushar Kashkari, the son of Srinagar-born and raised Kashmiri Pandit immigrants, throws his hat in the ring for California governor.

Priyanka's Home Away From Home

Priyanka's Home Away From Home

Rediff.com19 Mar 2024

Manushi makes memories... Preity gets a jalebi... Erica loves the sea...

Spotted: Kim Clijsters in California

Spotted: Kim Clijsters in California

Rediff.com17 Jan 2007

Reader Amol Yadav sent us a picture of Kim Clijsters from California.

Spotted: Kim Clijsters in California

Spotted: Kim Clijsters in California

Rediff.com16 Jan 2007

Reader Amol Yadav sent us a picture of Kim Clijsters from California.

US polls: Indian Americans fail to shine in California

US polls: Indian Americans fail to shine in California

Rediff.com10 Nov 2012

India Abroad's West Coast correspondent Ritu Jha reports there is nothing much to cheer about Indian Americans in the fray in California.

Hillary Clinton diagnosed with pneumonia, cancels California trip

Hillary Clinton diagnosed with pneumonia, cancels California trip

Rediff.com12 Sep 2016

The former secretary of state has been experiencing a cough related to allergies.

WATCH LIVE: PM Modi's date with desis in California

WATCH LIVE: PM Modi's date with desis in California

Rediff.com28 Sep 2015

An 18,500 strong desi American crowd awaits Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address at the San Jose stadium in California.

WATCH LIVE: PM Modi's date with desis in California

WATCH LIVE: PM Modi's date with desis in California

Rediff.com28 Sep 2015

An 18,500 strong desi American crowd awaits Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address at the San Jose stadium in California.

California Senate to open with Hindu prayers

California Senate to open with Hindu prayers

Rediff.com10 Aug 2007

Rajan Zed, the priest who recited a Hindu prayer at the opening session of the US Senate on July 12, has been invited to do the same for the 40-member California State Senate.

Sikhs harassed in California prisons

Sikhs harassed in California prisons

Rediff.com30 Nov 2005

Discovery to land in California

Discovery to land in California

Rediff.com9 Aug 2005

The next landing opportunity for Discovery, which has seven astronauts onboard, is at 1742 IST at the Edwards Air Force Base, a NASA statement said

Elon Musk joins Trump to address thousands in US city where ex-prez shot at

Elon Musk joins Trump to address thousands in US city where ex-prez shot at

Rediff.com6 Oct 2024

Joined by high-profile figures like Tesla owner Elon Musk and his running mate, Senator JD Vance, Trump (78) made a passionate plea to "defeat" Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic candidate in the November 5 presidential poll.

Exclusive: Julia Roberts visits California mandir

Exclusive: Julia Roberts visits California mandir

Rediff.com12 Aug 2010

'I love India. It is such a peaceful place.'

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

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

Rediff.com2 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.

Indian American killed in his California mansion

Indian American killed in his California mansion

Rediff.com5 Dec 2012

Raveesh Ravi Kumra, an Indian American millionaire was killed by intruders who barged into his home in Los Gatos-Monte Sereno, California last Friday.

California: Hit-and-run homicide suspect flees to India

California: Hit-and-run homicide suspect flees to India

Rediff.com31 Mar 2012

The United States Federal Bureau of Investigation and US Marshall's are working toward arresting 25-year-old Indian-origin man, Pawanjit Singh, on alleged homicide charges in a hit-and-run case that killed a 28-year-old woman. The police believe that the suspect fled to India on March 26 from the San Francisco Bay Area, northern California.

California SC cancels gay marriages

California SC cancels gay marriages

Rediff.com13 Aug 2004

Rain, fog help California firefighters

Rain, fog help California firefighters

Rediff.com31 Oct 2003

Spread over 728,000 acres, the wildfires have become one of the worst disasters ever to strike California.

Hindu temple in US defaced with anti-India graffiti

Hindu temple in US defaced with anti-India graffiti

Rediff.com23 Dec 2023

The City of Newark Police Department in Newark, Newark, California told PTI in an emailed statement that on Friday at approximately 8.35 am, they received a report of graffiti at the Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Hindu Temple.

Gulveer breaks 16-year-old National record in 10000m

Gulveer breaks 16-year-old National record in 10000m

Rediff.com17 Mar 2024

Gulveer Singh clocked 27.41.81 to better Surendra Singh's national mark set in 2008 by over 20 seconds.

California shooting victims' bodies brought home

California shooting victims' bodies brought home

Rediff.com17 Apr 2009

The bodies of software professional Ashokan, his wife Suchitra and their daughter Akhila, who fell to the bullets, were brought to Bangalore by a flight early Friday and then taken to Ayyankolli, 105-km from Udhagamandalam, by road, family sources said.

A Daily Puja For Kamala Harris' Victory

A Daily Puja For Kamala Harris' Victory

Rediff.com19 Aug 2024

Every day at 11 am, T Rooban performs a special Abhisheka Aradhana for Kamala Harris' success, pouring liquid offerings over the deity's image while chanting sacred Sanskrit mantras.

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

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

Rediff.com6 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.

PHOTOS: The world's HOTTEST party is on in California

PHOTOS: The world's HOTTEST party is on in California

Rediff.com17 Apr 2015

Art and music took centre stage at the Coachella festival in California.

California mass shooting suspects of Pakistani origin, say reports

California mass shooting suspects of Pakistani origin, say reports

Rediff.com4 Dec 2015

The two young suspects of California shooting are of Pakistani origin, media reports have said even though President Barack Obama has asked people not to rush to a conclusion.

How American leaders reacted to attack on Trump

How American leaders reacted to attack on Trump

Rediff.com14 Jul 2024

Cutting across party lines, leaders strongly condemned the attack on Trump while he was addressing an election rally in Butler, which is about 56 km north of Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania.

Recipe: Tomato Salad With Walnuts And Cheese

Recipe: Tomato Salad With Walnuts And Cheese

Rediff.com7 May 2024

Something light, refreshing and healthy at the beginning of the week.

Harmeet to contest California assembly seat

Harmeet to contest California assembly seat

Rediff.com20 May 2008

Though the Iraq war and the economic downturn have affected the popularity of the Republican Party, Harmeet Dhillon, candidate for the 13th Assembly District in California, is not unduly worried. "I am running for a local election, not for the United States Congress. International or national issues are not relevant," Dhillon, who is unopposed in the Republican Primary scheduled for June 3, said.

Google campuses in Bengaluru, California to hold hackathon

Google campuses in Bengaluru, California to hold hackathon

Rediff.com24 Apr 2014

Non-profit Code for India, which inspires techies to volunteer their time and talent to the developing world, on Thursday announced that parallel India-US hackathon will be held at the Google campuses in Bangalore and in Mountain View, California.