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Google lifts the veil behind the mystery boat

Google lifts the veil behind the mystery boat

Rediff.com11 Nov 2013

The barge is actually a "technology exhibition space," that Google will move between several piers in the San Francisco Bay area and other West coast locations.

India edges out China in creating new unicorns in H1CY22: Hurun report

India edges out China in creating new unicorns in H1CY22: Hurun report

Rediff.com8 Sep 2022

India overtook China to add the most number of new unicorns--start-ups valued at $1 billion or more--in the first half of 2022 despite a funding winter haunting entrepreneurs in the south Asian nation. India added 14 new unicorns in the period (H1 2022) and China had 11, according to the Hurun Global Unicorn Index 2022. The US led the ranking by adding 138 start-ups in the unicorn club.

'Dirty Hindu': Indian-American abused by another Indian

'Dirty Hindu': Indian-American abused by another Indian

Rediff.com1 Sep 2022

At one point Tejinder was seen saying: "...this ain't India! You...India up, and now you're...America up," the report said.

Why saving on heating bills isn't a good idea!

Why saving on heating bills isn't a good idea!

Rediff.com16 Jan 2014

Indian American Ashwath Nityanandan recollects a particularly cold winter that cost him a job interview.

Skymet Weather predicts bleak monsoon in India over next four weeks

Skymet Weather predicts bleak monsoon in India over next four weeks

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

The central and western parts of India, which form the core monsoon zone, may face challenges in coping with the drying effects due to inadequate rainfall early in the season, Skymet Weather said.

California assembly recognises India's Independence Day

California assembly recognises India's Independence Day

Rediff.com7 Aug 2012

In an unprecedented move the California state assembly has passed a resolution, recognising August 15 as India's Independence Day and urged all Californians to celebrate the diversity of cultures.

Super Cyclone Mocha hits Bangladesh, Myanmar coasts

Super Cyclone Mocha hits Bangladesh, Myanmar coasts

Rediff.com14 May 2023

Super cyclone Mocha made landfall along the Myanmar-Bangladesh coasts on Sunday after intensifying into the equivalent of a category-five storm, a senior Met official said.

Joram Review: Harrowing Portrait Of The Helpless

Joram Review: Harrowing Portrait Of The Helpless

Rediff.com8 Dec 2023

When an actor has worked for as long as Manoj Bajpayee, one tends to lose their sense of originality under the sheen of stardom. But the actor's versatility sparkles in his willingness to start on a fresh note every single time, applauds Sukanya Verma.

Spain stun Sweden; seals World Cup final spot

Spain stun Sweden; seals World Cup final spot

Rediff.com15 Aug 2023

Carmona fires Spain into World Cup final with 2-1 win over Sweden

Indian consulates in US to privatise passport processing

Indian consulates in US to privatise passport processing

Rediff.com26 Feb 2012

"We are going to outsource the passport and other related services," said Consulate General of India, N Parthasarathi in San Francisco on Saturday.

Indo-Americans meet Obama at fundraiser, talk immigration

Indo-Americans meet Obama at fundraiser, talk immigration

Rediff.com27 May 2012

A team of Indian Americans met United States President Barack Obama during his fourth fundraising visit to the San Francisco Bay Area May 23-24. The fundraiser was the first involving the Indian American community.

Punjab adopts 209 A&N families

Punjab adopts 209 A&N families

Rediff.com22 Jan 2005

Punjab on Saturday adopted over 200 families of ex-servicemen in the tsunami-hit Campbell Bay Island in Andaman and Nicobar Islands, promising them financial assistance and educational grants to their children.

Two Tibetans killed in Oikos University shooting

Two Tibetans killed in Oikos University shooting

Rediff.com4 Apr 2012

Tshering Rinzing Bhutia, 38, a student from Sikkim was among the seven killed in the Monday shooting at Oikos University, a religious college in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Sikkim student killed in US university shooting

Sikkim student killed in US university shooting

Rediff.com4 Apr 2012

Tshering Rinzing Bhutia, 38, a student from Sikkim was among the seven killed in the Monday shooting at Oikos University, a religious college in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Is WFH A Societal Shift?

Is WFH A Societal Shift?

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

...or just a Covid-era practice, asks Ajit Balakrishnan.

Nepal quake triggered Sikkim flash floods? Scientists to find out

Nepal quake triggered Sikkim flash floods? Scientists to find out

Rediff.com5 Oct 2023

The NRSC satellite imagery revealed that the lake covered approximately 162.7 hectares. Its area increased to 167.4 hectares on September 28 but drastically reduced to 60.3 hectares.

California to Mumbai: Inspiring Ganeshas!

California to Mumbai: Inspiring Ganeshas!

Rediff.com15 Sep 2021

Rediff readers tell us how they are celebrating Ganeshotsav this year.

Monsoon lands in Kerala, yellow alert issued in 9 districts

Monsoon lands in Kerala, yellow alert issued in 9 districts

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

Meteorologists earlier said Cyclone 'Biparjoy' had been impacting the intensity of the monsoon and that its onset over Kerala would be 'mild'.

Cyclone 'Sitrang' likely to be formed by October 24

Cyclone 'Sitrang' likely to be formed by October 24

Rediff.com22 Oct 2022

The weather system moved west-northwestward and concentrated into a depression on Saturday at 8.30am, close to west of Andaman Islands, the bulletin said.

'America not a safe place to live anymore'

'America not a safe place to live anymore'

Rediff.com12 May 2012

Twenty-year-old Rahul Sharma, a student in the United States, was shot in the head and killed in Fremont's Centerville neighborhood, Ritu Jha reports.

Many Indian students in US may be deported!

Many Indian students in US may be deported!

Rediff.com25 Jan 2011

Hundreds of Indian students, mostly from Andhra Pradesh, face the prospect of deportation from the United States after authorities raided and shut down a university in the Silicon Valley on charges of a massive immigration fraud.

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.

US entrepreneur accuses IIT of tech theft

US entrepreneur accuses IIT of tech theft

Rediff.com21 Jul 2011

Farhang has alleged that IIT-K breached a 2003 contract it signed with her and her affiliate MA Mobile Limited by allegedly passing the technology, relating to a new platform for mobile computing, to others.

Cyclone Asani weakens further, relief for Odisha, Bengal

Cyclone Asani weakens further, relief for Odisha, Bengal

Rediff.com12 May 2022

The weather system remained practically stationary during the last six hours and weakened to a depression, and is likely to turn into a well-marked low pressure area during the next 12 hours, it said in a bulletin.

Bring back Kashmiri pandits and seek their views: Bhushan

Bring back Kashmiri pandits and seek their views: Bhushan

Rediff.com16 Oct 2011

Kashmiri Pandits should be brought back and their views taken into consideration said advocate, social activist Prashant Bhushan, who is also a core committee member in Anna Haraze's team on Saturday, at the San Francisco Bay Area.

'It is no more safe living in America'

'It is no more safe living in America'

Rediff.com21 Apr 2012

Garbed in black T-shirt bearing his photo in front, more than a dozen friends of Rahul Sharma gathered at the funeral service on Friday, April 20 at the Fremont Chapel of the Roses and Fremont Memorial Chapel in the San Francisco Bay Area in California, US.

Son's killing shatters Sharmas' American dream

Son's killing shatters Sharmas' American dream

Rediff.com14 Apr 2012

Seven years ago, parents of Rahul Sharma, 20, who was gunned down on April 5, immigrated to the San Francisco Bay Area to pursue the American dream. But things did not turn out as planned, and the death of their son has totally jolted the Sharma family

'Sham' varsity students made to wear radio collars

'Sham' varsity students made to wear radio collars

Rediff.com29 Jan 2011

After being duped by a California-based "sham" university, scores of Indian students in the United States are now enduring the ignominy of being forced to wear radio collars around their ankles so that authorities can keep track of their movements.

US college shootout: Sikh student, family recall horror

US college shootout: Sikh student, family recall horror

Rediff.com3 Apr 2012

An Indian American student was "lucky enough" to survive after one of her classmates ordered students to stand against a wall and opened an indiscriminate fire, killing seven and injuring three at a religious college in southern California.

Atmanirbharta Complicates India-US Arms Deals

Atmanirbharta Complicates India-US Arms Deals

Rediff.com17 Feb 2024

Indian policymakers must realise that in buying small quantities of equipment, it becomes hard to start manufacturing them in India, explains Ajai Shukla.

Supporters of Khalistan seek Bhullar's release

Supporters of Khalistan seek Bhullar's release

Rediff.com4 Jun 2011

Various Sikh organisations on Friday held a demonstration in front of the Indian Consulate in San Francisco, California, in memory of those who were killed during Operation Blue Star, on the 27th anniversary of the military offensive.

'It is our responsibility to support Anna'

'It is our responsibility to support Anna'

Rediff.com17 Aug 2011

They are thousands of miles away from anti corruption crusader Anna Hazare, but to support him and his fight against corruption, people of the northern California's San Francisco Bay Area are keeping fast.

Chennai likely to get heavy showers for next 3 days: IMD

Chennai likely to get heavy showers for next 3 days: IMD

Rediff.com7 Nov 2021

A cyclonic circulation lies over north coastal Tamil Nadu, southeast of Bay of Bengal and a low pressure area is likely to form by November 9, the Meteorological department said on Sunday and has forecast widespread rainfall for at least the next three days in the state.

Reliance net profit rises 9%, planned shutdown at oil refinery subdues earnings

Reliance net profit rises 9%, planned shutdown at oil refinery subdues earnings

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

Reliance Industries Ltd on Friday reported a 9 per cent rise in its December quarter net profit as a planned maintenance-induced weakness in oil business earnings was offset by stability in retail and telecom verticals. The oil-to-retail-to-telecom conglomerate's consolidated net profit of Rs 17,265 crore, or Rs 25.52 per share, in October-December - the third quarter of the current 2023-24 fiscal - was 9.3 per cent higher than Rs 15,792 crore, or Rs 23.19 a share, earning a year back, according to a company statement. Quarter-on-quarter, the profit was lower when compared to Rs 17,394 crore earnings in the preceding three months ended September 30.

IMD warns of extremely heavy rain in parts of TN, AP on Nov 10-11

IMD warns of extremely heavy rain in parts of TN, AP on Nov 10-11

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

A cyclonic circulation lies over the southeast Bay of Bengal and the adjoining south Andaman Sea extending up to middle tropospheric levels. Under its influence, a low pressure area is very likely to form over the southeast Bay of Bengal and neighbourhood during the next 24 hours.

NRI starts petition against threat to Shubha Mudgal at US concert

NRI starts petition against threat to Shubha Mudgal at US concert

Rediff.com10 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.

World One Step Away From Disaster

World One Step Away From Disaster

Rediff.com3 Feb 2024

A step away from nuclear weapons being used in conflicts, warns Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

India launches ballistic missile from Nuclear-powered submarine

India launches ballistic missile from Nuclear-powered submarine

Rediff.com14 Oct 2022

India's nuclear-powered submarine INS Arihant on Friday carried out a successful launch of a submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) in the Bay of Bengal with a 'very high accuracy', the defence ministry said.

'It's a great time to invest in technology'

'It's a great time to invest in technology'

Rediff.com18 May 2009

The message from the TiE conference was to take the economic downturn as an opportunity to listen and learn from the customers and for budding entrepreneurs to commence their ventures.

Monsoon covers Delhi, Mumbai together, breaks 62-year-old record

Monsoon covers Delhi, Mumbai together, breaks 62-year-old record

Rediff.com25 Jun 2023

While it hit the national capital two days before schedule, its entry into the financial capital is two weeks late, the Met office said.