News for 'California City'

US power: California has 3% of India's population, 125% of its GDP

US power: California has 3% of India's population, 125% of its GDP

Rediff.com27 Jun 2016

India's economy - ranked eighth in 2015 with a GDP of $2 trillion - is projected to climb past Brazil, the United Kingdom, France, Germany and Japan and become the world's third-largest in 2030 with a GDP of $7.3 trillion.

Inside the most Instagrammed winter cities of the world

Inside the most Instagrammed winter cities of the world

Rediff.com19 Dec 2017

Pour yourself a hot drink and enjoy!

Why it won't be easy for Tesla to drive into India

Why it won't be easy for Tesla to drive into India

Rediff.com10 Mar 2024

India will not tailor its policies to suit US EV maker Tesla, and its laws and tariff rules will be formulated to attract all-electric vehicle manufacturers from across the world to set up a base in the world's fastest-growing economy, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said. Tesla has been seeking an initial tariff concession that would allow it to offset 70 per cent customs duty for cars priced less than $40,000, and 100 per cent for cars of higher value.

What cities look like during the coronavirus quarantine

What cities look like during the coronavirus quarantine

Rediff.com21 Apr 2020

Closures, travel restrictions, and self-isolation measures due to the coronavirus have cleared public squares, roads, and travel destinations across the globe. Photographers have been capturing the eerie stillness of these public spaces, recently emptied of the crowds they were built for.

Manasvi Should Be Your Next Style Icon

Manasvi Should Be Your Next Style Icon

Rediff.com18 Jul 2023

She brings the best of Indian dressing to LA.

Drunk driver kills Sikh couple in California

Drunk driver kills Sikh couple in California

Rediff.com26 Oct 2013

A Sikh couple were struck and killed by a car driven by a suspected drunk driver on Thursday night in Menlo Park, California.

North America's lone Shivaji statue that was stolen found in US scrapyard

North America's lone Shivaji statue that was stolen found in US scrapyard

Rediff.com14 Feb 2023

The statue, given to the city as a gift from Pune -- San Jose's sister city in India, in 1999, was reported stolen on January 31 from Guadalupe River Park, sawed off at the hooves, The Mercury News newspaper reported.

12 pipe bombs, guns found at California gunman's house

12 pipe bombs, guns found at California gunman's house

Rediff.com4 Dec 2015

The Pakistani-origin gunman who carried out the massacre of 14 people in California along with his Pakistani wife may have been radicalised as he was in touch with extremists, officials said.

Didn't imagine my disqualification was possible: Rahul

Didn't imagine my disqualification was possible: Rahul

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has said that he did not imagine his disqualification from Lok Sabha was possible when he joined politics but asserted that it has given him a 'huge opportunity' to serve the people.

When It Began To Snow In Dubai

When It Began To Snow In Dubai

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

In Dubai, A Ganesh Nadar encountered high speeds on smooth-as-silk-roads, no bureaucracy, gold, Mr Toad's. And snow!

Mr Trudeau, Here Are India's 6 Most Wanted In Canada

Mr Trudeau, Here Are India's 6 Most Wanted In Canada

Rediff.com22 Sep 2023

The National Investigation Agency has posted a list of gangsters and terrorists based in Canada.

Californian city celebrates Shivaji's birthday

Californian city celebrates Shivaji's birthday

Rediff.com3 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.

Indians hold anti-CAA protests in 30 US cities

Indians hold anti-CAA protests in 30 US cities

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

India's 71st Republic day celebrations in the United States on Sunday were marred by protests and marches, albeit peaceful ones, against recent changes in the citizenship law by large number of Indian Americans in various cities of the country.

Cities can lead. Cities want to lead. Let them!

Cities can lead. Cities want to lead. Let them!

Rediff.com24 Nov 2015

'If every city had the strongest tools that are currently available only to a few, the world's climate prospects would glow far more brightly.'

Khalistani supporters heckle Rahul Gandhi at US event

Khalistani supporters heckle Rahul Gandhi at US event

Rediff.com31 May 2023

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was heckled by a group of Khalistani supporters who raised slogans against him and briefly interrupted his speech during an event in Santa Clara, the US state of California.

Palat, Pooja, Palat!

Palat, Pooja, Palat!

Rediff.com11 Aug 2022

Bollywood is making beautiful pictures in different parts of the world.

PIX: Eva Green, Jessica Alba DAZZLE at Sin City premiere

PIX: Eva Green, Jessica Alba DAZZLE at Sin City premiere

Rediff.com20 Aug 2014

A lowdown on what your favourite Hollywood stars have been up to.

10 killed, 10 hurt in mass shooting at dance studio in US

10 killed, 10 hurt in mass shooting at dance studio in US

Rediff.com22 Jan 2023

The shooting occurred at Monterey Park around 10 pm local time near the site of a Chinese Lunar New Year celebration, the US newspaper reported citing law enforcement sources and witnesses.

Yuba City: Kash Gill sworn in for second mayoral term

Yuba City: Kash Gill sworn in for second mayoral term

Rediff.com27 Dec 2013

Kash Gill, who began his political career in 2006 and was first elected as mayor in 2009, was sworn in as the Yuba City mayor on December 3 for the second time.

Anti-Xi Protests in HK, NYC, LA, Toronto

Anti-Xi Protests in HK, NYC, LA, Toronto

Rediff.com30 Nov 2022

Glimpses of anti-Chinese government protests during vigils for victims of a apartment building fire in Urumqi, China, amid China's zero-COVID' policy in Hong Kong, New York, Los Angeles, Toronto.

Richard Gere, spiritual leaders, industry heads join Modi for UN yoga session

Richard Gere, spiritual leaders, industry heads join Modi for UN yoga session

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

amed Hollywood actor Richard Gere, Iyengar yoga exponent Deidra Demens, New York City Mayor Eric Adams, and prominent American singer Mary Millben were among the eminent personalities who joined Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a unique yoga session at the UN Headquarters.

Life-sized Mahatma Gandhi statue vandalised in New York

Life-sized Mahatma Gandhi statue vandalised in New York

Rediff.com5 Feb 2022

The incident took place early on Saturday, when the statue was defaced by some unknown persons, the Consulate General of India in New York said.

Is WFH A Societal Shift?

Is WFH A Societal Shift?

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

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

Digital Loan Apps: Boon Or Bane?

Digital Loan Apps: Boon Or Bane?

Rediff.com18 Jan 2024

For the time being, digital lending remains a grey area, notes Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Jump in Covid hospitalisation of kids in New York amid Omicron surge

Jump in Covid hospitalisation of kids in New York amid Omicron surge

Rediff.com27 Dec 2021

A jump in COVID-19 hospitalisations of children in New York has sparked concerns in California amid a surge in Omicron variant infections.

Rahul Backs Modi On....!

Rahul Backs Modi On....!

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

Rahul Gandhi supports New Delhi's policy of having its relationship with Russia in the context of the Ukrainian war, despite the pressure it feels from the West.

A 'Beautiful View' From The Maldives!

A 'Beautiful View' From The Maldives!

Rediff.com8 Feb 2023

Arjun explores Incredible India... Bhumi visits a temple... Mouni's day is ruined...

Khalistanis try to set Indian consulate in San Francisco afire

Khalistanis try to set Indian consulate in San Francisco afire

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

A video by Khalistan supporters, dated July 2 posted on Twitter, showed the act of arson at the Indian Consulate in San Francisco.

Indian-origin techie killed in shootout between rival Mexican gangs

Indian-origin techie killed in shootout between rival Mexican gangs

Rediff.com23 Oct 2021

Anjali Ryot was killed along with another German tourist on Wednesday night in the crossfire, californianewstimes.com news portal reported.

Nakashima bests fellow American Isner

Nakashima bests fellow American Isner

Rediff.com9 Mar 2023

Rising star Brandon Nakashima handed fellow American John Isner a first round defeat at the Indian Wells.

Bengaluru among world's top technology-rich cities

Bengaluru among world's top technology-rich cities

Rediff.com7 Jul 2015

Bengaluru has been ranked among top 20 technology-rich cities in the world in a survey done by Jones Lang LaSalle.

In US Rahul calls Modi 'a specimen' who knows more than god

In US Rahul calls Modi 'a specimen' who knows more than god

Rediff.com31 May 2023

Gandhi said the govt "tried everything to stop" his 'Bharat Jodo Yatra', but nothing was working against the "effect" of the foot march.

Neal Mohan, a shy student who is now YouTube boss

Neal Mohan, a shy student who is now YouTube boss

Rediff.com20 Feb 2023

What does Neal Mohan, anointed the next CEO of YouTube, have in common with Sir Cliff Richard? They are alumni of St Francis' College. Mohan, who will take over the reins of the social media platform, is arguably the second most high-profile personality after the British music icon to be associated with the all-boys institution ensconced in the heart of Lucknow.

Will Disney Exit India?

Will Disney Exit India?

Rediff.com5 Aug 2023

Disney Star India, bought at a valuation of $15 billion, could be on the block for roughly one-third that amount.

'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.

Indian racially abused in Poland; called 'parasite, invader'

Indian racially abused in Poland; called 'parasite, invader'

Rediff.com3 Sep 2022

An undated clip went viral on social media platforms which shows an Indian man, whose identity has not been established yet, is being targeted by an attacker who calls himself an American trails behind him yelling racial epithets.

Mahatma Gandhi statue vandalised in US; India demands action

Mahatma Gandhi statue vandalised in US; India demands action

Rediff.com30 Jan 2021

The statue of Gandhi, which was donated by the Indian government to the city of Davis, was installed by the city council four years ago amidst protests from anti-Gandhi and anti-India organisations.

Veteran Ami Bera makes it as 5th Indian American elected to US Congress

Veteran Ami Bera makes it as 5th Indian American elected to US Congress

Rediff.com10 Nov 2022

A record five Indian-American lawmakers from the ruling Democrat Party, including Raja Krishnamoorthi, Ro Khanna, Pramila Jayapal and Ami Bera have been elected to the US House of Representatives, while several others were elected in state legislatures, in one of the most polarised midterm elections in the country.

'Absolutely unacceptable': US condemns attack on Indian consulate

'Absolutely unacceptable': US condemns attack on Indian consulate

Rediff.com21 Mar 2023

Raising pro-Khalistan slogans, the protesters on Sunday broke open the makeshift security barriers raised by the city police and installed two so-called Khalistan flags inside the Consulate premises. Two consulate personnel soon removed these flags.

BIG Cinema buys 188 screens in 27 US cities

BIG Cinema buys 188 screens in 27 US cities

Rediff.com26 Apr 2010

In little over a year, the Big Cinemas has acquired a chain of 188 screens in more than two dozen cities in the US, covering almost all the major centers of South Asian population from Manhattan and Edison in East Coast to Los Angeles and San Jose in California and Chicago in the Mid-West.