News for 'California San Francisco'

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.

Nargis' Swiss Holiday

Nargis' Swiss Holiday

Rediff.com24 Jan 2023

When Nargis Fakhri wants to see snow, she makes it a point to see it.

Photos: Varanasi among world's 10 most colourful places

Photos: Varanasi among world's 10 most colourful places

Rediff.com24 Dec 2012

What are the most colourful places in the world? Tripadvisor.in lists out the top ten to help you find!

Apple likely to unveil new iPad on March 2

Apple likely to unveil new iPad on March 2

Rediff.com23 Feb 2011

The next-generation iPad, which is unofficially termed the 'iPad 2', is expected to be 'thinner and lighter'.

X users face hour-long outage; services restored now

X users face hour-long outage; services restored now

Rediff.com21 Dec 2023

The services were back and posts became visible after sometime, but some users were unable to see several of their posts in recent past on the platform, formerly known as Twitter.

Kamala Harris: 'Female Obama' who didn't make it to White House

Kamala Harris: 'Female Obama' who didn't make it to White House

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

Kamala's role as vice president was more than just symbolic. Unlike her predecessors, she wielded considerable power during Biden's presidency.

Silicon Valley desis gear up for Modi's visit

Silicon Valley desis gear up for Modi's visit

Rediff.com21 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.'

Modi to speak at Stanford, visit Silicon Valley in September end

Modi to speak at Stanford, visit Silicon Valley in September end

Rediff.com10 Aug 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address a high-level summit on sustainable development hosted by the United Nations on September 25 and will also travel to San Francisco during his United States visit, becoming the fourth Indian premier to visit America's West Coast.

Biden likely to urge Xi to stop wars in Gaza, Ukraine

Biden likely to urge Xi to stop wars in Gaza, Ukraine

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

As United States President Joe Biden prepares for a rare summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, the ongoing wars in Ukraine and between Israel and Hamas set the stage for high-stakes discussions, CNN reported on Tuesday.

US reports first case of Omicron

US reports first case of Omicron

Rediff.com2 Dec 2021

The case has been detected in the US state of California, Top Medical Adviser Anthony Fauci was quoted as saying by CNN.

Indian ambassador visits Microsoft, Starbucks office in California

Indian ambassador visits Microsoft, Starbucks office in California

Rediff.com5 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.

Sikh man brutally attacked in California

Sikh man brutally attacked in California

Rediff.com5 Jul 2013

Gulwinder Singh was attacked with a rock and stabbed several times on his face by an unidentified man following a minor road accident. Ritu Jha reports

Silicon Valley to honour Jaitley; discuss some contentious issues

Silicon Valley to honour Jaitley; discuss some contentious issues

Rediff.com13 Jun 2015

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

Doctor, 41, dies of the disease he was researching

Doctor, 41, dies of the disease he was researching

Rediff.com26 Jul 2019

'Two years ago, had I been given even a tiny hint that my genes were tipping the scale for the development of a disease that would lock me into my body, unable to move or breath normally on my own, I would have been sad, and probably mad.' 'So now I'm running as fast as I can -- from my wheelchair.' P Rajendran on the amazing but brief life of Rahul Desikan, medical pioneer.

PHOTOS: The incredibly weird world we live in!

PHOTOS: The incredibly weird world we live in!

Rediff.com27 Nov 2014

These 8 images that show we live in an odd world

In US, same-sex couples rush to the altar after SC 'blessing'

In US, same-sex couples rush to the altar after SC 'blessing'

Rediff.com27 Jun 2015

The US Supreme Court legalised gay marriage on Friday in a 5-4 decision, and within hours couples across the country were being issued marriage licenses.

Gay and proud: When the world turned into a rainbow

Gay and proud: When the world turned into a rainbow

Rediff.com29 Jun 2015

Signs with messages of love dotted parade routes around the world as millions took part in gay pride events from Toronto to San Francisco to Seoul.

Chevron faces record fine for refinery fire

Chevron faces record fine for refinery fire

Rediff.com31 Jan 2013

Chevron received 25 citations from the state's safety regulator.

US soil being used to spread terror in India: FBI told

US soil being used to spread terror in India: FBI told

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

A group of eminent Indian Americans in Silicon Valley has held a special meeting with senior officials of the Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and police and told that the United States soil is being used for terrorist activities against India.

PIX: Fans climb ladders, peer through fences to cheer for Tiger

PIX: Fans climb ladders, peer through fences to cheer for Tiger

Rediff.com9 Aug 2020

Golf fans not allowed on the course for this week's PGA Championship due to the COVID-19 pandemic have still found a way to root for Tiger Woods and other top players, cheering through fences and from rooftops to provide a brief jolt of energy at the hushed tournament. TPC Harding Park sits on the shore above San Francisco's Lake Merced so there are few places for spectators to catch a glimpse of the action from outside the gates.

US Sikhs come out in protest against Rajoana verdict

US Sikhs come out in protest against Rajoana verdict

Rediff.com24 Mar 2012

Hundreds of Sikhs, including a large number of women and university students participated in a protest on Friday outside the Indian Consulate in San Francisco, California, to show support to Bhai Balwant Singh Rajoana who was sentenced to capital punishment in the case of murder of former Punjab chief minister Beant Singh in 1995.

The Importance Of Nancy Pelosi

The Importance Of Nancy Pelosi

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

Nancy Pelosi's gritty refusal to backtrack on her plans to visit Taiwan is part of who she is.

Trump wants to end citizenship by birth, 22 US states to sue

Trump wants to end citizenship by birth, 22 US states to sue

Rediff.com22 Jan 2025

Indians are the main beneficiaries of the H-1B visas, which bring in the best of the talent and brains from across the world. Highly skilled professionals from India walk away with the overwhelming number of H-1B visas - which is Congressional mandated 65,0000 every year and another 20,000 for those who received higher education from the US.

More radio tags taken off Indian students

More radio tags taken off Indian students

Rediff.com25 Feb 2011

These students were radio tagged in California after Tri Valley University was shut down in January on charges of massive visa fraud.

Scientists identify 70 drugs that may fight COVID-19

Scientists identify 70 drugs that may fight COVID-19

Rediff.com26 Mar 2020

The identification of host dependency factors mediating virus infection may provide key insights into effective molecular targets for developing broadly acting antiviral therapeutics against SARS-CoV-2 and other deadly coronavirus strains, according to the researchers.

ISKCON banned from soliciting at LA airport

ISKCON banned from soliciting at LA airport

Rediff.com26 Mar 2010

In a setback to the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), the California Supreme Court has ruled that the soliciting being done by the Hare Krishna members at the busy Los Angeles airport is illegal.The California Supreme Court on Thursday upheld a Los Angeles ordinance that makes it illegal to ask for money on the sidewalks and in the terminals of the Los Angeles International Airport, the San Francisco Chronicle reported.

All you need to know about NBA champion Golden State Warriors

All you need to know about NBA champion Golden State Warriors

Rediff.com13 Jun 2017

Profile of the Golden State Warriors, who beat the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday to win their second NBA championship in three seasons.

Robin Williams cremated privately, ashes scattered at sea

Robin Williams cremated privately, ashes scattered at sea

Rediff.com21 Aug 2014

Get your lowdown on what's going on in the world of Hollywood, right here!

What Jaishankar said on defacement of temple in US

What Jaishankar said on defacement of temple in US

Rediff.com23 Dec 2023

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday expressed concern over the vandalism of a Hindu temple with anti-India graffiti in the United States, and said extremists and separatist forces outside India should not get such space.

Silicon Valley pushes for H-1B visas

Silicon Valley pushes for H-1B visas

Rediff.com13 Apr 2009

Reflecting the mood of the Silicon Valley, prominent media outlets from California have come out openly in support of the H-1B work visas and opposed increasing the "hire Americans" call in the United States.

US: Students demand suspened Indian-American prof be reinstated

US: Students demand suspened Indian-American prof be reinstated

Rediff.com13 Oct 2011

Students have called for a protest on Saturday at the California Institute of Integral Studies in San Francisco demanding the reinstatement of professors in the department of anthropology -- Richard Shapiro and Angana Chatterji.

War time: Google to take these 12 products head on

War time: Google to take these 12 products head on

Rediff.com4 Jul 2012

At the recently concluded annual I/O conference, which is an annual developer-focused event held in San Francisco, California, Google announced several new devices and services.

World's 25 most amazing offices

World's 25 most amazing offices

Rediff.com29 Dec 2011

Many offices are now turning into stylish spaces, looking cool, comfortable and attractive.

Google takes secrecy to new heights with its mystery boat

Google takes secrecy to new heights with its mystery boat

Rediff.com30 Oct 2013

The company has made US government officials to sign confidentiality agreements.

PHOTOS: The many faces of Steve Jobs

PHOTOS: The many faces of Steve Jobs

Rediff.com25 Aug 2011

On Thursday (August 25), Steve Jobs resigned as Apple's chief executive officer and named Tim Cook as his successor. Jobs has been elected chairman of the board and Cook, previously Apple's chief operating officer, too will join the board with immediate effect.

Yoga teacher Mary Dunn passes away

Yoga teacher Mary Dunn passes away

Rediff.com23 Oct 2008

Mary Dunn, a pioneering yoga teacher and founder of the Iyengar yoga institutes in San Francisco, San Diego and New York, died recently in Scarsdale, New York. She was guru to thousands of people all over the United States.

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.

US removes radio tags from two Indian students

US removes radio tags from two Indian students

Rediff.com10 Feb 2011

United States immigration authorities have removed radio tags from the ankles of two Indian students from California-based Tri Valley University, which has been shut down on charges of massive visa fraud.

Kamla Harris wins Democrats' attorney general race

Kamla Harris wins Democrats' attorney general race

Rediff.com9 Jun 2010

Eminent Indian American activist Kamla Harris has won the Democratic Party nomination for California attorney general, giving her a chance to become the first woman to hold the office if she emerges victorious in the November race.