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Journalist? Cover California from India

Journalist? Cover California from India

Rediff.com11 May 2007

A California daily is recruiting journalists in India to report what's happening 12,841 km away in Pasadena.

'You show them who you are': Kamala invokes mother as she accepts presidential nomination

'You show them who you are': Kamala invokes mother as she accepts presidential nomination

Rediff.com23 Aug 2024

Describing her Republican rival Donald Trump as an unserious man, Kamala Harris warned Americans of the consequences of re-electing him for the second term.

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.

13 dead in mass shooting in California bar packed with students

13 dead in mass shooting in California bar packed with students

Rediff.com8 Nov 2018

The gunman, dressed in a black trenchcoat and armed with a pistol equipped with an extended magazine and smoke grenades, was found dead inside the Borderline Bar and Grill.

Strong quake jolts Northern California

Strong quake jolts Northern California

Rediff.com5 Feb 2010

A strong earthquake measuring 6 on the richter scale, centred off the western Pacific coast, hit northern California on Thursday, the United States Geological survey reported.

Spotted: Bappi Lahiri in California

Spotted: Bappi Lahiri in California

Rediff.com8 Sep 2009

Reader Manish Katiyar has sent us a photograph.

'It burns and it keeps burning': Wildfires blaze across California

'It burns and it keeps burning': Wildfires blaze across California

Rediff.com8 Dec 2017

Strong winds have been pushing several sudden and destructive wildfires across the hills and towns north of Los Angeles, burning thousands of acres and hundreds of structures and forcing tens of thousands to flee their homes.

Obamas endorse Kamala Harris' White House bid

Obamas endorse Kamala Harris' White House bid

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

Kamala Harris will be a 'fantastic President of the United States', former president Barack Obama said on Friday, as he and his wife Michelle endorsed her and vowed to do 'everything we can' to enable her to win the high-stakes elections against Donald Trump in November.

Biden Fumbles in Presidential Debate

Biden Fumbles in Presidential Debate

Rediff.com28 Jun 2024

'We are f#^*@d' Democrats told CNN after Biden's poor performance.

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.

Desi cop arrested in California for drug trafficking

Desi cop arrested in California for drug trafficking

Rediff.com16 Apr 2015

Police officer Harminder Phagura is busted for aiding a 'friend' in carrying out cocaine deals.

Ro Khanna may throw his hat in the ring for presidency

Ro Khanna may throw his hat in the ring for presidency

Rediff.com17 May 2024

Indian American Congressman Ro Khanna, 47, is headed towards running for presidency of the United States, his Indian American colleagues in the US House of Representatives believe.

'Kamala Is Like A Daughter To Me'

'Kamala Is Like A Daughter To Me'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2024

'Kamala likes south Indian food.' 'She likes a special rasam which her husband also likes, she likes coconut rice, she likes puri aloo...'

In acceptance speech, Kamala warns Americans against re-electing Trump

In acceptance speech, Kamala warns Americans against re-electing Trump

Rediff.com24 Aug 2024

Kamala Harris used her forceful presidential acceptance speech to present herself as a leader who could unite the country to chart a 'new way forward' and warned Americans of 'extremely serious' consequences of putting her Republican rival Donald Trump back in the White House.

California governor signs two pro-Sikh Bills

California governor signs two pro-Sikh Bills

Rediff.com10 Sep 2012

California Governor Edmund G Brown Jr has signed two bills to promote civil rights and religious freedom, following his remarks at the North American Punjabi Association's Peace and Unity rally at the State Capitol on September 8.

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.

Athletes of Indian origin at Paris Olympics

Athletes of Indian origin at Paris Olympics

Rediff.com22 Jul 2024

Here's a look at some Indian-origin athletes who will be representing their adopted countries at the Paris Games

Kamala Harris gains ground post Biden exit, in tie with Trump: Poll

Kamala Harris gains ground post Biden exit, in tie with Trump: Poll

Rediff.com27 Jul 2024

Harris, with only 14 percent saying they would prefer another option, has an overwhelming 70 percent of Democratic voters support, the New York Times cited the poll as saying.

Discover the new Disneyland California Adventure Park

Discover the new Disneyland California Adventure Park

Rediff.com18 Jun 2012

Walt Disney Company has unveiled a revamped Disneyland California Adventure Park spending a whopping $1.1 billion.

Why NRIs from California supported the AAP

Why NRIs from California supported the AAP

Rediff.com26 Dec 2013

'I know of at least one techie who quit his job to join the AAP in Delhi. Many others traveled to India to volunteer during the election. If you ask these volunteers why they were doing it when they can't even vote in India, they say, "We want a corruption-free India".' Ritu Jha looks back on the year that was; it was party time, she says, for news junkies like her.

California recall on Oct 7

California recall on Oct 7

Rediff.com23 Sep 2003

Arnold Schwarzenegger is among the candidates who hope to replace the governor in the recall.

Rs 3.45-cr Ferrari California T returns to India

Rs 3.45-cr Ferrari California T returns to India

Rediff.com27 Aug 2015

Ferrari launched four other models -- 488GTB, 458 Spider, 458 Speciale and F12 Berlinetta.

California court halts gay marriages

California court halts gay marriages

Rediff.com12 Mar 2004

Spotted: Udita Goswami in California

Spotted: Udita Goswami in California

Rediff.com3 Mar 2011

Reader Sharad Yedalwar has sent us a photograph.

She Came, She Saw, She Conquered!

She Came, She Saw, She Conquered!

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

'The consensus was that the debate was between looking backward and looking forward.' 'Trump, with his great enamourment of his own 'achievements,' was obviously looking backward, while Harris, nearly 20 years his junior, was focussing on the future, with hope,' notes Shreekant Sambrani.

2 dead in murder-suicide at University of California campus

2 dead in murder-suicide at University of California campus

Rediff.com2 Jun 2016

Two men died on Wednesday in a murder-suicide at the University of California's Los Angeles campus

Gay marriage ban in California struck down

Gay marriage ban in California struck down

Rediff.com8 Feb 2012

California Attorney General Kamala D Harris on Tuesday applauded a decision by the Ninth Circuit United States Court of Appeals that called to affirm the reinstatement of the right of same-sex couples to marry in California.

Recipe: Refreshing Cucumber Salad

Recipe: Refreshing Cucumber Salad

Rediff.com23 Apr 2024

Cold menus are a must for warm days.

Kamala Harris picks Minnesota guv as running mate

Kamala Harris picks Minnesota guv as running mate

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

US Vice President Kamala Harris, who is of Indian and African heritage, has formally secured the Democratic presidential nomination becoming the first Indian-American to win the nomination from a major political party, and chose Minnesota Gov Tim Walz as her running mate on Tuesday.

Copa America: Vinicius brace as Brazil rout Paraguay

Copa America: Vinicius brace as Brazil rout Paraguay

Rediff.com29 Jun 2024

Colombia, who have qualified for the quarter-finals, top Group D with six points after two matches, with Brazil in second on four points.

JLo Or Kareena? Who Will You Watch On OTT?

JLo Or Kareena? Who Will You Watch On OTT?

Rediff.com24 May 2024

Flight attendants, football coaches, renegade robots, underwater superheroes, it's all there on OTT this week.

Americans Must Depend On Hope And Prayer

Americans Must Depend On Hope And Prayer

Rediff.com13 Jul 2024

The two major parties offer the United States choices that are basically unacceptable and the bench strength, such as it is, is not entirely capable of winning popular acclaim, notes Shreekant Sambrani.

California shooter received $28,500 before killings

California shooter received $28,500 before killings

Rediff.com8 Dec 2015

A $28,500 deposit was made to the account of slain gunman Syed Farook, a media report has said.

Obama condemns violence at Trump's California rally

Obama condemns violence at Trump's California rally

Rediff.com4 Jun 2016

"It is very important for us to remind ourselves of who we are and what is best about American democracy and not slip into some of the bad habits that currently manifest themselves in the other party," Obama said.

Saurabh Netravalkar And The H-1B Dream

Saurabh Netravalkar And The H-1B Dream

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

The US needs to understand that it could potentially lose out on attracting several Netravalkars in the future if it curbs the influx of such industrious Indian immigrants, argues Vishal Menon.

Spotted! Kareena, in California

Spotted! Kareena, in California

Rediff.com22 Aug 2006

26/11 attack accused Tahawwur Rana can be extradited to India: US attorney

26/11 attack accused Tahawwur Rana can be extradited to India: US attorney

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

'India has established probable cause to prosecute him for his role in terrorist attacks that resulted in 166 deaths and 239 injuries'

Are Russia, Ukraine On Brink Of Nuclear Conflict?

Are Russia, Ukraine On Brink Of Nuclear Conflict?

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

With the fight now having been taken to the seizure of nuclear plants, it is one more warning to Europe that this prolonged war could end up with disastrous consequences, observes Rashme Sehgal