News for 'California'

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.

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.

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.

California court halts gay marriages

California court halts gay marriages

Rediff.com12 Mar 2004

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.

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.

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic survives scare; Alcaraz cruises

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic survives scare; Alcaraz cruises

Rediff.com13 Jan 2025

Novak Djokovic was seriously rattled early on by inspired American teenager Nishesh Basavareddy but rallied for a 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 6-2 victory on Monday.

Spotted: Udita Goswami in California

Spotted: Udita Goswami in California

Rediff.com3 Mar 2011

Reader Sharad Yedalwar has sent us a photograph.

Former Karnataka CM S M Krishna passes away

Former Karnataka CM S M Krishna passes away

Rediff.com10 Dec 2024

Former Karnataka Chief Minister S M Krishna passed away at his residence in Bengaluru early Tuesday morning, his family said.

Kamala Harris Is A Desi At Heart

Kamala Harris Is A Desi At Heart

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

'I think of that young baby, still in her diapers, balancing with her arms held up by her mother, a Tamil woman wearing a salwar kameez and a dupatta, seated on a stoop,' recalls Aseem Chhabra.

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.

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.

When Samantha Wants Peace And Quiet...

When Samantha Wants Peace And Quiet...

Rediff.com16 Aug 2024

Bhumi shares her Royal look....Vaani looks like a boss lady... Taapsee makes a friend...

Copa America PIX: Colombia, Brazil in quarter-finals

Copa America PIX: Colombia, Brazil in quarter-finals

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

Images from the Copa America Group D matches between Brazil-Colombia and Paraguay-Costa Rica.

Spotted! Kareena, in California

Spotted! Kareena, in California

Rediff.com22 Aug 2006

Kamala Harris Marches On!

Kamala Harris Marches On!

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

'Vice President Kamala Harris said Monday she had secured enough verbal commitments from delegates to the Democratic National Convention to clinch the party's presidential nomination with her home state of California putting her over the threshold less than two days into her presidential bid,' Politico posted on Tuesday morning.

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

Why Trump wants his supporters to donate to Democrats

Why Trump wants his supporters to donate to Democrats

Rediff.com10 Nov 2024

President-elect Donald Trump urged his supporters to donate to Democrats to help them overcome the 'financial strain' in the aftermath of the general elections.

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.

Pallikal clinches California Squash Open

Pallikal clinches California Squash Open

Rediff.com12 Sep 2011

India's top woman squash player Dipika Pallikal has brought to an end the spectacular run of Egyptian qualifier Yathreb Adel to claim the Orange County Open in Irvine, California.

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.

Father's Day Recipe: Apple Crumble

Father's Day Recipe: Apple Crumble

Rediff.com14 Jun 2024

Cook up something unique for dear Pops.

Remembering India's Ghadar Party... in California

Remembering India's Ghadar Party... in California

Rediff.com6 Dec 2013

An art exhibition called Our Name is Rebel, at the Guerilla Cafe in Berkeley, California, celebrated the centenary of the Ghadar Party, the Indian Diaspora-led movement for India's independence from British rule.

California school celebrates Ramayan for 33 years

California school celebrates Ramayan for 33 years

Rediff.com8 Jul 2011

Last week, 200 students of the Mount Madonna School in Watsonville, California performed the 33rd version of their annual Ramayan production at the Mexican Heritage Theater in San Jose, California. The 3-hour play was performed June, 10, 11 and 12 by preschool to 12th grade students in what is the longest-running production of the Indian epic in the western hemisphere.

California declares October as month for Hindu awareness

California declares October as month for Hindu awareness

Rediff.com26 Jun 2013

It was a historic moment for California's Hindu American community, when the senate floor at the Capitol unanimously passed the resolution on Monday designating October 2013 as Hindu American awareness and appreciation month.

Indian teen is century's youngest California Univ topper

Indian teen is century's youngest California Univ topper

Rediff.com13 May 2013

An 18-year-old Indian-American has become the youngest graduate topper of the prestigious University of California in more than a century.

5 dead as rain brings Bengaluru to its knees

5 dead as rain brings Bengaluru to its knees

Rediff.com22 Oct 2024

At least five people were killed in separate rain-related incidents on Tuesday in Bengaluru, which has been reeling under incessant rains for the past three days causing widespread flooding in several residential areas and turning roads into virtual rivers.

What Did You Eat This Ganesh Utsav?

What Did You Eat This Ganesh Utsav?

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

You can e-mail your pictures to getahead@rediff.co.in (My Lord Ganesha Pix) with your name, location, details about your Lord Ganesha and what this festival means to you. We will publish the best entries right here on Rediff.com.

PIX: Dazzling show brings curtain down on Paris Games

PIX: Dazzling show brings curtain down on Paris Games

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

The gigantic Stade de France resembled a concert hall hosting a party to celebrate the fortnight of sporting excellence as the breathtaking Closing Ceremony of the Paris Olympics kicked-off with athletes marching into the iconic stadium to thunderous applause in Paris on Sunday.

Indian student is century's youngest California Univ topper!

Indian student is century's youngest California Univ topper!

Rediff.com11 May 2013

An 18-year-old Indian-American has become the youngest graduate topper of the prestigious University of California in more than a century.Kolkata-born Ritankar Das has been named as the University Medalist, the prize which is given to the year's top graduating senior.

Indian Americans run for California council seats

Indian Americans run for California council seats

Rediff.com26 Oct 2010

Three Indian-Americans are running from Union City, California in the coming November 2 election. They believe, "If you want to be the part of the community, they have to come forward and participate in the system."

8 killed at race in California desert

8 killed at race in California desert

Rediff.com15 Aug 2010

Eight spectators were crushed to death and 12 others injured when a vehicle lost control and plunged into the cheering crowd at a traditional off-road desert race in Southern California. Authorities believe the driver lost control of the vehicle during a race at a dry lake bed, ploughing into the crowd of people watching the sport.

Group asks California SC to stop same-sex marriages

Group asks California SC to stop same-sex marriages

Rediff.com13 Jul 2013

California State Attorney General Kamala D Harris Friday filed a brief with the California supreme court in response to the petition filed by proponents of Proposition 8. In the brief, Harris urged the court to deny the proponents' request to stop counties from issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples.

Earth's inner core slowing down, could change day's length: Study

Earth's inner core slowing down, could change day's length: Study

Rediff.com14 Jun 2024

Researchers said that the slowing down could change the length of one day on the Earth by fractions of a second.

Now, an Indian-American judge in California

Now, an Indian-American judge in California

Rediff.com19 Apr 2010

Indian-American Vijay Gandhi has become the first member of the community to be sworn in as a magistrate judge for the United States District Court for the Central District of California.

Ex-employee drags Infy to California court

Ex-employee drags Infy to California court

Rediff.com27 Nov 2009

Promila Awasthi, an India-born American citizen, alleged her former bosses mocked her for observing American holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas

Nushrratt Lets Her Eyes Do The Talking

Nushrratt Lets Her Eyes Do The Talking

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

Radhikka promotes her film... Saiyami goes traditional... Aahana shares a memory...

2 Indian Americans arrested for murder in California

2 Indian Americans arrested for murder in California

Rediff.com9 Nov 2013

Two people of Indian-American descent have been arrested in connection with a homicide in California.

Spotted: Aishwarya, Abhishek in California

Spotted: Aishwarya, Abhishek in California

Rediff.com7 Aug 2008

Reader Subramani Thiagarajan has sent us this photograph with the two star couple.