News for 'California'

Discovery to land in California

Discovery to land in California

Rediff.com9 Aug 2005

The next landing opportunity for Discovery, which has seven astronauts onboard, is at 1742 IST at the Edwards Air Force Base, a NASA statement said

Indian American killed in his California mansion

Indian American killed in his California mansion

Rediff.com5 Dec 2012

Raveesh Ravi Kumra, an Indian American millionaire was killed by intruders who barged into his home in Los Gatos-Monte Sereno, California last Friday.

Exclusive: Julia Roberts visits California mandir

Exclusive: Julia Roberts visits California mandir

Rediff.com12 Aug 2010

'I love India. It is such a peaceful place.'

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.

California SC cancels gay marriages

California SC cancels gay marriages

Rediff.com13 Aug 2004

Total Solar Eclipse: Breathtaking Scenes

Total Solar Eclipse: Breathtaking Scenes

Rediff.com9 Apr 2024

On Monday, April 8, 2024, millions across parts of Mexico, Canada and the United States watched the rare total solar eclipse.

In Search For Planet Nine

In Search For Planet Nine

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

Planet Nine, if it exists, is somewhere between 6-10 times the mass of Earth, and it may have an orbit that takes it around the sun once every 1,500 Earth years or more.

Sundar Sonakshi In The Mountains

Sundar Sonakshi In The Mountains

Rediff.com21 Dec 2023

Nimrat finds sukoon... Esha gets poetic... Mamta explores Bali...

Trump refuses to debate Kamala Harris until...

Trump refuses to debate Kamala Harris until...

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

Former United States president and Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump on Thursday refused to debate with his Democratic rival and Vice President Kamala Harris until the Democrats formally decide on their nominee, whereas the latter said that she is ready for a debate.

Recipe: Chilled Basil Zucchini Walnut Soup

Recipe: Chilled Basil Zucchini Walnut Soup

Rediff.com12 Apr 2024

Basil Zucchini Walnut Soup is good nourishment and will leave you feeling good about yourself.

Kiara, Sid Make A Splash In Dubai

Kiara, Sid Make A Splash In Dubai

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

Aditi performs... Sonam at New York Fashion Week... Sanjana falls in love...

Nadal withdraws from Indian Wells, says 'not ready to play'

Nadal withdraws from Indian Wells, says 'not ready to play'

Rediff.com7 Mar 2024

Rafael Nadal withdrew from Indian Wells on Wednesday on the eve of his first-round match.

Google clarifies on chatbot's 'objectionable' response on Modi

Google clarifies on chatbot's 'objectionable' response on Modi

Rediff.com24 Feb 2024

On Friday, Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar had warned that Google's AI tool Gemini's response to a question around the Prime Minister is in direct violation of IT rules as well as several provisions of the criminal code.

17 arrested with AK-47s, machine gun over US gurdwara shootings

17 arrested with AK-47s, machine gun over US gurdwara shootings

Rediff.com18 Apr 2023

Two of the people arrested are mafia members who are "wanted on a number of murders" in India.

Vince Chhabria to be first Indian-origin federal judge in California

Vince Chhabria to be first Indian-origin federal judge in California

Rediff.com6 Mar 2014

The United State senate has confirmed Indian-American Vince Girdhari Chhabria as the federal judge of the US district court for the northern district of California.

Rain, fog help California firefighters

Rain, fog help California firefighters

Rediff.com31 Oct 2003

Spread over 728,000 acres, the wildfires have become one of the worst disasters ever to strike California.

Substantial rise in attacks on Hindus: Indian-American Congressman

Substantial rise in attacks on Hindus: Indian-American Congressman

Rediff.com16 Apr 2024

Observing that there is substantial increase in attacks against Hindus and Hinduism in the United States, an Indian-American Congressman warned that this was just the 'beginning of a coordinated anti-Hindu attack'.

California mass shooting suspects of Pakistani origin, say reports

California mass shooting suspects of Pakistani origin, say reports

Rediff.com4 Dec 2015

The two young suspects of California shooting are of Pakistani origin, media reports have said even though President Barack Obama has asked people not to rush to a conclusion.

PHOTOS: The world's HOTTEST party is on in California

PHOTOS: The world's HOTTEST party is on in California

Rediff.com17 Apr 2015

Art and music took centre stage at the Coachella festival in California.

California shooting victims' bodies brought home

California shooting victims' bodies brought home

Rediff.com17 Apr 2009

The bodies of software professional Ashokan, his wife Suchitra and their daughter Akhila, who fell to the bullets, were brought to Bangalore by a flight early Friday and then taken to Ayyankolli, 105-km from Udhagamandalam, by road, family sources said.

Indian couple dies after falling 800 feet in California's Yosemite Park

Indian couple dies after falling 800 feet in California's Yosemite Park

Rediff.com30 Oct 2018

Vishnu Viswanath, 29, and Meenakshi Moorthy, 30, fell to their deaths from Taft Point in Yosemite National Park. They were identified on Monday as a married couple from India living in the United States.

Google campuses in Bengaluru, California to hold hackathon

Google campuses in Bengaluru, California to hold hackathon

Rediff.com24 Apr 2014

Non-profit Code for India, which inspires techies to volunteer their time and talent to the developing world, on Thursday announced that parallel India-US hackathon will be held at the Google campuses in Bangalore and in Mountain View, California.

'My Father Loved Poetry And Kashmir'

'My Father Loved Poetry And Kashmir'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2024

To share your Father's Day story (Father's Day will be celebrated on Sunday, June 16), just mail us at getahead@rediff.co.in (subject: Father's Day) along with your name, the place where you live, your father's name and picture and your message about him.

Harmeet to contest California assembly seat

Harmeet to contest California assembly seat

Rediff.com20 May 2008

Though the Iraq war and the economic downturn have affected the popularity of the Republican Party, Harmeet Dhillon, candidate for the 13th Assembly District in California, is not unduly worried. "I am running for a local election, not for the United States Congress. International or national issues are not relevant," Dhillon, who is unopposed in the Republican Primary scheduled for June 3, said.

Have You Tried These Sandwiches?

Have You Tried These Sandwiches?

Rediff.com27 May 2024

You'll be spoilt for choices with these varieties.

Modi's 'daamad' remark in California stings Congress

Modi's 'daamad' remark in California stings Congress

Rediff.com28 Sep 2015

Modi made a veiled attack on the corruption during United Progressive Alliance regime and a barb at the Congress president's son-in-law Robert Vadra.

Priyanka's Day In The Clouds

Priyanka's Day In The Clouds

Rediff.com29 Jan 2024

Kajol admires the blue skies... Sonakshi goes scuba diving... Kajal has a cute travel companion...

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.

All Indians safe in wildfire-hit California: Govt

All Indians safe in wildfire-hit California: Govt

Rediff.com24 Oct 2007

Indian Consulate General in San Francisco has been in touch with members of the Indian community, many of whom had to evacuate their properties. India has expressed regret over the loss of life and damage to property in the fire in southern California that began on Sunday and has destroyed over 384 square miles of area.

PICS, Indian Wells: Djokovic shocked by lucky loser Nardi

PICS, Indian Wells: Djokovic shocked by lucky loser Nardi

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

Sabalenka overpowers Raducanu, Osaka falls

California consumes more petrol than India!

California consumes more petrol than India!

Rediff.com23 Jul 2008

A recently released reports shows that California, a state in the US, consumes more petrol and diesel for transportation fuel than any other nation on Earth, save the United States!

Lawsuit filed to remove yoga from California schools

Lawsuit filed to remove yoga from California schools

Rediff.com9 Mar 2013

A civil lawsuit has been filed against a school district in California seeking to suspend a controversial yoga programme which parents feel 'unlawfully' promote religious beliefs.

US court allows teaching yoga in California school

US court allows teaching yoga in California school

Rediff.com3 Jul 2013

A US court has allowed teaching yoga in a Southern California district school as part of curriculum, rejecting the petition by parents that the ancient Indian practice is promoting Hindu religious beliefs.

Neel Tushar shows why he is the best Republican for California

Neel Tushar shows why he is the best Republican for California

Rediff.com3 Apr 2014

According to all accounts, Neel Tushar Kashkari was well received at the California Republican Party Convention -- his first major public exposure after formally declaring his candidacy in January for governor of California

California Senate opens with Hindu prayer

California Senate opens with Hindu prayer

Rediff.com28 Aug 2007

The chaplain Rajan Zed, after reciting the original lines in Sanskrit, then read the English translation of the verses.

Young Indian professional dies in car accident in US

Young Indian professional dies in car accident in US

Rediff.com24 Mar 2024

Arshia Joshi lost her life in a tragic car accident in Pennsylvania on March 21, the Consulate General of India in New York said in a post on X on Saturday.

Indian-origin techie shot wife, himself; kids' death remains mystery

Indian-origin techie shot wife, himself; kids' death remains mystery

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

Anand Henry, an Indian-origin former Meta software engineer is suspected of killing his wife and twin sons before turning a gun on himself in a gruesome murder-suicide in the United States state of California, according to authorities.

Touchdown! Atlantis lands safely in California

Touchdown! Atlantis lands safely in California

Rediff.com23 Jun 2007

Atlantis' flight path brought it over San Diego and just east of Los Angeles before it touched down at Edwards where it was greeted by fair skies and light winds.

Can anyone stop Djokovic at Australian Open?

Can anyone stop Djokovic at Australian Open?

Rediff.com20 Jan 2024

Australian great Rod Laver says engravers should get to work putting the world number one's name on the Grand Slam trophy for an 11th time.