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How American leaders reacted to attack on Trump

How American leaders reacted to attack on Trump

Rediff.com14 Jul 2024

Cutting across party lines, leaders strongly condemned the attack on Trump while he was addressing an election rally in Butler, which is about 56 km north of Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania.

Three men rob a Sikh temple in California

Three men rob a Sikh temple in California

Rediff.com30 Jan 2013

A robbery occurred at a Sikh temple in Livingston city of California on Sunday. The Livingston police suspects that the robbery was done by people who knew about the temple's wherabouts.

2 injured in California school shooting; gunman held

2 injured in California school shooting; gunman held

Rediff.com11 Jan 2013

In yet another shooting incident in the United States, at least two people were shot on Thursday at a California high school while the suspected shooter, believed to be a student armed with a shotgun, was taken into custody.

California: Arnold slays kirpan bill, Sikhs angry

California: Arnold slays kirpan bill, Sikhs angry

Rediff.com13 Oct 2009

A bill to educate law enforcement officers about the religious significance of 'kirpans' has been vetoed by California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, who found it 'unnecessary', drawing angry reaction from the Sikh community in the United States.

Reagan laid to rest in California

Reagan laid to rest in California

Rediff.com12 Jun 2004

About 720 of Reagan's family and friends, including former British premier Margaret Thatcher, attended the burial ceremony.

California murder-suicide: Techie's wife speaks up

California murder-suicide: Techie's wife speaks up

Rediff.com26 Dec 2009

Nearly nine months after Devarajan Kalathat killed five family members before turning the gun on himself at their townhouse in Santa Clara, California, Aabha Appu is clueless about the reason behind her husband's murder spree.Aabha remembers nothing unusual about that night, when her brother and sister-in-law and their 11-month-old daughter came over for dinner. They had finished dinner when Devarajan went upstairs. He returned brandishing two .45-caliber handguns.

Orange County in California drags TCS to court

Orange County in California drags TCS to court

Rediff.com15 Aug 2013

The company is accused of making a series of false promises and intentional misrepresentations.

Is J D Vance The Right Choice By Trump?

Is J D Vance The Right Choice By Trump?

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

This is the guy who might be one feeble, McDonald's-fueled heartbeat from the presidency, notes Sree Sreenivasan.

Monsoon Recipes: Kanda Bhaji, Sweet Potato Tart

Monsoon Recipes: Kanda Bhaji, Sweet Potato Tart

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

Recipes to reach out to, when it rains and you want to bite into something deep-fried or baked...

You Can Buy The iPhone 16 Pro Or Do This

You Can Buy The iPhone 16 Pro Or Do This

Rediff.com25 Sep 2024

Have you wondered how many days of work -- depending on your net monthly income -- you would have to put in to buy the top-end iPhone 16 Pro?

'Against Trump, Kamala Is Formidable'

'Against Trump, Kamala Is Formidable'

Rediff.com30 Jul 2024

'Just think about it. She's a prosecutor, he's a convicted felon. I love that juxtaposition.' 'She's a woman, and she's black and South Asian. He's a white guy who grew up with enormous [wealth].' 'She grew up in a very average, lower middle class/middle class kind of setting with a single mother.'

Tahawwur Rana extraditable to India, rules US court

Tahawwur Rana extraditable to India, rules US court

Rediff.com17 Aug 2024

In a huge setback to Tahawwur Hussain Rana, a United States court has ruled that the Pakistani-origin Canadian businessman could be extradited to India where is wanted for his involvement in the 2008 Mumbai terror attack carried out by Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists.

Six Indians found shot dead in California

Six Indians found shot dead in California

Rediff.com31 Mar 2009

Six Indians were reportedly killed in a suspected case of murder-suicide in Santa Clara, California on Sunday night. Though the police refused to confirm their identities, news reported claimed that the victims were natives of Wayanad district in Kerala.The deceased were identified as Ayyankoli native Devarajan and his family members Suchitra, Asokan, Akhil, Neha and Ahna.The Santa Clara police remained unavailable for comment.

Harmeet Dhillon to run from California district 11

Harmeet Dhillon to run from California district 11

Rediff.com3 Apr 2012

Just a few days before the final nomination date, attorney Harmeet K Dhillon, chair, San Francisco Republican Central Committee, was at the state registrar's office to see who was running from where in California.

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.

Desi candidates in California set to November showdown

Desi candidates in California set to November showdown

Rediff.com7 Jun 2012

The June 5 US presidential primary elections though did not give a lead to any Asian Indian candidates vying election from California, but they are lucky to run for the general election in November thanks to the open primary rule that was adopted by the state.

Arnie declares fiscal emergency in California

Arnie declares fiscal emergency in California

Rediff.com19 Dec 2003

The new California governor also invoked emergency powers to impose US $150 million in spending cuts without legislature's approval.

California primary to have voter page in Hindi

California primary to have voter page in Hindi

Rediff.com6 Jun 2012

With the goal of inspiring and preparing every eligible citizen to vote, the American state of California has for the first time ever provided a new voter page that carried ballot information in Hindi for the June 5 primary election.

California mass shooters may have been radicalised: Obama

California mass shooters may have been radicalised: Obama

Rediff.com5 Dec 2015

Obama also renewed his call to for tightening gun control measures.

'Shah Rukh's Words Found Me When I Needed Them Most'

'Shah Rukh's Words Found Me When I Needed Them Most'

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

'SRK couldn't have been nicer, empathetic, more sharing and interactive. It really was a wonderful moment.'

The Maggie Smith I Knew

The Maggie Smith I Knew

Rediff.com7 Oct 2024

'Maggie was very reserved and private. Nobody would dare to ask Maggie personal questions.' 'She was not that kind of person. She didn't share and would not want you to share either!'

The California lawyer who delivered Sikh prayer at GOP convention

The California lawyer who delivered Sikh prayer at GOP convention

Rediff.com20 Jul 2016

Harmeet Dhillon, vice chairwoman of the California Republican Party, delivered the Sikh prayer on the national stage in Punjabi and then translated it into English.

Spotted: Transformers 3 actress Rosie Huntington-Whiteley in California

Spotted: Transformers 3 actress Rosie Huntington-Whiteley in California

Rediff.com15 Sep 2013

Reader Vivek Soni sends us a photograph.

15 STUNNING Wildlife Photos

15 STUNNING Wildlife Photos

Rediff.com19 Sep 2024

A sneak peek of some extraordinary entries for the 60th annual Wildlife Photographer of the Year event.

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.

Arnold leading race for California governor

Arnold leading race for California governor

Rediff.com8 Oct 2003

Governor Gray Davis has conceded defeat in the recall vote.

Indian American to head college in California

Indian American to head college in California

Rediff.com29 May 2008

Come January 2009, Sunder Ramaswamy, Middlebury College dean for faculty development and research and Frederick C Dirks Professor of International Economics, will be the new president of the Monterey Institute of International Studies, California, USA

'Indian American Young Men May Vote For Trump'

'Indian American Young Men May Vote For Trump'

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

'One of the big findings is that younger men seem to have shifted towards the Republican Party.' 'In 2020, about 23% of younger men said they would vote Trump.' 'Now that number is 48%.' 'It is like a 25 point shift, and you don't actually see shifts that big in surveys.'

Alcaraz Clinches 50th Masters win, eyes Indian Wells title

Alcaraz Clinches 50th Masters win, eyes Indian Wells title

Rediff.com13 Mar 2024

Carlos Alcaraz beat Fabian Marozsan 6-3, 6-3 to reach the Indian Wells quarter-finals

No longer California dreamin': Doors slammed on US-bound students

No longer California dreamin': Doors slammed on US-bound students

Rediff.com22 Dec 2015

Students enrolled to Silicon Valley University, California, are in a state of panic after some of them were barred by Air India to board its flight.

Recipe: Refreshing Cucumber Salad

Recipe: Refreshing Cucumber Salad

Rediff.com23 Apr 2024

Cold menus are a must for warm days.

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.

What does Piyush Goyal's Tesla visit mean?

What does Piyush Goyal's Tesla visit mean?

Rediff.com14 Nov 2023

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has visited the manufacturing facility of US-based electric vehicle major Tesla at Fremont, California and said that the company would be doubling its auto components imports from India. The minister is in the US on a four-day visit. The world's largest electric car producer Tesla Inc's chief Elon Musk met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in June in New York and after the meeting Musk had said that he planned to visit India in 2024.

Indian-origin US actor arrested in California

Indian-origin US actor arrested in California

Rediff.com13 Aug 2008

Indian-origin US actor Shelley Malil has been booked on suspicion of attempted murder, mayhem and burglary in connection with an attack that San Diego authorities said left his ex-girlfriend in a critical condition with 20 stab wounds.

Why Movies Get Into Trouble...

Why Movies Get Into Trouble...

Rediff.com19 Sep 2024

They try to hide behind the smokescreen that these are works of fiction inspired by real events. So, you can pick and choose from facts and fictionalise to push the right triggers with your audience or appease the powers that be, observes Shekhar Gupta.

Sandeep Baweja on California city's schools board

Sandeep Baweja on California city's schools board

Rediff.com4 Oct 2007

Sandeep Baweja, an attorney with the Baweja Law Group, with offices in Los Angeles, San Diego, and Orange County, has been elected to the Board of Trustees of the Irvine Public Schools Foundation.

'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.

Holding Back: The first film to win at Best Shorts, California

Holding Back: The first film to win at Best Shorts, California

Rediff.com24 Dec 2015

Director Wilson Lois' Holding Back, a film about a mother of a terminally ill cancer patient, has won international acclaim.