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Bengaluru among world's top technology-rich cities

Bengaluru among world's top technology-rich cities

Rediff.com7 Jul 2015

Bengaluru has been ranked among top 20 technology-rich cities in the world in a survey done by Jones Lang LaSalle.

US cop who joked about Indian student's death taken off patrol duty

US cop who joked about Indian student's death taken off patrol duty

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

The department Thursday confirmed by email that Officer Daniel Auderer has been administratively reassigned to a non-operational position.

Apple launches MacBook Pro with retina display

Apple launches MacBook Pro with retina display

Rediff.com12 Jun 2012

Apple has announced an all-new MacBook Pro at the Worldwide Developers Conference 2012 in San Francisco.

Iranian attack appears to have been defeated: Biden

Iranian attack appears to have been defeated: Biden

Rediff.com2 Oct 2024

The Iranian missile attack on Israel appears to have been defeated and ineffective, United States President Joe Biden said, hours after Tehran fired nearly 200 missiles at Israel.

Battle for skies: Tatas kick-start Air India fleet expansion via leasing

Battle for skies: Tatas kick-start Air India fleet expansion via leasing

Rediff.com13 Sep 2022

In its first move to significantly expand the fleet after the Tatas took over, Air India has leased 25 Airbus narrow-body aircraft and five Boeing wide-body planes. These will enter service starting December, the company said on Monday. A wide-body plane has a bigger fuel tank, allowing it to travel longer distances such as India-US routes.

Trade pact with Israel 'only when we get a good deal', says Goyal

Trade pact with Israel 'only when we get a good deal', says Goyal

Rediff.com7 Sep 2022

The proposed India-Israel trade pact should be beneficial to both nations and until New Delhi gets a good deal, it would not do an agreement, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said. India and Israel are negotiating a free trade agreement (FTA) since May 2010. "With Israel, until we get a good deal, we will not do an FTA. It has to be reciprocally beneficial," the minister said in San Francisco on Tuesday while interacting with the Indian community.

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.

California's first woman Attorney General Kamala Harris seeks re-election

California's first woman Attorney General Kamala Harris seeks re-election

Rediff.com28 Feb 2014

California Attorney General Kamala D Harris announced on February 12 that she would be seeking re-election to the post.

ChatGPT-maker fires CEO Sam Altman, co-founder quits

ChatGPT-maker fires CEO Sam Altman, co-founder quits

Rediff.com18 Nov 2023

Just last week, Altman presented OpenAI's new roadmap to enthusiastic developers at the company's inaugural conference.

PIX: Priyanka-Nick's first Karva Chauth

PIX: Priyanka-Nick's first Karva Chauth

Rediff.com18 Oct 2019

Priyanka Chopra celebrated her first Karva Chauth with husband Nick Jonas at the Jonas Brothers Concert in San Francisco.

Chess: Praggnanandhaa beats Erigaisi in final round, finishes 5th

Chess: Praggnanandhaa beats Erigaisi in final round, finishes 5th

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

Teenaged Indian Grandmaster Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa defeated compatriot Arjun Erigaisi 2.5-0.5 in the seventh and final round to finish fifth in the Meltwater Champions Tour Finals in San Francisco on Monday.

Uber to mentor start-ups with social impact

Uber to mentor start-ups with social impact

Rediff.com21 Sep 2016

Uber will provide mentorship for start-ups on matters such as funding, marketing, operations and scalability.

On the sets of SRK's My Name is Khan

On the sets of SRK's My Name is Khan

Rediff.com8 Jun 2009

Reader Vipul Sharma sends us photographs of Shah Rukh Khan's new film shoot.

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.

California Senate honours Consul General Parthasarathi

California Senate honours Consul General Parthasarathi

Rediff.com15 May 2012

As a part of cultivating relationship with India and the Indian Diaspora, California Senate majority leader Ellen M Corbett (San Leandro Democrat) on April 23 honoured N Parthasarathi, India's consul general in San Francisco, on the floor of the senate in the state Capitol.

Serena 'not retired'; chances of returning 'very high'

Serena 'not retired'; chances of returning 'very high'

Rediff.com25 Oct 2022

Serena Williams on Monday said she has not retired from tennis and that the chances of her returning are "very high" after she previously indicated that she would step away from the sport after last month's U.S. Open.

'There Will Never Be Another Zakir Hussain'

'There Will Never Be Another Zakir Hussain'

Rediff.com26 Dec 2024

'Zakir bhai always said, 'koi chala nahi jata hai', he believed even after death, you left something of yourself behind and he has left so much of himself behind.'

Uber kicks off Modi's start-up programme

Uber kicks off Modi's start-up programme

Rediff.com7 Jan 2016

To fly 10 start-ups to San Francisco HQ of the company

Trump says 'Nike getting absolutely killed' as Kaepernick ad airs

Trump says 'Nike getting absolutely killed' as Kaepernick ad airs

Rediff.com6 Sep 2018

Trump, without offering evidence, said in a post on Twitter that the sportswear company was "getting absolutely killed with anger and boycotts."

Sikh comedian forced to remove turban at US airport

Sikh comedian forced to remove turban at US airport

Rediff.com23 Feb 2016

An Indo-Canadian Sikh comedian was forced to take off his turban in San Francisco during a security check, weeks after a Sikh-American actor was barred from boarding a flight.

Julius Baer Cup: Erigaisi loses to Carlsen in final

Julius Baer Cup: Erigaisi loses to Carlsen in final

Rediff.com26 Sep 2022

Teenaged Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi went down against world No 1 Magnus Carlsen in the final of the Julius Baer Generation Cup online rapid chess tournament, losing the second match 0-2.

India won't spare anyone: Rajnath's strong message to China

India won't spare anyone: Rajnath's strong message to China

Rediff.com15 Apr 2022

Singh, in his address to the Indian-American community in San Francisco, also sent a subtle message to the United States that New Delhi does not believe in a diplomacy of 'zero-sum game' and its relationship with one country cannot be at the expense of the other.

'If this grows, hatred will evaporate'

'If this grows, hatred will evaporate'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2011

When Vaisesika Dasa, born William Suczek before he embraced Hinduism, was 15, he became extremely interested in spiritual knowledge. He became a seeker to find the purpose of life. Suczek, both of whose parents were professors in San Francisco, read many books to quench his intellectual thirst.

8 of the world's most amazing bridges

8 of the world's most amazing bridges

Rediff.com2 Feb 2018

They're a means to an end: bridges are fundamentally a way to get from point A to point B. However, as designs get bolder, bridges have also become destinations in their own right. National Geographic has listed out a few bridges, which will impress, thrill, and perhaps even make you fall in love. Here are some of them.

'Modi phenomenon' captures US ahead of state visit

'Modi phenomenon' captures US ahead of state visit

Rediff.com19 Jun 2023

Chanting slogans of "Modi Modi" and India-US friendship, Indian Americans walked in a procession for over an hour towards the historic Lincoln Memorial where the participants busted into an impromptu dance.

US Vice Prez exits NFL game after players kneel during anthem

US Vice Prez exits NFL game after players kneel during anthem

Rediff.com9 Oct 2017

When the national anthem was played before the start of the game, some 49ers knelt while some Colts, their arms locked, wore black T-shirts with the words "We Will" on the front and "Stand for equality, justice, unity, respect, dialogue, opportunity" on the back.

US firm fined for underpaying Indian workers

US firm fined for underpaying Indian workers

Rediff.com24 Oct 2014

A Silicon Valley IT company in the US has been ordered to pay $40,000 in back wages to eight Indian workers who worked up to 122 hours a week and received as little as $1.21 an hour.

New York has the highest demand of H1-B visas

New York has the highest demand of H1-B visas

Rediff.com19 Jul 2012

The top uncapped employers are the nation's largest research institutions and universities from across the country, including the University of Michigan, the University of Texas at Austin, the National Institutes of Health, and the Johns Hopkins University.

Guess Who Is Holidaying In Goa?

Guess Who Is Holidaying In Goa?

Rediff.com5 Sep 2022

Bollywood's stars are travelling... and here's where they were this weekend.

US billionaires favour New York over other American cities

US billionaires favour New York over other American cities

Rediff.com14 Nov 2013

The United States is home to 515 billionaires with a combined net worth of more than $2 trillion and many favour New York over other American cities to live in, says a report.

Mr Trudeau, Here Are India's 6 Most Wanted In Canada

Mr Trudeau, Here Are India's 6 Most Wanted In Canada

Rediff.com22 Sep 2023

The National Investigation Agency has posted a list of gangsters and terrorists based in Canada.

Amazon likely to unveil smartphone: WSJ

Amazon likely to unveil smartphone: WSJ

Rediff.com12 Apr 2014

Amazon.com Inc is preparing to launch its long-rumoured smartphone in the second half of the year, The Wall Street Journal reported on Friday, citing people briefed on the company's plans.

Mallika visits Twitter headquarters

Mallika visits Twitter headquarters

Rediff.com15 Jul 2009

The actress was welcomed by the staff and fans alike in their San Francisco office.

Air India, others plan direct flights to top global destinations

Air India, others plan direct flights to top global destinations

Rediff.com20 Jan 2014

Airlines are in talks with Delhi airport over connectivity on 7 routes.

Ampush wins Facebook PMD Innovation Competition

Ampush wins Facebook PMD Innovation Competition

Rediff.com20 Mar 2013

The competition was designed to encourage PMDs to develop innovative marketing technology that effectively leverages Facebook's news feed. San Francisco based Ampush, won the competition for its Project YOGA (Your Open Graph Applications).

Mama-To-Be Serena Steals the Show at Met Gala 2023

Mama-To-Be Serena Steals the Show at Met Gala 2023

Rediff.com2 May 2023

Serena took to her Instagram account to share pictures of herself with a visible baby bump

Mithila's Having Fun In Frisco

Mithila's Having Fun In Frisco

Rediff.com16 Jul 2022

Bollywood stars are constantly on the go! And they are recording their travels with lovely pictures on social media.

Mumbai to see the highest rise in residential prices in the world in 2024

Mumbai to see the highest rise in residential prices in the world in 2024

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

At 5 per cent, Mumbai is likely to witness the highest rise in residential prices in 2024, a report released on Wednesday said. New Zealand's Auckland will also see a price rise of 5 per cent. According to real estate consultancy Knight Frank's "Prime Global Cities Index", improving gross domestic product (GDP) figures, Mumbai's relative value and investment in infrastructure will be the prime influencers in pushing prices higher for the luxury housing market in the city.

Air India launches first direct flight to Silicon Valley

Air India launches first direct flight to Silicon Valley

Rediff.com3 Dec 2015

Air India has started three flights per week - on Sundays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

Robin Williams cremated privately, ashes scattered at sea

Robin Williams cremated privately, ashes scattered at sea

Rediff.com21 Aug 2014

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