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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.

LeBron James voices outrage over death of unarmed black man

LeBron James voices outrage over death of unarmed black man

Rediff.com27 May 2020

LeBron James was among a number of high-profile athletes who took to social media to speak out on the death of an unarmed black man seen in a video lying face down in the street while a white police officer knelt on his neck for several minutes. Four Minneapolis police officers were fired on Tuesday over Monday's incident in which a handcuffed George Floyd can be heard repeatedly moaning and gasping while he pleads, "Please, I can't breathe, please, man."

Google unveils new Nexus 5 smartphone with 'KitKat'

Google unveils new Nexus 5 smartphone with 'KitKat'

Rediff.com1 Nov 2013

Google Inc on Thursday unveiled the newest version of its Android smartphone software, aiming to allow more smartphone users access to its evolving menu of online services such as driving directions voice-activated search.

Google takes secrecy to new heights with its mystery boat

Google takes secrecy to new heights with its mystery boat

Rediff.com30 Oct 2013

The company has made US government officials to sign confidentiality agreements.

Yoga teacher Mary Dunn passes away

Yoga teacher Mary Dunn passes away

Rediff.com23 Oct 2008

Mary Dunn, a pioneering yoga teacher and founder of the Iyengar yoga institutes in San Francisco, San Diego and New York, died recently in Scarsdale, New York. She was guru to thousands of people all over the United States.

Dharun Ravi case exposes cultural prejudices

Dharun Ravi case exposes cultural prejudices

Rediff.com17 Mar 2012

The conviction of Indian-origin student Dharun Ravi in the webcam spying case has not only highlighted the homophobia that is prevalent within the South Asian community in United States but also the absence of meaningful dialogue in addressing stereotypes and cultural prejudices, says Harsha Mallajosyula, advocacy director of Trikone -- a non-profit organisation for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people of South Asian descent in San Francisco

The 12 best selling aircraft in the world

The 12 best selling aircraft in the world

Rediff.com26 Sep 2013

These aircraft are still in production and also used for civil purposes.

Sailing: New Zealand shrugs off America's Cup loss

Sailing: New Zealand shrugs off America's Cup loss

Rediff.com26 Sep 2013

American sailboat racing group Oracle Team USA has defeated their Kiwi counterparts Emirates Team New Zealand to win the 34th America's Cup on Wednesday in San Francisco.

Indian consulates in US to privatise passport processing

Indian consulates in US to privatise passport processing

Rediff.com26 Feb 2012

"We are going to outsource the passport and other related services," said Consulate General of India, N Parthasarathi in San Francisco on Saturday.

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.

World's 25 most amazing offices

World's 25 most amazing offices

Rediff.com29 Dec 2011

Many offices are now turning into stylish spaces, looking cool, comfortable and attractive.

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.

Indian startups set to sail, work and live on a floating city

Indian startups set to sail, work and live on a floating city

Rediff.com13 Jun 2013

The ship will have workspaces, Internet connection, 24-hour concierge services and gym.

Sports Shorts: 'No late-night swimming finals in Rio'

Sports Shorts: 'No late-night swimming finals in Rio'

Rediff.com21 Nov 2014

Australian Olympic officials say they will oppose plans to stage the 2016 Rio Olympics swimming finals late at night.

PHOTOS: The many faces of Steve Jobs

PHOTOS: The many faces of Steve Jobs

Rediff.com25 Aug 2011

On Thursday (August 25), Steve Jobs resigned as Apple's chief executive officer and named Tim Cook as his successor. Jobs has been elected chairman of the board and Cook, previously Apple's chief operating officer, too will join the board with immediate effect.

'Freedom from corruption is our struggle'

'Freedom from corruption is our struggle'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2011

Nearly 250 Indian Americans on Thursday took a day off from work to express their support for activist Anna Hazare's fight against corruption by holding a demonstration at the Indian Consulate in San Francisco.

Twitter says Olympics, IOC accounts hacked

Twitter says Olympics, IOC accounts hacked

Rediff.com16 Feb 2020

The accounts were hacked through a third-party platform, a spokesperson for the social media platform said in an emailed statement, without giving further details.

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.

Apple takes these products heads on

Apple takes these products heads on

Rediff.com19 Jun 2012

Every year, Apple developers get together at the company's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), held in San Francisco. The event focuses on Apple's successes and what products developers should be getting excited about in the future.

Making Priyanka Chopra look wow in Zanjeer

Making Priyanka Chopra look wow in Zanjeer

Rediff.com8 Mar 2013

Designer Pria Kataria Puri is all set to work her magic on Zanjeer's leading lady.

Indo-Americans meet Obama at fundraiser, talk immigration

Indo-Americans meet Obama at fundraiser, talk immigration

Rediff.com27 May 2012

A team of Indian Americans met United States President Barack Obama during his fourth fundraising visit to the San Francisco Bay Area May 23-24. The fundraiser was the first involving the Indian American community.

Indian American in California district primary

Indian American in California district primary

Rediff.com22 May 2012

She was surprised to learn that nobody was running against state Senator Mark Leno, a Democrat from the newly-redistricted Senate District 11. So, Dhillon decided to run.

Vinod Khosla on the board of Square

Vinod Khosla on the board of Square

Rediff.com8 Jun 2011

Indian-American venture capitalist Vinod Khosla will join the Board of Directors at mobile payment start-up Square, founded by Twitter chairman Jack Dorsey.

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.

US Sikhs come out in protest against Rajoana verdict

US Sikhs come out in protest against Rajoana verdict

Rediff.com24 Mar 2012

Hundreds of Sikhs, including a large number of women and university students participated in a protest on Friday outside the Indian Consulate in San Francisco, California, to show support to Bhai Balwant Singh Rajoana who was sentenced to capital punishment in the case of murder of former Punjab chief minister Beant Singh in 1995.

Have Rs 13 crore? Here come branded homes for you!

Have Rs 13 crore? Here come branded homes for you!

Rediff.com11 Apr 2011

Global hotel firms and domestic realty firms come together to market the latest in high living in the country.

UNVEILED: The stunning iPad2!

UNVEILED: The stunning iPad2!

Rediff.com3 Mar 2011

The cheapest wi-fi only 16GB version costs $499. The most expensive version featuring wi-fi and 3G, and 64GB costs $829.

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

US removes radio tags from two Indian students

US removes radio tags from two Indian students

Rediff.com10 Feb 2011

United States immigration authorities have removed radio tags from the ankles of two Indian students from California-based Tri Valley University, which has been shut down on charges of massive visa fraud.

Many Indian students in US may be deported!

Many Indian students in US may be deported!

Rediff.com25 Jan 2011

Hundreds of Indian students, mostly from Andhra Pradesh, face the prospect of deportation from the United States after authorities raided and shut down a university in the Silicon Valley on charges of a massive immigration fraud.

What to do when you inherit a tax mess

What to do when you inherit a tax mess

Rediff.com16 Jul 2013

Tax problems that may occur after death run the gamut.

DON'T MISS: Travel pics from around the world

DON'T MISS: Travel pics from around the world

Rediff.com8 Jul 2013

Readers send in their travel images. Have you sent yours yet?

Is Silicon Valley reinventing itself?

Is Silicon Valley reinventing itself?

Rediff.com25 Sep 2012

The challenge is to go out and do something different; not one more 'application' to download, not one more 'Angry Birds', a YouTube sensation. Something is changing yet again in the innovation hub that is still the Silicon Valley. B S Prakash on whether it is reinventing itself perpetually?

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.

A tribute to the outgoing Range Rover

A tribute to the outgoing Range Rover

Rediff.com17 Sep 2012

Not many cars can boast of having seen three dramatically different owners during their product lifetimes, except perhaps the Lamborghini Countach.

US-bound kabaddi player arrested

US-bound kabaddi player arrested

Rediff.com4 Mar 2005

PHOTOS: America weeps for Wisconsin gurdwara victims

PHOTOS: America weeps for Wisconsin gurdwara victims

Rediff.com9 Aug 2012

Hundreds of people from various walks of life, Indian-Americans in particular, gathered in cities across the United States to mourn the killing of six Sikh worshippers at a Wisconsin gurdwara, describing the incident as an "ugly and dark day" in the US history.

Earth Day 2013: Google doodles for the planet

Earth Day 2013: Google doodles for the planet

Rediff.com22 Apr 2013

The search engine giant celebrates Earth Day 2013 with a doodle.

4 NRIs among US's coolest young entrepreneurs

4 NRIs among US's coolest young entrepreneurs

Rediff.com23 Aug 2010

Naveen Selvadurai, 28, co-founder of social networking app 'Foursquare', 26-year old Vikas Reddy who co-founded technology start-up 'Occipital', Sachin Agarwal, 30 of San Francisco-based start up 'Posterous' and 22-year old Stanford graduate Ooshma Garg have been named in the '30 under 30' 2010 list of 'America's Coolest Young Entrepreneurs' by the New York based magazine.

Kingfisher to fly intl routes from August

Kingfisher to fly intl routes from August

Rediff.com12 Feb 2008

Kingfisher Airlines will operate international flights between Bangalore and San Francisco, Bangalore-New York and Mumbai-London flights from August this year.