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US man faces 63-year jail for attacking Hindu women

US man faces 63-year jail for attacking Hindu women

Rediff.com7 Oct 2022

According to the Santa Clara County District Attorney's Office, 37-year-old Lathan Johnson reportedly targeted older Hindu women and tore necklaces off their necks during a two-month crime spree that began in June.

Local clubs hope World Cup fuels soccer growth in the United States

Local clubs hope World Cup fuels soccer growth in the United States

Rediff.com5 Jun 2026

As the 2026 FIFA World Cup comes to the United States, Bay Area soccer clubs and supporters hope the tournament will inspire a new generation of fans and strengthen the region's thriving grassroots football culture.

In Silicon Valley, Indians are the most affluent

In Silicon Valley, Indians are the most affluent

Rediff.com19 Nov 2007

The report profiled the four largest immigrant communities -- Indians, Mexicans, Chinese and Vietnamese. It found that although three-quarters of the Indian population was born abroad, they own the most valuable home of about median home price of $860,000 (about Rs 3.4 crore), compared with the county's price of $743,000 (about Rs 2.9 crore).

Ro Khanna challenges Honda in Silicon Valley showdown

Ro Khanna challenges Honda in Silicon Valley showdown

Rediff.com3 Apr 2013

To win the 2014 election against Congressman Honda, Khanna seems to have adopted Obama's campaign strategy and has hired a series of people who worked for the President's campaign.

IBM property values sink in Silicon Valley

IBM property values sink in Silicon Valley

Rediff.com22 Mar 2003

The assessed value of property owned by International Business Machines Corp. in California's Silicon Valley fell $282 million last year, making the computer services giant the hardest-hit landlord in a collapsing real-estate market

HP sues ex-CEO to stop him from joining Oracle

HP sues ex-CEO to stop him from joining Oracle

Rediff.com8 Sep 2010

Hewlett-Packard Co sued its former chief executive Mark Hurd to block him from joining rival Oracle Corp as a senior executive, alleging the hiring breaches his exit agreement and will lead to a transfer of technology giant's trade secrets to a competitor.

US reports first 'isolated' coronavirus case

US reports first 'isolated' coronavirus case

Rediff.com29 Feb 2020

Health officials in United States on Friday confirmed that a resident of Oregon has tested positive for coronavirus with no known history of travel to countries severely affected by the outbreak and no known contact with infected individuals.

Facebook's COO gives $31 million in stock to charity

Facebook's COO gives $31 million in stock to charity

Rediff.com15 Jan 2016

Sandberg also plans to give to anti-poverty efforts and educational groups.

Modi skips discussion on a controversial issue at Google

Modi skips discussion on a controversial issue at Google

Rediff.com1 Oct 2015

Digital India was the flavour of the PM's recent Silicon Valley visit.

Is Indian-American Ro Khanna eyeing 2024 US prez bid?

Is Indian-American Ro Khanna eyeing 2024 US prez bid?

Rediff.com14 Jan 2023

Those close to Khanna, 46, say he is keeping his options open ahead of a potential presidential run in 2028 or beyond. But others in his orbit are talking about an even more compressed timeline: running in 2024 if President Joe Biden, 80, decided not to, according to Politico, a political newspaper company based in Arlington County in the US.

California legislature observes November as Sikh appreciation month

California legislature observes November as Sikh appreciation month

Rediff.com2 Dec 2013

For the third time in a row the California state legislature passed a resolution to declare November as Sikh Awareness and Appreciation month. This year the resolution was proposed by Assembly Member Bob Wieckowski (Democrat, Fremont).

Sports Shorts: India lose to Argentina in Azlan Shah opener

Sports Shorts: India lose to Argentina in Azlan Shah opener

Rediff.com3 Mar 2018

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Saturday

COVID-19: 'There will be significant discoveries'

COVID-19: 'There will be significant discoveries'

Rediff.com9 Apr 2020

'Scientists around the world are focused on very quickly doing work to help us better understand what we are facing.' 'I am inspired by what scientists have found in such a short amount of time since the virus emerged.'

US midterm polls: Ro Khanna continues to trail, final result may take days

US midterm polls: Ro Khanna continues to trail, final result may take days

Rediff.com6 Nov 2014

Indian American Democrat Ro Khanna is still trailing against seven term incumbent Democrat Congressman Mike Honda in California's 17th Congressional District in the November 4 general election.

The A-W Of Desi Guests At the White House Dinner

The A-W Of Desi Guests At the White House Dinner

Rediff.com24 Jun 2023

The dinner Jill Biden and her husband US President Joe Biden hosted for Indian prime minister Narendra Modi, June 22, at the White House brought together, Indians and Americans from so many firmaments.

The moments that shaped 2016

The moments that shaped 2016

Rediff.com26 Dec 2016

'The year in pictures' treks across the globe, looking back on the moments that shaped 2016. From the United States presidential race, to demonetisation in India to the refugee crisis, the news has kept pouring in. Here are our top 50 moments from the world.