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California Diaspora: Some blows, some clout

California Diaspora: Some blows, some clout

Rediff.com28 Dec 2011

Despite the Tri Valley University case and hate crimes, the Indian-American community gained ground in California, says Ritu Jha.

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.

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.

California blazin': 95,000 acres, 874 structures razed in deadly fires

California blazin': 95,000 acres, 874 structures razed in deadly fires

Rediff.com31 Jul 2018

Here's a view of the unbelievable destruction the fire has brought on.

Hate crime? Two mosques vandalised in California

Hate crime? Two mosques vandalised in California

Rediff.com14 Dec 2015

'Jesus is the way' was spray-painted on the building, prompting the police and the FBI to investigate the vandalism as hate crimes.

Spotted: Neha Oberoi in California

Spotted: Neha Oberoi in California

Rediff.com6 Jun 2008

Reader Rudra Ghosh sent us this picture from California.

Spotted: Purbi Joshi in California

Spotted: Purbi Joshi in California

Rediff.com8 Jun 2013

Reader Varun Kapoor sends us a photograph.

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.

'There Are Really Two Different Indias'

'There Are Really Two Different Indias'

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

'Over the next 20 years, we would be adding almost 10 million people to the workforce every year!' 'And we won't be able to give employment to even 2 million out of the 10 million every year.' 'Don't forget, it keeps adding every year.'

Chill Vibes! These Models Are Headed For The Beach

Chill Vibes! These Models Are Headed For The Beach

Rediff.com21 Dec 2023

It may be winter but that does not mean their bikinis are far away.

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...

13 dead in mass shooting in California bar packed with students

13 dead in mass shooting in California bar packed with students

Rediff.com8 Nov 2018

The gunman, dressed in a black trenchcoat and armed with a pistol equipped with an extended magazine and smoke grenades, was found dead inside the Borderline Bar and Grill.

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).

'It burns and it keeps burning': Wildfires blaze across California

'It burns and it keeps burning': Wildfires blaze across California

Rediff.com8 Dec 2017

Strong winds have been pushing several sudden and destructive wildfires across the hills and towns north of Los Angeles, burning thousands of acres and hundreds of structures and forcing tens of thousands to flee their homes.

Journalist? Cover California from India

Journalist? Cover California from India

Rediff.com11 May 2007

A California daily is recruiting journalists in India to report what's happening 12,841 km away in Pasadena.

Sundar Sonakshi In The Mountains

Sundar Sonakshi In The Mountains

Rediff.com21 Dec 2023

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

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

'We Are Frittering Away The Demographic Dividend'

'We Are Frittering Away The Demographic Dividend'

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

'it's not just youth in India who are left behind because of their inability to find jobs; nearly two-thirds of Indian women of working ages do not participate at all in the paid labour force.'

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.

Strong quake jolts Northern California

Strong quake jolts Northern California

Rediff.com5 Feb 2010

A strong earthquake measuring 6 on the richter scale, centred off the western Pacific coast, hit northern California on Thursday, the United States Geological survey reported.

Desi cop arrested in California for drug trafficking

Desi cop arrested in California for drug trafficking

Rediff.com16 Apr 2015

Police officer Harminder Phagura is busted for aiding a 'friend' in carrying out cocaine deals.

Spotted: Bappi Lahiri in California

Spotted: Bappi Lahiri in California

Rediff.com8 Sep 2009

Reader Manish Katiyar has sent us a photograph.

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...

Swiatek downs Sakkari to win second Indian Wells title

Swiatek downs Sakkari to win second Indian Wells title

Rediff.com18 Mar 2024

World number one Iga Swiatek dominated ninth seed Maria Sakkari to win the Indian Wells final.

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.

Covid virus can linger in human body for over 1 year, finds study

Covid virus can linger in human body for over 1 year, finds study

Rediff.com8 Mar 2024

The researchers from the University of California, San Francisco found pieces of SARS-CoV-2, referred to as COVID antigens, lingering in the blood up to 14 months after infection and for over two years in tissue samples from people who had COVID-19.

California governor signs two pro-Sikh Bills

California governor signs two pro-Sikh Bills

Rediff.com10 Sep 2012

California Governor Edmund G Brown Jr has signed two bills to promote civil rights and religious freedom, following his remarks at the North American Punjabi Association's Peace and Unity rally at the State Capitol on September 8.

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.

Recipe: Healthy, Hearty Lentil Stew

Recipe: Healthy, Hearty Lentil Stew

Rediff.com4 Mar 2024

Here's a soup overflowing with flavours, textures and proteins.

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.

Rs 3.45-cr Ferrari California T returns to India

Rs 3.45-cr Ferrari California T returns to India

Rediff.com27 Aug 2015

Ferrari launched four other models -- 488GTB, 458 Spider, 458 Speciale and F12 Berlinetta.

Discover the new Disneyland California Adventure Park

Discover the new Disneyland California Adventure Park

Rediff.com18 Jun 2012

Walt Disney Company has unveiled a revamped Disneyland California Adventure Park spending a whopping $1.1 billion.

Why NRIs from California supported the AAP

Why NRIs from California supported the AAP

Rediff.com26 Dec 2013

'I know of at least one techie who quit his job to join the AAP in Delhi. Many others traveled to India to volunteer during the election. If you ask these volunteers why they were doing it when they can't even vote in India, they say, "We want a corruption-free India".' Ritu Jha looks back on the year that was; it was party time, she says, for news junkies like her.

2 dead in murder-suicide at University of California campus

2 dead in murder-suicide at University of California campus

Rediff.com2 Jun 2016

Two men died on Wednesday in a murder-suicide at the University of California's Los Angeles campus

Breakfast Recipe: Puff Pastry Tart

Breakfast Recipe: Puff Pastry Tart

Rediff.com4 Jan 2024

It looks impressive and tastes divine.

California recall on Oct 7

California recall on Oct 7

Rediff.com23 Sep 2003

Arnold Schwarzenegger is among the candidates who hope to replace the governor in the recall.

Spotted: Udita Goswami in California

Spotted: Udita Goswami in California

Rediff.com3 Mar 2011

Reader Sharad Yedalwar has sent us a photograph.

California court halts gay marriages

California court halts gay marriages

Rediff.com12 Mar 2004