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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.

These Harvard dropouts have solution to all your problems

These Harvard dropouts have solution to all your problems

Rediff.com21 May 2013

How Umang Dua and Oisin Hanrahan founded Handybook, an online start-up.

Facebook, Twitter apps come to Google Glass

Facebook, Twitter apps come to Google Glass

Rediff.com17 May 2013

Apps from CNN, Elle, Tumblr and Evernote are among half-dozen new apps for Glass unveiled during Google's annual developer conference.

Brit sailing champ dies as boat capsizes in US at training

Brit sailing champ dies as boat capsizes in US at training

Rediff.com10 May 2013

British yacht-racing champion Andrew 'Bart' Simpson, who won a gold medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, was killed on Thursday when his vessel capsized in San Francisco Bay during training for the America's Cup, his team said.

Indian-Americans vote for Obama in swing states: Survey

Indian-Americans vote for Obama in swing states: Survey

Rediff.com7 Nov 2012

Nearly three-fourth of Indian Americans voted for United States President Barack Obama in the swing states which are considered to be decisive in the final results, a sample survey has found. In the survey done by San Francisco-based April Media among voters from Ohio, Colorado, Wisconsin, Florida and Virginia, 75 per cent of Indian Americans voted for Obama.

California lawyers honour Indian origin champions

California lawyers honour Indian origin champions

Rediff.com24 May 2012

Indian origin lawyers Kalpana Peddibhotla, Neha Sampat, Daljit Dhami, Vineeta Gajwani and Anoop Prasad were awarded at the South Asian Bar Association of Northern California's 19th annual gala held on March 30 in San Francisco, US.

Indian origin golfer Megha in surprise lead at US Open

Indian origin golfer Megha in surprise lead at US Open

Rediff.com5 Jun 2021

Megha Ganne, a 17-year-old American amateur with Indian parentage, shocked the big names in women's golf by taking the lead in the first round of the US Women's Open at The Olympic Club in San Francisco.

Apple's new iPhone, iPad and TV fail to impress investors

Apple's new iPhone, iPad and TV fail to impress investors

Rediff.com10 Sep 2015

Apple Inc unveiled a new TV set top box that responds to voice commands and fresh iPhones that sense the pressure of a finger tap, changes which underwhelmed many social media commenters and investors.

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.

Biden names 2 Indian-Americans to Office of White House Counsel

Biden names 2 Indian-Americans to Office of White House Counsel

Rediff.com12 Jan 2021

United States President-elect Joe Biden on Monday named two Indian Americans -- Reema Shah and Neha Gupta -- to the Office of the White House Counsel.

India-born US judge will decide antitrust case against Google

India-born US judge will decide antitrust case against Google

Rediff.com22 Oct 2020

India-born US district judge Amit Mehta, an Obama appointee, has been assigned the justice department's crucial lawsuit against internet search giant Google.

India sets up air travel bubbles with US, France; Germany, UK next

India sets up air travel bubbles with US, France; Germany, UK next

Rediff.com16 Jul 2020

India has established individual bilateral bubbles with France and the US that will allow airlines of each country in the pact to operate international flights, Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said on Thursday, adding that similar arrangement with Germany and the UK will soon be permitted.

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.

War time: Google to take these 12 products head on

War time: Google to take these 12 products head on

Rediff.com4 Jul 2012

At the recently concluded annual I/O conference, which is an annual developer-focused event held in San Francisco, California, Google announced several new devices and services.

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.

SEE: Hamilton and other F1 drivers take a knee in Austria

SEE: Hamilton and other F1 drivers take a knee in Austria

Rediff.com5 Jul 2020

Television images showed six drivers standing behind the 14 who knelt, including Red Bull's Max Verstappen and Ferrari's Charles Leclerc.

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.

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?

Indo-Americans bag top 4 ranks at National Geographic Bee

Indo-Americans bag top 4 ranks at National Geographic Bee

Rediff.com25 May 2012

Indian-American students have swept the prestigious National Geographic Bee, bagging the top four positions of this year's tough national competition, where United States President Barack Obama played a quizmaster.

LGBTQ organisations hold candlelight vigil protesting Section 377 verdict

LGBTQ organisations hold candlelight vigil protesting Section 377 verdict

Rediff.com14 Dec 2013

Several United States-based South Asian LGBTQ organisations, as well as community organisations united in solidarity against Section 377 and hosted a candle light vigil on Friday.

US: Students demand suspened Indian-American prof be reinstated

US: Students demand suspened Indian-American prof be reinstated

Rediff.com13 Oct 2011

Students have called for a protest on Saturday at the California Institute of Integral Studies in San Francisco demanding the reinstatement of professors in the department of anthropology -- Richard Shapiro and Angana Chatterji.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Review: KISS stays away from formula

Review: KISS stays away from formula

Rediff.com13 Sep 2013

Watch it for a slightly different feel and cast.

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.

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.

'Partition is a massive part of our history'

'Partition is a massive part of our history'

Rediff.com24 Mar 2023

'Partition was a two-sided story in a very big way.' 'We've oversimplified it, blamed the British, thought of ourselves only as victims.' 'We've been both victims and perpetrators.'

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.

FLASHBACK! BEST Sports Photos from 2016 - Part 1

FLASHBACK! BEST Sports Photos from 2016 - Part 1

Rediff.com27 Dec 2016

As we prepare to cruise into the New Year, Rediff.com gives you a glance back, through photos, into all the sporting moments that made the last 12 months memorable.

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?

'Grave concerns' about Trump's mental stability: Harvard doctors

'Grave concerns' about Trump's mental stability: Harvard doctors

Rediff.com20 Dec 2016

In the letter addressed to the US president, the doctors -- one from the Harvard Medical School and two others who have been associated with top US varsities over the years - have urged him to order a "full medical and neuropsychiatric evaluation" before the President-elect takes office on January 20.

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.

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.

Jump in Covid hospitalisation of kids in New York amid Omicron surge

Jump in Covid hospitalisation of kids in New York amid Omicron surge

Rediff.com27 Dec 2021

A jump in COVID-19 hospitalisations of children in New York has sparked concerns in California amid a surge in Omicron variant infections.

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.

Want maximum 'likes' on your Facebook photo? Post on weekdays

Want maximum 'likes' on your Facebook photo? Post on weekdays

Rediff.com2 Jul 2015

People mostly respond to social media posts during weekdays.