News for 'sunnyvale'

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.

Spotted: R Madhavan in California

Spotted: R Madhavan in California

Rediff.com22 Jul 2010

Reader Mehul Maheta has sent us this photograph of the star.

Navneeth Murali is 2019's Spelling Bee Champion

Navneeth Murali is 2019's Spelling Bee Champion

Rediff.com19 Aug 2019

Indian-American teen wins 2019 South Asian Spelling Bee contest.

Indian students of Herguan Univ face uncertain future

Indian students of Herguan Univ face uncertain future

Rediff.com20 Sep 2012

It took almost 24 hours for the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials to rescind the status of 600 students, mostly of Indian origin, who were declared "out of status" creating nightmare for the students of Herguan University who now face an uncertain future, reports Ritu Jha.

CEO of US university arrested, NRI students in a spot

CEO of US university arrested, NRI students in a spot

Rediff.com3 Aug 2012

Foreign students who are currently enrolled at the university can continue to attend classes as long as the school remains certified and the students are able to maintain their lawful immigration status. Ritu Jha reports.

Diwali recipes: Barfi, cakes and more!

Diwali recipes: Barfi, cakes and more!

Rediff.com4 Nov 2012

We invited readers to share their festive recipes with us. Here is the next set of responses.

Another US varsity with Indian students in visa fraud row

Another US varsity with Indian students in visa fraud row

Rediff.com4 Aug 2012

Jerry Wang, 34, the CEO of Sunnyvale California-based Herguan University and the University of East-West Medicine has been charged in a San Jose District Court with a 15 count indictment on visa fraud including that he forged federal documents to allow foreign students to enter and stay in the US.

California: Hit-and-run homicide suspect flees to India

California: Hit-and-run homicide suspect flees to India

Rediff.com31 Mar 2012

The United States Federal Bureau of Investigation and US Marshall's are working toward arresting 25-year-old Indian-origin man, Pawanjit Singh, on alleged homicide charges in a hit-and-run case that killed a 28-year-old woman. The police believe that the suspect fled to India on March 26 from the San Francisco Bay Area, northern California.

NRI starts petition against threat to Shubha Mudgal at US concert

NRI starts petition against threat to Shubha Mudgal at US concert

Rediff.com10 Jun 2014

Raj Bhanot, co-founder of the Sunnyvale Hindu Temple, reportedly confronted Mudgal saying that he would not tolerate her anti-Modi and anti-Hindu stand. Ritu Jha reports.

This CEO wants to bat for cricket in the US

This CEO wants to bat for cricket in the US

Rediff.com10 Apr 2008

Ram Varadarajan, president and CEO of Arcot Systems, an authentication software company headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, has joined the electoral fray for the United States of America Cricket Association elections slated for March 29. Varadarajan, an Indian Institute of Technology-Bombay graduate, is contesting for USACA president, leading a team of cricket administrators and leaders contesting for other positions to challenge the incumbents.

Mobile phones that could save your life

Mobile phones that could save your life

Rediff.com6 May 2008

Mobile alerts, flashlights, heart monitors and global positioning data: cellphones are chock full of security features that protect us.

Yahoo CEO steps down, replaced by co-founder

Yahoo CEO steps down, replaced by co-founder

Rediff.com19 Jun 2007

Yahoo Inc. chairman Terry Semel stepped down as chief executive on Monday

HCL Tech inks deal with AMD

HCL Tech inks deal with AMD

Rediff.com24 Jul 2003

HCL Technologies on Thursday announced a multi-year, multi-million dollar IT co-sourcing contract with AMD for the personal and networked computer and communications markets.

Indian techies see tremendous opportunity in 'Digital India'

Indian techies see tremendous opportunity in 'Digital India'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2015

There is an overwhelming sentiment among techies and entrepreneurs from the Silicon Valley who are eager to welcome Modi over the weekend.

Warren Buffett, Quicken Loans founder in Yahoo bid

Warren Buffett, Quicken Loans founder in Yahoo bid

Rediff.com14 May 2016

Buffett had said in a CNBC interviewthat Yahoo's business had deteriorated significantly and that "something has to change there."

Meet Sweepee Rambo -- the world's ugliest dog

Meet Sweepee Rambo -- the world's ugliest dog

Rediff.com28 Jun 2016

The 17-year-old Chinese Crested Chihuahua with bowed legs, an oozing sore and wearing doggie diapers took home the $1,500 (Rs 1.01 lakh) prize.

Just wanted to run a good school, says Tri-Valley Univ owner as trial begins

Just wanted to run a good school, says Tri-Valley Univ owner as trial begins

Rediff.com12 Mar 2014

The jury trial of Susan Xiao Ping Su, the president and owner of the now shutdown Tri-Valley University in California, began on March 3.

More than Rs 6 crore raised for Modi's Silicon Valley event

More than Rs 6 crore raised for Modi's Silicon Valley event

Rediff.com22 Sep 2015

The organisers of Modi's Silicon Valley event will have only a few hours to get the stage ready after the Shark Tanks' ice hockey game at the SAP Centre ends.

When robots turn into surgeons

When robots turn into surgeons

Rediff.com28 Jul 2016

Doctors say robots reduce fatigue and give them greater precision.

Trial of 'sham' Tri-Valley University president kicks off

Trial of 'sham' Tri-Valley University president kicks off

Rediff.com6 Mar 2014

The trial of Susan Xiao Ping Su, the president and owner of the fraud-ridden Tri-Valley University, started on Tuesday.

Silicon Valley, ready to enhance the link between Desi, Pravasi

Silicon Valley, ready to enhance the link between Desi, Pravasi

Rediff.com24 Sep 2015

'This has been an ongoing process,' says Ambassador B S Prakash, India's former consul general in San Francisco, 'but I believe a Modi visit to the West Coast can be a force-multiplier.'