California

Support Grows For Indian In US Who Alleged Discrimination At Tech Firm

Indians Abroad | Press Trust of India | Wednesday March 3, 2021

The Ambedkar International Center (AIC), a US-based organization fighting against caste discrimination on Tuesday approached the California Supreme Court to be admitted as an amicus curiae in a case that involves caste discrimination in the workplace.

At Least 13 Killed In California Crash Near US-Mexico Border

World News | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday March 3, 2021

At least 13 people were killed in southern California on Tuesday when a vehicle packed with passengers including minors collided with a large truck close to the Mexico border, officials said.

Golden Globes 2021: Bill Murray's Outfit Deserves Its Own Award

Entertainment | Written by Pranita Chaubey | Monday March 1, 2021

Golden Globes 2021: Bill Murray's California casual look won the Internet

Doctor Makes Zoom Court Appearance While Performing Surgery. Video Is Viral

Offbeat | Written by Sanya Jain | Monday March 1, 2021

Dr Scott Green, a plastic surgeon from California, is facing an investigation after appearing for a virtual court hearing while operating on a patient.

Golden Globes 2021: Five Things To Watch During The Awards This Year

Entertainment | Agence France-Presse | Saturday February 27, 2021

Golden Globes 2021: The event will take place on Sunday in Beverly Hills, California and New York

Tesla CEO Elon Musk Says U.S. Factory Closed For Two Days Due To Parts Shortages

Reuters | Friday February 26, 2021

Tesla Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk said the electric vehicle company's Fremont, California plant shut down for two days this week due to "parts shortages" and had reopened on Wednesday.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk Says US Factory Closed for Two Days Due to Parts Shortages

Reuters | Friday February 26, 2021

Tesla CEO Elon Musk said the electric vehicle company's Fremont, California, US plant shut down for two days this week due to "parts shortages" and had reopened on Wednesday.

Tesla Temporarily Halts Production At Model 3 Line In California: Report

Reuters | Thursday February 25, 2021

Tesla Inc has told workers it will temporarily halt some production at its car assembly plant in California, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday, citing a person familiar with the matter.

Facebook Pledges $1 Billion to Support News Media Over Next Three Years, Defends Australia Blackout

Agence France-Presse | Thursday February 25, 2021

Facebook pledged to invest at least $1 billion (roughly Rs. 7,230 crore) to support journalism over the next three years as the social media giant defended its handling of a dispute with Australia over payments to media organisations.

Apple Lends Manufacturing Help as Nasal Swab Maker COPAN Diagnostics Ships 15 Million Kits

Reuters | Monday February 22, 2021

Apple said nasal swab maker COPAN Diagnostics has shipped 15 million COVID-19 sample collection kits to hospitals in California, Texas and other US states, bolstered by manufacturing help from the tech giant.

Farmers' Protest Features In Advertisement In California During Super Bowl

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday February 8, 2021

A 40-second commercial on the farmers'protest in India was played in California during this year's Super Bowl, an annual football championship watched by millions of people across America.

Video Of Man Surrounded By Snakes Couldn't Possibly Get Worse - But It Does

Offbeat | Written by Sanya Jain | Thursday February 4, 2021

An old video from the Reptile Zoo in California has resurfaced on Twitter, and chances are high that it will make you shudder.

FBI Urged To Probe Desecration Of Mahatma Gandhi's Statue As Hate Crime

Indians Abroad | Press Trust of India | Thursday February 4, 2021

An Indian-American group on Wednesday urged the FBI to investigate the recent desecration of the statue of Mahatma Gandhi in the US state of California as a hate crime and demanded authorities to bring the perpetrators to justice.

"Unacceptable": US Lawmakers Condemn Vandalisation Of Gandhi Statue

World News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday February 3, 2021

An Indian-American Congressman sought an FBI investigation on Tuesday into the vandalisation of a statue of Mahatma Gandhi in California as several other lawmakers condemned the act.

"Gandhi Is Our Inspiration": Indian Americans On Vandalisation Of Statue

Indians Abroad | Press Trust of India | Tuesday February 2, 2021

A large number of Indian Americans held a community vigil at a city park in California, where anti-social people vandalised a statue of Mahatma Gandhi last week.