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28 Jun 2023
CelebrityMissing for five months, Julian Sands confirmed dead by police
British actor Julian Sands, who went missing in January after a hike in California, was confirmed dead by the police on Tuesday. According to reports, on Saturday, the authorities of South California, who were in search of Sands, found body remains at the place where Sands had gone missing. These remains have now been identified to be that of the 65-year-old actor.
27 Jun 2023
HollywoodChadwick Boseman gets inducted into Hollywood Walk of Fame posthumously
Chadwick Boseman was one of the most adept actors in Hollywood. His untimely demise shook the entire fraternity. The actor left behind a huge legacy via his work and now he is set to be a part of the Hollywood Walk of Fame posthumously as a part of Class of 2024.
01 May 2023
United States of AmericaIndian-origin man convicted of killing 3 boys over doorbell prank
An Indian-origin man from California, United States (US), was found guilty on Friday of killing three boys, all aged 16, after they played a doorbell prank on him in January 2020.
25 Apr 2023
DisneylandDisney suspends all fireworks post 'Fantasmic!' incident: Everything to know
Following the fire that broke out during the Fantasmic! show at Disneyland last week, Disney has decided to temporarily suspend all similar fireworks. This has been done as a measure of precaution at all their theme parks across the globe.
16 Apr 2023
Diljit DosanjhCoachella festival: Diljit Dosanjh scripts history; fans react with excitement
Diljit Dosanjh took over the Coachella Valley Music & Art Festival with his foot-tapping numbers and outdid himself by becoming the first Punjabi singer to perform at the US music festival on Saturday (local time).
14 Apr 2023
San FranciscoTech entrepreneur arrested for killing Cash App founder Bob Lee
The police on Thursday arrested a self-described tech entrepreneur for allegedly killing Bob Lee, Cash App's founder.
12 Apr 2023
Indira GandhiCalifornia Assembly passes resolution to recognize 1984 riots as genocide
The state Assembly of California, United States (US) on Monday passed a resolution urging the US Congress to recognize the 1984 anti-Sikh violence in India as genocide.
12 Apr 2023
Music ConcertEverything about Coachella 2023: Tickets, lineup, and dates
Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival colloquially known as Coachella Festival has been one of the most prestigious music festivals around the world. It is back with another edition and it will go live on April 14-16 and April 21-23.
05 Apr 2023
Donald TrumpTrump gets legal relief in defamation case by Stormy Daniels
Former United States (US) President Donald Trump secured $121,000 in legal fees from porn star Stormy Daniels after she lost a defamation case against him on the same day he was indicted in a case related to alleged "hush money" payments made to her.
27 Mar 2023
United States of America2 wounded in California gurudwara shootout; hate crime ruled out
Two persons suffered gunshot wounds on Sunday at 2:30 pm (local time) at the Bradshaw Gurudwara in Sacramento, California, United States. Both were reportedly hospitalized in critical condition, while a suspect was arrested at night.
14 Mar 2023
United States of AmericaUS: Biden mulls stricter gun-control policy; background checks, safety must
The United States (US) President Joe Biden is mulling bringing a more "proactive and strict gun-control policy" to the country, which has been marred by mass shootings and violence involving firearms, Reuters reported.
14 Mar 2023
IndiaZoho's Sridhar Vembu opens up about estranged wife, autistic son
Sridhar Vembu, the founder and CEO of Zoho Corporation, a business software provider worth $4.5 billion (per Forbes), is embroiled in a bitter divorce battle with his soon-to-be ex-wife wife, Pramila Srinivasan.
07 Mar 2023
HollywoodWho is Ben Savage? Hollywood actor running for Congress
Hollywood actor Ben Savage has joined politics. He recently announced that he will be running for Congress in California.
22 Feb 2023
National GeographicMeet Karthik Subramaniam—National Geographic's 'Pictures of the Year' contest winner
Indian-origin Karthik Subramaniam has won National Geographic's prestigious "Picture of the Year" contest for his photograph "Dance of Eagles," which was taken in Alaska.
15 Feb 2023
HollywoodAlec Baldwin to resume filming 'Rust,' new cinematographer's name announced
The filming for Alec Baldwin's Rust will reportedly resume soon amidst criminal charges pressed against Baldwin over late cinematographer Halyna Hutchins's death.
01 Feb 2023
IntelIntel reduces employee salaries; CEO to take 25% pay cut
A day after it announced plans to lay off about 340 employees at its Folsom Campus in California, Intel Corp. has confirmed that it has implemented pay cuts across the company.
24 Jan 2023
United States of AmericaUS: 9 dead in 3 back-to-back shootings in California, Iowa
As many as nine people, including two students, were killed in three separate shooting incidents in California and Iowa states of the US on Monday.
23 Jan 2023
United States of AmericaCalifornia mass shooting: 72-year-old suspect shoots himself after police standoff
The 72-year-old suspect of the mass shooting in California, US, which left 10 dead and 10 injured late Saturday (local time) during the Chinese Lunar New Year celebrations, reportedly shot and killed himself in a van after being surrounded by the police.
22 Jan 2023
Mass ShootingCalifornia: Mass shooting at Chinese New Year event, 9 dead
At least nine people were killed in a mass shooting incident in California, United States, Reuters reported on Sunday.
11 Jan 2023
United States of AmericaUS: Rainstorms flood California, 14 dead, mass evacuation underway
An "incessant parade of storms" and torrential rains as per the US National Weather Service have inundated the state of California, prompting a mass evacuation of as many as 50,000 citizens.
10 Jan 2023
HollywoodMudslide warning: Montecito, famous Hollywood town in California gets evacuated
The Californian town Montecito known to be the home of many Hollywood celebrities has now been ordered to evacuate after warnings of mudslides were made by the firefighters. The city has been experiencing storms, rainfall, and other calamities for some time now.
02 Dec 2022
Sidhu Moose WalaGoldy Brar, mastermind of Moose Wala murder, detained in California
Canada-based gangster Goldy Brar, who claimed responsibility for the murder of Punjabi singer-politician Sidhu Moose Wala, was detained in California, US around November 20, as per Indian intelligence sources. However, the California police haven't confirmed this.
06 Nov 2022
Music IndustryAmerican singer Aaron Carter found dead in California residence
American singer-rapper-actor Aaron Carter was reportedly found dead in a bathtub at his California home on Saturday. He was 34.
06 Oct 2022
United States of AmericaKidnapped Indian-origin family with 8-month-old child found dead in USA
Four members of an Indian-origin family, including an 8-month-old girl, were found dead in the United States of America (USA) on Wednesday, local police said.
27 Aug 2022
Electric VehiclesCalifornia government to ban sales of ICE-powered vehicles from 2035
The US state of California is adopting a 2035 sales ban on ICE-powered vehicles, with many automakers rapidly developing electric vehicles and planning to go carbon-neutral.
19 Aug 2022
USA2 dead as aircrafts collide mid-air while landing in California
Two small aircrafts collided mid-air while trying to land at an airport in Watsonville in California leaving at least two persons dead on Friday 4 am (IST).
09 Aug 2022
Celebrity'Grease' actor Olivia Newton-John no more; John Travolta leads condolences
Grammy-winning singer and Grease actor Olivia Newton-John died "peacefully" at her ranch in Southern California on Monday morning.
05 Aug 2022
Joe BidenMonkeypox outbreak: US declares public health emergency amid rising cases
The United States (US) authorities announced on Thursday that monkeypox has been designated a public health emergency in the country.
27 Jul 2022
WorldResidents in this US city use airplanes to commute!
Cars and garages on the streets are a common sight in cities but can you imagine the streets filled with hangars and airplanes? Sounds interesting, right?
09 Jul 2022
United KingdomUK: Rishi Sunak launches bid to replace PM Boris Johnson
Britain's ex-finance minister, Rishi Sunak, declared on Friday that he would run to replace Boris Johnson, who resigned as the United Kingdom (UK) Prime Minister.
07 Jul 2022
United KingdomWho is Rishi Sunak, top contender for UK PM
Rishi Sunak, one of the several Members of Parliament (MPs) from the Tory Party, left Borish Johnson's administration, putting the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (UK) on the verge of stepping down.
22 Jun 2022
HollywoodBill Cosby found guilty of sexually assaulting minor
Infamous comedian Bill Cosby sexually assaulted a minor in 1975 at Los Angeles' Playboy Mansion, a California jury determined on Tuesday.
07 Jun 2022
Paramount PicturesWhy was Paramount Pictures sued over 'Top Gun: Maverick'?
Top Gun: Maverick's phenomenally successful journey at the worldwide box office has hit a sudden speedbump.
03 Apr 2022
Mass ShootingSacramento mass shooting: 6 killed, 9 injured in California's capital
At least six people were shot dead and nine others injured in a mass shooting incident in Sacramento, the capital of the US state of California, on Sunday.
11 Mar 2022
Italy#VacayGoals: 5 movies that'll inspire you to take that trip
Vacations are fun! They can lead you to meet new people, experience different cultures, food, etc, and basically, soak in something new.
10 Mar 2022
LifestyleLA's largest mansion auctioned off. Here are the details
Richard Saghian, the CEO of the American fast-fashion retail company Fashion Nova, is the new owner of The One, the largest home in Los Angeles, California.
20 Jan 2022
San Francisco120-year-old no-bedroom house sold for over Rs. 14 crore
In an unusual event, a house with zero bedrooms was sold for $1.97 million (approximately Rs 14.66 crore) in the United States last week.
10 Jan 2022
Australia5 stargazing destinations around the world
Stargazing is an adventure for many people. Watching a sky with several hues with countless stars beaming brightly is a thrill in itself.
04 Jan 2022
TwinsUS twins born in different years due to 15-minute gap
A brother and sister were born 15 minutes apart but in separate years in an unusual delivery of twins in California, United States.
22 Dec 2021
Social MediaMumbai-born Amrapali Gan named OnlyFans CEO as founder steps down
Mumbai-born Amrapali Gan (36) is taking over as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of OnlyFans after Tim Stokely's exit.
