A deeply personal story about Rajeev Krishna Annapragada has gone viral, highlighting the human cost of visa delays in the United States. Rajeev, a visually impaired Indian student who moved to the US to study at Columbia Business School, was unable to attend his sister’s wedding in India due to a lack of available H-1B…
Go out at night when the sky is clear and take a look around more often than not, you’ll see fewer stars than your grandparents did when they were young. And this isn’t just an illusion; satellite measurements now show that the Earth is becoming increasingly bright at night, thanks to the rapid proliferation of…
MUMBAI: Some friction, long viewed as a flaw in digital payments, is now being seen as a feature. An RBI discussion paper proposes to introduce a short delay, or “lag”, for high-value transfers above Rs 10,000. This gives customers time to rethink a transaction and cancel it if they suspect fraud. Customers may also be…
Suvinder Pal Vicky is basking in praise for his impactful performance as Brigadier Jahangir in Dhurandhar 2. From the viral “Aa gaya Pandu” dialogue to the disturbing tongue sequence, the actor’s portrayal has struck a chord with audiences. In a recent chat, he opened up about the character’s layered personality, the intense scenes, and the…
The US is moving to change the Selective Service registration process this year. The Selective Service System, the government agency which deals with teh database of men to be called up to serve if there is an emergency, submitted a proposed rule to the Office of Informattion and Regulatory Affairs on March 30 that says…
Picture: Tertius Pickard / NewsWire YouTuber Karl Jobst has taken legal action against gaming personality Billy Mitchell, accusing him of defamation. The lawsuit was brought before a US court on April 8, 2026. According to Jobst, Mitchell defamed him by making untrue statements about him, damaging his reputation, his career, and his financial status. Since…
NEW DELHI: Indian companies should secure additional funding and strengthen supply chains, while govt should consider emergency financing for MSMEs and tax reforms to mitigate impact of the ongoing West Asia conflict, according to a Ficci report. “The ongoing disruption in West Asia carries far-reaching implications for import-dependent economies, such as India, with likely impact…
Department of Labor has intensified investigations into H-1B employers since last year. The Labor Department has stepped up investigations into employers using the H-1B program to hire foreign workers and they are making site visits, asking the employers complicated, technical questions, Bloomberg reported, citing data that the DOL has marked a 48% increase in its…
Rashmika Mandanna rang in her 30th birthday on April 5 in a deeply personal way, celebrating the special day with husband Vijay Deverakonda and her family. Making her first birthday after marriage even more memorable, the actor chose to return to her roots in Coorg. From visiting a temple she grew up going to, to…
US first lady Melania Trump US first lady Melania Trump on Thursday issued a rare public statement, pushing back against what she called “lies linking me with the disgraceful Jeffrey Epstein,” as the New York post reported.Meanwhile, her husband, US President Donald Trump, has also been linked to Jeffrey Epstein and his private island, which…