US student visas plunge 62% for Indians Student visas issued by the United States (US) to Indian nationals dropped by 62 per cent in 2025, according to a new report by the Center for Immigration Studies (CIS), a Washington based think tank. The report also calls for scrapping the Optional Practical Training (OPT) programme, arguing…
Every morning before sunrise in Nuuk, when the streets are still quiet and the sky is only beginning to lighten, Jens Kjeldsen turns up outside the small wooden US Consulate building with a simple but striking message. In the biting mid-winter cold, he stands with three flags, Denmark, Greenland and the Faroe Islands, protesting against…
On the jewellery issue, the ITAT found that the department’s reasoning involved too many assumptions. (Image for representative purpose only) The Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Mumbai Bench, has given partial relief to a Mumbai taxpayer who was asked to explain jewellery worth Rs 67.39 lakh disclosed in her income tax return. The tribunal deleted…
Legend Saravanan’s new film ‘Leader’ has released its action-packed teaser. The film is directed by Durai Senthilkumar and features Payal Rajput, Andrea Jeremiah, and Shaam. The teaser showcases intense action sequences and hints at an emotional storyline. ‘Leader’ is set to release on April 30. It will compete at the box office with Dhanush’s film…
Carlos Alcaraz, of Spain, celebrates winning a match against Roman Safiullin, of Russia. (AP Photo) NEW YORK CITY: For two hours and 21-minutes on Arthur Ashe, Carlos Alcaraz’s game answered the big question that had accompanied his much-anticipated return to tennis.The 23-year-old Spaniard, playing his first match in 139 days after a wrist injury in…
While GDP is growing and forex reserves are climbing, the grocery bill is telling a slightly different story (representative image) India’s economy clocked a herculean 7.8% growth in the April-June quarter of FY27. But is the average Indian feeling the boom?Despite global turbulence from the US-Iran conflict which has led to a shaky world economy,…
Neurodiversity has moved from academic discussions into everyday parenting conversations. It is because children don’t think, learn, or process emotions in the same way. For parents, it is crucial to understand neurodiversity because it’s not just about awareness, instead it directly shapes how children are supported, and how they navigate the world. Why is it…
The makers of the upcoming film Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos hosted a star-studded special screening in Mumbai on January 14, drawing several big names from the film industry. Producer Aamir Khan arrived with his partner Gauri Spratt, while his former wife Kiran Rao was also present, making it a rare family reunion under one roof.Aamir…
Ekadashi is observed twice every lunar month by millions of Hindus as a day of fasting, prayer and devotion to Lord Vishnu. Yet, alongside the tradition of observing the fast, a question has also persisted in some families: should married women, particularly women whose husbands are alive, keep an Ekadashi fast?The belief that married or…
Today has a clean, capable feel to it, Cancer. You wake with better energy, and the day answers back well because the Moon supports your spirit while Jupiter adds grace to learning, performance, and public presence. Things won’t feel stuck. You’ll move with purpose.There may also be a social or family occasion in the picture,…
