NEW DELHI: CII has released a 20-point plan to help shield Indian companies grappling with the impact of the West Asia crisis, including tax and duty rejig for energy inputs, customs waiver for LNG, and long-term capital gains tax exemption for primary market investment to boost foreign capital inflows.Drawing upon the Covid-era toolkit, the industry…
Money is one of the first invisible lessons children absorb, long before they can name it. They watch adults swipe cards, count notes, compare prices, postpone purchases, and make quick decisions in shops. To a child, all of this can look like magic. Something appears, something disappears, and a parent seems to know how to…
New H-1B visa bill could boost US teaching opportunities for international educators A new legislative proposal in the United States could open doors for international educators—including many from India—by easing financial barriers for schools that hire foreign teachers on H-1B visas. The move aims to support school districts struggling with teacher shortages while keeping opportunities…
Sidharth Malhotra has shared his review of Dhurandhar: The Revenge, praising the film’s performances, writing, and direction after watching it. Taking to Instagram Stories, the actor lauded the film as a gripping cinematic experience. He particularly highlighted Ranveer Singh’s performance, calling him “an absolute force.” Sidharth Malhotra has shared his review of Dhurandhar: The Revenge,…
As oregano and thyme grow, they may outgrow their containers. Repot them into slightly larger containers, giving them room to grow. You may also adjust their location on the balcony according to seasonal variations in sunlight. This is one of the most significant advantages of container gardening, making it easier to provide plants with perfect…
United States Republican Representative Chip Roy on Saturday asked to “pause immigration” until the H-1B system is revamped. While speaking in the Senate, Roy recalled Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s statement in the House committee and said that the Senate had not passed the “Pausing All Admissions Until Security Ensured (PAUSE) Act,” which…
DeMarcus Cousins (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: In the early 2010s, if you were a 6-foot-10 powerhouse with the ball-handling skills of a point guard and the shooting range of a sniper, you weren’t called a “unicorn”, you were called a problem. Before the era of positionless basketball became the NBA’s golden rule, DeMarcus ‘Boogie’ Cousins…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung engaged in high-level talks on Monday at Hyderabad House, focusing on strengthening bilateral ties. The meeting was followed by the exchange of Memorandums of Understanding between the two sides, witnessed by both leaders. External affairs minister S Jaishankar and his South Korean counterpart Cho…
BENGALURU: Six police officers, including a sub-inspector, have been suspended for security lapse during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the Art of Living (AOL) Foundation in the Karnataka capital on May 10. The action comes nearly two weeks after explosives were found near Kuppareddy Kere, around 2 km from the AOL centre, along the…
Dalal Street is heading into the new trading week with global uncertainty firmly in focus, as investors keep a close watch on the evolving situation in the Middle East, fluctuations in crude oil prices and the behaviour of foreign investors. Analysts said that sentiment is likely to remain fragile and heavily influenced by developments in…
