America’s immigration debate has once again become intensely ideological, emotionally charged and increasingly theatrical. In recent months, a flurry of anti-H-1B legislative proposals has emerged in Washington, targeting not just temporary work visas but the broader pipeline that attracts international students and skilled professionals to the United States (US). From calls to abolish the H-1B…
That another Donnie angel would be cast out of St PETERSBURG – the nickname for the Washington swamp around Donald Trump that is the living embodiment of the Peter’s Principle – was inevitable. The only question was who? The smart money was on either Kash Patel, whose self-aggrandising behaviour had started to grate on the…
There are times in life when one may feel forced to conform to what society expects from you, chipping away slowly at who you really are. Today’s quote from Zendaya tackles this thought and instead focuses on how you should try hard at being yourself and honing your skills instead of the other way around….
New gratuity rules: Over time, this may translate into a higher payout at the time of exit. (AI image) Gratuity has long been seen as a quiet but meaningful reward for years of service. It is not something employees think about every month, but at the time of leaving a job, it often becomes one…
People protecting themselves from extreme heat NEW DELHI: A day after negligible improvement, the city saw isolated heatwave conditions on Sunday. A rainy respite could come on Friday, though.By late Sunday evening, some areas saw a dust intrusion from Pakistan, which came via Rajasthan and Haryana, Met officials said. This may impact the air quality…
David Dhawan hints Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai—starring son Varun, Pooja Hegde, Mrunal Thakur—may be his last film due to health woes. Praises Varun’s growth, pro set bond; calls him family man. Out June 12. In an emotional revelation that has sent ripples through the film industry, veteran filmmaker David Dhawan has hinted that…
If there was ever a question about whether Indian institutions are gaining ground globally, the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026 offer a clear answer, they are, and at a steady pace.This year, 99 Indian institutions have found a place in the rankings, up from 79 five years ago. Together, they account for 599…
In the run-up to the West Bengal election, a video of Mamata Banerjee chastising Ritabrata Banerjee had gone viral, drawing widespread amusement. At a SIR protest meeting, Ritabrata had gone into an oratorical flourish before Mamata, in her own inimitable manner, cut him off publicly and asked him to focus on the burning issue of…
FIFA World Cup final Halftime show BTS (Getty Images) The 2026 FIFA World Cup final is already shaping up to be unlike anything football fans have seen before. This time, the spotlight will not stay on the pitch alone. Global music sensation BTS is officially heading to the world’s biggest sporting stage for a performance…
PM Modi speaks during a public event, in Barpeta, Assam Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday launched a sharp attack on the Congress during election rallies in Assam, accusing the opposition party of aligning with Pakistan’s narrative, indulging in corruption, and failing to deliver on development promises.Addressing a rally in Barpeta district, PM Modi said…