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The H-1B stamping delay that began in December continues till now, as no new interview slots opened and now interview dates are being deferred to 2027. Immigration experts said there is no hope for the situation to get better, and the only thing that H-1B visa holders in the US can do is to not…
NEW DELHI: Congress leader and leader of opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Friday renewed his “dead economy” attack on the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, citing the impact of steep US tariffs on India’s textile sector. He held him accountable, alleging official inaction amid job losses and growing uncertainty for exporters.“50% US tariffs and…
Freedom means different things to different people. For some, it might be financial freedom; for others, it might be freedom to express themselves. Well, astrology says that even the meaning of freedom can be associated with each person’s zodiac sign. When fire signs wish for action, water signs need emotional autonomy. Let’s see the meaning…
If China’s long-term objective is to neutralise India while it prioritises Taiwan, India’s central task is not symmetry but denial—to ensure that any Chinese attempt to constrain India generates costs Beijing cannot localise, manage, or ignore. China is unlikely to confront India in isolation. Pakistan will almost certainly be used as a proxy to distract…
Albert Camus wrote in the opening lines of The Myth of Sisyphus, a must-read for anyone who feels low, or can read English: “There’s only one serious philosophical problem and that is suicide. Judging whether life is or is not worth living amounts to answering the fundamental question of philosophy. All the rest—whether or not…
Succession planning in promoter led Indian companies must be viewed through a commercial and generational standpoint, not a narrow, technical one. (AI image) By Varun SriramIn the last several years, across India’s listed company backdrop, a subtle but significant shift has been underway in how promoter families are viewing succession planning. As first and second-generation…
KC Venugopal (File photo) NEW DELHI: The Congress on Friday asserted that none of its six MLAs in Bihar, elected in last November’s state assembly polls, would desert the party, calling such reports “bogus news.““There were rumours that all our MLAs are deserting the party. But all of them were present at today’s meeting. These…
Acknowledging Siri’s delayed upgrade, Craig Federighi explained the decision to rebuild it entirely for Apple quality. Apple aims to integrate AI thoughtfully, prioritizing usability and reliability to potentially surpass competitors in the long run. Apple’s ‘AI woes’ are likely to come to an end after the iPhone maker announced partnership with rival Google. The company…
Bhansali will be marking a historic milestone as the first time an Indian film director will represent Indian cinema at the nation’s most prestigious ceremonial event. With Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Shreya Ghoshal, the I&B ministry has brought together two of India’s most celebrated creative voices for its Republic Day tableau celebrating Indian cinema and…
US stocks edged lower on Friday as a turbulent week marked by tariff threats and reversals headed toward a calmer finish, with investors turning cautious amid limited clarity on trade and geopolitical signals.In early trade, the S&P 500 slipped 0.1%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 258 points, or 0.5%, AP reported. The Nasdaq…
