As India’s startup ecosystem matures, Employee Stock Option Plans (ESOPs) continue to be one of the most effective tools for attracting and retaining talent. For young companies operating with limited cash flows, ESOPs help balance ambition with affordability. However, how these stock options are taxed continues to play a decisive role in how valuable they…
LONDON: An Indian-born British civil servant has found himself unwittingly under fire on social media over the controversial Chagos deal.Dr Francis Vijay Narasimhan Rangarajan was born in Delhi and educated at Cambridge University where he obtained a master’s in maths and PhD in astrophysics.Since March 2024 he has been chief executive of the Electoral Commission….
At least 25 people have died as a colossal winter storm swept across large parts of the United States, piling up heavy snow in the Northeast and leaving lingering destruction in the South, where freezing rain knocked out power to hundreds of thousands.The storm’s tail end brought fresh snowfall across the Northeast on Monday, with…
As the US-India trade consultations are still on, while India is all set to sign ‘mother of all deals’ with the EU, a major shocker dropped as it has been revealed that Vice President JD Vance is one of the major players stalling the deal. The other players are White House adviser Peter Navarro and…
H-1B interview delays push Indian professionals into career limbo till 2027. (Getty Images) For thousands of Indian professionals, what was meant to be a routine visa-stamping visit has turned into an open-ended pause on their careers. H-1B interview slots across US consulates in India have been deferred yet again, with many applicants now staring at…
Shah Rukh Khan’s ‘Chak De! India’, which released in 2007, continues to be celebrated as a landmark sports drama, one that still sends chills down the spine with its climactic match and understated moments of victory. The film is also remembered as one of his best performances. What many fans still find intriguing, however, is…
In a recent statement, the creators of ‘Border 2’ emphasized that Akshaye Khanna’s brief yet impactful appearance was intricately woven into the storyline from the get-go. Director Anurag Singh confirmed that the scene, filmed last December, serves as a heartfelt nod to the beloved 1997 classic, rather than a response to Khanna’s newfound social media…
Today’s cosmic forecast illuminates a path of warmth and connection, ideal for nurturing family ties and engaging in social gatherings. Your voice carries influence, enabling you to express yourself with ease. Teamwork and collaboration will shine in personal relationships, while singles may stumble upon romance in mundane moments. The day opens like a warm courtyard…
Burt Thakur, the first ever Indian-American in the Frisco City Council, broke his silence over the recent H-1B questions the council, specifically Thakur himself, faced at a meeting. A video of activist Marc Palasciano asking the mayor and the council members why they have donors with Indian surnames and those who do not live in…
NEW DELHI: India and the European Union have concluded negotiations for a free trade agreement that will cover goods, services and other aspects of engagement with the deal set to be announced by leaders from the two sides on Tuesday, commerce secretary Rajesh Agrawal said. “It will be a balanced, forward-looking deal for better economic…