August 19, 2026

California university professor warns H-1B freeze will harm higher education, shares list of global scholars from Texas university | World News

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A California university professor has warned that a freeze on new H-1B visa petitions could weaken higher education in Texas and across the US, arguing that international recruitment has been central to the success of leading universities. In a widely shared post, Jelani Nelson, a computer science professor at the University of California, Berkeley, said…

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Students turn ‘Sarpanch’ at model gram sabhas to show how youth can shape the future of rural India | India News

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Ministry of Panchayati Raj in collaboration with Ministry of Education and Ministry of Tribal Affairs is organise National Award Ceremony of Model Youth Gram Sabha where students from rural village took part in model Youth Gram Sabha Mock Session, on Wednesday, in Delhi. Photos— Piyal Bhattacharjee (with Ambika pandit’s story) New Delhi: Garima Dhruwa, a…

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‘Only genuine visitors’: Canada warns FIFA visit is not an avenue to refugee status; must leave after matches

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Canadian immigration authorities have warned visitors coming to the country to attend FIFA matches that there is no avenue leading them to an asylum claim in Canada, and they will have to leave the country after their visa-approved period. IRCC is scrutinizing the applications closely, and if they suspect that an applicant may not return…

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Budget 2026-27: Industry seeks jobs, infrastructure and export push—FICCI survey

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India’s corporate sector continues to show confidence in the economy even amid global challenges, as reflected in the Pre-Budget Survey 2026-27 released by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI).The survey indicates that close to 80 per cent of participants remain positive about the country’s growth outlook, with nearly half projecting economic…

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Nevada Regents approve tuition hike at public colleges to cover $46.5 million gap

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Nevada universities raise tuition as budget pressures grow Nevada’s public colleges and universities will raise tuition over the next three years after the state’s Board of Regents approved an increase aimed at preventing faculty layoffs and academic cuts, according to reporting by The Nevada Independent. The decision affects all eight public higher education institutions under…

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Revisiting Tubelight: Why Salman Khan’s most tender performance deserved more love |

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In a career spanning over three decades, Salman Khan has become synonymous with swagger, mass appeal, and larger-than-life heroism. From action-packed blockbusters to whistle-worthy punchlines, his stardom has often been powered by spectacle. Yet, hidden beneath the loud triumphs is a film that dared to be soft, vulnerable, and deeply human — Tubelight (2017).At the…

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How Indians can apply for the Spain’s Digital Nomad Visa: Eligibility, income and long-term stay |

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Good news for Indians! In a major development, Spain has extended opportunities for non-EU professionals, including Indians, to legally live and work in the country as remote workers or digital nomads. For those who don’t know, the Digital Nomad Visa (Visado de Nómada Digital or Telework Visa) is a residence authorisation for remote workers, freelancers,…

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