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If you’re an Indian student mapping a 2025 admit—or a young professional already juggling OPT in the US, the UK’s Graduate Route, Canada’s PGWP or Australia’s 485—the ground just shifted. Washington slapped a price tag on the H-1B and wants fixed-term student stays. Ottawa throttled study-permit numbers and narrowed spousal work rights. London hiked the…
NFL overtime rules 2025: How the new format led to a rare 40-40 tie. Sunday night’s matchup between the Dallas Cowboys and Green Bay Packers didn’t end in a win or a loss — but in something the NFL rarely sees: an overtime tie. The 40-40 final score marked the first tie of the season…
From Saturday, India’s cheque clearing system will move to a continuous process, cutting the time it takes for money to reach accounts from days to just a few hours. RBI is replacing the current batch-based model with near real-time settlements. Banks will run a special trial on Friday to test their systems before the official…
Killer Mike apologises to Ayesha Curry and Stephen Curry (Image credit: Instagram/Club Shay Shay) Days after Stephen Curry called out Killer Mike for insulting his wife Ayesha Curry, the rapper publicly apologized to the couple for his remarks. He had joined content creator BooWoodz in mocking Ayesha, claiming that she steals the limelight at her…
(AI image generated using ChatGPT) Nearly 24 hours into the latest US government shutdown, the political deadlock shows no sign of easing, as Republicans and Democrats remain locked in a tussle over health care funding. The impasse has forced hundreds of thousands of federal workers off the job, while iconic national sites from the Liberty…
In India’s rapidly growing digital ecosystem, messaging apps are central to communication, and Arattai and WhatsApp have emerged as key players with distinct approaches. Launched in January 2021 by Chennai-based Zoho Corporation, Arattai is a homegrown app designed to support India’s linguistic diversity, low-end devices, and slower networks, reflecting the “Atmanirbhar Bharat” initiative. Endorsed by…
Good cholesterol, medically known as HDL (High-Density Lipoprotein), plays a vital role in maintaining heart health. Unlike bad cholesterol (LDL), which can accumulate in the arteries and increase the risk of heart disease, HDL works to remove excess cholesterol from the body. It transports bad cholesterol from the bloodstream and tissues to the liver, where…
Eye floaters are small, shadowy shapes or thread-like strands that drift across your vision, often most noticeable against bright or plain backgrounds. These common visual disturbances, medically known as myodesopsias, usually occur when clumps of gel or cells in the vitreous humor cast shadows on the retina. While floaters are often harmless and part of…
The newly introduced K visa, announced in August, aims to attract young international STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) graduates. (AI image) China’s newly introduced K visa category, which is effective from October 1, 2025, is widely being seen as a counter (though not official!) to the Donald Trump administration’s crackdown on the H-1B visa…
Last week, the Department of Homeland Security said it plans to replace the existing random H-1B registration lottery with a weighted selection system. (AI image) After the $100,000 H-1B fee hike blow, will the new proposed system for selecting visa applicants under the Donald Trump administration bode a death knell for the Indian IT sector?…
