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BENGALURU: Even amid protectionist rhetoric from successive US administrations, the Indian IT industry has invested over $1 billion in local upskilling and hiring, driving a sharp rise in local recruitment. Over the years, Indian and India-centric firms in the US have steadily reduced their dependence on H-1B visas while expanding their domestic workforce. According to…
H-1B visas also see significant usage from financial and consulting organisations. (AI image) US President Donald Trump’s move to steeply hike the H-1B visa fees to $100,000 in a bid to create more jobs for Americans may actually end up backfiring! Major Wall Street banks are actually expected to increase their dependence on business support…
India’s startup ecosystem is sensing an unexpected opening as the US government’s $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas threatens to push skilled professionals back home. Founders and investors said the move could accelerate a reverse brain drain, swelling the pool of talent in software-as-a-service, deeptech and artificial intelligence.Manav Garg, founding partner at Together Fund, called…
NEW DELHI: Pakistan cricket is being taken to the cleaners from all sides — batting, bowling, and fielding have all crumbled, and now their handling of the media has become a fresh embarrassment. Not only are they struggling on the field, but they also appear reluctant — even fearful — when it comes to facing…
Whether or not the relationship rumours turn out to be true, one thing is certain, Laila Faisal is a name to watch. With her growing Instagram following, global fashion exposure, and sharp entrepreneurial drive, she represents the blend of modern luxury and traditional craft. And now, with her possible connection to Abhishek Sharma, she’s also…
India’s top IT services firms are bracing for a steep rise in costs after the US government sharply increased the H-1B visa application fee to $100,000, nearly ten times the earlier $7,500–10,000. According to estimates, leading players could each end up spending an additional $150–550 million in immigration fees based on their past visa sponsorship…
Haris Rauf of Pakistan gestures to the crowd during the Asia cup (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images) Pakistan fast bowler Haris Rauf found himself in the eye of a storm once again during the Asia Cup Super Four clash against India on Sunday. In front of a charged crowd at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium,…
H-1B visa rule sparks anxiety, leaves Indian employees stranded in transit (Representative Image AI) BENGALURU: US President Donald Trump’s proclamation on the H-1B visa left many Indians on edge, wondering what it meant for them. Harish M, an Indian techie at a FAANG company, was on vacation in Kenya, scheduled to land in the US…
Kalyani Priyadarshan’s ‘Lokah: Chapter 1- Chandra,’ backed by Dulquer Salmaan and directed by Domini Arun, continues its box office domination. Surpassing Rs 137.75 crore in 25 days, it’s now the third highest-grossing female-led Indian film, surpassing Alia Bhatt’s ‘Gangubai Kathiawadi.’ The Malayalam film is part of a five-part series and has become the highest grossing…
India head coach Gautam Gambhir(X) India’s six-wicket win over Pakistan in the Asia Cup Super Four clash in Dubai may have been convincing on the scoreboard, but the bigger talking point came after the final ball was bowled. Head coach Gautam Gambhir, standing near the boundary line, was caught on camera telling his players, “Are…
