The U.S. has an annual H-1B visa cap of 85,000. Of this, Indians account for about 71-74% of the approved applications. Representational file image. | Photo Credit: Reuters The story so far: The U.S. government is all set to introduce wide-ranging changes to the rules regarding the manner in which it allows foreigners to work…
Indigenous musical and percussion instruments and ancient martial arts equipment such as ‘palagai parai’, ‘vaal silambam’ and ‘Gadhayudham’ presented by more than 300 students from 38 Govt Model Schools across the state took the centre stage at a student-artist confluence at Victoria hall in Chennai on Saturday. The event was organized by the Tamil Nadu…
NEW DELHI: Kolkata Knight Riders suffered a major setback ahead of their crucial do-or-die IPL 2026 clash against Delhi Capitals, with star wicketkeeper-batter Angkrish Raghuvanshi being ruled out of the remainder of the tournament.KKR issued an official update on Raghuvanshi, who has been one of their standout performers in IPL 2026.“Angkrish Raghuvanshi has been ruled…
Today is bright and has a powerful feeling. Jupiter boosts your confidence and the Moon encourages your activity, allowing you to move throughout the day with a more relaxed heart and a more clear perception of the direction.You might feel healthy and happy, and be more eager to take part in life, rather than looking…
England’s Joe Root bats on day two of the first Test match between England and Pakistan in Leeds, England, Thursday Aug. 20, 2026. (AP) England took control of the first Test against Pakistan on Thursday, finishing Day 2 on 366/8 and taking a first-innings lead of 195 runs at Headingley.Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jordan Cox…
Sunita Ahuja brought Ganpati Bappa home on Sunday, a day ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi. Videos of Govinda’s wife and ‘Lock Upp’ contestant dancing enthusiastically as she welcomed the idol have surfaced on social media and are being widely shared.Govinda and Sunita have traditionally celebrated Ganesh Chaturthi together every year. However, their relationship has been under…
Five-year-old Ishara Tamang lies in a hospital bed in Kathmandu, injured and separated from her family, after surviving the flash floods that devastated Rasuwa district on the Nepal-Tibet border. She was rescued from the floodwaters in Khalte, a village in Rasuwa, after being trapped in a net, the Onlinekhabar news portal reported. Ishara told hospital…
Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu defeated home favourite Akane Yamaguchi in straight games to win her maiden Japan Open title and first Super 750 crown in Tokyo on Sunday.The 31-year-old became the first Indian to win the Japan Open after beating the three-time world champion 21-17, 21-17. The victory ended her title drought of more…
Dr. Anthony Fauci on Wednesday (July 29, 2026) repeatedly invoked the Fifth Amendment and declined to answer dozens of questions from senators in a Republican-led committee hearing about his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. The decision, at least for now, shielded Mr. Fauci from answering questions that could expose him to accusations of lying under…
Some days are polished right from the beginning and this is certainly one of them. You wake up with more energy, greater energy to learn, and a clearer feeling of direction. The Moon helps you feel more positive and helps you relax, while Mercury helps you learn and improve your work performance. That gives the…