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US Expands H-1B Visa Scrutiny: Applicants Ordered to Make Social Media Profiles Public

Goa, Dec. 5 -- In a significant tightening of immigration vetting, the US government has expanded screening measures for H-1B visa applicants and their H-4 dependents, instructing them to keep all soc... Read More


Building on the past for the future

India, Dec. 5 -- India and Russia made the much-needed move of putting their economic relationship front and centre at their annual summit, drawing up a five-year programme for developing strategic ar... Read More


Beyond valuations, the utility of new-age IPOs

India, Dec. 5 -- Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) often unfold with the drama and anticipation of a cricket match. Each listing day feels like a toss with lights flashing, anchors predicting outcomes, ... Read More


Future is AI, but returns may not be immediate

India, Dec. 5 -- Every few decades a new technology arrives, which promises to change everything. And often, it does. We saw computers, the internet, e-commerce, smartphones, and each transformed how ... Read More


In defence of the electoral rolls reform exercise

India, Dec. 5 -- More than 50 years ago, a venerable British scholar of Indian politics wryly observed that elections are one of those things "Indians do rather well". Coming in the backdrop of fears ... Read More


Winter and Pollution: An Emerging Health Hazard - Can Nutrition Help Counter This Threat

New Delhi, Dec. 5 -- Satya Dev Tiwari, MD & CEO at Voll Sante Satya Dev Tiwari, MD & CEO at Voll Sante Functional Foods & Nutraceuticals Pvt. Ltd Every winter, millio... Read More


PM commends diplomatic community for immediate support after floods, admits continuing challenges

Sri Lanka, Dec. 5 -- A special briefing for the diplomatic community in Sri Lanka was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism, chaired by Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amar... Read More


Google rolls out Gemini 3 Deep Think to deliver advanced reasoning: How powerful is it and who can use it?

New Delhi, Dec. 5 -- Google has officially introduced Gemini 3 Deep Think in the Gemini app, giving Google AI Ultra subscribers access to its most advanced reasoning mode yet. The rollout, announced ... Read More


Woman reaches Kochi from Delhi, her suitcase doesn't: Spouse blames IndiGo

India, Dec. 5 -- More than 600 IndiGo flights were cancelled in the last two days and several were delayed, causing passengers to take to social media to share their outrage. Many claimed that the air... Read More


Why Lebanon's Christians wield power greater than their numbers

France, Dec. 5 -- Lebanon has been a refuge for diverse peoples and religious groups since ancient times. Christians have been rooted there for more than 2,000 years, and remained even as the region b... Read More