The traditional path to a US passport looks less certain than it did a decade agoThe US immigration pathway for skilled professionals, once a clear ladder, is now fraught with uncertainty. Lottery-based H-1B visas and ma...
02 Jun, 2026, 02.25 PM IST
Pension is salary, family pension is not: Key tax rules pensioners must know before filing ITR for AY 2026-27Pension and family pension are taxed differently under the Income-Tax Act, yet many taxpayers continue to confuse the two while filing retu...
01 Jun, 2026, 07.11 AM IST
JioStar raises damages claim against Zee to $1.1 billionJioStar has raised its damages claim against Zee Entertainment Enterprises to over a billion dollars. The dispute involves a cricket broadc...
22 May, 2026, 06.55 PM IST
All major pharmacy chains, hospital-based medical stores, Jan Aushadhi Kendras to remain open on May 20Pharmacies nationwide will stay open on May 20. This defies a strike called by the All India Organisation of Chemists and Druggists against...
19 May, 2026, 04.06 PM IST
Indian students can’t start working in US without a EAD authorisation even if they have confirmed job offer; Know the US immigration lawIndian students studying in the USA on an F1 visa need specific authorization to work. This authorization comes from an Employment Authoriz...
19 May, 2026, 12.10 PM IST
India’s 'China-plus-one' push needs tax ease and fast-track FTAs with developed nations: Arvind VirmaniIndia must reform its tax system and streamline clearances to attract global investments moving away from China. Economist Arvind Virmani e...
17 May, 2026, 03.45 PM IST
Officer’s Choice whiskey maker targets premium spirits segment despite war-linked inflation worriesAllied Blenders and Distillers sees strong growth in premium spirits. The company prioritizes profitability over mass volumes. This strateg...
15 May, 2026, 05.51 PM IST
Warren Buffett's framework for finding businesses to invest : The ‘Shiftless Nephew test’Warren Buffett once revealed a brutally simple test for separating great businesses from merely good ones: Could you put a lazy, not-too-sm...
15 May, 2026, 06.56 AM IST
The US is tightening H-1B visas. Its economy may pay the priceA wave of legislative proposals in Washington targets the H-1B visa program and the broader immigration pipeline for skilled workers. Bills...
11 May, 2026, 11.29 PM IST
Paying thousands extra has become the only way forward for many US visa applicantsPremium processing has become a necessity for many US immigration applicants due to escalating delays in standard visa and employment autho...
08 May, 2026, 08.57 PM IST
Congress-led UDF sweeps to power in Kerala by riding anti-LDF waveThe United Democratic Front has achieved a historic win in Kerala, defeating the Left Democratic Front. This marks a significant setback fo...
05 May, 2026, 12.45 AM IST
Tamil Nadu election results 2026: Vijay emerges as the ultimate X-factorTamil superstar Vijay's political path is unclear after his party's election debut. He opposes the DMK and ideologically the BJP. His next ...
03 May, 2026, 12.02 AM IST
Craving sweets, salty snacks? Top nutritionist shares health signals your body sends that you should not ignoreSudden food cravings often signal more than just indulgence. Nutritionist Lovneet Batra explains common urges. Sweet cravings might mean lo...
02 May, 2026, 09.14 PM IST
Most US companies seen sticking with quarterly reportingU.S. firms may soon have the option to report earnings semi-annually instead of quarterly, a proposal revived by President Trump. While pro...
24 Apr, 2026, 09.41 AM IST
'Living paycheck to paycheck in the USA': Indian student questions the dream after brutal job huntAn Indian student's difficult job search in the US after completing a master's degree is raising questions about the 'American dream'. Faci...
23 Apr, 2026, 09.42 AM IST
Trader Joe’s $7.4 Million Settlement: Eligible shoppers can claim class action money — Here’s how to file a claim and when you will get itThe class action lawsuit, filed in 2019 by plaintiff Brian Keim, alleged that Trader Joe’s violated the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactio...
16 Apr, 2026, 05.43 PM IST
Comprehensive Guide: Responding to an RFE questioning STEM degree qualificationFor F-1 students applying for a STEM OPT extension and receiving an RFE questioning their degree's STEM qualification, a well-prepared resp...
02 Sep, 2024, 12.40 PM IST