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In 1929, a Tennessee farmer refuses to sell his 375-acre farm for Great Smoky Mountains National Park for $20 an acre. After years in court, he lost the farm but got more than double the amountDespite his refusal to sell, John W. Oliver's fight against the government's eminent domain claim for his cherished farm lasted years. Ulti...
Marathi mandatory for cab drivers in Maharashtra? New rules may suspend licencesMaharashtra plans to make Marathi language knowledge mandatory for all cab drivers. Drivers failing to meet this requirement face potential...
Quote of the day by Florence Nightingale: 'Women never have a half-hour in all their lives that they can call their own' — Life lessons on personal freedom, invisible labour, rest and why the fear of offending others keeps women from claiming time for themselvesFlorence Nightingale wrote in her 1852 essay Cassandra that women never have a half-hour in their lives they can call their own without fea...
Canada offers open work permits to 2,700 foreign workers in Manitoba, aiding those at risk of losing statusCanada will issue open work permits to 2,700 temporary foreign workers in Manitoba. These workers are being considered for permanent reside...
American dream turns more distant for Indians as US tightens immigration rulesChanges in US immigration regulations are increasingly complicating matters for Indian nationals. New directives now allow for the swift de...
H-1B layoff or missing paperwork? Indians face a tougher US immigration roadTwo US immigration policy shifts could make it harder for Indians to work or settle there. USCIS can now deny inadequately documented appli...
Energy drink brands race to rework labels after FSSAI orderIndia's food regulator has ordered energy drink brands to remove the word 'energy' from labels. This directive impacts major brands like Re...
In Detroit, residents began turning vacant lots into urban farms, and today the city says it has more than 2,200 gardens and farmsDetroit's urban farming movement began with residents planting on vacant lots. This grassroots effort gained momentum after the 2008 financ...
In 1970, US dumped 2 million tires into the ocean; a plan to save marine life turned into one of the biggest environmental blundersIn 1972, more than 2 million old tires were dumped into the Atlantic Ocean off Florida. The goal was simple. Create an artificial reef and ...
Specialised Investment Funds: How to evaluate strategy, risk, derivatives and red flags before investing in SIFsThey were created for investors who have outgrown the standardised constraints of mutual fund categories but do not meet the Rs 50 lakh min...
Handicraft, ODOP items to get major exports boost from FDI in inventory-based e-comm: OfficialNew FDI rules permit inventory-based e-commerce solely for export purposes. This change will significantly boost shipments of Indian handic...
US OPT programme explained: How Trump's $100,000 fee could hit international studentsA proposed $100,000 fee for international students' work authorization is under consideration. This potential charge could significantly in...
Planning to work while studying in Canada? IRCC explains key rules after permit refusals of Indian studentsCanada warns foreign nationals about serious immigration consequences for unauthorized work. Working without a permit risks removal and a f...
Israeli military kills 4 Palestinians after settler killed in West BankIsraeli forces killed four Palestinians in Tell village after a settler died. Two Israelis and four more Palestinians sustained injuries du...
US student visa rule brings major changes to OPT process for Indian studentsNew F-1 visa rules will affect Indian students on OPT after September 2026. Students will need to apply for employment authorization and an...
Assam Forest Minister reviews Kaziranga tourism preparedness, seeks stakeholder suggestions for integrated developmentAssam Forest Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah met stakeholders for Kaziranga's upcoming tourism season. He requested written suggestions for co...
US-bound students face more paperwork, shorter deadlines under Trump's new immigration ruleInternational students heading to the US will soon face more immigration paperwork after the Trump administration replaced the decades-old ...
ITR 2026: Common income tax return filing mistakes that cost employees lakhsA careful, timely, and well-documented filing approach can help employees avoid notices, interest, penalties, and refund delays while ensur...
Saudi Arabia extends grace period for irregular foreign workers until December 31Saudi Arabia has extended the deadline for employers to regularize foreign workers' status. Businesses now have until December 31, 2026, to...
Canada extends direct PR pathway for French-speaking international students till 2027Canada has extended a special immigration pathway for French-speaking students. This pilot program allows direct permanent residence applic...