‘Immigrant could become public charge’: Getting a US visa may get harder for many – who’s affected?

A new Trump administration directive instructs consular officers to consider applicants’ health conditions and ability to afford treatment when determining visa eligibility. This move expands the ‘public charge’ rule, potentially impacting individuals with chronic illnesses and raising concerns about discrimination and arbitrary decisions.

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Vir Das recalls being ignored on the sets of ‘Namastey London’; opens up about the stark classism of the film industry – Deets Inside

Vir Das, before achieving stand-up stardom, faced stark classism on the set of ‘Namastey London.’ He recounts being treated as a ‘junior artiste’ alongside his on-screen mother, left to bake in the sun while lead actors like Katrina Kaif were shielded with umbrellas. Das also recalls his confusion with the film’s dubbing process, highlighting his…

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