Accenture CEO Julie Sweet downplayed the new $100,000 H-1B visa fee, stating it poses minimal threat due to the company’s low reliance on the program. Sweet views the policy change as a business opportunity, anticipating increased client demand for compliance navigation. This perspective follows Accenture’s strong fourth-quarter financial results.
Twitch has launched a new Rewind feature, allowing viewers to instantly replay missed livestream moments directly from the broadcast. Initially available on desktop for Turbo and channel subscribers, this highly requested tool enables rewatching, clipping, and highlighting without waiting for VODs. The company plans to expand access to all users in the future, significantly enhancing…
British singer Lola Young collapsed onstage at the All Things Go Music Festival in New York City, later reassuring fans she was okay. This incident followed a canceled performance the previous day. Young has been open about past health struggles, including a schizoaffective disorder diagnosis and a history of cocaine addiction, which she discussed recently.
Shedeur Sanders, a top 2025 NFL Draft prospect, surprisingly fell to the fifth round, picked by the Cleveland Browns. Skip Bayless heavily criticized the Raiders for passing on him seven times, attributing this to Tom Brady’s direct influence on their draft decisions. Bayless called Sanders’ slide the “biggest shame” in draft history, sparking debate on…
A West Bengal Durga Puja committee unveiled an asura idol resembling Donald Trump, citing his H-1B visa proclamation as a “betrayal.” This move reflects widespread anxiety among Indian and NRI Bengali communities in the US, whose Durga Puja preparations were disrupted by concerns over visa uncertainties and potential discrimination.
Para archer Sheetal Devi, born without arms, made history by becoming India’s first-ever compound women’s world champion at 18. Defying early setbacks with prosthetics, she stunned the sporting world, winning gold at the Para World Archery Championships in South Korea.
Pawan Kalyan’s film ‘OG’ faces a plagiarism controversy. Music director S Thaman’s track ‘The Trance of Omi’ is alleged to be copied. Listeners found similarities with Albanian artist Irkenc Hyka’s song ‘Lumi Une’. This Albanian song was released in January 2024. Netizens highlighted the core melody and rhythmic resemblance. Social media users debated the issue….
The Tezpur University Teachers’ Association (TUTA) has sought the removal of Vice Chancellor Shambhu Nath Singh, alleging financial irregularities, mismanagement, and autocratic functioning. Concerns include poor-quality infrastructure, lack of transparency, staff shortages, and misuse of funds. The VC’s controversial remarks on late singer Zubeen Garg further fueled student unrest. A magisterial probe and staff resignation…
Director Prem Kumar confirmed delays for the ’96’ sequel, citing challenges in securing the original cast, despite producer Ishari Ganesh’s appreciation for the script. He also clarified Vikram’s film postponement, attributing it to his meticulous script-writing process. Controversially, Prem Kumar ignited a debate by labeling certain film reviewers as “Mentally Ill,” drawing significant backlash from…
The India-Pakistan Asia Cup final is a geopolitical saga, marked by high tension, player fines, and provocative social media posts. Unbeaten India, led by Abhishek Sharma and Kuldeep Yadav, faces Pakistan, who stumbled to the final but hope their pace attack can exploit India’s top-order inconsistencies and over-reliance on key players.
