The Trump administration’s massive H-1B visa fee hike to $100,000 for new applications is causing panic, with JPMorgan estimating 5,500 monthly work authorizations at risk. This policy disproportionately affects Indian tech workers and could dismantle the H-1B system, potentially eliminating 140,000 new jobs annually and leading to offshoring.
Thalaivan Thalaivii, starring Vijay Sethupathi and Nithya Menon, released today. The film is directed by Pandiraj. It is centered around family, comedy, and emotion. Initial audience reactions on social media are positive. Viewers are praising the film’s humor and the actors’ chemistry. The Telugu version, Sir Madam, did not release as planned. The reason for…
Bank credit growth to industry slowed to 6.5% in August 2025, down from 9.7% last year, RBI data reveals. Overall non-food credit also moderated to 9.9%. While MSMEs and some major industries saw robust lending, agriculture, personal loans, and the services sector experienced significant deceleration. This indicates a broad-based cooling in credit expansion across key…
Actor and bodybuilder Varinder Ghuman passed away on October 9, 2025, following a cardiac arrest during a shoulder surgery. His family has scheduled a bhog and antim ardaas on October 23. Salman Khan, who worked with Ghuman in ‘Tiger 3’, mourned his loss.
Winter babies bring a special charm. Names inspired by snow, frost, and nature capture the season’s magic. Mythical and angelic names also suit winter arrivals. Selecting a winter name creates a beautiful, lasting story for a baby girl. These names are timeless and full of wonder.
A Thane court acquitted a 22-year-old man accused of sexually assaulting a minor in 2023 under the POCSO Act. The acquittal was based on the victim’s testimony, stating the relationship was consensual and that she has since married the accused. The victim’s mother also did not support the prosecution, leading the court to deem a…
Wall Street experienced a cautious start to the week, with major indexes declining amid concerns over an impending tariff deadline. Tesla shares plummeted following renewed tensions between Elon Musk and President Trump. Healthcare stocks faced pressure as Molina Healthcare cut its profit forecast, while oil prices showed mixed trends after OPEC+ agreed to increase production.
Amit Kshatriya, an Indian American and NASA veteran, is now associate administrator. Sean Duffy announced the appointment. Kshatriya will guide Artemis Moon missions and Mars exploration. He will advise Duffy and oversee NASA center directors. Kshatriya’s career began in 2003. He contributed to the International Space Station. He also contributed to the Artemis I mission.
Apple co-founder Steve Jobs’ maxim, “God is in the details,” offers students a powerful lesson in precision, patience, and perseverance. His relentless focus on design minutiae, disciplined creativity, and learning from mistakes demonstrates that excellence emerges from meticulous attention and sustained effort. By embracing detail and perseverance, students can transform ordinary work into extraordinary achievement.
Anupam Kher expressed his delight at Shah Rukh Khan finally receiving a National Award after 40 years, feeling he deserved it for films like ‘Swades’ and ‘Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge’. Kher also celebrated Karan Johar and Rani Mukerji’s honors, describing the National Awards ceremony as a star-studded blockbuster.
