The Optional Practical Training (OPT) programme, which allows international students with F-1 visas in the US, to work in their field of study for up to 12 months after graduation is very popular among Indians. In 2023-24, there were a record 97,556 Indian students on OPT, with the number having surged by 41% over the…
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma trained with the Mumbai squad on Tuesday as they gear up for the Ranji Trophy‘s resumption on January 23.While it remains uncertain whether Rohit will feature in Mumbai’s upcoming fixture against Jammu and Kashmir, the Team India opener has been…
Trump also predicted that as the smoke clears, “many more bodies will be found.” In a gripping interview with Newsmax TV, President-elect Donald Trump declared that the damage caused by the wildfires ravaging Los Angeles is “much worse than you can see on television,” even going as far as to say that it is greater…
Bollywood actor Jaideep Ahlawat‘s beloved father passes away. While details about his father remain unknown, the actor was reportedly seen rushing to Delhi to be with his family during this difficult time. His team released a statement that read “We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Jaideep Ahlawat’s beloved father. He departed for…
Sharad Pawar, Uddhav Thackeray and Rahul Gandhi Nationalist Congress Party (SCP) leader Sharad Pawar on Tuesday reiterated that the focus of the INDIA alliance remains on national elections, with no talks about state or local elections. The statement comes days after Shiv Sena (UBT) announced its decision to fight the Mumbai municipal elections alone.In a…
California Governor Gavin Newsom has found himself at the centre of a social media storm after videos surfaced showing him displaying unusual body language during discussions about the state’s ongoing wildfire crisis. The clips, shared widely on platforms like X (formerly Twitter), depict the governor swaying back and forth in a manner that some have…
New Delhi: Department store chain Shoppers Stop, on Tuesday, has reported a rise of 41.7 per cent in consolidated net profit at Rs 52.23 crore in the third quarter (Q3) that ended December 2024 as against the net profit of Rs 36.85 crore in the previous fiscal’s similar period, according to a BSE filing. The…
NEW DELHI: Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha on Tuesday shared a video of himself showing around Arvind Kejriwal‘s “Paris waali Delhi” as he took a jibe at the former chief minister’s 2019 promise to make the national capital as clean as the European city.Walking through piles of garbage, the Congress leader said, “Dekho dekho,…
Neil Gaiman was born on 10 November 1960 into a family of Polish Jews in Hampshire and his most famous works include the comic book series The Sandman and the novels Good Omens, Stardust, Anansi Boys, American Gods, Coraline, and The Graveyard Book. Neil Gaiman, the celebrated author behind iconic works like The Sandman, American…
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) posted a 11.95% increase in net profit to Rs 12,380 crore for Q3. TCS saw a significant TCV at $10.2 billion and expects better growth in FY2026. Despite market uncertainties, TCS’s order book and strong pipeline across sectors contribute to positive outlook, highlighting strong performance in TCV and certain segments. Source…
