As uncertainty looms over the Optional Practical Training (OPT) programme in the United States, thousands of Indian students already studying and working there find themselves staring at an unsettling future. With the US administration weighing changes to F-1 visa rules and tightening compliance checks, the OPT, a crucial pathway that allows international students to gain…
Mika Singh recently became the subject of online ridicule after a serious misstep on social media. Due to a news post about filmmaker Priyadarshan, Mika mistakenly believed the director had passed away and commented “Om Shanti,” which is a traditional condolence message. The blunder quickly caught the attention of netizens, who were amused by the…
NEW DELHI: Nearly 30% of private cars and jeeps taking the Delhi-Chandigarh highway are using the FASTag Annual Pass, which is three-fold higher than the share of the new scheme for toll payments across the NH network in the country.“We are hopeful that the number of private cars and jeeps buying the annual pass will…
Managing money across borders can be tricky for non-resident Indians (NRIs), especially since they are not allowed to open regular savings accounts in India. To meet their unique needs, banks offer two specialised options — the Non-Resident External (NRE) account and the Non-Resident Ordinary (NRO) account. While both accounts can be held simultaneously, their purpose…
Popular Punjabi actor-comedian Jaswinder Bhalla passed away on the morning of August 22, 2025, at Fortis Hospital in Mohali after battling illness for the past few months. He was 65. The late actor was loved by audiences for his memorable performances in films like ‘Gaddi Chaldi Hai Chhalla Maarke,’ ‘Carry On Jatta,’ ‘Jind Jaan,’ and…
Sachin Tendulkar and Steve Bucknor NEW DELHI: Legendary Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar reminisced about his on-field duels with Australian greats Glenn McGrath and the late spin maestro Shane Warne, while also sharing a light-hearted remark about former international umpire Steve Bucknor, who gave several controversial decisions against him during his career.During an ‘Ask Me Anything’…
Filmmaker Siddharth P Malhotra, the director behind Junaid Khan‘s debut film ‘Maharaj’, recently got candid about the young actor’s career. As the film celebrated its first anniversary, Malhotra reflected on its journey and his continued mentorship of Aamir Khan’s son.In a conversation with Bollywood Hungama, Malhotra revealed that he still speaks to Junaid frequently and…
Kuldeep Yadav and partner Vanshika (Images via Getty Images & Instagram/Screengrab) Kuldeep Yadav on Monday night uploaded a picture with his fiancée Vanshika on Instagram. In the image, the Indian spinner was dressed in a black tuxedo while Vanshika wore a white gown. Kuldeep and Vanshika got engaged back on June 4 in a private…
India’s inflation index is set for its biggest makeover in years, with the government preparing to pull price data straight from e-commerce platforms such as Amazon and Walmart-owned Flipkart. The plan marks a decisive shift in how retail inflation will be measured — bringing online shopping, streaming services and digital airfares into the equation.Officials say…
Lucknow: Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, the first Indian to go up to the International Space Station, received a rousing welcome on his return to Lucknow on Monday. The city boy and his family were felicitated at an event organised by the state govt at Lok Bhawan, with Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announcing a scholarship in…
