VFS Global expects visa applications from India to surpass pre-pandemic levels in 2024 with the easing of appointment availability. Vishal Jairath, head-South Asia, VFS Global, said during a media interaction that based on indications from the client governments in terms of appointment availability and the resources deployed by them, visa applications would surpass the pre-Covid levels by a healthy margin. "We have geared up. We have looked at our infrastructure and increased capacity in many locations," he added.
The actor gets candid about film Theeratha Vilayadu Pillai.
However, Sunil Kumar Sipaeya could not make the grade in the ITF tournament, as he crashed out in the quarter-finals.
The giant-killing youngster was beaten in straight sets in the men's singles final in the National Tennis Championships.\n\n
From humble beginnings in Baroda to a PhD from Stanford University and leading a turnaround at tech giant SAP, Vishal Sikka's zest for knowledge guided his decision to join India's second-largest software services firm Infosys as its next CEO and MD.
Jha, accompanied by a man, reached the Kartavya Path Police station in the national capital where he was handed over to the special cell.
'I have been trying to make a movie for seven years. I got a chance only now.' 'I have taken my script to every office from Dharma to Tips to Eros.' 'I have narrated my script to every actor possible. Nobody believed me.' 'Because of OTT, people like me are finally getting a chance to make something.'
The country's total debt, or the total outstanding bonds which are being traded in the market, rose to $2.47 trillion (Rs 205 lakh crore) in the September quarter, according to a report. The total debt amount in the March quarter of the previous fiscal was $2.34 trillion (Rs 200 lakh crore). The central government's debt stood at $1.34 trillion, or Rs 161.1 lakh crore, in the September quarter, up from $1.06 trillion, or Rs 150.4 lakh crore, in the March quarter, Vishal Goenka, co-founder of Indiabonds.com, said, quoting data provided by the Reserve bank of India.
At times badass, at times classy, here's presenting Azmeri's style secrets.
'...is to crack the first project.' 'If you become popular from that, it's a win-win.'
'The primary set took over three months to build with 14,000-15,000 workers employed at a time.'
'We ensured that Mallikajaan's Shahi Mahal lived up to its name.' 'One zardosi panel cost around Rs 4 lakh; the one with the kalpavriksh was around Rs 5 lakh.'
'Investing abroad helps mitigate currency risk for foreign-currency denominated goals, such as children's higher education and international travel.'
Bajrang skips Worlds trials in Patiala, set to leave for Kyrgyzstan to prepare for Asian Games
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Music composer Vishal Dadlani has been booked by Haryana police for allegedly hurting religious sentiments with his sarcastic tweet on Jain monk Tarun Sagar.
The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the SEBI to complete its probe into two pending cases relating to allegations against the Adani group within three months. Holding that it cannot regulate Sebi's power of investigation, a bench headed by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud noted that Sebi has completed its probe in 22 out of 24 cases relating to allegations against the Adani group.
While growing up, Infosys was a real role model to all of us. The opportunity to lead this iconic company is something amazing, says Vishal Sikka.
Ghazal maestro Pankaj Udhas's last rites were performed with full state honours.
A look at the arrivals.
Franka Potente is tipped to star in Vishal Bhardwaj's next film, Julia.
FMPs remain an option for investors who believe interest rates could head downward over time and wish to lock in the current rates. TMFs have very low expense ratios, which makes them cost-efficient.
Rio Olympic bronze medallist Sakshi Malik on Thursday announced her retirement from the sport, protesting against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh loyalist Sanjay Singh winning the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) election for the top job, in New Delhi.
A retired Indian colonel working with the United Nations was killed in Gaza when the vehicle he was travelling in came under attack in strife-torn Rafah, the 'first international' casualty for the world body since the start of the Israel-Hamas conflict.
Comedies are a difficult genre to pull off in today's day and age, thanks to the audiences' increasing exposure to diverse content and dwindling attention spans. Still, there are quite a few Tamil movies that can bring on the laughs. Arjun Menon lists the recent releases you can watch at home.
A Delhi court on Wednesday held Vikas, son of Uttar Pradesh politician D P Yadav, and his cousin Vishal guilty for the murder of Nitish Katara. The court is likely to pronounce the quantum of sentence, which may range from life term to the death penalty, on Friday.Katara, a 24-year-old business executive and son of a senior bureaucrat in Delhi, was involved in a relationship with Vikas's sister Bharati. Katara's battered and bruised body was found in February, 2002.
Anupam Kher lashes out at Haider director Vishal Bhardwaj.
Bollywood loves number games. And not just the rat race kind. There's a slew of movies with numbers in their title.
Lootere deserves points for originality and novelty, observes Deepa Gahlot.
'Politics and religion is a dangerous mix in India and anybody even remotely seen crossing the line is taken to task.'
Film folk wore their prettiest saris and smartest suits for a grand wedding reception held over the weekend.
Customers who possess gold jewellery but are either being denied a personal loan or are being asked for a high interest rate due to their poor credit profile may consider a gold loan.
The second edition of the unique film festival was held recently in Ladakh.
Mumbai actresses Neetu Chandra, Sarah Jane and Tanushree Dutta will star with the Tamil actor in Theeradha Vilayattu Pillai.
A portfolio can be rebalanced by either selling a portion of the outperforming asset class or by buying more of the underperforming asset class.
Tactical investors should have an investment horizon of around six months to one year, long-term investors should stick around for 10 years or more.
Vishal Dadlani composed a Punjabi song for free in Hai Marjawaan, It's A Wonderful Afterlife.
Joginder Tuteja lists our theatrical entertainment for the month.
'Liquid ETFs help in cash management by enabling a smooth transition between equity and cash within the same settlement cycle, as they trade in the same segment as equity.'
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