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SC questions immigrants' impact on Assam's demography, culture, seeks data

The Supreme Court on Tuesday sought data on the beneficiaries of Section 6A of the Citizenship Act in Assam, saying there was no material before it which could indicate that the effect of granting......

'Are you alive? Please tell me you are alive'

'There is no safe spot in Gaza.''Israeli airstrikes are targeting everything, everywhere.''Hospitals, mosques, churches, schools have been bombed. These are places where people were taking......

Over 20 held in Lanka for observing slain LTTE chief Prabhakaran's birthday

At least 24 people were briefly arrested by the Sri Lankan security forces for defying a ban on celebrations to mark the 69th birthday anniversary of the slain Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam......

Netanyahu's office shares list of 13 Israeli hostages released by Hamas

The Israeli Prime Minister's Office shared a list of all 13 hostages, who returned home to their loved ones after being taken hostage by Hamas during the October 7 terror attacks. IMAGE: People......

Cong's massive Kerala rally backs Palestine; Tharoor repeats anti-Israel stand

Thousands of people participated in a mass rally organised by the Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee in solidarity with the Palestinian people in this northern district of the state on Thursday.......

Why rich Indians are heading for greener pastures

According to government data, more than 1.6 million Indians have renounced their Indian citizenship since 2011, including a whopping 225,620 in 2022 alone, averaging around 618 per day. Sandeep......

Wrong to assume that sacked H-1B staffers have to leave America within 60 days: USCIS

Amid mass layoffs in the tech sector, the federal agency for immigration services has said it is wrong to assume that sacked workers holding the much-sought-after H-1B visas have to leave the......

Grace period for retrenched H1-B workers to be extended to 180 days

A presidential advisory sub-committee has recommended the federal government to extend the grace period for H1-B workers, who have lost their jobs, from the existing 60 days to 180 days so that the......

H-1B, L-1 visa fees to be hiked massively

The Biden administration has proposed a massive hike in immigration fees, including the much sought-after H-1B visas for high-skilled foreign workers, which is very popular among Indian tech......

Bengal Durga Puja economy may expand by 20-30%

After the Covid-19 pandemic that derailed the economy since 2019, the Durga Puja festival in West Bengal is back with an estimated 20-30 per cent jump in festive spending. Photograph: Amit......

4 Palestinian Women: A Touching Story

'The idea of this movie is to trace these journeys and not to blame.''We could have talked what happened in 1948. This is what the Israelis did. This is what the Palestinians and Arabs did.''We......

Om Puri: The Chronicler Of Cities On The Boil

'If it weren't for Om Puri, a whole range of our big city experiences wouldn't have found their honest representations on the screen,' notes Sreehari Nair on the legendary actor's birthday. IMAGE:......

Priyanka Or Kareena: Who Will You Watch?

Kareena in a Kalimpong murder mystery, Priyanka in a Hollywood rom-com, a South Korean style Western and lots, lots more on OTT this week. Sukanya Verma gives her recommendations.   Love......

Akelli Review: Nushrratt Can't Save This Mess

What could have been an immensely compelling survival drama is reduced to the pretty-girl-in-peril thriller, observes a disappointed Mayur Sanap. In the opening moments of debutant Director Pranay......

The Jengaburu Curse Review: Big Ambitions, Poor Execution

This tangled tale of good versus evil could have been far more intriguing, observes Mayur Sanap. Cinema is often regarded as a tool for social commentary and change. If done right, it works as an......

Champions League PIX: Haaland lifts City; Barca win

Haaland brace lifts Man City to 3-1 win over Young Boys IMAGE: Manchester City's Erling Braut Haaland scores their third goal. Photograph: Stefan Wermuth/Reuters Erling Haaland ended his goal......

'Minister of Happiness' Jabeur still an inspiration despite loss

IMAGE: Despite losing the Wimbledon final again, Ons Jabeur remains an inspiration for her fans. Photograph: Toby Melville/Reuters Tunisians thronged cafes hoping to watch local heroine Ons Jabeur......

From motherhood to Wimbledon semis, Svitolina shines!

Ukraine's Wimbledon semi-finalist Svitolina has no time to lose IMAGE: Elina Svitolina, 28, is trying to work her way back to the top after giving birth to daughter Skai last......

2024 Olympics: Ukraine presses France to ban Russia

IMAGE: IOC is open to including Russian and Belarusian athletes as neutrals at the 2024 Games. Photograph: Issei Kato/Reuters Ukraine hopes to secure widespread international support for......

World Cup: Messi and Lewandowski face off for knockout berth

IMAGE: Lionel Messi, is playing his fifth and final World Cup, meaning it is his last chance to match Diego Maradona and lift the trophy for his longing homeland. Photograph: Dan Mullan/Getty......

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