Each spring, a familiar cloud of uncertainty settles over thousands of Indian professionals hoping to live and work in the United States. The reason? The H-1B visa lottery, a process so arbitrary that even the most qualified applicants can be shut out, not for lack of merit, but by sheer probability. But as frustration mounts…
GTRI cautions that permanent reduction of agricultural tariffs would be both irreversible and strategically unsound. (AI image) India-US trade deal talks: Under the proposed India-US trade agreement, India must maintain its agricultural policy stance, as lowering import duties on US farm products could pose risks to national food security, according to GTRI.The Global Trade Research…
India and Oman have revised their Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA), first signed in 1997, to align with evolving global tax standards and cross-border economic realities. The updated pact, which comes into effect from May 28, 2025, aims to provide relief to individuals and businesses earning income in both countries by eliminating the risk of…
Ravindra Jadeja and Kuldeep Yadav (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) TimesofIndia.com in Birmingham: As India prepare for a crucial clash in the second Test against England at Edgbaston, assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate offered rare insights into the team’s selection plans. Following a disappointing defeat at Headingley, India trail 0-1 in the five-match Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy…
Allu Arjun’s ‘Pushpa’ franchise became one of the most celebrated in Tollywood, and its pan-India reach turned it into one of the biggest box office successes. However, music composer Devi Sri Prasad has stirred controversy overseas by claiming that his song ‘Oo Antava’ from the first instalment has been plagiarised by a Turkish pop artist.Devi…
July 2025 is a month of growth through connection and self-discovery for Aquarius. The month opens with strong relationship energy—your focus naturally turns to your spouse, close partners, and trusted friends. New experiences and shared adventures are favored, and your curiosity draws you toward unfamiliar places or ideas.However, balance is needed: while your social life…
“Meritocracy is one of the most beautiful inventions of the 20th century – it is a foundation of a free society.” This line appears in Malcolm Gladwell’s 2024 book Revenge of the Tipping Point, in which he dismantles the hidden biases of elite American institutions. His prime example? Indian and Asian students are facing an…
NDRF personnel during a rescue operation for missing persons who were feared swept away in the recent cloudburst-triggered flash floods at Sainj valley, in Kullu district, Himachal Pradesh. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Most parts of India are likely to receive above-normal rainfall in July, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Monday, warning of potential…
The central government’s fiscal deficit fell sharply to 0.8 per cent of the full-year target at the end of May 2025, aided by a record Rs 2.69 lakh crore dividend received from the Reserve Bank of India, according to data released by the Controller General of Accounts (CGA).In April, the fiscal deficit stood at 11.9…
Jofra Archer of England (Photo by Ian Horrocks/Getty Images) England have named their playing XI for the second Rothesay Test against India at Edgbaston, starting on Wednesday. The side, led by Ben Stokes, sees no major surprises after their thrilling win in the series opener at Headingley. The team includes Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie…
