US plans $100K fee on foreign students: What it means for engineers

The US government is reportedly considering a $100,000 fee for foreign students seeking post-graduation work. This proposed fee targets the Optional Practical Training program, impacting many international graduates. This follows a significant H-1B visa fee hike imposed on sponsoring companies last year. Indian engineers, who dominate H-1B approvals, face increased challenges in securing US careers. The new measures may significantly narrow career paths for many skilled foreign professionals.

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UEFA threatens FIFA World Cup boycott over Infantino's private investors plan

“UEFA and its national associations will not participate in FIFA competitions,” UEFA said after the meeting. The next FIFA event on the calendar is the Women's Under-20 World Cup, which will be held in Poland from September 5.

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Tourists no longer sleep in taxis, Farooq Abdullah hails hotel boom in Kashmir

In a recent statement, LG Manoj Sinha commended hotels for their role as facilitators of peace and their significant financial commitments to the sector. He pointed out that numerous hotels had overlooked crucial construction regulations. Farooq Abdullah highlighted the employment opportunities generated by hotels, reminiscing about a time when accommodation options were limited.

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Shobhaa De calls Salman Khan's Sonam Wangchuk post 'cringe', slams stars over CJP row

Author and columnist Shobhaa De has sparked a fresh debate with her latest column, where she criticised Bollywood's response to the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protests and questioned whether celebrities still understand the mood of India's Gen Z audience. De specifically addressed Salman Khan's social media message to activist Sonam Wangchuk, while also taking aim at comments made by Kangana Ranaut, Hema Malini and Anupam Kher during the youth-led movement.

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Inside Wangchuk’s Ladakh home: A mud house that stays warm without heaters in winters

Sonam Wangchuk, discharged from Medanta Hospital after his 26-day hunger strike, showcased his sustainable Ladakh "tribal house"—built with mud, passive solar heating, and waterless sanitation. His CJP-led protest, demanding exam reforms, led to Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation. Wangchuk, the inspiration behind '3 Idiots'' Rancho, remains modest about the film connection.

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Zebra mussels spread across all Great Lakes within a decade of arriving in 1988

Zebra mussels, an aquatic invader from Eurasia, continue their continental spread after arriving in North America. These tiny shellfish are now infesting Lake Meredith in Texas, raising new concerns. Officials confirmed a reproducing population, marking the lake as a potential stepping stone. The mussels damage ecosystems and infrastructure by clinging to hard surfaces and multiplying rapidly. Preventative measures like cleaning boats remain crucial to slowing their ongoing invasion.

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CWG Day 3: No medals for India, but Sachin Siwach advances and Rupa-Pinki stay unbeaten

Sachin Siwach advanced in boxing while Rupa Rani Tirkey and Pinki Singh continued their lawn bowls unbeaten streak. India's artistic gymnastics team secured fifth place in their subdivision competition. Both swimmers failed to reach the 400m freestyle final, ending their pool challenge. The women's wheelchair basketball team faced a significant defeat against Wales.

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