The United States has expanded its screening and vetting requirements of social media accounts to cover several additional non-immigrant visa categories, including H-3, K, Q, R, S, T and U visas, as part of tighter security checks during visa processing. The move is unlikely to affect large numbers of Indian applicants, but it signals broader…
Anupam Kher began his film journey in the 1980s with Mahesh Bhatt’s ‘Saaransh’ and it remains one of his most memorable roles. Thus, to express gratitude to Bhatt who he considers ‘guru’ he still follows a ritual. In a recent interview, Anupam revealed that after every film, he gives Bhatt Rs 25,000 to Bhatt, a…
Abhishek Sharma (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Yograj Singh has come down heavily on Abhishek Sharma despite India’s T20 World Cup 2026 triumph, questioning the opener’s focus and discipline after what he termed an inconsistent campaign.Abhishek endured a mixed tournament in his maiden World Cup appearance. After starting with three consecutive ducks, he…
The Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) has announced the exam schedule for the Rajasthan Police Sub-Inspector (SI) and Platoon Commander Combined Competitive Examination 2025. According to the official press note, the examination will be conducted on April 5 and April 6, 2026, in two shifts each day.Candidates who have registered for the exam will soon…
The Socotra archipelago, located in the Indian Ocean, has been referred to as the most alien place on Earth because of its bizarre, long-lost, and otherworldly features. The Socotra archipelago has been separated from the African mainland for 18 million years and has evolved into an evolutionary laboratory due to its isolation. UNESCO reports that…
A polypropylene shortage triggered by West Asia supply shifts is squeezing cement bag makers, raising packaging costs and threatening dispatches just as fuel inflation hits margins. Source link
India’s Head Coach Gautam Gambhir (PTI Photo) The Delhi High Court has directed major tech platforms, including Google, Meta, and Amazon, to remove objectionable online content that allegedly misuses the name and identity of former India cricketer and current head coach Gautam Gambhir for commercial gain.A single-judge bench led by Justice Jyoti Singh observed that…
The Middle East war has pushed global oil markets deeper into crisis, as Iran’s tightening grip over the Strait of Hormuz continues to squeeze energy supplies worldwide. These tensions could escalate further, with Iran warning it may completely shut the passage if the US targets its power plants. At the moment, for those considering alternative…
Volkswagen India is preparing to launch the updated Volkswagen Taigun in the Indian market. The SUV has been spotted testing on multiple occasions, indicating that its debut is imminent. The recent launch of its sibling, the Skoda Kushaq facelift, further suggests that the Taigun’s arrival is near. The facelifted Taigun is expected to be introduced…
Perhaps you have previously wondered why ‘number’ is abbreviated as ‘no.’ even though it contains ‘o. This phenomenon has nothing to do with poor spelling; rather, it is a legacy from Latin: the base form of numerus is ‘numero’ (from which no. is derived), which is an ablative case meaning, ‘by the number.’ The use…