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H-1B Visa Alternatives: Countries Indian students can look forward to

October 05, 2025 10:58 am

H-1B visa alternatives, Visa strategies beyond H-1B: From Austria’s newly launched two-year Master’s programme designed specifically for Indian STEM graduates—with built-in industry exposure—to strategic initiatives by France and Germany aimed at easing access and enhancing academic mobility, the global education landscape is evolving rapidly.

USA secure the final berth for the 2026 U19 Men's Cricket World Cup

August 16, 2025 6:57 pm

USA set the tone with a 65-run win over Canada, followed by big victories against Bermuda and Argentina putting them in the driver's seat at the halfway stage of the competition. They qualified with one game in hand against Canada.

American pair Timothy Weah and Weston McKennie's food slur angers Italy; erupts cuisine war on web

June 26, 2025 6:56 pm

The Italian clubs’ US duo Timothy Weah and Weston McKennie criticised Italian cuisine’s lack of variety to understandable outrage

In Thailand, UAE, USA: ED attaches 30 overseas assets in in Rs 4500 crore Pancard club investment fraud

May 08, 2025 11:53 pm

The attached assets, of which 22 are in Thailand, six in UAE and two in USA, are held in the name of overseas subsidiaries of M/s Panoramic Universal Ltd, Mumbai (PUL) and accused (late) Sudhir Moravekar.

World record: USA beat Oman to defend lowest ever ODI total

February 18, 2025 7:35 pm

It is the lowest successfully defended totals in men's ODIs and excluding matches with a revised target or reduced overs.

Advertisers with 'hair on fire' brace for US TikTok ban

January 17, 2025 9:53 am

If a ban does occur, more than $11 billion in annual U.S. ad investment would be up for grabs.

As TikTok ban kicks into effect, can VPNs keep the app alive for Americans?

January 19, 2025 12:01 pm

VPNs and other proxies to evade regional restrictions are often the most discussed workarounds when authorities look to ban specific platforms.

US govt expresses concern about 'poor working conditions' in Maharashtra sugarcane industry

January 16, 2025 5:02 pm

A spokesperson for the US Embassy said it will continue to engage with the state government and industry representatives for policy and practical changes to benefit workers.

How to lower dementia risk factors: Why does a US study on Afro-Americans hold clues for Indians?

January 15, 2025 9:06 pm

If preventive steps are taken at the right time, 30 per cent of dementia cases could go down globally

How did TikTok end up in the US Supreme Court? What happens next?

January 16, 2025 2:18 pm

As the clocks tick down, what is the law targeting TikTok? Will it hold up in court? How will the ban be implemented?

From dinner with Bidens to Yoga at UN: PM Modi's US visit in pics

June 23, 2023 6:46 pm

PM Narendra Modi begins his three-day visit to the US, initiates talks with thought leaders

June 21, 2023 4:56 pm

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in New York earlier today for the first leg of his landmark state visit to the United States, where he met with business and thought leaders like Tesla CEO Elon Musk, Nobel Prize winner Paul Romer and astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson.

Trump arraignment day: Ex-US president formally charged in historic court moment

April 05, 2023 7:36 pm

Ex-US President Donald Trump was arraigned in a criminal case in New York late on April 4.

Sub-zero temperatures in US as nation braces for winter storm on Christmas weekend

December 23, 2022 11:28 am

Memorial for victims of Colorado mass shooting is all about 'love over hate'

November 22, 2022 2:55 pm

In Photos: Donald Trump launches 2024 US presidential run

November 16, 2022 1:10 pm

In photos: Hurricane Roslyn approaches Mexico, citizens prepare for devastating surge

October 23, 2022 2:46 pm

The US National Hurricane Center said early Sunday that Roslyn had become “extremely dangerous” with maximum sustained winds of 130 mph (215 kph).

As Colorado River reaches tipping point, indigenous tribes work to protect water rights

September 12, 2022 9:09 pm

There is an intensifying crisis facing the Colorado River, which flows through southwestern US and northern Mexico.

US marks 21st anniversary of 9/11 attacks

September 11, 2022 8:30 pm

Fiesta of colours in the sky at New Jersey Lottery Festival of Ballooning

July 30, 2022 11:54 am

The festival, which runs till July 31, will feature as many as 100 balloons.

Who Is Kamala Harris? | 2020 US Presidential Candidate

June 22, 2020 6:04 pm

Senator Kamala Harris, Democrat of California, is joining the race for the White House. Ms. Harris becomes the fourth woman currently serving in Congress to announce her presidential ambitions.

Donald Trump’s evolving rhetoric on the wall

June 22, 2020 6:06 pm

The core of US President Donald Trump’s argument for the southern border wall has remained largely the same. But as the fight wears on, his justification has expanded and details like cost and construction materials have evolved.

All you need to know about Amazon's new home, Long Island city

June 22, 2020 6:11 pm

Amazon officially announced that it will put a major corporate outpost in the New York neighborhood of Long Island City. Here is what the Queens enclave has to offer the tech giant.

Number of Indian students in the US doubled since 2012-13: News in Numbers

June 22, 2020 6:11 pm

A study by the 2018 Open Doors Report on International Educational Exchange shows that the number of Indian students in the US has doubled in the last five years.

‘I didn’t know if I was gonna make it' | Wildfires Rage in California

June 22, 2020 6:11 pm

A fire ravaged Northern California on Thursday, damaging homes and injuring residents. Another fire started northwest of Los Angeles the following day, forcing more residents to evacuate.

Political messaging | How Donald Trump stokes fear in midterm ads

June 22, 2020 6:12 pm

Recently released political ads reveal the Republican Party’s two-pronged election strategy: one message for skeptics and swing voters, and a very different one aimed at President Donald Trump’s base.

Fire the gun or film the ultrasound? How women running for office define toughness

June 22, 2020 6:12 pm

The 2018 election cycle in the US has been called “the year of the woman,” but Republican and Democratic female candidates have starkly different takes on what that means.

NYT Opinion | New! A hotline for racists

June 22, 2020 6:13 pm

Niecy Nash hosts a satirical infomercial advocating for people to stop calling 911 to harass black citizens and to call 1-844-WYT-FEAR instead.

'Trees flying by' | The aftermath of hurricane Michael

June 22, 2020 6:14 pm

Hurricane Michael made landfall in the Florida Panhandle at close to Category 5 strength, causing widespread damage and killing at least two people.

Republicans and their strained relationship with women

June 22, 2020 6:14 pm

The Republicans on the US Senate Judiciary Committee are all men. Their remarks during the heated Supreme Court confirmation fight over Justice Brett Kavanaugh renewed attention to the party’s fraught relationship with women.