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The Trump administration has deployed a $100,000 annual fee on H-1B visas, a move designed to obliterate the business models of India’s IT giants and Big Tech’s wage arbitrage schemes while leaving America’s universities and startups standing. Whether this crude instrument will achieve its intended effect without inflicting collateral damage on America’s innovation ecosystem remains an open question.The policy addresses a genuine issue as H-1B workers now account for 65% of America’s IT workforce, up from 32% in 2003. This surge did not just occur because of a shortage of American talent. The administration notes that computer science graduates face…

This weekend, more than 20 former Soviet nations competed at Intervision 2025. Putin revived the song contest after Russia was banned from Eurovision in response to its war in Ukraine. SCOTT DETROW, HOST: This weekend, more than 20 former Soviet nations competed at Intervision 2025. Russian President Vladimir Putin revived the song contest after Russia was banned from Eurovision in response to its ongoing war in Ukraine. From Moscow, NPR’s Charles Maynes reports.CHARLES MAYNES, BYLINE: Tatiana Zhiltsova says when it comes to song contests, there is no shame in rooting for your home team.TATIANA ZHILTSOVA: (Singing in Russian).MAYNES: It just…

The scent of incense mingles with fresh paint as artisans put finishing touches on a most unusual Durga Puja pandal in north Kolkata. For decades, puja pandals in Bengal have served as mirrors to the political and cultural anxieties of their time.(PTI) Inside, behind makeshift iron bars, fibreglass figures crouch in a replica prison cell. Above them, Bengali letters hang trapped in bird cages—a pointed metaphor for what organisers call attacks on their language and identity. Across the city in central Kolkata, another set of artisans assemble battle tanks and fighter jets for a starkly different political statement. The military…

ABC’s abrupt suspension of talk show host Jimmy Kimmel under pressure from the Federal Communications Commission is the latest demonstration of the power U.S. President Donald Trump wields to bend media, entertainment and digital platforms to his will, as he uses political pressure to mute criticism and punish institutions he sees as biased against him.The move, which came after Kimmel’s remarks about the accused killer of slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk, has jolted the U.S. media and entertainment industries and intensified free-speech fears as the Trump-appointed FCC chair Brendan Carr threatened to revoke broadcast licenses from stations that carry what…

Published on: Sept 22, 2025 10:00 am IST Running builds stamina and strength, but it also demands flexibility, balance, and recovery. Try these 7 yoga poses for runners to reach your goals. Running is one of the most effective ways to stay fit as it boosts heart health, builds stamina, burns calories, and keeps the mind sharp. But while running strengthens the body, it also requires a lot from a runner—strong legs, flexible hips, stable joints, steady breathing, and mental focus. To fulfill these demands, the body needs regular care and balance. This is where yoga becomes a runner’s best…

Abhishek Sharma unleashed his pyrotechnics in full measure on Sunday night in Dubai as India walloped Pakistan by six wickets in the Asia Cup 2025, marking their second win over their arch-rivals within a week. Led by Abhishek’s dazzling strokeplay and boundary-studded 74 in only 39 balls, India romped home in 18.5 overs, gunning down a 172-run target, their highest-ever chase against Pakistan in T20Is. Registering his fourth successive 30-plus score in the tournament, the southpaw ensured to make a sizable contribution this time and meted out five sixes and six fours during his knock. However, it was a visibly…

President Donald Trump said on Sunday that media mogul Lachlan Murdoch and business leaders Larry Ellison and Michael Dell would be involved as US investors in a proposed deal to keep TikTok operating in the United States.Trump has said that the United States and China have made progress on a deal requiring TikTok’s American assets to be transferred to US owners from China’s ByteDance. The proposed investors would give Trump allies in corporate America influence over a widely popular social media app, which counts 170 million US users and helps shape public discourse on politics and culture. Story continues below…

Super Typhoon Ragasa is forecast to be among the strongest storms to hit the region in years. (Wikimedia Commons Photo/ Representational) Hong Kong International Airport is preparing to suspend all passenger flights for 36 hours as Super Typhoon Ragasa approaches the city, Bloomberg News reported on Monday. Airport and aviation officials plan to halt services from as early as 6 pm local time on Tuesday until 6 am on Thursday, the report said.  If confirmed, this would mark one of the longest shutdowns in the airport’s recent history. Story continues below this ad A spokesperson for Airport Authority Hong Kong…

US President Donald Trump on Friday imposed a $100,000 annual fee on H-1B visas, effectively crippling the programme that most benefited the Indian diaspora, as the average annual salary of an H-1B visa holder in the US is $66,000. This is the first major step that marks the expansion of America’s protectionist stance from goods to the service sector and came barely days after a US team, led by Assistant US Trade Representative (USTR) for South and Central Asia Brendan Lynch, visited New Delhi, when India-US trade deal negotiations seemed to be slowly inching back towards the road to normalcy.…

With the festive season arrives the holiday season as well. So, if you are planning for a holiday with your family, it’s time to buy the right luggage set as well. Be it a small family weekend getaway or full week of holiday, the right luggage not only ensures your valuables are safe, it guarantees a safe and sound journey as well. Amazon Sale on luggage And with the Amazon Great Indian Festival also beginning on September 23, it’s time to shortlist your best pick. Moreover, for all the prime members, the sale starts today. From the trolley set bags…