Shashank Singh
Indian Woman Shailaja Paik Wins $800,000 MacArthur “Genius Grant” in USA
Shailaja Paik, an Indian-American historian, received the MacArthur Fellowship, known as the "genius grant," with an $800,000 award.…
India Issues Emergency Travel Advisory Amid Iran-Israel Tensions
India has issued an emergency travel advisory due to heightened tensions between Iran and Israel, cautioning against non-essential…
India to Test Biometric Systems for Immigration in 2025
India plans to test biometric-based immigration systems, using fingerprints and facial recognition to streamline processes and boost security.…
US Opens 250,000 Visa Appointments for Indian Travelers
The U.S. Mission to India has added 250,000 visa appointments, enhancing bilateral ties by addressing high demand among…
US Green Card Lottery DV-2026 Registration Opens
The U.S. Green Card Lottery (DV-2026) registration runs from October 2 to November 5, 2024. This program promotes…
Australia Offers 1,000 Work and Holiday Visas to Indians
Australia will offer 1,000 Work and Holiday visas annually to Indian citizens starting October 1, 2024, under the…
Riya Barde Arrested for Fake Indian Passport Fraud
Riya Barde, a Bangladeshi porn star, was arrested in India for using a fake passport, facilitated by forged…
Cognizant Facing Allegations of H-1B Visa Misuse and Discrimination
Cognizant faces allegations of H-1B visa misuse and discriminatory hiring practices favoring South Asian workers over American workers.…
Urgent Visa Slots at Indian Visa Centres in Bangladesh
Amidst Bangladesh's political turmoil, Indian Visa Application Centres (IVACs) have opened limited slots for urgent medical and student…
India’s Brain Drain: Causes, Trends, and Future Outlook
India's brain drain is driven by economic opportunities, educational aspirations, and favorable global migration policies. Around 2.5 million…
Traveling from USA to India via Japan with ADIT Stamp
Traveling from the USA to India via Japan on a US ADIT i551 stamp is generally permissible. However,…
Quad Summit: India’s $500k Scholarships for Indo-Pacific Students
At the Quad Summit, India announced $500,000 in scholarships for Indo-Pacific students, targeting a four-year undergraduate engineering program.…
Workplace Violence Prevention Plan California: Detailed Guide
California's workplace violence prevention plan mandates employers to develop written violence prevention programs. Key elements include risk assessment,…
India’s Fast Track Immigration: How to Apply for Biometric Program
India's Fast Track Immigration-Trusted Traveller Programme (FTI-TTP) speeds up the immigration process for pre-verified Indian citizens and OCI…
$100K Theft at Indian Jewelry Store Darbar Jewelers, Chicago
A robbery at Darbar Jewelers, Chicago, saw three men in black smash the front door, stealing over $100,000…