Narayana Murthy advocated for young people to be prepared to work 70 hours a week. The remarks ignited discussions about work culture. Some business leaders support the idea of extended working hours. The recent comments by software billionaire NR Narayana Murthy, the father-in-law of UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, advocating for young people to be … Read more
25,000 South Asians seeking U.S. visas. The huge stampede is due to record-long wait times for Indian visa applicants. American consulates in India have months-to-years-long interview wait times. Hundreds of anonymous posts are posted daily in a Facebook group with 25,000 South Asians seeking U.S. visas. One user stated, “I need a B1/B2 visa appointment … Read more
Police in the Indian capital Delhi have arrested three new people in connection with the death of singer Sidhu Moose Wala. On May 29, a famous rural rapper from Punjabi was shot and killed by unknown gunmen. His death sparked protests and shouts as fans around the world mourned the death of the eclectic pop star. On Sunday, police identified two men as “two-armed men” and arrested a suspect in western … Read more
An investigation into the crash of a Twin Otter plane in western Nepal is underway Aviation companies have raised concerns, to implement the new regulations Due to safety concerns, the European Union has barred all Nepali airlines Flights in Nepal will be cleared to fly only if there is a favorable weather forecast for the … Read more
Pat Cummins said yesterday that he was “more surprised” of all for scoring the fastest fifty in IPL that helped Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) grab the remarkable victory over Mumbai Indians. The 28-year-old Australian Test skipper came in at seven to join Venkatesh Iyer. The pair smashed through the Indians while chasing the target of … Read more
In the Indian state of Rajasthan, Extremists set fire to Muslims’ homes and other valuables. Anti-Muslim violence erupted as Hindu groups rode their bikes through a Muslim neighbourhood in Karauli city in the guise of celebrating the Hindu New Year and shouted inflammatory chants. During the rally, speakers sang Hindutva songs urging violence against Muslims. … Read more
A few weeks back an Indian-born techie was replaced as the CEO of Twitter. Around the same time, another Indian-born economist was promoted as the first deputy managing director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF). They both have added their names to the growing list of Indians serving in prominent global organisations at top positions. … Read more
Pakistani people are praying for Indians as the country faces a lethal wave of covid-19 which has collapsed their health system. On Saturday, once again, India’s coronavirus infections rose by 346,786 overnight, the health ministry said, setting a new world record for the third consecutive day. Amid the rising cases, hospitals are begging for oxygen … Read more
