The US Citizenship and Immigration Services released a new Form I-129 as the H-1B cap lottery this time becomes wage-based instead of random. The USCIS has asked the employers who file this form as they petition for H-1B workers for specific and detailed information about the positions. The new form asks employers to describe the…
In a current update, as of 9 March 2026, Dubai’s both Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) are operating with a limited number of airlines. The authorities confirmed the news that after a brief disruption, airlines including major UAE carriers are gradually restarting services on selected routes. Though safety remains the…
Jane Austen wrote ‘Pride and Prejudice’ centuries ago, but there’s something about her writing that tugs at people’s hearts even today. A line from this classic that feels both playful and quietly profound is the one spoken by Mr. Bennet:“A girl likes to be crossed a little in love now and then. It is something…
Gift Mutual Funds to child in 2026: Giving mutual funds as a gift is a great way to build long-term wealth for kids, but new rules have made it trickier. To transfer mutual fund units as a gift, the holding must be in demat form. This transition turns the gifting process into a formal ‘off-market’…
Pharmaceutical stocks are expected to remain in focus as competition in the domestic market picks up pace following the patent expiry of Semaglutide, a widely prescribed drug for diabetes and weight management. The entry of multiple Indian companies into this space is already triggering a sharp correction in prices, making the treatment more affordable for…
National and festival holidays are largely decided at the State level. Employers are expected to follow notified holiday lists. (AI image) Leave is often seen as a simple workplace benefit – an approved absence from work. In reality, it is one of the more structured and regulated aspects of employment in India. With the implementation…
Aurobindo Pharma has received final approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) to manufacture and market Dapagliflozin and Metformin Hydrochloride extended-release tablets used in the treatment of Type-2 diabetes. The approved drug is a generic version of AstraZeneca’s Xigduo XR and will be produced at the company’s Unit-IV facility of APL Healthcare, a…
Indian equity markets in March saw foreign investors pulling out Rs 1.14 lakh crore, making it the highest monthly outflow on record. The sharp withdrawal has been largely attributed to rising tensions in the Middle East, pressure on rupee, and growing concerns over how elevated crude oil prices could weigh on the country’s growth.With just…
Saudi Arabia umrah visa deadlines announced/Image: File As the current annual Umrah season approaches its closing phase, Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has announced the final deadlines for issuing visas, entering the Kingdom, and the permitted stay of pilgrims. The ministry also reminded companies and pilgrims that performing Hajj requires a specific Hajj…
Not everyone who does something ‘bad’ is a bad person. If that thought stays with you for a moment, this might be worth your time.There are phases in life when you look back at your own behaviour and feel a quiet discomfort. Not because you meant to hurt someone – but because you realized that…
