As uncertainty looms over the Optional Practical Training (OPT) programme in the United States, thousands of Indian students already studying and working there find themselves staring at an unsettling future. With the US administration weighing changes to F-1 visa rules and tightening compliance checks, the OPT, a crucial pathway that allows international students to gain…
Artificial intelligence is reshaping the global workforce at an unprecedented pace, altering the nature of careers and the skills required to succeed. Experts increasingly predict that the jobs of the future will be markedly different from those of today. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has offered a bold vision, suggesting that space exploration could become a…
Brendan Taylor, the Zimbabwe cricketer who debuted in 2004 against Sri Lanka, has marked his return to Test cricket after serving a three-and-a-half-year ban by the ICC on corruption charges. His comeback in the second Test against New Zealand has positioned him with the 12th-longest career in Test cricket history, spanning 21 years and 93…
Indian-origin scientists have become some of the most influential figures in American science, technology, and policy. Many began their journeys in Indian classrooms and went on to pursue higher education and research in top U.S. universities. Their stories show how education can shape not just careers, but also the direction of global scientific progress. Venkatraman…
High paying careers in the US that don’t require master’s or PhD. In an era where graduate degrees often feel like the default next step, it’s worth knowing that several top-tier careers in the United States offer impressive salaries and advancement opportunities with just a bachelor’s degree. For students aiming to maximise return on their…
For Gen Z, the classic image of success, a 30-year tenure, a gold watch, a pension, feels more like a cautionary tale than a dream. This is a generation that watched their parents navigate layoffs, burnout, and economic recessions. In response, they’ve decided to redefine what work means altogether.Instead of climbing corporate ladders, Gen Z…
India’s Rishabh Pant plays a shot during the fourth cricket test match between England and India at Emirates Old Trafford (AP Photo/Jon Super) Team India wicket-keeper batter Rishabh Pant has etched his name in cricketing history by becoming the first visiting wicketkeeper to score 1,000 Test runs in England. The milestone came during Day 1…
Andre Russell (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: West Indies power-hitter Andre Russell, who is set to retire from international cricket, has chosen his explosive knock in the 2016 T20 World Cup semi-final against India in Mumbai as his most cherished moment in West Indies colours.During West Indies’ chase of a daunting 193-run target, Russell walked in…
In classrooms dominated by numbers and facts, there’s often a student whose imagination runs ahead of the curriculum. While some carefully underline textbooks, others sketch in the margins. Where most see questions, they see stories, colors, rhythm, or structure. For years, creativity was treated as something secondary—a soft skill or a personal quirk. But the…
In the span of seven months, Microsoft has laid off over 15,000 employees across divisions—from engineering and gaming to sales and product marketing. At a glance, these cuts resemble the cyclical belt-tightening familiar to most large firms. But a closer look reveals something deeper: a strategic realignment of the very nature of work, particularly in…