More than 20,000 bars and permit rooms across Maharashtra will observe a one-day bandh on July 14 to protest what the hospitality sector has called “draconian” tax hikes by the state government, the Indian Hotel and Restaurant Association (AHAR) said on Saturday.The association said the shutdown is aimed at opposing multiple tax increases imposed over…
Monte Anderson opened a broom closet in his kitchen and pointed to a door handle near a mop and a trash can. Somewhere on the other side lay one small solution to America’s affordable housing crisis. Mr. Anderson is a developer who rehabs commercial and residential buildings in and around Dallas, including the ranch-style house…
Department of Homeland Security officials searched two dorm rooms at Columbia University, days after the immigration authorities arrested and moved to deport a pro-Palestinian activist and recent graduate of the university. Columbia’s interim president, Katrina Armstrong, said in a note to students and staff late Thursday that the officials had presented federal search warrants for…
Privacy can be hard to come by in India. Life is a communal swirl of relatives, neighbors and friends. Cities are crowded, and prying eyes are everywhere. Enter Oyo, a popular hotel-booking platform. The company, backed by big names in venture capital, built a hip reputation as a gateway to “love hotels” for unmarried couples….
NEW DELHI: Social media has transformed the way elections are fought in India, becoming a powerful tool for political campaigns to connect with voters. From the 2024 Lok Sabha elections to Assembly elections in various states, it has played a crucial role in reshaping strategies and outreach efforts.Platforms like Twitter, Facebook, WhatsApp, and YouTube have…
NEW DELHI: After India’s lacklustre performance in Adelaide, cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar expressed his disappointment, criticising the team’s approach and preparation.Australia secured a resounding 10-wicket victory over India in the second Test, leveling the five-match series at 1-1. Delivering a commanding performance, the visitors wrapped up the pink-ball Test in just two-and-a-half days, showcasing their…