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'Not enough ties': Indian startup founder employing over 100 people denied US visa, asks what it takes

New Delhi, June 9 -- How much does an Indian need to achieve before a US visa officer believes they'll come back home? For one Series A startup founder, employing over 100 people and serving millions ... Read More


Not a luxury many Indians can afford: Nithin Kamath flags deep divide in access to cooling as India warms up

New Delhi, June 8 -- Air conditioning is no longer just a comfort metric in India; it is a socio-economic divide, Nithin Kamath, co-founder of Zerodha, pointed out in a viral post reflecting on India'... Read More


Crowded hill stations 'testing patience' of tourists: Anand Mahindra suggests Valparai, a hidden Tamil gem

New Delhi, June 8 -- Classic long-weekend getaways like Shimla, Manali, and Mussoorie have turned into a major headache for tourists. Photos and videos of bumper-to-bumper traffic jams and chaotic cro... Read More


Radhika Gupta flags India's dropping fertility rate; calls childcare crucial for GDP growth - 'Female workforce matters'

New Delhi, June 8 -- Radhika Gupta, Managing Director and CEO of Edelweiss Mutual Fund, flagged India's declining fertility rate, which is now below the replacement rate, and posed a serious question ... Read More


'Bhed Chaal' vs reality: Unemployed IIT graduate at crossroads; asks Internet what is better - PhD or low-paying job?

New Delhi, June 8 -- An IIT degree, once seen as a sure-shot ticket to a high-paying tech career, is facing a stark reality check. A fresh graduate's viral plea for career advice has sparked a massive... Read More


I asked Gemini for visa-free international destinations for Indian tourists - It suggested 7 budget-friendly trips

New Delhi, June 7 -- Planning your first international trip can feel like a maze of paperwork, flight schedules, and budget math. To cut through the noise, I turned to Gemini to find out which global ... Read More


'Boys at service': Pilot sons team up for mother's special journey home; viral post wins over Internet

New Delhi, June 7 -- A heartwarming family reunion at 35,000 feet has the Internet gushing over the mother-son trio. A mother's recent flight became an unforgettable journey, thanks to her two pilot s... Read More


Rs.1 crore NYC salary feels 'small' - Indian man says Rs.25 LPA in India better than massive package in US

New Delhi, June 7 -- A seemingly massive Rs.1 crore salary in New York City isn't actually as big as it sounds, said an Indian man living in the United States. In a viral Instagram post, Yash Sharma a... Read More


India's 'warmth and convenience' can't be replicated: Woman's US vs India post goes viral; netizens react

New Delhi, June 7 -- India's "warmth and convenience" can't be replicated, said an Indian woman living in California. Manali Dey, an Instagram content creator, said that moving abroad has made her val... Read More


Indian mom shares story of stranger's kindness on Singapore metro in viral post: 'One pushed, one helped'

New Delhi, June 7 -- "The kindness that I'll never forget": An Indian woman exploring Singapore with a toddler on a sunny day was moved by a stranger's kind gesture on a jam-packed metro. In a viral I... Read More