$100,000 H-1B fees higher than salaries of many professionals! Cost too high for companies to sponsor; L-1 visas an alternative?

Trump’s proclamation has established a new one-time fee of $100,000 (approximately Rs 88 lakh) for bringing qualified overseas workers into the United States. The Donald Trump administration’s move to hike the one-time fee for H-1B visas to a whopping $100,000 is expected to hit the Indian IT sector hard. The approximately Rs 88 lakh cost […]

India not pursuing dollar alternative: CEA Nageswaran clarifies on economic conditions; assures resilience amid global tensions

Chief Economic Adviser (CEA) V Anantha Nageswaran (File photo) NEW DELHI: Chief Economic Advisor (CEA) V Anantha Nageswaran on Tuesday clarified that India is not participating in any initiative to create an alternative to the US dollar, confirming that no such plans are under consideration. Speaking at an AIMA event, he highlighted India’s economic resilience […]

Woman who shed 25 kg shares ‘foods you should not eat at all during weight loss’: Know healthy alternative to ice cream

Amaka, an online weight loss coach, shares fitness and diet tips on Instagram. She’s known for her weight loss transformation, shedding 25 kg in just four months through a combination of detox drinks, intermittent fasting, strength training and more. In an August 31 post on her Instagram page, Shred With Amaka, she highlighted 8 foods […]

Economy

Govt exploring alternative export markets to shield farmers from US tariff threats

 The official said efforts are underway to achieve self-reliance in commodities currently imported | Photo Credit: ANI The government is actively exploring alternative export destinations and import substitution strategies to protect farmers from the impact of US tariffs, D K Yadava, Deputy Director General (Crop Science) at the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), said […]

Think vaping is a safer alternative to smoking? Doctor reveals the dangers of vaping: ‘Best option is to quit’ | Health

Think vaping does not do as much damage as smoking tobacco? Think again. E-cigarettes are often marketed as the ‘cleaner’ alternative to smoking, that is not as harmful to your lungs and heart. Doctor reveals that vaping is not a safer alternative to smoking.(Unsplash) However, research shows that this notion is extremely misleading as the […]

Rimini Street and American Digital Partner to Deliver Alternative SAP, Oracle and VMware Support, Savings and Innovation on HPE Infrastructure

Business Wire India Rimini Street, Inc. (Nasdaq: RMNI), a global provider of end-to-end enterprise software support, management and innovation solutions, and the leading third-party support provider for Oracle, SAP and VMware software, today announced its strategic partnership with American Digital, a leading IT solutions provider specializing in custom data center solutions based on HPE infrastructure. […]

India-US tariff tussle: CTI suggests exploring alternative markets; ‘traders are in a dilemma’

The Chamber of Trade and Industry (CTI) has voiced concerns over the US’s latest decision to impose an additional 25% tariff on Indian goods, taking the total duty to 50%. The body warned of serious consequences for India’s export driven businesses.CTI chairman Brijesh Goyal wrote to PM Narendra Modi, calling for immediate and strategic action, […]

Economy

Powering India with agricultural biomass: Biofuels as an alternative to burning

Year after year, farmers across India burn leftover stalks and husks, eliminating an estimated 90 million tonnes of biomass out of 500 million tonnes of biomass generated. The practice lowers air quality, wastes a valuable resource and accounts for nearly 17 per cent of the greenhouse gases that Indian farming emits. According to the Ministry […]