The proposed wage levels for H-1Bs will discourage companies from hiring them. The Donald Trump administration is planning to raise the base salary of foreign workers who come to the US on H-1B visas so that they are not easily hired instead of Americans. Bloomberg reported that an entry-level software engineer in Silicon Valley, San…
May is the ideal time to create a vibrant, layered garden that supports local wildlife. Combining tall Shasta daisies with low-growing petunias offers a visually appealing display and attracts diverse pollinators. Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons With the warm, gentle days of May set in, gardeners all over the United States feel that familiar desire to…
General:Your day may begin with an overwhelming sense of burden that’s hard to explain. With Saturn exerting pressure, even routine tasks may feel like obstacles. Don’t label it as failure. It’s just a slower day, and you’ll move through it.Be extra careful while driving. Leave early for the office, avoid speeding to “make up time”,…
Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh govt has started modernisation work at the Gomti Barrage near Samtamulak Crossing to improve drinking water supply, flood management and barrage operations.The irrigation department has begun replacing old vertical gates of the barrage on the directions of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. Officials said the work will ensure better water supply to…
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has declared the NDA 1, NA 1 and CDS 1 results 2026 on its official website, upsc.gov.in. Candidates who cleared the written examination will now move to the next stage of the recruitment process i.e. the Services Selection Board (SSB) interview. The result PDFs contains the roll numbers of…
A former visa officer shares dos and don’ts for visa interviews. Getting a US visa has gradually become a stroke of luck as the rate of denials is high. Sometimes there are legitimate reasons, sometimes the visa officers just doubt that the applicant may not return to their home countries, and sometimes, it is just…
Human effort is sacred. Without effort, no journey can begin. Yet on the spiritual path, effort alone is not enough. A seeker may meditate for years, perform austerities, chant continuously, and still remain distant from the true experience of the Divine. This is not because spiritual discipline lacks value, but because effort without grace often…
Japanese proverb of the day (Ai-generated image) In every society, people are often divided by wealth, status, profession or access to opportunities. Some are successful and powerful; others are constrained, with few resources and limited opportunities for advancement. Over the years, many have wondered why the differences exist. Are people born unequal, or do circumstances…
General:It feels like the week’s high point lands on your lap today. The Moon warms your public image, and Jupiter’s friendly look brings applause without you chasing it too hard. You’ll notice it in small ways, a neighbour greeting you with extra respect, or a senior at a society meeting calling you by name.Some happiness…
CHENNAI: There is fresh turmoil in AIADMK with a major revolt brewing against party general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami following the party’s string of electoral setbacks. Former minister C Ve Shanmugam is leading the rebellion backed by 36 newly elected MLAs, bringing the simmering rift within the party into the open. The dissident camp accused…