US launches major probe into H-1B visa ‘fraud’ The United States on Wednesday launched a major investigation into alleged H-1B visa fraud, with IT services firm Cognizant among the companies under scrutiny.“This is another example where fraud is fueling violent crime,” FOX Business quoted labor department inspector general Anthony D’Esposito saying.“Much of the visa and…
Mumbai: In a workshop at King Circle, a towering Ganesh idol is slowly taking shape, not from Plaster of Paris (PoP), but from shadu clay, sculpted patiently by hand. For years, commercial idol-makers have been arguing that giant public idols cannot be made from clay, claiming the material is too fragile to support its own…
August gardening guide: Which are the best seeds to sow this month August sits in an odd, easy-to-overlook spot on the Indian gardening calendar, the frenzy of early monsoon sowing has settled down, the peak heat of summer is behind most of the country, and the classic winter vegetable season is still a couple of…
There is a growing conversation online around a simple question: How much of your life should work be allowed to take? For many people, staying back after office hours, replying to messages late at night, and prioritizing work over personal time have become routine. What was once seen as going the extra mile is, for…
Kolkata: A 74-year-old woman from Salt Lake, Kolkata, has alleged that cyber fraudsters cheated her of Rs 9.2 lakh by posing as investment advisers and promising unusually high returns.Roushan Ara Momtaz, a resident of Purbachal Housing Estate, told police that the fraudsters contacted her on WhatsApp from number with a UK code. They allegedly persuaded…
Couple climbs needletop of NYC’s iconic Empire State building Two people were arrested after scaling the top of New York City’s Empire State Building without safety equipment, unfurling a banner and apparently getting engaged during the stunt on Wednesday afternoon.The New York Police Department identified the pair as Ivan Kuznetsov, 32, and Angelina Nikolau, 33….
Megastar Amitabh Bachchan has sparked concern over his health after he shared a blog post about a hospital visit to undergoing surgery. In a post shared on his blog, the Bollywood star penned his thoughts about undergoing a surgery and spending time in the ICU, followed by the psychological and physical impact it has on…
A large fire erupted in a Delhi residential building’s parking area. Two cylinders exploded, and four vehicles sustained damage in the blaze NEW DELHI: A massive fire broke out in the parking area of a residential building in Delhi’s Hari Nagar locality on Tuesday morning.The incident triggered two cylinder explosions and damaged four vehicles, officials…
The Supreme Court quashed FIRs against Samay Raina and four other social media personalities (File photo) NEW DELHI: Comedian and YouTuber Samay Raina has received relief from the Supreme Court, which on Friday quashed the FIRs and criminal proceedings against him and four other social media personalities over remarks concerning persons with disabilities.But the case…
Welsh singer Bonnie Tyler, known for “Total Eclipse of the Heart” and “Holding Out for a Hero,” died at 75 in a Portuguese hospital after an illness. Born Gaynor Hopkins, she rose to fame in the 1970s-80s, represented the UK at Eurovision 2013, and is survived by husband Robert Sullivan. Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh singer…
