India’s diaspora is the largest at around 19 million, with significant numbers of international immigrants living in UAE, US and Saudi Arabia. With this backing, India continued its march as the top country receiving remittances, but 2024 was spectacular with inflows of $137 billion.The country also emerges as one of the biggest source countries for…
US consulate in Kolkata announced a major B1/B2 visa update. In a major update for visitors’ visa, the US Consulate in Kolkata announced that it is starting priority slots for parents aged 50 years and above who want to visit their children, residing legally in the US. “We are helping with shorter wait times for…
A garden may feel like a private escape, but in the UK, it is not a law-free zone. Many homeowners are surprised to learn that some everyday gardening habits can lead to complaints, fines, or even legal action. From noisy DIY projects to feeding wildlife the wrong way, several actions are restricted because they affect…
In a major relief to producer Boney Kapoor and daughters Janhvi Kapoor and Khushi Kapoor, the Madras High Court has dismissed a civil suit filed over a Chennai property that was purchased in the name of late actress Sridevi in 1988.According to Bar and Bench, the High Court set aside an earlier Chengalpattu court order…
Markets regulator Sebi on Thursday discontinued the Investor Risk Reduction Access (IRRA) platform for stock brokers with immediate effect saying the system had become redundant due to stronger cyber security, disaster recovery and business continuity mechanisms in the securities market, PTI reported.The IRRA platform, launched on October 1, 2023, was introduced to provide brokers with…
West Bengal Governor RN Ravi dissolves Mamata cabinet; paves way for new BJP government formation NEW DELHI: West Bengal Governor R N Ravi on Thursday dissolved the Mamata government cabinet along with the state Legislative Assembly ahead of the formation of a new government following the recently concluded Assembly elections.According to a government release issued…
What began as a routine day of collecting rubbish in the streets of Ankara slowly turned into one of Turkey’s most inspiring community projects. Sanitation workers in the city’s Cankaya district noticed that perfectly readable books were frequently being discarded alongside household waste. Instead of sending them to landfill, workers started setting the books aside,…
Nile monitor lizards are opportunistic survivors. They go where food and comfort are easy to find. Many modern gardens unknowingly become perfect hiding spots for them. Fish ponds, pet food bowls, compost piles, fallen fruits, poultry areas, garbage bins, and dense shrubs can all attract these reptiles. In warmer regions, they are also drawn toward…
TRIGGER WARNING: This article contains mentions of death. Reader’s discretion is advised.Jake Hall, best known for his feature in the hit reality TV show, ‘The Only Way Is Essex’, passed away at the age of 35. Following the news of his passing, fans and netizens alike looked back at his final social media post, where…
The statistics ministry on Thursday issued uniform guidelines for calculating Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) with 2022-23 as the revised base year, aiming to bring greater consistency and comparability in measuring economic performance across states and Union Territories, PTI reported.The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) said the move follows the revision of the…
