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Skill India Opens Applications For 7 Free Foreign Language Internships
Internships last one month, are available online, and cover practical skills in finance, Python, R, HR, and digital marketing, with both free and paid options.
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Graduate Behind Viral 'Love You, America' Post Urges Indians To Look Beyond US
The 'American Dream' is often described as the belief that anyone can succeed in the United States through perseverance and hard work. For Ananya Joshi, an Indian woman, that promise fell short.
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India Star Slams '25-30 Sixes' In Practice, Stuns Fans Ahead of Asia Cup 2025
Indian cricket team batter Abhishek Sharma stunned everyone by slamming '25-30 sixes' during batting practice ahead of Asia Cup 2025 opener against United Arab Emirates (UAE).
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US Cracks Down On Students In Optional Practical Training. Here's Why
OPT rules allow a maximum of 90 days of unemployment over the standard 12-month period, with an additional 60 days for students in the STEM-OPT extension.
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Why Indian Students See US As Top Choice For STEM Despite Visa Troubles
Per recent trends, the courses of study most popular with Indian students include, AI, machine learning, cybersecurity, robotics, engineering, biomedical sciences, environmental studies, business, and finance.
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3 Lakh Indian Students Face Uncertainty As US Bill Plans End Of Work Visa
Indian students are the largest beneficiaries of the OPT program, with 97,556 participants in the 2023-2024 academic year, a 41% increase from the previous year.
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Explained: New US Guidelines For International STEM Students
The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced the updated policy guidelines for international students' eligibility for Optional Practical Training (OPT) in the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields.
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Cricket World Cup 2023: Shreyas Iyer Works On 'Weakness'; Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli Skip Optional Practice
Shreyas Iyer trained with the aim of overcoming his longstanding struggles ahead of the Cricket World Cup 2023 game against Sri Lanka.
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Injury Scare For Rohit Sharma During Practice, Resumes Training Ahead Of T20 World Cup Semi-Final: Report
According to a report, Team India on Tuesday morning suffered a massive scare as captain Rohit Sharma sustained a powerful blow on his forearm during an optional session ahead of India's T20 World Cup semi-final against England on Thursday
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"To Protect Unemployed Americans": Trump Asked To Suspend New H-1B Visas
Four top Republican senators have urged US President Donald Trump to suspend all new guest worker visas for 60 days and some of its categories, including the H-1B visa, for at least the next year or until unemployment figures return to normal levels in the country.
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Harbhajan skips third day optional practice session
The entire Indian cricket team, barring off-spinner Harbhajan Singh, underwent a three-hour training session on the penultimate day of the four-day World Cup preparatory camp on Friday.
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Skill India Opens Applications For 7 Free Foreign Language Internships
Internships last one month, are available online, and cover practical skills in finance, Python, R, HR, and digital marketing, with both free and paid options.
-
Graduate Behind Viral 'Love You, America' Post Urges Indians To Look Beyond US
The 'American Dream' is often described as the belief that anyone can succeed in the United States through perseverance and hard work. For Ananya Joshi, an Indian woman, that promise fell short.
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India Star Slams '25-30 Sixes' In Practice, Stuns Fans Ahead of Asia Cup 2025
Indian cricket team batter Abhishek Sharma stunned everyone by slamming '25-30 sixes' during batting practice ahead of Asia Cup 2025 opener against United Arab Emirates (UAE).
-
US Cracks Down On Students In Optional Practical Training. Here's Why
OPT rules allow a maximum of 90 days of unemployment over the standard 12-month period, with an additional 60 days for students in the STEM-OPT extension.
-
Why Indian Students See US As Top Choice For STEM Despite Visa Troubles
Per recent trends, the courses of study most popular with Indian students include, AI, machine learning, cybersecurity, robotics, engineering, biomedical sciences, environmental studies, business, and finance.
-
3 Lakh Indian Students Face Uncertainty As US Bill Plans End Of Work Visa
Indian students are the largest beneficiaries of the OPT program, with 97,556 participants in the 2023-2024 academic year, a 41% increase from the previous year.
-
Explained: New US Guidelines For International STEM Students
The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced the updated policy guidelines for international students' eligibility for Optional Practical Training (OPT) in the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields.
-
Cricket World Cup 2023: Shreyas Iyer Works On 'Weakness'; Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli Skip Optional Practice
Shreyas Iyer trained with the aim of overcoming his longstanding struggles ahead of the Cricket World Cup 2023 game against Sri Lanka.
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Injury Scare For Rohit Sharma During Practice, Resumes Training Ahead Of T20 World Cup Semi-Final: Report
According to a report, Team India on Tuesday morning suffered a massive scare as captain Rohit Sharma sustained a powerful blow on his forearm during an optional session ahead of India's T20 World Cup semi-final against England on Thursday
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"To Protect Unemployed Americans": Trump Asked To Suspend New H-1B Visas
Four top Republican senators have urged US President Donald Trump to suspend all new guest worker visas for 60 days and some of its categories, including the H-1B visa, for at least the next year or until unemployment figures return to normal levels in the country.
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Harbhajan skips third day optional practice session
The entire Indian cricket team, barring off-spinner Harbhajan Singh, underwent a three-hour training session on the penultimate day of the four-day World Cup preparatory camp on Friday.
