TOI correspondent from Washington: MAGA nativists are taking aim at the OPT (Optional Practical Training) program that helps foreign students and graduates, many from India, stay back in the US to gain work experience, even as the optics surrounding the H-1B guest worker visa is changing rapidly. After a fierce campaign against the H-1B visa…
Indian-origin professionals shine in King Charles’ 2025 New Year Honours List (Picture credit: AP) Over 30 professionals of Indian heritage have been recognised for their remarkable contributions in the 2025 New Year Honours List released on Friday night, an annual tradition overseen by the UK Cabinet Office and issued in the name of King Charles…
Vinod Kambli (Video grabs) NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Vinod Kambli, 52, recovering at a private hospital in Thane, delighted fans and hospital staff with an energetic dance performance that quickly went viral on social media. Kambli, admitted to Akruti Hospital in the Kalher area of Bhiwandi on December 21 after complaints of a urinary…
NEW DELHI: Amid rising expectations of higher tariffs on Chinese goods, exporters are in talks with govt to be ready to tap into possible opportunities across at least half-a-dozen sectors, ranging from textiles and leather to chemicals, electronics, auto parts and toys, by partnering American trade bodies and creating awareness about Indian products in the…
A Royal Christmas tradition which was once broken for Meghan Markle in 2017, has been flouted once again this year and is seen as a potential signal an upcoming royal wedding. The Royal family has abided by strict rules for years which implies that no member would invite their partners to Sandringham until after marriage….
NEW DELHI: NDA ally Chirag Paswan on Monday has strongly criticised the use of lathicharge and water cannons on students protesting in Patna over alleged irregularities in the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) examinations. Calling for immediate intervention, Paswan said that he spoke to Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar and that the government has started…
The American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI), a non-profit organisation that represents over 35,000 Indian American physicians, has started an initiative for bone marrow and stem cell registration across the US. AAPI has partnered with America’s National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP) to increase the Indian donor pool. “Patients with leukemia and lymphoma need…
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle opted for a peaceful Christmas at home in California, spending the festive season with their children, 5 year old Archie and 3 year old Lilibet. Despite reports suggesting they were invited to join relatives in the UK, the couple chose to remain in Montecito with the actress’s mother, Doria. Royal…
Jasprit Bumrah. (AP Photo) Jasprit Bumrah, Joe Root, Harry Brook, and Kamindu Mendis are nominated for the ICC Test Cricketer of the Year award. This prestigious award recognises outstanding achievements in Test cricket throughout the year.Bumrah, India’s leading fast bowler, has had an exceptional year in Test cricket. He has taken an impressive 71 wickets…
In October, 26-year-old Indian-origin tech researcher and former OpenAI employee, Suchir Balaji, made headlines when he criticised OpenAI in an interview with The New York Times, voicing concerns over potential copyright violations by leading AI companies.Balaji, who played a key role in organising data for OpenAI’s models, resigned in August, calling its practices unfair. By…
