International students on OPT face a tough job market, with many applying to thousands of positions without success due to visa sponsorship issues. The number of students on OPT has surged, intensifying competition. Navigating strict rules, tracking unemployment days, and exploring alternative employment options are crucial for maintaining F-1 status while pursuing career goals. Graduation…
NEW DELHI: In a country where Magnus Carlsen’s shadow looms over every square of the chessboard, Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa walked into Norway Chess 2026 and did what no Indian had managed before by lifting the title in the World No. 1’s own backyard.The 20-year-old from Chennai began the second half of the event from the bottom…
Axar Patel and Suryakumar Yadav during the second T20I in New Chandigarh. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: India captain Suryakumar Yadav admitted that his side was “far from good enough” after a crushing 51-run defeat to South Africa in the second T20I in Mullanpur on Thursday, repeatedly stressing that “we learn, we try” in an attempt…
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has introduced a new $45 fee for travellers who arrive at airport checkpoints without an acceptable form of identification. Under the new policy, passengers who do not present a valid ID but still wish to fly will be referred to a paid alternative identity verification process called TSA ConfirmID. The…
Rishabh Pant made a confident call at the toss, choosing to bowl first as Lucknow Super Giants look to embrace a fearless approach against one of the in-form sides this season. Explaining the decision, Pant admitted that facing a strong opposition brings a different mindset. “Coming here, we want them to set a total for…
Ratna Debnath says all behind RG Kar crime and cover-up will face justice NEW DELHI: BJP MLA Ratna Debnath, the mother of the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital rape and murder victim, on Wednesday said she knows the identities of those involved in her daughter’s killing and the alleged cover-up, asserting that everyone responsible…
(Representative image PC-Canva) GATE admit card 2026: The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2026 is scheduled to take place on February 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2026. The exam will be held in two shifts each day at several test centers across India. Candidates are now eagerly waiting for their admit cards, which are…
Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo (7) celebrates with Portugal’s Pedro Neto (18) after Ronaldo scored his side’s third goal during the World Cup Group K soccer match between Portugal and Uzbekistan in Houston, Tuesday, June 23, 2026. (AP Photo/Karen Warren) Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice to rewrite Portuguese World Cup history as Portugal produced their most complete performance…
Devon Conway of New Zealand (Getty Images) Devon Conway struck a composed half-century before a clinical bowling display powered New Zealand to a dominant 68-run win over South Africa in the second T20I at Seddon Park, Hamilton, on Tuesday, levelling the five-match series 1-1.After being sent in to bat, New Zealand posted a competitive 175/6,…
Jos Buttler and Joe Root of England (Getty Images) England have promoted Jacob Bethell to open the batting alongside Ben Duckett for the first ODI against India at Edgbaston on Tuesday, while experienced wicketkeeper-batter Jos Buttler is set to celebrate a major career milestone with his 200th appearance in the format.The move sees Bethell entrusted…