Author: Sharad Natani
What was once a dream destination for thousands of Indian students is now turning into a major disappointment. Canada, long considered one of the most welcoming countries for international education, has tightened its student visa rules so sharply that a record 74% of Indian applicants were rejected in August 2025 — the highest ever in recent years. This sweeping rejection wave marks a dramatic shift from just two years ago, when Canada approved nearly seven out of every ten Indian study permit applications. Today, that number has flipped — sending shockwaves through students, universities, and education agents alike. From Boom…
The world’s nuclear tensions are once again under the spotlight as a new report by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) reveals that nine nations collectively hold 12,241 nuclear weapons in 2025. Of these, an alarming 3,912 warheads are deployed on missiles and aircraft, while 2,100 are on high operational alert — ready for immediate launch within minutes. Nine Nations, One Shared Threat According to the SIPRI Yearbook 2025, nuclear capabilities remain concentrated among nine countries: the United States, Russia, China, France, the United Kingdom, India, Pakistan, Israel, and North Korea. Together, the U.S. and Russia still account for…
“The real victory is when you don’t quit.” These powerful words by IAS officer Pari Bishnoi have struck a chord with millions of aspirants across India. Known for her humility, determination, and candour, Bishnoi recently shared her deeply personal story on Instagram — a journey that reflects how failure, isolation, and self-doubt can transform into strength, growth, and purpose. A Journey Born in Struggle Back in 2017, Pari failed to clear the UPSC Civil Services Examination on her first attempt — a setback that would have discouraged many. But instead of giving up, she made a brave decision: to return…
For thousands of Indian professionals stuck in the endless H-1B visa queue, a new escape route to the United States is opening — but at a steep price. The EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program, nicknamed the “$800,000 shortcut,” has become the fast track for wealthy Indians seeking a Green Card without the decades-long wait. By investing $800,000 (around Rs 7.1 crore) in a U.S. job-creating enterprise and generating at least 10 full-time American jobs, applicants can directly qualify for U.S. permanent residency. According to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) data, India now ranks among the top countries using the EB-5…
The evening sky over Sriharikota roared with pride as the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched its heaviest communication satellite, CMS-03, aboard the mighty LVM3-M5 “Bahubali” rocket — a symbol of India’s growing power and self-reliance in space technology. The 43.5-metre-tall Bahubali, named for its strength and reliability, lifted off at 5:26 PM from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, carrying the 4,410-kg CMS-03 satellite into a Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO) — making it the heaviest payload ever launched from Indian soil. A Milestone Beyond the Skies The CMS-03 satellite is designed to enhance India’s communication network across land and…
In a world where innovation drives fortune, two 22-year-old Indian-origin prodigies have achieved what most only dream of — becoming Silicon Valley’s youngest self-made billionaires. Their AI-driven startup, Mercor, valued at a staggering $10 billion, is revolutionizing how the world recruits talent — and reshaping the narrative of Indian excellence in global tech. The Birth of Mercor: When AI Meets Human Potential Mercor was founded by Ayaan Lakhani and Aryan Bhatia, both computer science graduates with a shared vision — to make hiring faster, fairer, and smarter through artificial intelligence. Launched just two years ago from a small co-working space…