Author: Sharad Natani
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…
The DY Patil Stadium roared with pride as Team India lifted the Women’s ODI World Cup 2025, defeating South Africa by 52 runs in a thrilling finale that showcased skill, resilience, and emotion. At the heart of this victory stood Deepti Sharma, whose extraordinary five-wicket haul scripted one of Indian cricket’s most iconic moments. India’s Batting Brilliance Sets the Stage Batting first, the “Women in Blue” displayed composure and class. Shafali Verma fired early with a spectacular 87 off 78 balls, setting the tone for India’s innings with power-packed boundaries and confident stroke play. Deepti Sharma, who later became the…
At just 16 years old, Gurugram student Anshika Chand is proving that compassion and innovation can reshape lives. What began as a small school internship project has grown into a nationwide movement for inclusive education, giving children with special needs equal access to classrooms, confidence, and opportunities. A Wake-Up Call During an Internship During her internship with Indic AI, a non-profit working for inclusive learning, Anshika came across a troubling fact — though 5% of seats in Indian universities are reserved for students with special needs, nearly 70% remain vacant each year. The reason wasn’t lack of talent — it…
Challenging a long-standing perception in the smartphone industry, Google has claimed that Android devices are more secure than Apple’s iPhones. The company’s statement follows the release of a global survey conducted in partnership with YouGov during Cybersecurity Awareness Month, covering 5,000 smartphone users across the US, India, and Brazil. Android Outperforms iOS in Security Metrics According to Google, its multi-layered Android security framework, powered by artificial intelligence and real-time threat detection, prevents billions of malicious attempts before they reach users. The company revealed that Android systems block over 10 billion suspected scam calls and messages every month, while RCS Safety…