How work-from-home reshaped office reality since Covid — And where it stands now | India News

Work from home, a concept that barely featured in corporate vocabulary before 2020, quickly became the backbone of the global economy when the Covid pandemic brought daily life to a standstill. Offices shut overnight, cities fell silent, but work could not stop. Across industries, companies improvised at speed, building digital systems and remote processes that … Read more

Your American dreams might have to wait! Indians face increased US visa refusals over social media checks

Want to go to the US but facing delays for your visa? Your are not alone! Many Indians who applied for US visas are struggling with delays, as tighter scrutiny over social media activity and past arrests slows processing in the country’s largest revenue generating market. Over the past year, more applicants have been issued … Read more

“CEO of” trend explained: Why this simple phrase is taking over TikTok and Instagram

Scroll through TikTok or Instagram, and you’ll see one phrase everywhere: “CEO of.” At first, you might think, “Wait, are they really CEOs?” Nope. It’s not about business. It’s just a fun way Gen Z praises someone. It’s like saying, “You’re really good at this” or “You totally own this.” What “CEO of” means If … Read more

Karnataka’s Anke Gowda to be awarded Padma Shri for creating India’s largest free-access library | India News

Anke Gowda (Photo: Screengrab) NEW DELHI: Anke Gowda has been awarded the Padma Shri 2026 for his contribution to promoting literacy and preserving knowledge through Pustakamane, India’s largest free-access library.Gowda, a former bus conductor from Karnataka, founded Pustakamane with the aim of making books accessible to people from remote and marginalised communities. Over the years, … Read more

IIT Delhi to conduct open house in Kota for JEE Advanced 2026 aspirants: Check how to register

The Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) has announced an open house session for Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) 2026 aspirants in Kota under its outreach initiative ExperienceIITD. The event will be held on January 31, 2026, at the Auditorium of Vardhman Mahaveer Open University, Kota, as per an official press release.The open house is … Read more

T20 World Cup row explodes: BCB says ‘we wanted to play’ but Bangladesh government said no to India travel | Cricket News

Bangladesh cricket team players (File photo) The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Sunday said it was willing to play the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 in India but was bound by the decision of the Bangladesh government, which did not grant clearance for the tour.BCB director Abdur Razzak said government approval is mandatory for … Read more

How India-EU trade pact will cut costs, boost trade — explained

The India–European Union free trade agreement (FTA), expected to be announced on January 27, is likely to lower costs and expand trade rather than harm domestic industry, the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) said on Sunday. What benefit both the sides? As global trade becomes increasingly shaped by tariffs, geopolitics and supply-chain realignment, GTRI said … Read more

‘Where can they go?’: After Shakeel Ahmed, Rashid Alvi flags ‘communication gap’ within Congress | India News

NEW DELHI: A day after former Congress leader Shakeel Ahmed’s scathing remarks against Rahul Gandhi, veteran leader Rashid Alvi on Sunday said that the lack of an effective platform for dialogue and limited access to the top leadership has created a serious communication gap within the organisation.Speaking to news agency ANI, Alvi said party workers … Read more