Tony Tharakan

US new H-1B visa fee will not apply to existing holders, Axios reports A new $100,000 annual fee for H-1B visas in the United States goes into effect Sunday, but it will not be applied to existing holders of valid visas re-entering the country, Axios reported on Saturday.

The new fee structure will first apply to the upcoming H-1B lottery cycle for new applicants, and not to current visa holders or to renewals www.reuters.com/world/us/us-...

This is a story about a bird and a family. But this is no ordinary bird, and this is no ordinary family. It's about the world's rarest parrot, and the Ambanis tinyurl.com/yw77867x

He commented on my Insta. The mystery is solved.

I am pleased yet intrigued why he or the film’s scriptwriter chose the name. The only other “Tony Tharakan” I ever found on the internet was some kind of forger arrested in India with Interpol’s help a decade ago.

Ben Kingsley doppelgänger

Pleasantly surprised to spot my not-so-common Indian name pop up as a movie character's name in a major 2025 Malayalam drama, a police superintendent no less. Producer Edward Anthony does a fine job in this cameo, his first acting gig.

#OuseppinteOsiyathu (Joseph's Will)

A UK colleague asked if Creme Eggs were available in India. I don’t know. But if Britons are going berserk to this extent, it must really be a gastronomical delight.

A $2,300 Apple iPhone? Trump tariffs could make that happen. - www.reuters.com/technology/w...

From @reuters.com: One of people working with billionaire Elon Musk in his efforts to overhaul the U.S. government is a Berkeley-educated computer scientist who has boosted white supremacists and misogynists online.

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What Trump’s migration crackdown could mean for foreign students Visa data shows that, in Trump’s first presidency, foreign students were largely left alone.

U.S. universities warned international students after Donald Trump won the election last November. But data from his first presidency, paints a less grim picture for foreign students than Trump’s harsh rhetoric might suggest. Immigration experts believe there's an economic reason for it.

Supporters of South Korea's Yoon adopt 'Stop the Steal', hope Trump will help Supporters of impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol are adopting "Stop the Steal" slogans popularised by U.S. President-elect Donald Trump supporters and said they hoped the incoming president would help their embattled leader.

Supporters of impeached South Korean president adopt "Stop the Steal" slogan popularized by Trump voters, call on the US president-elect to help Yoon www.reuters.com/world/suppor...

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The 71-year-old died after falling into a ravine during a hike.

Memphis police discriminate against Black people, US Justice Dept finds The Memphis Police Department uses excessive force and discriminates against Black people, the U.S. Justice Department said on Wednesday following an investigation, calling on the Tennessee city's police to undertake significant reforms.

The federal investigation began in July 2023, in the wake of the beating death of Black motorist Tyre Nichols at the hands of Memphis officers.

Bitcoin tops $100,000 on optimism over Trump crypto plans Bitcoin rose above $100,000 for the first time on Thursday as the election of Republican Donald Trump as president of the United States spurred expectations that his administration will create a friendly regulatory environment for cryptocurrencies.

"Bitcoin crossing $100,000 is more than just a milestone; it's a testament to shifting tides in finance, technology, and geopolitics."

Exclusive: Pernod Ricard denied breaching India law. Its lawyers said otherwise An internal investigation ordered by Pernod Ricard concluded that top executives at its India business violated the law by colluding with alcohol retailers in New Delhi, according to a document seen by Reuters, even as the French giant's representatives denied wrongdoing in court and publicly.

🚨 Reuters Exclusive: French giant Pernod publicly denied wrongdoing in Delhi liquor policy case. But a confidential investigation by Shardul Amarchand law firm found its India execs violated the law by colluding with retailers. Deep dive tinyurl.com/yj9k5kvp Edits @katerina.bsky.social @reuters.com

Irish centre-right parties close in on re-election but likely need a new partner Ireland's two large centre-right parties looked on course to be returned to power after an election on Friday, but they will likely need at least one junior partner to reach a majority, raising questions about the stability of the next government.

Elections in #Ireland are fascinating because of the unique political party names. They do have Labour, Green and the Social Democrats, but the ones most likely to win are usually Fianna Fáil (Soldiers of Destiny), Fine Gael (Family of the Irish) or Sinn Fein (We Ourselves).

Why the Flying Experience Feels So Much Worse The front of the plane is now a haven of luxury, while coach has turned into a low-cost shakedown. The real winner: Airlines.

I’m biased, but I think my feature from earlier this week on how and why the experience of American air travel has changed so much in recent years would make a good Sunday read before travel season kicks off in earnest. Gift link: www.bloomberg.com/news/feature...

Murray to join Djokovic's coaching team ahead of Australian Open Retired tennis great Andy Murray has agreed to join Novak Djokovic's team and will coach him at the Australian Open next year, the Serbian 24-times Grand Slam champion said on Saturday.

OK, so I was not expecting that. Is Jannik Sinner's crown in danger? Novak Djokovic is targeting an 11th trophy at Melbourne Park and a record 25th Grand Slam title, a milestone he currently shares with Margaret Court - will Andy Murray be the X factor? #AusOpen

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How Indian billionaire Gautam Adani's alleged bribery scheme took off and unraveled This account of how the alleged scheme unfolded is drawn from federal prosecutors' 54-page criminal indictment of Adani and seven of his associates and two parallel civil SEC complaints.

This account of how the alleged scheme unfolded is drawn from federal prosecutors' 54-page criminal indictment of Gautam Adani and seven of his associates and two parallel civil SEC complaints www.reuters.com/world/india/...

Gautam Adani, the billionaire chair of Indian conglomerate Adani Group and one of the world's richest people, could face a long road to trial in the US on criminal charges over his alleged role in a multi-billion-dollar fraud and bribery scheme reut.rs/4fuqiVH

Tis like when VHS overtook Betamax.

Gaetz withdraws from consideration as Trump attorney general Former U.S. Representative Matt Gaetz withdrew his name from consideration for President-elect Donald Trump's attorney general on Thursday, saying his confirmation was becoming a distraction.

Former US Representative Matt Gaetz withdrew his name from consideration for President-elect Donald Trump's attorney general, saying his confirmation was becoming a distraction reut.rs/40S0Ox4

Indian international students in the US outnumber Chinese for the first time in 15 years | CNN For more than a decade, Chinese students have flocked to the United States, drawn by the prestige of an overseas education and the glamor of the American Dream. But that’s changing now – and recent st...

Indian international students in the US outnumber Chinese students for the first time in 15 years www.cnn.com/2024/11/20/u...

AI What do we do when the machines are smarter than us?

🔊 AI is going to be smarter than us. How are we going to handle that? Tune into this week’s episode of Reuters Econ World to find out reut.rs/40YC9Hg

Trump taps former WWE CEO Linda McMahon as education secretary The move puts the former pro-wrestling mogul at the helm of a department Trump has proposed abolishing.

US President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Linda McMahon as education secretary, putting the former pro-wrestling mogul at the helm of a department Trump has proposed abolishing reut.rs/3UW9MWj

Barnes & Noble is making a comeback | CNN Business The world’s largest retail bookseller is expanding at a breakneck pace and is on track to reach its goal of more than 60 planned openings this year. The plan marks a dramatic shift from when it closed...

Barnes & Noble is making a comeback: The world’s largest retail bookseller is expanding at a breakneck pace and is on track to reach its goal of more than 60 planned openings this year.

There is a special circle in hell for publishers who do not make the gutter margins big enough