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H-1B Visas: US Shutdown Threatens the Status of Contractor Employees

Employees of Federal contractors, on H-1B visas, have a risk of deportation if they receive the termination orders for lack of work.• Contractors still need to pay the employees, even when they do not work, or terminate them. The other scenario is…




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New US Rule increases EB-5 Visa Investor Requirements to $900,000

The US Office of Management and Budget has announced the new rules on July 25th, concerning the EB-5 program (Immigrant Investor Program Modernization), which is frequently used by the Indian American community. These will take effective from November…




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US Immigration Moves Ahead in H-1B Process and Impacts Indian IT Sector

The US Immigration is moving ahead in changing the process for issuing H-1B visa from next year. The outcome will have an impact on many Indian IT firms. Additionally, the Office of Management and Budget, has completed the reviewing process, for the…




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Jammu and Kashmir: SMS restored, broadband internet back in govt hospitals

SHORT messaging services (SMS) on mobile phones will be restored in Jammu and Kashmir Tuesday midnight, the 150th day since the government suspended it in the erstwhile state.




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Jamia student shot at as 20 cops watch; proctor says minister Anurag Thakur is to blame

The injured student, identified as Shadab Farooq, is from Jammu & Kashmir, and a first-year student of mass communication at Jamia.




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IIITM-K develops inventory dashboard to manage coronavirus lockdown

The institute, based in Thiruvananthapuram, aspires to emerge as a digital university with emphasis on blockchain, artificial intelligence, data analytics, cognitive science, internet of things and augmented reality.




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PM Modi reviews reform measures in aviation and power sectors, worst hit by Covid-19 lockdown

Other important issues, such as the propagation of renewables, flexibility in coal supply and enforcement of contracts for attracting private investment in the sector were also discussed in the meeting.




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The most unusual motorcycle you’ve ever seen! Front-wheel-drive, wheel-mounted engine, polished aluminium body




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Rise of the electric motorcycle: Top 10 all-electric scooters & superbikes of 2019




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MG Hector explained in pictures: Internet connectivity, mild hybrid tech and more

The British car manufacturer unveiled the first car that it will retail in India - the MG Hector - on Wednesday.




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Modified Royal Enfield images: Two Interceptor 650s with rally-spec design, capability




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Meet Zeus Radial V8: A unique all-electric motorcycle with a ‘V8’ powertrain design




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Modified Royal Enfield Tandav 650: Whole new scrambler appeal for the Interceptor 650




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Meet Curtiss Psyche: All-electric motorcycle with unique design & appetite to take on Harley-Davidson LiveWire




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Kia Seltos: The Hyundai Creta, MG Hector rival explained in images

The Kia Seltos compact SUV is going to launch in India on August 22nd this year. It is based on the same platform as that of the Hyundai Creta. Upon launch, in addition to competing against the Hyundai Creta, the Seltos will also pitch against the likes of Tata Harrier and MG Hector.




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James Bond’s Aston Martin DB5 up for sale! Guns, tyre slashers, seat ejector and more

At RM Sotheby's auction, which is set to take place from 15-17th August, this James Bond spec Aston Martin DB5, which has the lot number '111', has a starting price tag of $4,000,000 to $7,000,000. This car restoration was completed back in 2012 alongside the refurbishment of all the 13 special effect modifications.




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Taking motorcycle sidecar concept to the extremes: From racing sidecars to one with a working barbecue grill




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5 motorcycles that introduced Indians to speed & performance before Pulsar, Karizma came in




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2019 Frankfurt Motor Show in images: From Honda’s electric hatchback to Lamborghini’s hybrid hypercar




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Top 10 upcoming motorcycles in India worth waiting for: Sub-500cc Harley-Davidson, KTM 390 Adventure & more




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Ducati Monster 1100S as a sinister-looking Moto-Terminator will give you the heebie-jeebies




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Top 5 fastest motorcycles you can buy in 2019: Suzuki Hayabusa is third fastest only!




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Fastest, most powerful motorcycles in India under Rs 2 lakh: Here’s which one has the biggest top speed




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Top 5 motorcycles from EICMA 2019 heading to India: 390 Adventure, new Fireblade & more!

EICMA 2019 is running in full swing and the past few hours have seen the unveiling of some of the most exciting and awaited motorcycles on the planet. Here we have picked the top five that will be launched in India in the coming months.




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Six super-stunning modified Royal Enfield motorcycles: 650 twins and a Himalayan




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Meet Stingray: Alien but gorgeous motorcycle design – you won’t believe it’s electric




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Royal Enfield ‘Neelkantha’: A bagger-style Interceptor 650 in bright blue




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Meet Lazareth LM 410: Madcap four-wheel motorcycle with Yamaha R1 engine & a massive price tag




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Insane motorcycle modifications! Top 5 out-of-the-box custom Royal Enfields




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Meet T22 Synthesis: A motorcycle with two 2-stroke engines, inspired by 1950s’ twin-engined Triumph




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Most powerful motorcycles under Rs 2 lakh: KTM 250 Duke to Royal Enfield Himalayan to Gixxer SF 250




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Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 custom-built as a flat tracker without brakes: Minimalistic yet brilliant




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Top 6 motorcycles with car engines: Dodge Viper V10, Subaru boxer & even a diesel-powered bike




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New education policy is a great opportunity to define history

Young India is advancing to the peak of its demographic bulge—which means education and skill development is likely to be top priority for the decades to come. Hence, NEP assumes greater significance.




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What makes academic incubators different?

Whether it is Bill Gates and Steve Jobs for the baby boomers, or Mark Zuckerberg and Jack Dorsey for the millennials, the narrative of people starting from a garage to controlling the world has been compelling.




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Interview | Edtech will strengthen traditional players, says Saurabh Kumar, director academics, Vidyamandirmandir Classes

Edtech players can supplement brick-and-mortar companies, but it’s difficult to replace them as students from classes 8th to 12th are young enough to be self-motivated to study themselves.




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IIT-Hyderabad incubated start-up develops IoT-enabled, low-cost ventilator

This would provide enough isolation to the patient and protection to health workers and family. The ventilator can be controlled using the app and provides real-time display of the waveforms.




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UAE airlines say years needed to restore demand

Top executives of Emirates and Etihad, two of the Middle East's biggest airlines, have said passenger demand may not return to pre-coronavirus crisis levels until 2023.




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Saudi dollar bonds post losses as investors brace for pain to come

Saudi government dollar bonds posted losses in early trade Monday as investors absorbed the finance minister's comments that the country would take strict and painful measures to deal with the economic impact of the pandemic.




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Under 19 World Cup final: Bangla tigers create history, stun India to lift maiden title

India's batting wilted under pressure as a superb Bangladesh bowling attack shot the defending champions out for a paltry 177.




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Under-19 World Cup final: Bangladesh’s reaction after victory was ‘dirty’, says Indian skipper Priyam Garg

While Bangladesh captain Akbar Ali apologised for the "unfortunate incident", his Indian counterpart Priyam Garg felt it is something that should not have happened.




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Coronavirus: Tourist centres in Tamil Nadu under lockdown; visitors in Ooty asked to leave within 24 hours

Tamil Nadu has so far reported only one COVID-19 case and the 45-year old man unuder treatment in Chennai has recovered and two subsequent tests returned negative.




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China partly reopens iconic Great Wall to visitors as coronavirus eases

China in January closed all its museums and tourist centres all over the country to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.




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COVID-19 impact: India’s tourism sector may lose Rs 5 lakh crore; 4-5 crore jobs could be cut

The CII said the industry will see cash flows only beginning to improve in November, 2020 and perhaps get to normal levels by early 2021.




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Covid-19 impact: Loss forecast for India’s tourism sector doubles to Rs 10 lakh crore, says FAITH

The earlier forecast, which was shared with the government in March 2020, had put tourism's economic value at risk at around Rs 5 lakh crore, FAITH said in a statement.




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In year of recalls, GM to pay its factory workers big bonus

Decides to pay each of its 48,000 union workers a record $9,000 profit-sharing bonus




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Google urged to scrub personal details from Toronto digital city

The proposed city been embroiled in controversy from the start over how data from smartphones, sensors and the like, will be used.




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Facebook investors want Mark Zuckerberg to step down as firm’s chairman

Facebook used a Republican public relations firm to help repair its battered reputation following criticism of social media.




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Lyft to woo investors with fast US growth in IPO race with Uber

Lyft will pitch investors on its fast growth in the United States as it seeks to beat out Uber to become the first publicly listed ride-hailing company, according to people familiar with the matter.




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Amazon’s deep bench calms investors amid Jeff Bezos scandal, NYC rift

It’s been a rough few weeks for the world’s wealthiest man.