Don't miss the deadline! The Indian government requires linking PAN with Aadhaar by March 31, 2023. If you haven't linked them yet, you can check the status on the e-filing portal or via SMS. Here's how

There will likely be a significant increase in the cost of applying for employment-based visas, such as H-1B and L visas. The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) proposed raising the cost of US visas (in a 469-page document) in an effort to restore the immigration agency's budget (which were depleted during the pandemic time) and control operating expenses.

Revised regulations for Indians will shorten the wait for a US visa Now, Indian nationals looking for a business or tourist visa can schedule an appointment at a US embassy or consulate outside of India.

Daylight Saving Time (DST) is a practice that has been around for over a century. It is observed in many countries around the world, where people set their clocks forward by an hour in the spring and then set them back by an hour in the fall. The idea behind DST is to make better use of the available daylight during the summer months and to conserve energy. But why do we have Daylight Saving Time in the first place?

Indian languages like Hindi, Gujarati and Telugu are the most widely spoken Indian languages in the U.S. as per American Community Services data released by the US Census Bureau for 2017.

<p>Options for Nonimmigrant Workers Following Termination of Employment<br></p>

<p>If you are an Indian freelancer or a small business owner in the US, we will tell you how to fill out a 1099 form.<br><br></p>

<p>Indian Republic Day is commemorated every year on 26th of January. A republic state means that there is no King, Monarch, or any single authoritarian leader in charge. On Republic Day, the President of India addresses the nation.<br><br></p>

<p>A promise, a pledge taken for a higher purpose and goal, can make every person’s story an epic for generations to come<br><br></p>

<p>As technological advancements herald exciting possibilities, we are also faced with a future ridden with apprehensions, and skepticism…..it is imperative that we acquire digital intelligence, or DQ<br><br></p>

<p> The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) has expressed fear that the prohibition might lead to reprisal from the United States and Mexico, which would forbid Canadians from making acquisitions there, particularly pensioners searching for winter homes outside of Canada. <br></p>

<p>Travel season is here bringing along its favorite companions - excitement and anxiety.<br>While air travel is the most convenient way to reach far away destinations, it’s also the most stressful; more so in recent times, with frequent changes in travel regulations and Covid test requirements for domestic and international journeys.<br><br></p>

<p>My earliest memory of plastic was a thick and glossy one, the worst kind, that was given by ‘high-end’ brand stores. I remember seeing those for decades in our almirah that eventually became our certificates holder. Pretty soon I began to see plastic replacing steel containers, buckets and other kitchen items. Faux flowers, plastic curtains, mats replaced our organic and natural home décor. We thought we were arriving at some grand destination.<br><br></p>

<p>Bhagavad Gita, translated as “What is declared or stated by God”, is one of the most important sacred texts of Sanatana Dharma (also referred to as Hinduism). Because these writings are composed to a specific meter, the verses can be sung or chanted. Hence, Bhagavad Gita is also called “The song of God”.<br><br><br></p>

<p>Children’s goals should be respected, not trivialized<br></p>

<p> <p>The recent Korean drama series Extraordinary Attorney Woo has been a phenomenal success with viewers around the globe. The titular character-Woo Young Woo- plays an attorney with autistic spectrum disorder. She is a brilliant young woman with eidetic memory, high IQ and a genius in legal matters.<br>This heart-warming, delightful series showcases Attorney Woo Young Woo’s struggles with her autistic disability in her work place as well as in her personal life as she faces rejection, humiliation and ridicule. <br>The makers of the show send a solid message of acceptance and understanding through other strong characters in the show, who offer unconditional support and love for Woo, by helping her overcome and triumph in her tough battles with herself and the world around her.<br>The show is a bold attempt at autistic representation that continues to remains a subject of taboo and a social stigma associated with shame, even in advanced nations like South Korea. <br></p> <br></p>

<p>If happiness, physical well-being, healthy relationships, emotional balance, and economic success is important to you, then you will want to be socially intelligent.<br>No academic requirement, no high IQ, no special genetic make-up or biology is necessary to acquire these skills. <br>Academic intelligence and IQs have a limited threshold, but social intelligence goes beyond in building better societies and raising well-adjusted children.<br>If you have asked yourself these questions, then you have passed the first test of being socially intelligent<br></p>

<p>Veganism, as defined by the Vegan Society, “is a philosophy and way of living which seeks to exclude — as<br>far as is possible and practicable — all forms of exploitation of, and cruelty to, animals for food, clothing,<br>or any other purpose……” One who has adopted this way of life is called a “vegan”.<br></p>

<p><b>Holy Basil (Tulasi):</b>Tulasi leaves are rich in antioxidants and also exhibit anti-fungal<br>properties. The antioxidant-rich herb is widely used in herbal teas, beauty products, and<br>also in medicines to fight Indigestion, diabetes, fever, cold, cough, and bronchitis.<br></p><br>

<p>Feng Shui is the ancient Chinese concept of placement that links man and environment. Feng<br>Shui literally means “wind and water”. This philosophy of Feng Shui is to ensure that the<br>contrary forces of Yin and Yang allow people to live in harmony with their surroundings. <br></p>

<p>Carrom- the simple square board with horizontal, circle, and diagonal markings in black and red often<br>adorned in a circular formation by 9 black coins and 9 white (cream) coins and a majestic red coin- the<br>queen; one heavy, decorative striker. This game has many monikers like ‘finger pool’, ‘poor man’s<br>billiards’, and ‘strike and pocket’. Nicknames aside, to me, carrom is not just a game; it’s a complete<br>tutorial about working with a team, building vital personality traits, strategizing, and to go beyond winning!<br>Summer holidays were a nightmare for our mothers; much like how it was for us, when we became<br>parents and will continue to be for the future parents.<br></p>