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H-1B visa overhaul 2025: Key changes and benefits for tech professionals

In encouraging news for Indian techies, the outgoing Joe Biden administration in the United States has announced reforms to the popular H-1B visa programme. Skilled Indian workers, who make up a significant chunk of the H-1B visa applicants every year, are expected to benefit from the visa overhaul. Here are the benefits of the new H-1B rules Flexibility The new …

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4 days, 18 hours ago

US announces new rules to streamline H-1B visa appointments, relief for Indian techies

Hindustan Times

US H1B visa: The US Embassy in India, beginning from January 1, 2025, will implement new regulations for scheduling and rescheduling non-immigrant visa appointments, including those for H-1B visas, aimed at streamlining the process and reducing wait times. The US embassy has announced new rules to streamline the appointment process for visa applicants This announcement on the US embassy's official …

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2 weeks ago

Why techies in India's Silicon Valley Bengaluru should say Krishna, Krishna

India Today

"Computers and IT are my two key weapons to turn Karnataka into a modern state," said SM Krishna in 1999, just months after becoming the Chief Minister. Former Karnataka CM SM Krishna who passed away on Tuesday, is hailed by many as the man who helped Bengaluru turn into India's Silicon Valley. "Sri SM Krishna took Bangalore to the future …

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3 weeks, 6 days ago

Infopark connectivity in Kochi set to get major boost

New Indian Express

KOCHI: A major complaint raised by Infopark techies is inadequate public transportation facilities, which in turn, leads to issues like insufficient parking space at the IT park. Kochi Metro has speeded up construction of its phase 2 extension, the 11.2-km-long Pink Line from its Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium station to Infopark, and promises to meet the August 2026 deadline. Meanwhile, techies …

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3 weeks, 6 days ago

Pune Porsche accident: Prosecution informs special court that state is ready for time bound trial in case

Hindustan Times

Special public prosecutor Advocate Shishir Hiray, on Monday, submitted a request before the special court that the state government is prepared for a time-bound trial to expedite the trial against the nine accused in the Porsche crash case. Techies Aneesh Awadhiya, 24, and Ashwini Koshta, 24, were killed after their motorcycle was hit by a speeding Porsche car driven by …

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4 weeks, 1 day ago

Entrepreneur’s note on leaving Bengaluru after 14 years: ‘I am not a local, but…’

Hindustan Times

Entrepreneur Asthana Ujjawal penned a goodbye note to Bengaluru, the city he called his home for over 14 years, while moving base to Pune. Tech city Bengaluru attracts talent from all across the country “Leaving Bangalore” Bengaluru, often called the startup hub of India, attracts techies and entrepreneurs from all over the country. He said that Bengaluru is not so …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Searching for the Next Social Media Fix for the Next Trump Era

Wired

The morning of November 5, hours before I was confronted with the sick realization that the world was again about to get exponentially harder for me and the people I love, I received an email from Kunal Lunawat, CEO and cofounder of Wildr, an app he described to me as a “troll-free, text-only” social media platform. They toss out words …

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1 month, 1 week ago

A Trump appointment may be cause for concern for Indian techies. Here's why

India Today

As President-elect Donald Trump prepares for his second term, his recent appointments and policy announcements point to a hardline stance on immigration, with significant implications for Indian immigrants -- both those entering illegally and those legally in the US on work visas. This announcement follows Homan’s repeated assertions that Trump is the president who “did the most” to secure US …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Cops urge Bengaluru techies to use public transport at least once a week

New Indian Express

BENGALURU: On the occasion of World Transport Day, city traffic police urged citizens to use public transport. If 50% of IT employees use public transport, as per an estimate, traffic congestion could be reduced by around 20%, as many of them rely on cars and two-wheelers. The city and traffic police called up on the public to take a pledge …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Puducherry: Auto driver Moinuddin, Chennai techies rape minor girl

Op India

A 16-year-old Mumbai girl was discovered on a Puducherry beach in a severely debilitated state after she was missing for two days. Police searched for the girl after receiving a missing person’s complaint from her mother, a day later and found her on Puducherry Beach Road on 1st November. On 1st November, a police patrol squad discovered the girl strolling …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Trump’s second coming: Hopes and dreams dangle for Indian techies and students

Live Mint

Mumbai: Donald Trump’s electoral comeback has prompted some crystal-gazing into what his second term as American president could mean for Indian employees and students aspiring to move to the US. That said, domestic education and visa consultants are banking on Trump’s other rhetoric—to revive the US economy—to open a route at least for India’s much-vaunted technology employees and students pursuing …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Visakhapatnam Techies Offer Smart Industrial Safety Solutions

Deccan Chronicle

Visakhapatnam-based engineering and management professionals have come up with smart solutions to provide alerts before a disaster can develop in factories. These solutions, which include IoT and AI-based systems, can sense a developing disaster and quickly send alerts. These trigger preventive measures that prevent the disaster from developing further, thereby saving human lives.

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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Seven Accused in Pune Porsche Case Face Draft Charges

Hindustan Times

Seven individuals, including parents of the minor, three hospital staffers, and two middlemen, have been charged with various offenses in connection with the tragic accident involving a Porsche car in Kalyaninagar. The draft charges were filed before the special court, and the court has scheduled a hearing for November 6 to decide the case's further course.

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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Waterfall Mania: Viral Video Shows Bengaluru's Manyata Tech Park Flooding

Hindustan Times

A viral video of a waterfall near Manyata Tech Park in Bengaluru has appeared on Google Maps, sparking amusement and debate online. While the video is not officially affiliated with Embassy REIT, which operates Manyata Techpark, it shares a similar name and location. The waterfall is described as a great sightseeing spot, attracting positive reviews from users. However, the video's …

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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Pune Police Submits State's Sanction Letter for Prosecution of Sassoon Staff in Porsche Crash Case

Hindustan Times

Pune police have submitted the state's sanction letter seeking prosecution of three Sassoon staff in the Porsche crash case. The three public servants — Dr Ajay Taware, Dr Shrihari Halnor and Atul Ghatkamble — are accused of destroying evidence and switching the blood sample of the 17-year old son of a real estate developer who was detained custody for causing …

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2 months ago

A Culinary Hub for Students and Techies: V.M. Food Street Emerges as a Nighttime Destination

The Hindu

Old Mahabalipuram Road (OMR) has emerged as a vibrant night destination for college students, information technology professionals, and food enthusiasts. With an array of shops opening by noon and offering a diverse menu until late at night, this food street is establishing itself as the premier destination for those seeking to savour culinary delights.

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2 months, 1 week ago

Social Media Tells You Who You Are. What if It's Totally Wrong?

Wired

A few years ago I wrote about how, when planning my wedding, I’d signaled to the Pinterest app that I was interested in hairstyles and tablescapes, and I was suddenly flooded with suggestions for more of the same. More than three years after reporting on what Pinterest internally called its “miscarriage” problem, I’m sorry to say my Pinterest suggestions are …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Young techies develop app to help government in Andhra Pradesh assess real time relief operations and effectively battle the deluge

The Hindu

A team of young techies, assisted by volunteers drawn from various quarters, has developed Andhra Pradesh Flood Volunteers Management System, an app that facilitates real-time assessment of the flood situation and the ongoing relief operations and helps the government to concentrate its relief and rescue efforts in those directions. “To establish clear communication channels, well defined roles and responsibilities and …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

27,000 techies laid off across the globe in August, highest since January 2024

Deccan Chronicle

Hyderabad: The layoffs in tech companies has witnessed a surge in August, since January 2024. On August 1, Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger announced plans to cut around 15,000 jobs, representing 15% of its workforce. German chipmaker Infineon announced on August 5 that it would cut 1,400 jobs globally, with an additional 1,400 positions being relocated to countries with lower labor …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Telangana: 4 Techies 'Push Man Into Swimming Pool, Stage Accidental Drowning', Arrested

ABP News

Ghatkesar police have arrested four individuals, including three IT professionals, in connection with the death of a colleague during a birthday party at a farmhouse on the outskirts of Hyderabad. Telangana | In Hyderabad's Ghatkesar, 4 individuals, including three IT professionals were arrested in connection with the murder of their colleague, Gajambikal Ajay Teja, during a birthday party at a …

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4 months ago

Kolkata Doctor Death: Techies Join Protests In City; SC Orders Removal Of Victim's Name, Photos From Social Media — Updates

ABP News

Kolkata Doctor Death: As the medics' protests against the grisly rape and murder of the trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata continued unabated, crippling the healthcare facilities, hundreds of techies joined the stir, staging a rally in the outskirts of the city. #WATCH | RG Kar Medical College and Hospital rape-murder case | Accused Sanjoy's …

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4 months, 1 week ago

Nagpur hit-and-run case: Man, wife and their child injured after speeding car rams parked vehicle from behind

India TV News

A man, his wife and their child were injured in a hit-and-run incident in Nagpur, Maharashtra. The family members were in a parked vehicle when a speedy car hit from behind. When the car of the accused did not start, they fled leaving the injured person, his wife and their kid at the spot. Pune Porsche car accident Nagpur's hit-and-run …

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Bengaluru’s tech industry: A golden goose or a workhorse?

The Hindu

Kiran, who worked as a coder in Bengaluru with a leading e-commerce firm, used to find the work hours gruelling and exhausting. But the recent proposal to increase the working hours of IT employees in the State to 14 hours a day has sent ripples across the 20 lakh-strong labour force in the sector, many of whom are already overworked …

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Two Bengaluru techies died after BBMP garbage truck ran over a bike, driver arrested: Report

Hindustan Times

The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike garbage truck ran over two IT professionals who were on their bike on Sunday evening, reported The Indian Express. The victims died on spot and the driver of the garbage truck fled the scene after the accident. Two Bengaluru techies died after BBMP garbage truck ran over a bike, driver arrested: Report According to the …

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H-1B visa overhaul 2025: Key changes and benefits for tech professionals

US announces new rules to streamline H-1B visa appointments, relief for Indian techies

Why techies in India's Silicon Valley Bengaluru should say Krishna, Krishna

Infopark connectivity in Kochi set to get major boost

Pune Porsche accident: Prosecution informs special court that state is ready for time bound trial in case

Entrepreneur’s note on leaving Bengaluru after 14 years: ‘I am not a local, but…’

Searching for the Next Social Media Fix for the Next Trump Era

A Trump appointment may be cause for concern for Indian techies. Here's why

Cops urge Bengaluru techies to use public transport at least once a week

Puducherry: Auto driver Moinuddin, Chennai techies rape minor girl

Trump’s second coming: Hopes and dreams dangle for Indian techies and students

Visakhapatnam Techies Offer Smart Industrial Safety Solutions

Seven Accused in Pune Porsche Case Face Draft Charges

Waterfall Mania: Viral Video Shows Bengaluru's Manyata Tech Park Flooding

Pune Police Submits State's Sanction Letter for Prosecution of Sassoon Staff in Porsche Crash Case

A Culinary Hub for Students and Techies: V.M. Food Street Emerges as a Nighttime Destination

Social Media Tells You Who You Are. What if It's Totally Wrong?

Young techies develop app to help government in Andhra Pradesh assess real time relief operations and effectively battle the deluge

27,000 techies laid off across the globe in August, highest since January 2024

Telangana: 4 Techies 'Push Man Into Swimming Pool, Stage Accidental Drowning', Arrested

Kolkata Doctor Death: Techies Join Protests In City; SC Orders Removal Of Victim's Name, Photos From Social Media — Updates

Nagpur hit-and-run case: Man, wife and their child injured after speeding car rams parked vehicle from behind

Bengaluru’s tech industry: A golden goose or a workhorse?

Two Bengaluru techies died after BBMP garbage truck ran over a bike, driver arrested: Report