BULLISH-ON-INDIA
Bullish on India: By 2047, India must respect heritage conservation and environment as much as development
Beautification, which is gaining importance, is, unfortunately, different from conservation, says Mumbai-based conservation architect Vikas Dilawari, who shares his vision for India in 2047.
TRENDS
Independence Day 2023: 100 reasons to be a proud Indian
From contributions to science, maths and gaming to iconic books, textiles and culinary traditions - some of the most remarkable things made and used in India.
INDIA
Bullish on India | Why India needs to become aatmanirbhar in arms manufacturing on a war footing
ENVIRONMENT
'A few more cheetah deaths may occur, but these should be isolated events', says vet who helped translocate the cheetahs from South Africa
"Despite the cheetahs deaths, India still offers a safer habitat for these animals than most places in Africa. If this project fails, there will be very few viable options for the conservation of cheetahs." - Dr Adrian S.W. Tordiffe
BOOKS
Book review: Facts after facts, Valmiki Faleiro's new book aims at a complete story of Goa's liberation
India is turning 76 on August 15. Goa, however, was freed later. In his new book 'Goa 1961: The Complete Story of Nationalism and Integration' author Valmiki Faleiro goes back 62 years to retrace the events that led to Goa’s Liberation on December 19, 1961.
TRENDS
Travel News: Russia introduces e-visa, Switzerland pauses Indian tour group visas, in-cabin Braille on United Airlines
Acropolis of Athens sets visitor limits, UNESCO to add Venice 'in danger' list, Spain’s pilgrimage site to introduce tourist tax, Portugal issues heatwave warning, robots to handle baggage in Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, and Notre Dame in Paris to open in December 2024
TRENDS
Riga, Latvia: Where the beer is cheap, the casinos glittery and the nightlife vibrant
Riga’s old town is ancient to the last brick but walk a few steps in either direction and the city will reveal its modernity. Sushi restaurants, ritzy bars, swanks shops, futuristic buildings.
IMMIGRATION
Immigration Central | All about moving to Hong Kong
LIFESTYLE
International Day of Friendship: 7 famous literary bonds between authors and their animal friends
Let’s meet famous authors and their best friends — cats, ravens, poodle, cocker spaniel & a bear — on the International Day of Friendship, which is celebrated the world over on July 30, barring some countries including India which observes it on August 6.
IMMIGRATION
Immigration Central | Portugal & Spain restructure residency, the UK eases visa rules for construction workers, New Zealand extends continuous stay period
INDIA
Global Tiger Day 2023: 10 most famous tigers and tigresses of India
From Machli - the foremother of many Ranthambore tigers today - to the Prince of Bandipur National Park, these are some of India's most famous tigers.
TRENDS
National Mango Day 2023: What poets from Amir Khusro to Ghalib and Munawwar Rana wrote in praise of mangoes
July 22 is observed as National Mango Day. For eons, poets and emperors have written in praise of the summer fruit that has also been mentioned in Vedic and early Sanskrit texts.
IMMIGRATION
Immigration news: Canada launches new Digital Nomad strategy; South Korea seeks 30,000 skilled workers
Plus, US pauses Green Card for nurses, Vietnam extends duration of tourist e-visa, the German Academic Exchange Service launches 30 Digital Scholarships, and more.
TRENDS
Travel news: EgyptAir introduces free 96-hour transit visa; Spain restricts alcoholic drinks to six a day; no strolley bags in Croatian town
Also, Eurostar ends direct trains from London to Disneyland Paris and tired of 'Game of Thrones' tourists, San Juan introduces online ticketing system.
IMMIGRATION
New visa rules, work-hour cap for international students in Australia from July 1
Indian graduates from Australian universities and colleges can apply to work in Australia for up to eight years from July 1. Plus, the allowable work hours cap for international students in Australia will be increased from 40 hours to 48 hours per fortnight from July 2023.
TRENDS
PM Modi in US | Patel Winery owner: Being handpicked to serve wine at a state dinner was a once-in-a-lifetime moment
An exclusive interview with Raj M. Patel of Patel Winery in California's Napa Valley, which makes the red wine served at the US State Dinner for Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
IMMIGRATION
Immigration Central: Indians top list of foreigners denied entry to New Zealand. Here's why
In addition, more towns in Spain, a Swiss village and Italian municipality are offering monetary incentives to move, with clauses; and directly apply for electronic travel authorisation through ESTA Mobile app if travelling to the US.
IMMIGRATION
Immigration Central: US expands premium processing for change of visa; Bulgaria tightens residency rules; Saudi Arabia & Oman start joint tourist visa
Also, Japan has expanded its list of industries for foreign skilled workers and Saudi Arabia will grant eVisa to those holding valid visas to the US, the UK and Schengen.
TRENDS
Adam Smith’s University of Glasgow years were his life’s ‘most useful, happiest & honourable period’
In his tercentenary, the man remains a prominent presence on the University of Glasgow campus — his name on the University’s Memorial Gate, the Adam Smith Chair in Political Economy, the triple-accredited Adam Smith Business School, and stories of him as a student and teacher.
IMMIGRATION
Immigration Central: Indonesia’s Golden Visa, Canada’s Verified Traveller effective from June, Hungary to tighten foreign worker rules
TRENDS
Book excerpts: What Adam Smith said about India and East India Company in The Wealth of Nations
Missed the lesson on Adam Smith at school? Here are the best bits of what he wrote about India in his seminal work, The Wealth of Nations.
IMMIGRATION
What you need to know about the new US visa services system, effective from July 15
US visa fee for visitors and certain other non-immigrant visa categories is now $185. For certain petition-based non-immigrant visas (NIV) for temporary workers, the fee has been increased from $190 to $205.
IMMIGRATION
Immigration Central: Canada announces faster temporary resident visas for spousal applicants; 4 new English language tests approved for Student Direct Stream
In an effort to strengthen family reunification, the Canadian government has announced new measures to ease spousal temporary residence visa while they wait for permanent residence.
IMMIGRATION
Immigration Central: From January 2024, the UK will debar international students from bringing dependents
India is now the UK’s top sending country. In the 2021-22 academic year, international students contributed £41.9 billion to the UK’s economy but the government is curbing entry of student visa dependents which will severely impact Indian students enrolling in the UK universities.
