TRAVEL-TRENDS
FIFA World Cup 2022 Qatar: Dos & Don’ts when in Doha for the tournament
What's allowed and what's not? What are the COVID regulations and social restrictions in Qatar? Before packing your bags for the FIFA World Cup 2022, from November 20 to December 18, know the travel and stay dos and don’ts. Here's a ready reckoner
TRAVEL-TRENDS
FIFA World Cup 2022 | More than just football: Cultural events to woo the fans
Qatar will host a slew of cultural festivals and entertainment events during the FIFA World Cup, from November 20 to December 18. Football fan or not, catch these during or after matches and on rest days
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Children's Day 2022: Who needs vitamin Gummies?
Indian children and adults account for half the world's MiND or MND (micronutrient deficiencies) head count. Are chewable vitamin gummies a viable antidote?
LUXURY-LIFESTYLE
Destination weddings: Latest trends, international vs domestic, hottest locations
Most popular international destinations for weddings: Thailand, Dubai and Bali. Popular domestic destinations: Jaipur, Udaipur, Goa, Jim Corbett, Mahabaleshwar, Puri, Pushkar and Ranthambore.
IMMIGRATION
Immigration Central | What to do if you're on an H-1B Visa and lose your job in the US?
After Twitter layoffs, Stripe cuts 14 per cent of its workforce, the focus is back on corporate giants — Amazon, Lyft, Intel, Apple — tightening their belts. What happens to the immigration status of laid-off immigrants on H-1B Visa in the US?
IMMIGRATION
Immigration Central | Costly Portugal, New Zealand's new visa, Canada and Hong Kong to attract talent, and more
While some countries are introducing unique visas — Digital Nomad, Active Investor Plus, Global Talent — to attract the talented and the wealthy, in others, real estate have become pricier. Here's a quick list
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MC Travel Special: Goa heritage festival and walks
As Goa gets ready to host the much-anticipated Goa Heritage Festival (November 15-19) curated by Goa Heritage Action Group (GHAG), here’s a quick look at some of the most interesting walks in North Goa.
IMMIGRATION
Immigration central: What you need to know about Switzerland residence permits
Switzerland permanent residency is a long process based on cantonal and communal reports. The 33 stages include an examination of whether applicants are integrated into the Swiss way of life.
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15 racist remarks that have no place in modern conversation
From regional stereotypes to complexion and food, phrases and ideas to cut from your vocabulary.
LIFESTYLE-TRENDS
FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022: 15 best breakfast places in Doha
If your tickets are booked for the football world cup, and you are zeroing in on where to eat traditional Qatari breakfast at, or grab a world-cuisine bite, here's a reckoner of Doha's not-to-miss eateries
TRAVEL
Study Abroad: Looking for a 'best student city'? Head to Melbourne
Melbourne was declared No. 5 in the 2023 QS Best Student City rankings with an overall score of 93.3. This makes Melbourne Australia's No.1 student city. The city also is at the 13th position globally in the QS World University Rankings and 2nd in the world for student mix with a score of 98.9.
IMMIGRATION
Immigration central: From EB-1 to EB-5 visa, 5 employment-based visa categories to work in the US
Noncitizens who are physically present in the US have to file Form I-485 (based on a pending or approved immigrant visa petition), to become Lawful Permanent Residents (Green Card holders).
BUSINESS
“Building long-lasting relationships is my go-to business mantra”: DreamFolks' Liberatha Peter Kallat
DreamFolks has coverage across all 54 airport lounges operational in India and a market share of over 95 percent of all India-issued card-based access to domestic lounges in India.
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Trip Planner | Middle East experiences, from Ferrari World on Yas Island to Arabic coffee at Al Ula
Travelling to Qatar for the FIFA World Cup in November? Consider making a whole trip of it, and visit other historical and fun spots in West Asia as well.
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Immigration Central: Malaysia as a second home
Remember, a MM2H Social Pass holder is not eligible for Permanent Residence or Citizenship in Malaysia.
BUSINESS
75 start-ups that are firming up India’s position in the global digital economy
From 471 in 2016 to 72,993 start-ups as on June 30, 2022, India registered a whopping rise of 15,400 percent in the number of startups in six years, according to Ministry of Commerce and Industry. From tea to taking payloads into space, beauty, accommodation, UX-UI, fintech, clean tech, and agritech, the Indian start-up ecosystem has 100 unicorns and still growing. Here’s a look at some start-ups that are playing a role in boosting the country’s share and innovation prowess in the global digital economy.
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Immigration Central: Permanent residency, naturalisation, golden visas and other key options
Home ministry data show that in 2021, 78,284 Indians took up American citizenship. The other most popular countries for immigration were Australia (23,533 Indians), Canada (21,597), and UK (14,637).
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Trip Planner: Marrakech, Mauritius, Masai Mara ... must-see places across the African continent
Skipping Europe to see Africa as the wait for visas in the former gets unbearably long? Consider these 6 locations. Plus, the best safaris in Africa.
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75 Indianisms or phrases we've made our own
As Independent India completes 75 years, we highlight 75 Indian-English expressions that we hear in everyday conversations, and without which, our communication wouldn't be quite the same. These Indian phrases have developed in many contexts over many years, and can be seen as a register of what we find funny and what we hold dear.
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World Elephant Day (August 12): Inside a small Phuket reserve with a big mission
Only 45,000 Asian Elephants are left in the wild today; their population has nearly halved over three generations.
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Immigration Central: Why are so many Indians buying property in Dubai?
As of July, 2022 real estate sales in Dubai touched AED 20.8 billion - up 61.7 percent over the corresponding period last year. Indians were on top of the list of buyers, according to a recent report.
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Happy Birthday, Harry Potter - and J.K. Rowling
The Harry Potter series begins with Harry's 11th birthday - and a mushed-up, but baked-with-love cake from Hagrid. The most famous wizard in the world turns 42 today.
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Visa nightmare: Mounting delays, fewer appointment slots, and the rush of student visa applications
US visa appointments booked till April 2023; UK visa processing time nearly double of pre-pandemic norm; VFS has predicted high demand for student visas in August.
ENVIRONMENT
2022 International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem: Why mangroves are better than sea walls
Mangrove forests cover just 0.1% of the earth’s surface but they are essential for the survival of the planet.
