Indian founder shares experience of his US visa denial. Indian entrepreneur Swapnil Srivastav, a co-founder of a bamboo-based kids’ wear brand, shared the experience of getting his US visa for tourism purposes, getting rejected over inadequate ties to India. “I built a Series A company from scratch, employ 100+ people, have backing from top VCs…
NEW DELHI: India’s ambassador to Qatar, Vipul, has been appointed the next Indian ambassador to Saudi Arabia, govt said in an official announcement on Tuesday. An IFS officer of 1998 batch, Vipul is expected to take up the new assignment soon. The appointment is significant as this is the first time that a non-Muslim will…
Rain and showers set to dominate UK weather this week / Image: File After a spell of warmer and drier weather in parts of the country, much of the UK faces a cooler and more unsettled week as bands of rain, sunshine and showers move across the nation.The Met Office says Monday will begin with…
Mangaluru: Sangeet Bharati Foundation, Mangaluru, will organise ‘Bank of Maharashtra Rimjhim ’, a grand evening of Hindustani classical music featuring captivating sitar and vocal performances on Sunday at Kudmul Ranga Rao Town Hall. The entry to the event is free. Addressing the media on Tuesday, Narendra L Nayak, vice-president of Sangeet Bharati Foundation, said that…
MYSURU/BENGALURU: With nearly 4tmcft of water flowing from Kabini in Karnataka to Tamil Nadu between Saturday and late Sunday, the Congress govt said it would monitor Tamil Nadu’s legal move over Cauvery dispute while keeping all legal options, including an appeal in Supreme Court, open to protect Karnataka’s interests.Sudden revival of monsoon in the past…
Mangaluru: Recent changes in Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) provisions and their implications for employers were discussed at a seminar organised jointly by the Kanara Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) and the National Institute of Personnel Management (NIPM), Mangaluru chapter, at the KCCI meeting hall on Wednesday.The session brought together HR professionals, compliance heads and…
‘Namma Shala Varthegalu’ by students of Government High School, Badaga Yekkar Mangaluru: In an innovative blend of education and media, govt schools in Dakshina Kannada are producing their own news bulletins, with students taking charge as reporters, anchors, scriptwriters and presenters.At Government High School, Badaga Yekkar, a zero-budget initiative called ‘Namma Shala Varthegalu’ has emerged…
India’s Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli (PTI) Former India opener Shikhar Dhawan believes the reduced frequency of ODI cricket will not trouble Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli as they prepare for the 2027 World Cup, pointing to their experience and professionalism as key factors.Having himself spent the latter part of his career as a one-format…
Sanju Samson (Agency Image) Former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar believes Sanju Samson cannot afford too many failures with young sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi waiting in the wings, following India’s disappointing start to the T20I series against Ireland.India, led by new T20I captain Shreyas Iyer, suffered a 34-run defeat in the opening match of the two-game series…
Kolar: As temperatures continue to remain high, roadside stalls selling ice apples –locally known as taati ningu — have become a common sight across Kolar district with traders from neighbouring Tamil Nadu reporting brisk business.Dozens of traders travel from across the state border to sell the seasonal fruit, which is widely consumed during summer for…
