A new study shows that households of H‑1B visa holders contribute significantly more to public finances than typical American households. On average, an H‑1B household provides a net fiscal contribution of $30,050 annually, compared with $11,530 for the average US household.The research was conducted by Adam Ozimek and Sarah Eckhardt, and it examines the impact…
Bengaluru: Alleging that an amended deed of declaration (DoD) for Sobha Aspire apartments in Nagasandra was registered without the consent of all apartment owners or proper authorisation, a resident has approached Karnataka Lokayukta seeking action.The complaint, filed by apartment owner Subhash S Shetty, concerns an amended DoD registered at the Peenya sub-registrar’s office on March…
‘Trophy chor, trophy chor’ echoed around the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday as Mohsin Naqvi walked away from the presentation dais after India’s 72-run win over Sri Lanka in the Women’s Asia Cup final.India had secured a record-extending eighth Women’s Asia Cup title, but Harmanpreet Kaur and her teammates did not collect the trophy…
England’s captain Ben Stokes, celebrates with teammates (AP Photo) The Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) has acknowledged concerns surrounding the Lord’s pitch used for the opening Test between England and New Zealand, admitting that the surface did not meet the standards expected at the iconic venue.Following England’s 115-run victory on Sunday, the MCC released a statement…
Bengaluru: Ironically, RGUHS will award honorary doctorate to AC Shanmugam, founder-chancellor of Rajarajeswari Medical College and Hospital, an institute with which the varsity is having a legal tussle.In 2019, the Centre and UGC approved an application to change the college from under the ambit of RGUHS and transfer it to Dr MGR Educational and Research…
Ancient stone walls, built for power and security, vary dramatically in scale. While most served as city or military fortifications, the Great Wall of China dwarfs all others, stretching over 21,000 km. As we consider the monuments of the past which have become landmarks within our scenery, few pictures come more vividly to mind than…
What began as a made-for-cameras burger delivery inside the Oval Office to mark a year of the “no tax on tips” policy has now been openly shrugged off by US President “It was clearly and obviously a planned event to mark a new policy starting. To claim Sharon is a prop, plant or an actor…
Ishaq Dar with Marco Rubio (Image/X) A viral video featuring Pakistan deputy prime minister and foreign minister Ishaq Dar and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has reignited debate over whether Islamabad could eventually recognise Israel. In the clip, a journalist is heard asking Dar, “Dar saab, kya Pakistan Israel ko recognise karega?” (Will Pakistan…
Udupi DC Swaroopa TK presides over a preparatory meeting organised on Thursday, regarding the smooth conduct of the NEET re-examination at the DC’s office in Udupi Udupi: Deputy commissioner Swaroopa TK directed officials to make all necessary preparations to ensure the NEET-UG re-examination, scheduled for Sunday in the district, is conducted transparently and without technical…
New Waters: The J/24 keelboat at Mangaluru, introduced by Coastal Karnataka Sailing Club is set to boost offshore sailing along the coast Mangaluru: The arrival of the globally acclaimed J/24 keelboat in Mangaluru is expected to give a major boost to sailing activities along Karnataka’s coastline, with the Coastal Karnataka Sailing Club (CKSC) eyeing a…
