From IIT Mechanical to Microsoft: A Lesson in Persistence and Trust
IIT alumna Shivanjali Verma moved from Mechanical Engineering to a Microsoft software role via self-study and internships in…
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Finance Ministry: H-1B Fee Shock Real, Yet Manageable for India
India says the U.S. one-time USD 100,000 H-1B fee risks IT export earnings and jobs but can be…
Farid Warns: CS Graduates Face Tougher Job Market Amid AI Shift
Hany Farid says tech hiring has tightened: AI and restructuring reduce generalist roles while boosting specialist demand. International…
H-1B Fee Surge: How India’s IT Sector Can Survive the Blow
A September 21, 2025 U.S. rule hikes the H-1B filing fee to USD 100,000, creating immediate financial shock…
Accenture Lays Off 11k+ Staff: 5 Hard Lessons for White-Collar Pros
Accenture cut over 11,000 jobs while prioritizing AI roles; CEO Julie Sweet said reskilling won’t work for many.…
UAE Citizens Visa-Free Entry to Trinidad and Tobago in 2025 Deal
A September 27, 2025 UNGA agreement grants UAE citizens visa-free entry to Trinidad & Tobago, while only diplomatic…
Gold Card Surge: H-1B Fee Hike Drives U.S. Residency Interest
The Gold Card, announced Sept 19, 2025, grants expedited residency for $1 million individuals or $2 million corporate…
Sanjeev Sanyal: H-1B Benefits Favor the U.S., Not India
Sanjeev Sanyal said the US captures most benefits from H-1B migration and cited the new US $100,000 fee…
Indians Lead the U.S. STEM Workforce Through H-1B and Education
In 2024 Indians took over 70% of H-1B approvals, underpinning U.S. STEM roles. A proposed $100,000 H-1B fee…