A former Oracle engineer on an H-1B visa says AI and tech layoffs pushed him into constant career-prep mode

  • A former Oracle engineer says AI and layoffs have raised the stakes for H-1B visa holders. Here's how he's adapting..

A former Oracle engineer on an H-1B visa says AI and tech layoffs pushed him into constant career-prep mode

  • A former Oracle engineer says AI and layoffs have raised the stakes for H-1B visa holders. Here's how he's adapting..

The fading American Dream: Visa uncertainty drives Indian tech workers back home

  • Return migration from the US is rising as visa rules tighten, but India's tech job market is slowing too..

Plans for nuclear-powered merchant ships must confront risks

  • Vessels propelled by atomic reactors have low emissions but create other hazards that need clear regulations..

Científicos analizan gotas de metal de 1.100 años y hallan una tecnología metalúrgica que conecta China con el mundo islámico

  • Científicos analizan crisoles de hace 1.100 años en un palacio real chino y descubren una técnica de fabricación heredada, probablemente, del mundo islámico. El hallazgo reescribe por completo la historia de esta tecnología en la China medieval..

Cheers, tears and records for Team Wales in Glasgow

  • Team Wales return from the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow with 31 medals including nine gold, 10 silver and 12 bronze.

Jasprit Bumrah ruled out of Sri Lanka Test series due to injury

  • Bumrah, the world's top-ranked Test bowler, will miss the tour after sustaining an on-field injury in the UK last month..

Pakistan-administered Kashmir elections and protests – all you need to know

  • Protests over refugee seats turn deadly, forcing staggered elections under internet blackout and calls for a boycott..

Why does Spain have ‘enclaves’ in North Africa?

  • The Spanish enclaves lie on the northern coast of Africa, bordering Morocco..

Oppo F35 family is headed to India, Find X9s Pro might join them

  • Oppo's F33 and F33 Pro only came out this April, but now a new rumor from a tipster on X claims that the company is already working on the F35 family that will supposedly comprise these devices' successors. The source hasn't mentioned how many smartphones wi….

iQOO Z11 leaked marketing image shows a Pixel-like camera bar

  • In late July we heard that the iQOO Z11 was on its way to India, but with different specs than both the Chinese version, which was launched in March, and the Malaysian variant, which arrived in May. In the meantime, the iQOO India CEO teased the device as wel….

Samsung Galaxy F70 Pro is official with a 6,000mAh battery, triple camera setup

  • The Samsung Galaxy F70 Pro has made its debut in India with a triple-rear camera setup, a 6,000mAh battery, and 6 years of guaranteed software support. Samsung had revealed all the key features of the handset last week and also confirmed its pricing. The pho….

Nimrat Kaur, Roshan Mathew & Pavan Malhotra Star In ‘Job Trafficking’, Prime Video Series About Industrialized Online Scams

  • EXCLUSIVE: Prime Video has set cameras rolling on Job Trafficking, a hard-hitting drama series about the world of industrialized online scams. Nimrat Kaur (The Lunchbox, Dasvi), Roshan Mathew (Choked, Kappela), Kavya Trehan (The Royals) and Pavan Malhotra (Ta….

Links 8/3/2026

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What is the release date for Ted Lasso season 4 episode 1 on Apple TV?

  • Ted's back — or he will be very soon. Here's when the popular Apple TV show will return..

What is the release date for My Life with the Walter Boys season 3 on Netflix?

  • Jackie and Cole are about to make their boldest romantic moves to date, but when does My Life with the Walter Boys season 3 arrive on Netflix?.

Cómo un fabricante de neumáticos acabó retratando el alma de la India (sin hablar de ruedas)

  • Hubo un tiempo en que el calendario Pirelli era el fetiche supremo de la cultura analógica. Nació en los años 60 como una maniobra de marketing para talleres mecánicos y terminó convertido en el fetiche definitivo de la fotografía de moda. Si en los noventa l….

Zendaya And Tom Holland Are Officially 2026’s Highest Grossing Couple

  • Tomdaya are dominating the 2026 summer box office, with their films propelling the biggest domestic weekend in cinema history..

A Global Commercial Vehicle Giant Is Born: Inside Hino-Fuso's Business Integration—and The Indian CEO Steering It The Japanese Way

  • Satyakam Arya, CEO of Hino Motors, talks about his vision and priorities of shaping the 10th largest CV manufacturer globally.

China’s Coal Addiction Begins To Ease

  • This week’s Current Climate newsletter also looks at Waymo’s reliance on imported Chinese EVs and a potential “super cycle” for cleantech investment..

New Jersey Beats St. Louis In A Battle Of Heavyweights For The Major League Pickleball Regular Season Title In Orlando

  • The New Jersey 5s won the Regular Season title in a spirited and drama-filled weekend in Orlando as Major League Pickleball wraps up its regular season..

A La Carte (August 3)

  • For the joy of Japan / Gutting old books to feed AI / Justice and clemency / The slow drift of sexual intimacy in marriage / Do you really see those around you? / This I call to mind / Kindle deals / and more.See Also
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Hyatt Weighs ‘India-for-India’ Brand and Acquisitions for 5x Growth: Exclusive

  • The world’s biggest hotel companies seem to have settled the “why India?” debate. The real competition now is over execution — acquisitions or partnerships, luxury or midscale, metros or smaller cities..

India launches $8.8bn Samudra Manthan offshore oil and gas scheme

  • The government will cover up to 50% of deepwater drilling costs to reduce investment risks for oil and gas companies..

India proposes extending tax breaks for contract manufacturing in a boost for Apple

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Indian wealth manager 360 ONE eyes more ultra-rich clients – report

  • The firm now accounts for nearly 10% of the market and wants to raise that to 12% or 13%..

Indian Oil Subsidiary CPCL Plans 280,000 Bpd Manali Refinery

  • Chennai Petroleum plans to lift Manali refinery capacity to 280,000 bpd, a third more, as India's refining investment climbs toward 2030..

The Mysterious Case of the JetBlue Flight That Went Into Free Fall

  • Why would a perfectly good plane suddenly go rogue? The answer was disturbing enough to ground 6,000 aircraft, reports Jeff Wise..

¿Fue el incendio de 1613 algo más que un desastre forestal? La gestión de la monarquía quedó bajo sospecha tras el incendio

  • Incendios forestales - Manuel Veloso Cabral organizó a los vecinos para abrir largas franjas de protección y acabó detectando señales que apuntaban a una actuación provocada La vegetación seca acumulada en montes y cunetas alimenta incendios capaces de ava….

The Gulf’s Escalation: From Regional War to Systemic Crisis

  • Thanks to US/Israeli wars, the Gulf region and the Middle East are no longer experiencing isolated crises but an interconnected conflict system..

India and China resume historic border trade

  • India and China have restarted trading across the ancient Himalayan route across their border, six years after it was halted by the Covid-19 pandemic and military tensions.

Iran And Russia: Ripe For A Cascading Failure?

  • Photo Credit: American ThinkerBy Allan J. FeiferJust as the Berlin Wall abruptly collapsed when the weight of its many failures became too great, both Iran and Russia are in trouble..

Where to Eat in August

  • “Where should we go tonight?” ‘New York’ Magazine’s food team has the answers with ruthlessly efficient picks for their favorite restaurants to try right now: a charming redo on MacDougal, a hidden cantina in Dumbo, and a gourmet brasserie..

Redmi Note 17: filtran todos los detalles de los nuevos móviles superventas de Xiaomi

  • Ya se hizo oficial la próxima serie Redmi Note 17 en China continental y su despliegue a nivel global es prácticamente un hecho. En India llegará en unos días y en Europa es cuestión de tiempo para que se convierta en una realidad. Sorprende que serán cuatro ….

Myanmar releases rare images of ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi

  • Myanmar's former leader Aung San Suu Kyi was visited by a delegate of the International Committee of the Red Cross..

¡Puntazo histórico! Linux alcanza el 7,53% de cuota de mercado en PC

  • Son datos de StatCounter para julio de 2026 y son realmente inauditos: Linux alcanza el 7,53% de cuota de mercado en el escritorio a nivel global. Lo nunca visto. Ahora bien, ¿cuán fiable es esta información? A falta de que la compañía diga otra cosa, tan fia….

India’s July Russian crude imports hit record high – media

  • India’s Russian crude oil imports reached a record 55% share in July as Middle East supply disruptions reshaped flows and a US sanctions bill advanced.

Inside Bendigo Bank's diabolical plot to get workers to 'volunteer' to give up their jobs and hand them to foreign contractors: How staff were left stunned when the truth emerged weeks later

  • Insiders at Bendigo Bank say staff who volunteered for a workplace program were later shocked to learn what it was really designed to achieve, as morale sinks to new lows at the lender..

HAL Design and Management Trainee Vacancy Recruitment 2026

  • Design and Management Trainee Vacancy Recruitment in HAL 2026 Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), a Navratna Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) headquartered at Bengaluru, invites online applications in the prescribed format for recruitment of the following ….

HAL Finance and Design Lateral Vacncy Recruitment 2026

  • Recruitment of Finance and Design Lateral Vacancy in HAL  To support its ambitious growth plans, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is looking for experienced and result oriented Professionals for various Executive Posts in Technical / Non-Technical Discipli….

Pakistán despliega 250 obuses en su frontera con India

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China reabre paso fronterizo con su vecino clave

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Amnesty International: India Risks Complicity in Arming Gaza Genocide by Selling Arms to Israel

  • Amnesty International warned on July 30 that continued weapons exports to Israel could make India, members of its government, and the country’s arms firms complicit in the ongoing genocide of Palestinians in Gaza, according to an investigation published by th….

Report Examines Link Between Cortisol Levels and Strength Training Outcomes

  • Cortisol May Influence Strength Training Results, Report Says A report published July 28, 2026, on mindbodygreen examines the relationship between cortisol levels and strength training outcomes. According to Ava Durgin, assistant health editor and author of t….

OPPO F35 series may land in India just in time for festive season shopping

  • The mid-range F35 lineup is reportedly coming in early September, and there's a slim chance the Find X9s Pro tags along.

Samsung Galaxy F70 Pro 5G is here with a 6,000mAh battery and six years of updates

  • Samsung's latest F-series phone brings solid specs and a massive battery to the mid-range crowd.

Molding “progressive” children with books

  • When I moved to Chicago I became a member of 57th Street Books, a well known store between my crib and my work, and I’d often stop in to browse. I no longer do that much, and for two reasons. First, because I have no more room for books on my bookshelves, so ….

Llega la Honda CB500, la 'hermana musculosa' de la CB350

  • La Honda CB350 nació en la India como rival de la popular Royal Enfield Bullet 350. Como esta, monta un motor monocilíndrico refrigerado por aire de 347 c.c. con una potencia de 21 CV a 5.500 rpm y un par motor de 29 Nm a 3.000 rpm..

India advances semiconductor ambitions as Visakhapatnam OSAT plant anchors South India packaging push

  • India is moving deeper into semiconductor manufacturing with construction beginning on an INR23.87 billion (US$250 million) OSAT facility in Visakhapatnam, supporting New Delhi's broader effort to build a domestic semiconductor ecosystem beyond chip design..

India expands chip talent pipeline amid surging global chip demand

  • India has stepped up efforts to build a larger semiconductor workforce through training, curriculum reform, and industry partnerships. The plan matters beyond India because chip supply chains are global, and shortages in skilled engineers, fab workers, and pa….

India roundup: R&D hubs, domestic tooling, OSAT investments, and AI hubs are powering India’s chip push

  • India is expanding its semiconductor ambitions through new R&D centers, indigenous design tools, packaging facilities and AI infrastructure investments, aiming to strengthen domestic capabilities and reshape global technology supply chains..

IBM and Sarvam team up on India's sovereign AI push

  • IBM and Sarvam have announced a collaboration to advance sovereign AI technologies in India, a move that could influence how governments and regulated industries worldwide deploy trusted artificial intelligence. The effort focuses on secure, governed systems ….

Can PM Modi reconnect with India's Gen Z?

  • Student protests exposed a growing disconnect between PM Narendra Modi's BJP and young Indians. Experts say reels alone won't close it..

India proposes extending tax breaks for contract manufacturing in a boost for Apple

  • NEW DELHI, Aug 3 (Reuters) - India has proposed extending tax exemptions until 2041 for foreign companies that provide machinery to contract manufacturers, h....

India’s Imports of Russian Crude Hit New High in July

  • India imported a record 2.8 million barrels per day of Russian crude in July, making Russia the source of more than half of its oil imports as refiners prior....

Maruti Suzuki Q1 profit falls despite rise in net sales

  • The decline came even as net sales climbed 36% to Rs499.59bn..

MakeMyTrip Q1 Earnings Call Highlights

  • MakeMyTrip (NASDAQ:MMYT) reported fiscal 2027 first-quarter growth in its hotels, packages and ground transportation businesses, helping offset softer air-ti....

The 2026 QSR 50: Fast Food’s Leading Annual Report

  • The brands leading this year’s QSR 50 are succeeding in an environment with cautious consumers, fierce competition, and shifting expectations. Traffic has be....

Cele mai bune orașe din lume pentru mâncare stradală în 2026. Singurul oraș european din top este București

  • Topul 20 al celor mai bune orașe din lume pentru mâncare stradală în 2026 include o singură comunitate din Europa. Este vorba despre București care se află pe locul 18. Cele mai multe poziții sunt ocupate de orașe asiatice..

– På randen av en stagnasjon

  • Krigsutgifter presser den russiske økonomien, som nå står overfor lav vekst og høy inflasjon..

Unbound Forms at the Hepworth: how Indian and Bangladeshi artists turned craft traditions into contemporary sculpture

  • In the exhibition, wood carving, metal casting, weaving and knotting are reimagined as tools for experimentation and personal expression..

The Cure for Russia’s Labor Shortage Is Worse Than the Disease

  • What happens when a demographic crisis meets an ever-expanding military-industrial complex?.

Android 17 llega a muchos más móviles de Motorola

  • Sin comerlo ni beberlo ya han pasado unas cuantas semanas desde que Google presentara, de forma oficial, Android 17. Y, ahora, Motorola acaba de dar un paso importante ampliando el acceso a su programa beta, permitiendo que muchos más usuarios puedan probar l….

Development of 2-step regression model for reconstruction of ambient air PM mass: Theoretical, and machine learning approaches

  • Scientific Reports - Development of 2-step regression model for reconstruction of ambient air PM mass: Theoretical, and machine learning approaches.

Индия закупила в июле у РФ рекордные объемы нефти с 2022 года

  • Поставки нефти в Индию в июле стали самыми крупными с 2022 года и составили 2,8 млн баррелей в сутки, пишет The Time of India ..

India must move quickly on digital trade—its agreement with the UK could play catalyst

  • The India-UK comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) sets out a roadmap for easier cross-border trade by leveraging digital technologies. This should push India to quickly get its act together on various fronts..

August MPC huddle: why the Reserve Bank of India must change its stance at the very least

  • Data on India’s economy shows that its growth versus inflation trade-off has been shifting inexorably this fiscal year. The central bank’s Monetary Policy Committee should act fast—before it gets too late..

The new Mauritius: Gift City has emerged as a rival—at least for FPIs trading futures and options

  • A tax treaty had made Mauritius a gateway for overseas investment. But Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (Gift City) now offers foreign portfolio investors a better way to trade derivatives on the NSE. The numbers show as much..

Screen addiction is a crisis that needs attention

  • Smartphones and laptops don’t make students sharper. They need to develop discipline and focus. The beautiful balance between the power of AI and human wisdom is the only way to create a meaningful world..

Climate finance may have gone up but an important promise by rich countries remains unmet

  • The global discourse mustn’t obscure the data on flows from developed to developing countries—they amounted to just $58.7 billion in 2024. That’s much below what was committed and must not get papered over by other measures of progress..

Tech engineers who grasp how businesses can make the best use of AI are in high demand

  • Big pay packets are being offered to tech professionals who have a close understanding of what clients actually need for productive AI adoption. Indian IT service companies like TCS are thus in a hurry to create forward deployment units..

Best Military Movies and Shows on Netflix August 2023

  • Discover the top military movies and shows streaming on Netflix in August 2023, including new arrivals and must-watch titles for military enthusiasts..

CDS Addresses Participants at the Fourth Edition of Tri-Services Future Warfare Course

  • The Fourth Edition of the Tri-Services Future Warfare Course commenced at the Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi on August 03, 2026, with the Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS), General N.S. Raja Subramani, delivering the keynote address at the inaugural session..

Military-civil integration key to a robust defence ecosystem to tackle emerging challenges: Raksha Mantri at AFHQ Civilian Services Day celebrations

  • As the Defence Forces are marching towards greater jointness with renewed vigour, Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh has underlined the need to deepen integration between the military and civil components of the Ministry of Defence to foster greater synergy wit….

Address by the President to Participants in the Meeting of Heads of Ukraine's Foreign Diplomatic Missions

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A Virtual Publishing Conference That Speaks Truth to Power

  • The online Ananke Literature Festival brings together writers, publishers and academics from South Asia and beyond, tackling timely subjects in an age of global disruption. The post A Virtual Publishing Conference That Speaks Truth to Power appeared first on ….

Athletes vow appeal after court acquits ex-India wrestling chief of sexual scandal

  • Indian athletes vow to appeal after a New Delhi court acquitted the former India wrestling chief, Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, of sexual harassment charges. Read More: https://punchng.com/athletes-vow-appeal-after-court-acquits-ex-india-wrestling-chief-of-sexu….

July 2026 Updates

  • Every month we send an email newsletter to our supporters sharing recent updates from our work. We publish selected portions of the newsletter on our blog to make this news more accessible to people who visit our website. For key updates from the latest insta….

CM Mann inaugurates two 'Schools of Eminence' in Ludhiana

  • India News: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Sunday dedicated two new 'Schools of Eminence' at Kidwai Nagar and Miller Ganj here, taking the district's tall..

How Prashant Kishor breached BJP's bastion

  • India News: The first electoral verdict after the nationwide Gen Z protests has delivered one of the biggest political surprises in recent years. BJP has lost Ban..

Who is Auqib Nabi? Meet India pacer who replaced Jasprit Bumrah in Test squad

  • With Jasprit Bumrah deemed unfit for the upcoming two Test series against Sri Lanka, here's everything to know about Auqib Nabi who is going to replace him..

Australia U19 tour of India: Dates, schedule, squads, live stream and TV channel for series

  • With the Australian U-19 team about to arrive in India for five matches across ODI and Test formats, here's a look at the schedule, streaming platforms, and squads..

Managing Jasprit Bumrah: Every India series missed due to injury risk in the lead-up to the 2027 ODI World Cup

  • Injuries have continued to plague Jasprit Bumrah and as India heads into the preparation for the 2027 World Cup, here's a look at all the series the bowler has missed..

The GOAT debate: Ranking the top 5 greatest Indian male sportspersons of all time

  • Who is India's ultimate sporting GOAT? We rank the top 5 greatest Indian male sportspersons of all time, from Dhyan Chand to Sachin Tendulkar and Neeraj Chopra..

'Proud dad to Kohli': Ravi Shastri spotted wearing Virat Kohli's One8 shoes and jumper at The Hundred 2026

  • Ravi Shastri turned heads at The Hundred 2026 by wearing Virat Kohli's One8 shoes and jumper..

Blue Jays Trade For José Soriano

  • So sell off a starting pitcher one day, buy a starting pitcher the next. The Jays have picked up 27-year-old José Soriano from the Angels. José Soriano is a very good pitcher, and much younger than Kevin Gausman. He has a 3.29 ERA in 22 starts this year, with….

What are the rules of The Hundred? How the tournament is different from T20 cricket explained

  • Are you confused about the difference between the rules and formats of The Hundred compared to T20 cricket? The Cricket News lists out the key differences..

Full list of 5-wicket hauls in The Hundred history: Rashid Khan enters top 5 list of most five-fers in T20 cricket

  • Rashid Khan enters the top five for most T20 five-wicket hauls. Here is the complete list from The Hundred history..

Cheers, tears and records for Team Wales in Glasgow

  • Team Wales return from the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow with 31 medals including nine gold, 10 silver and 12 bronze.

What are the rules of The Hundred? How the tournament is different from T20 cricket explained

  • Are you confused about the difference between the rules and formats of The Hundred compared to T20 cricket? The Cricket News lists out the key differences..

Commonwealth Games faces uncertain future ahead of centenary edition

  • Glasgow stepped in to save the 2026 Commonwealth Games, but a slimmed down 10-sport model over the last 10 days has failed to dispel doubts over the future of the event.Glasgow may have saved the Commonwealth project for now, but the long term health of the G….

Glasgow hailed for saving Games as baton passes to Amdavad

  • The head of Glasgow 2026 believes the legacy of the scaled-back Games will shape the future of the event..

The hidden dangers behind India’s viral ‘snowy’ tourist spot

  • A 350-acre white expanse of marble waste in Kishangarh, western India, has become an unlikely tourist destination..

Two Tankers With Saudi Oil Exit Red Sea Over Weekend

  • By Florence Tan SINGAPORE, Aug 3 (Reuters) – Two tankers laden with Saudi oil crossed the Bab el-Mandeb strait over the weekend, while traffic in the Strait of Hormuz slowed following reports....

Russia Assembles Unprecedented Arctic Oil Convoy to Bypass Global Shipping Hotspots

  • Russia has assembled an unprecedented fleet of oil tankers in the Arctic as it accelerates crude exports to Asia via the Northern Sea Route, with vessels carrying roughly 8 million barrels of oil already transiting or waiting to enter the ice-covered shipping….