‘These changes would deter talent from coming to the US’: Brown University urges DHS to scrap rule limiting student visa duration

Recent Views 8 Last month, the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) unveiled a sweeping proposed regulation that could fundamentally reshape the experience of international students and scholars in the country. If enacted, the rule would replace the long-standing “duration of status” policy with fixed admission periods for F, J, and I visa holders,…

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SP Group places trust in ‘transparency’

Recent Views 5 MUMBAI: Pushing for a public listing of Tata Sons, Shapoorji Pallonji Mistry on Friday said it was “not merely a financial step – it is a moral and social imperative. “Tata Trusts stand to benefit immensely from this (IPO) process. A transparent and publicly accountable Tata Sons would pave the way for…

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Menstrual leave in Karnataka: Period leave policy a step forward or a setback for women at work? | Bengaluru News

Recent Views 12 The Karnataka Cabinet on Thursday approved a new policy granting women one day of paid leave each month during menstruation, ie, 12 paid menstrual leave days per year, applicable across government offices, private sector firms, garment factories, IT companies, and MNCs.A sign of progress, with caveatsThe announcement has triggered a mixed response…

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