In a bold move, President Donald Trump signed an executive order on September 21, 2025, imposing a $100,000 annual fee on H-1B visa petitions. The radical policy shift targets the highly utilized work visa program that is largely utilized by tech companies and multinational organizations. For international students and professionals, particularly those aiming at U.S. … Read more
After a clear notice to register social media in Nepal, seven days from August 28 apply for listing. The deadline expired and most of them not get registered in Nepal. Understanding Nepal’s Social Media Ban: What’s Really Happening? As all of you, I enjoy scrolling through Facebook, messaging on Messenger, YouTube watching after a long … Read more
In a shocking and tragic incident at Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) University in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, a 20-year-old Nepali student, Prakriti Lamsal, was found dead in her hostel room. Prakriti, a third-year engineering student, is suspected to have taken her own life after facing alleged harassment by a batchmate. The university has confirmed the … Read more
Asteroid 2024 YR4, which was initially observed in December 2024, has caused international alarm as it has the potential to hit Earth on December 22, 2032. Current calculations have heightened the chances of impact from 1% to 2.3%, ranking it at level 3 on the Torino scale—a ranking of the potential hazard of near-Earth objects. … Read more
Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) is a rare, potentially life-threatening neurological condition. In GBS, the immune system of the body mistakenly attacks the peripheral nervous system, causing muscle weakness and, in severe cases, paralysis. India has recently witnessed a shocking increase in the number of GBS cases, with Maharashtra being the most affected state. Current Status of … Read more
The Trump administration, early in 2025, made sweeping cuts to U.S. foreign aid impacting numerous international programs and projects. The cuts had far-reaching implications in numerous countries and regions, including: Programs Cancelled: US Foreign Aid Cuts: Impact on Global Programs and International Relations Mozambique: $10 million voluntary medical male circumcision. Cambodia: $9.7 million to UC … Read more
Presidents’ Day, also known as Washington’s Birthday, is a United States federal holiday held on the third Monday of February each year. Presidents’ Day in 2025 falls on Monday, February 17. The holiday honors all U.S. presidents, particularly George Washington, the nation’s first president. It was created in 1885 to celebrate Washington’s birthday on February … Read more