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US universities are pausing CPT programs after new memo from ICE. Curricular Practical Training (CPT) is a temporary work authorization that allows F-1 international students in the US to gain off-campus work experience, such as internships or co-op programs, while completing their degree. Unlike Optional Practical Training (OPT), which is approved directly by USCIS after graduation, CPT is authorized entirely by a university’s Designated School Official (DSO). For CPT to be legal under federal law, the work must be an integral part of the school’s established academic curriculum and directly related to the student’s major. Thousands of Indian international students…
Woman says going back to India from the UK after 4 years has been good for her nervous system. (AI photo) At a time when students outside India are in a fix to decide whether going back to India would be a better decision because of immigration bottlenecks, Arshiya Mahajan, an Indian woman shared her experience of coming back to India after living four years in the UK. Mahajan said it was not 100% the happiest decision she ever made but it felt like the right one for the nervous system as living in the UK was becoming a lot…
King Harald V of Norway’s health has worsened, the palace has said, as he remains in hospital receiving antibiotics for a bacterial infection in his bloodstream.The monarch has responded to treatment despite the deterioration in his condition, according to the palace, but he will remain at Oslo University Hospital, Rikshospitalet, and on leave from royal duties until further notice.The 89-year-old, who has been on the throne since 1991, was admitted to hospital and put on sick leave a week ago.His son, Crown Prince Haakon, 53, has been serving as regent while his father is on leave.King Harald has been treated…
Aerial view of the orange peel-treated area (right) and untreated pasture (left), surveyed by Princeton researchers. In the late 1990s, an unusual conservation experiment began in Costa Rica when ecologists proposed using orange peels and pulp to help restore a badly degraded piece of land inside a national park.For this, orange juice company Del Oro and ecologists Daniel Janzen and Winnie Hallwachs, worked with the Area de Conservacion Guanacaste (ACG), or Guanacaste Conservation Area. According to Princeton University, the company had recently started production near the northern border of the conservation area and was looking for a way to deal…
India’s Dhruv Jurel celebrates his century on day two of the second Test cricket match between India and Sri Lanka, in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on August 24, 2026. | Photo Credit: PTI Time seemingly paused as Dhruv Jurel batted on 99. With Mohammed Siraj for company, and an anxious Indian camp watching from the dressing room, Jurel took 13 deliveries to move to his coveted hundred while surviving a run out attempt too in the process. His knock deflated host Sri Lanka in the second Test.Speaking to the media in Colombo on Monday (August 24, 2026) and recalling that nervous-nineties…
Cristian Romero applauds fans after the match. File | Photo Credit: Reuters Atletico Madrid have signed Tottenham Hotspur captain Cristian Romero until June 2031 after five seasons in North London, the Spanish club said on Saturday (August 15, 2026).Financial details were not disclosed. British media reported Atletico paid around £34.2 million ($46.27 million) for the 28-year-old.Romero bid farewell to Spurs on Friday (August 14), saying he was leaving “with a heart full of memories and enormous pride for everything we lived and achieved together”.The centre back made 156 appearances and scored 13 goals for Spurs across all competitions, initially joining…
Deepika, who scored India’s second goal, is hemmed in by the Chinese during their Women’s World Cup Pool D opener at the Wagener Stadion, Amstelveen, on Sunday, August 16, 2026. | Photo Credit: HockeyIndia It was a game of two halves with India dominating the opening 30 minutes, before China turned the tables to assert why it is ranked five places above its Asian rival.India had eight World Cup debutants on show, who played with youthful zest but the inexperience ultimately hurt it in its 2-2 draw against China in its Women’s World Cup Pool D opener here at the…
Trainer S.S. Attaollahi’s colt Bulletproof, ridden by P. Trevor, won the K. Mahipathi Rao Memorial Golconda Juvenile Million, the main event of Sunday’s (Aug. 16) races.The winner is owned by M/s. Blazing Saddles (PF), Mr. Marthand Singh Mahindra, Mr. Rama Seshu Eyunni and Mr. Maloji Bhosale.1. RAZIA SULTANA PLATE (1,600m): MASTER CLASS (Gaurav Singh) 1, Grit ‘N’ Grace (Shivam) 2, Smashing Grey (Afroz K) 3 and Aakarshaka (Md. Ismail) 4. 1-1/2, 2-1/4 and 4. 1m 39.67s. ₹20 (w), 11, 10 and 18 (p). SHP: 28, THP: 48, FP: 36, Q: 20, Tanala: 247. Favourite: Grit ‘N’ Grace.Owners: M/s. B. Vijay,…
Sindhu has won five medals in the mega event. | Photo Credit: SHIV KUMAR PUSHPAKAR The badminton World championships starting here on Monday will be as much a test of India’s growth in the sport as a show of its organisational abilities both on and off the court.The last time India hosted the marquee event in 2009, it had a grand total of one medal in the tournament’s history. Since then, the country has not gone without one in the 11 editions starting 2011.P.V. Sindhu, with five medals including the lone Indian gold under her belt, carries the hopes yet again. The…
Today offers a harmonious vibe, fostering cooperation among family members. Collaborative efforts will facilitate effective discussions on pressing matters. Decisions related to property and finances promise positive outcomes. Students might struggle with focus but can enhance productivity with concise study sessions. Taking a leisurely evening walk can also boost emotional well-being. Today you can taste the richness of peace at home. Venus, the ruler of your sign, will soften domestic issues, while the Moon will support comfort, family discussions, and an environment that allows you to breathe easier.The house may feel more cooperative than usual. Meals go smoother, small chores…