January 2, 2026

Amazon Allows Limited Remote Work for Employees Stuck in India Due to H-1B Delays

Amazon has set a temporary remote work rule for workers stranded in India by H-1B visa delays. But workers cannot do key tasks like coding or customer interactions until visa issues clear.

January 2, 2026

Canadian YouTuber Caleb Calls Moving to India a Smart Move, Highlights Rapid Growth

Canadian YouTuber Caleb praises India's fast tech and business growth, calling it a place full of opportunity. He says many miss the real story by focusing on negatives.

January 2, 2026

Banu Mushtaq’s ‘Heart Lamp’ wins International Booker Prize, spotlighting unheard voices

Banu Mushtaq's ‘Heart Lamp’ is the first Kannada translation and short story collection to win the International Booker Prize. The book highlights the lives of Muslim women in Karnataka. Also featured are Robert Macfarlane’s ‘Is A River Alive?’ and Zara Chowdhary’s memoir ‘The Lucky Ones’.

January 2, 2026

Australian Injured in Swiss New Year’s Eve Bar Fire That Killed 40

A fire in a crowded Swiss bar on New Year's Eve left 40 dead and 115 injured, including one Australian receiving medical and consular aid.

January 2, 2026

Online Clash: HAF and Historian Audrey Truschke Battle Over Hindutva in US

The Hindu American Foundation and historian Audrey Truschke exchanged sharp words online about Hindu nationalism in the US. Truschke called HAF 'far-right' using a Pakistan-linked article. HAF’s Suhag Shukla hit back, calling the source propaganda and defending Hindu Americans.