Tony Tharakan
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Editor-in-charge (Asia-Pacific), @reuters.com. Opinions here are mine and not of Thomson Reuters. Reposts are not endorsements.
The new fee structure will first apply to the upcoming H-1B lottery cycle for new applicants, and not to current visa holders or to renewals www.reuters.com/world/us/us-...
US new H-1B visa fee will not apply to existing holders, Axios reports
A new $100,000 annual fee for H-1B visas in the United States goes into effect Sunday, but it will not be applied to existing holders of valid visas re-entering the country, Axios reported on Saturday.
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September 20, 2025 at 7:26 PM
The new fee structure will first apply to the upcoming H-1B lottery cycle for new applicants, and not to current visa holders or to renewals www.reuters.com/world/us/us-...
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This is a story about a bird and a family. But this is no ordinary bird, and this is no ordinary family. It's about the world's rarest parrot, and the Ambanis tinyurl.com/yw77867x
September 19, 2025 at 8:49 AM
This is a story about a bird and a family. But this is no ordinary bird, and this is no ordinary family. It's about the world's rarest parrot, and the Ambanis tinyurl.com/yw77867x
Pleasantly surprised to spot my not-so-common Indian name pop up as a movie character's name in a major 2025 Malayalam drama, a police superintendent no less. Producer Edward Anthony does a fine job in this cameo, his first acting gig.
#OuseppinteOsiyathu (Joseph's Will)
#OuseppinteOsiyathu (Joseph's Will)
May 17, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Pleasantly surprised to spot my not-so-common Indian name pop up as a movie character's name in a major 2025 Malayalam drama, a police superintendent no less. Producer Edward Anthony does a fine job in this cameo, his first acting gig.
#OuseppinteOsiyathu (Joseph's Will)
#OuseppinteOsiyathu (Joseph's Will)
A UK colleague asked if Creme Eggs were available in India. I don’t know. But if Britons are going berserk to this extent, it must really be a gastronomical delight.
Man who stole 325 Creme Eggs banned from Cambridgeshire for three months
Man who stole 325 Creme Eggs banned from Cambridgeshire for three months
Deon De Groot, 26, was spotted stuffing eggs worth £220.50 into a duffle bag at a Tesco Express in Peterborough
A man who stole 325 Cadbury Creme Eggs from a petrol station has been banned from Cambridgeshire for three months.
Deon De Groot, 26, was spotted when he stuffed £220.50 worth of the eggs into a duffle bag at a Tesco Express in Dogsthorpe, Peterborough, and left without paying on Saturday. Continue reading...
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May 15, 2025 at 6:08 PM
A UK colleague asked if Creme Eggs were available in India. I don’t know. But if Britons are going berserk to this extent, it must really be a gastronomical delight.
A $2,300 Apple iPhone? Trump tariffs could make that happen. - www.reuters.com/technology/w...
April 3, 2025 at 5:33 PM
A $2,300 Apple iPhone? Trump tariffs could make that happen. - www.reuters.com/technology/w...
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From @reuters.com: One of people working with billionaire Elon Musk in his efforts to overhaul the U.S. government is a Berkeley-educated computer scientist who has boosted white supremacists and misogynists online.
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February 7, 2025 at 7:34 PM
From @reuters.com: One of people working with billionaire Elon Musk in his efforts to overhaul the U.S. government is a Berkeley-educated computer scientist who has boosted white supremacists and misogynists online.
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U.S. universities warned international students after Donald Trump won the election last November. But data from his first presidency, paints a less grim picture for foreign students than Trump’s harsh rhetoric might suggest. Immigration experts believe there's an economic reason for it.
What Trump’s migration crackdown could mean for foreign students
Visa data shows that, in Trump’s first presidency, foreign students were largely left alone.
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January 29, 2025 at 7:50 PM
U.S. universities warned international students after Donald Trump won the election last November. But data from his first presidency, paints a less grim picture for foreign students than Trump’s harsh rhetoric might suggest. Immigration experts believe there's an economic reason for it.
Supporters of impeached South Korean president adopt "Stop the Steal" slogan popularized by Trump voters, call on the US president-elect to help Yoon www.reuters.com/world/suppor...
Supporters of South Korea's Yoon adopt 'Stop the Steal', hope Trump will help
Supporters of impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol are adopting "Stop the Steal" slogans popularised by U.S. President-elect Donald Trump supporters and said they hoped the incoming president would help their embattled leader.
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January 3, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Supporters of impeached South Korean president adopt "Stop the Steal" slogan popularized by Trump voters, call on the US president-elect to help Yoon www.reuters.com/world/suppor...
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As it's almost the end of 2024, time to shout out four new newsletters we launched at @reuters.com this year – and time for you to sign up if you haven't yet.
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December 30, 2024 at 11:39 PM
As it's almost the end of 2024, time to shout out four new newsletters we launched at @reuters.com this year – and time for you to sign up if you haven't yet.
Whatever 2025 might bring, we'll make sure you get trusted news and global analysis with our newsletters at reuters.com/newsletters.
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The 71-year-old died after falling into a ravine during a hike.
El fundador de Mango, Isak Andic, ha fallecido este sábado a mediodía en un accidente de montaña en Collbató (Barcelona) tras caer por un barranco cerca de las cuevas de Salnitre. Tenía 71 años y era aficionado a la montaña y al senderismo
El fundador de Mango, Isak Andic, muere en un accidente de montaña cerca de Barcelona
El empresario, una de las grandes fortunas de España, ha fallecido este mediodía a los 71 años tras caer por un barranco en unas cuevas del macizo de Montserrat
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December 14, 2024 at 5:37 PM
The 71-year-old died after falling into a ravine during a hike.
The federal investigation began in July 2023, in the wake of the beating death of Black motorist Tyre Nichols at the hands of Memphis officers.
Memphis police discriminate against Black people, US Justice Dept finds
The Memphis Police Department uses excessive force and discriminates against Black people, the U.S. Justice Department said on Wednesday following an investigation, calling on the Tennessee city's police to undertake significant reforms.
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December 5, 2024 at 3:04 AM
The federal investigation began in July 2023, in the wake of the beating death of Black motorist Tyre Nichols at the hands of Memphis officers.
"Bitcoin crossing $100,000 is more than just a milestone; it's a testament to shifting tides in finance, technology, and geopolitics."
Bitcoin tops $100,000 on optimism over Trump crypto plans
Bitcoin rose above $100,000 for the first time on Thursday as the election of Republican Donald Trump as president of the United States spurred expectations that his administration will create a friendly regulatory environment for cryptocurrencies.
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December 5, 2024 at 2:45 AM
"Bitcoin crossing $100,000 is more than just a milestone; it's a testament to shifting tides in finance, technology, and geopolitics."
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🚨 Reuters Exclusive: French giant Pernod publicly denied wrongdoing in Delhi liquor policy case. But a confidential investigation by Shardul Amarchand law firm found its India execs violated the law by colluding with retailers. Deep dive tinyurl.com/yj9k5kvp Edits @katerina.bsky.social @reuters.com
Exclusive: Pernod Ricard denied breaching India law. Its lawyers said otherwise
An internal investigation ordered by Pernod Ricard concluded that top executives at its India business violated the law by colluding with alcohol retailers in New Delhi, according to a document seen by Reuters, even as the French giant's representatives denied wrongdoing in court and publicly.
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December 4, 2024 at 6:34 AM
🚨 Reuters Exclusive: French giant Pernod publicly denied wrongdoing in Delhi liquor policy case. But a confidential investigation by Shardul Amarchand law firm found its India execs violated the law by colluding with retailers. Deep dive tinyurl.com/yj9k5kvp Edits @katerina.bsky.social @reuters.com
Elections in #Ireland are fascinating because of the unique political party names. They do have Labour, Green and the Social Democrats, but the ones most likely to win are usually Fianna Fáil (Soldiers of Destiny), Fine Gael (Family of the Irish) or Sinn Fein (We Ourselves).
Irish centre-right parties close in on re-election but likely need a new partner
Ireland's two large centre-right parties looked on course to be returned to power after an election on Friday, but they will likely need at least one junior partner to reach a majority, raising questions about the stability of the next government.
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November 30, 2024 at 7:50 PM
Elections in #Ireland are fascinating because of the unique political party names. They do have Labour, Green and the Social Democrats, but the ones most likely to win are usually Fianna Fáil (Soldiers of Destiny), Fine Gael (Family of the Irish) or Sinn Fein (We Ourselves).
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I’m biased, but I think my feature from earlier this week on how and why the experience of American air travel has changed so much in recent years would make a good Sunday read before travel season kicks off in earnest. Gift link: www.bloomberg.com/news/feature...
Why the Flying Experience Feels So Much Worse
The front of the plane is now a haven of luxury, while coach has turned into a low-cost shakedown. The real winner: Airlines.
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November 24, 2024 at 6:49 PM
I’m biased, but I think my feature from earlier this week on how and why the experience of American air travel has changed so much in recent years would make a good Sunday read before travel season kicks off in earnest. Gift link: www.bloomberg.com/news/feature...
OK, so I was not expecting that. Is Jannik Sinner's crown in danger? Novak Djokovic is targeting an 11th trophy at Melbourne Park and a record 25th Grand Slam title, a milestone he currently shares with Margaret Court - will Andy Murray be the X factor? #AusOpen
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Murray to join Djokovic's coaching team ahead of Australian Open
Retired tennis great Andy Murray has agreed to join Novak Djokovic's team and will coach him at the Australian Open next year, the Serbian 24-times Grand Slam champion said on Saturday.
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November 23, 2024 at 5:34 PM
OK, so I was not expecting that. Is Jannik Sinner's crown in danger? Novak Djokovic is targeting an 11th trophy at Melbourne Park and a record 25th Grand Slam title, a milestone he currently shares with Margaret Court - will Andy Murray be the X factor? #AusOpen
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This account of how the alleged scheme unfolded is drawn from federal prosecutors' 54-page criminal indictment of Gautam Adani and seven of his associates and two parallel civil SEC complaints www.reuters.com/world/india/...
How Indian billionaire Gautam Adani's alleged bribery scheme took off and unraveled
This account of how the alleged scheme unfolded is drawn from federal prosecutors' 54-page criminal indictment of Adani and seven of his associates and two parallel civil SEC complaints.
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November 22, 2024 at 5:25 AM
This account of how the alleged scheme unfolded is drawn from federal prosecutors' 54-page criminal indictment of Gautam Adani and seven of his associates and two parallel civil SEC complaints www.reuters.com/world/india/...
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Gautam Adani, the billionaire chair of Indian conglomerate Adani Group and one of the world's richest people, could face a long road to trial in the US on criminal charges over his alleged role in a multi-billion-dollar fraud and bribery scheme reut.rs/4fuqiVH
November 21, 2024 at 8:35 PM
Gautam Adani, the billionaire chair of Indian conglomerate Adani Group and one of the world's richest people, could face a long road to trial in the US on criminal charges over his alleged role in a multi-billion-dollar fraud and bribery scheme reut.rs/4fuqiVH
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Tis like when VHS overtook Betamax.
Despite a massive head start, BlueSky has now overtaken Threads in the US 👇
November 21, 2024 at 1:56 PM
Tis like when VHS overtook Betamax.
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Former US Representative Matt Gaetz withdrew his name from consideration for President-elect Donald Trump's attorney general, saying his confirmation was becoming a distraction reut.rs/40S0Ox4
Gaetz withdraws from consideration as Trump attorney general
Former U.S. Representative Matt Gaetz withdrew his name from consideration for President-elect Donald Trump's attorney general on Thursday, saying his confirmation was becoming a distraction.
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November 21, 2024 at 5:39 PM
Former US Representative Matt Gaetz withdrew his name from consideration for President-elect Donald Trump's attorney general, saying his confirmation was becoming a distraction reut.rs/40S0Ox4
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Indian international students in the US outnumber Chinese students for the first time in 15 years www.cnn.com/2024/11/20/u...
Indian international students in the US outnumber Chinese for the first time in 15 years | CNN
For more than a decade, Chinese students have flocked to the United States, drawn by the prestige of an overseas education and the glamor of the American Dream. But that’s changing now – and recent st...
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November 20, 2024 at 9:17 PM
Indian international students in the US outnumber Chinese students for the first time in 15 years www.cnn.com/2024/11/20/u...
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🔊 AI is going to be smarter than us. How are we going to handle that? Tune into this week’s episode of Reuters Econ World to find out reut.rs/40YC9Hg
AI
What do we do when the machines are smarter than us?
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November 21, 2024 at 10:01 AM
🔊 AI is going to be smarter than us. How are we going to handle that? Tune into this week’s episode of Reuters Econ World to find out reut.rs/40YC9Hg
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US President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Linda McMahon as education secretary, putting the former pro-wrestling mogul at the helm of a department Trump has proposed abolishing reut.rs/3UW9MWj
Trump taps former WWE CEO Linda McMahon as education secretary
The move puts the former pro-wrestling mogul at the helm of a department Trump has proposed abolishing.
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November 20, 2024 at 3:26 AM
US President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Linda McMahon as education secretary, putting the former pro-wrestling mogul at the helm of a department Trump has proposed abolishing reut.rs/3UW9MWj