Japan hikes entry visa fee by 400% in first hike since 1978. Japan visa fee hike news: For the first time since 1978, Japan is increasing the entry visa fee for all foreigners starting from July 1. As the fee hike comes in nearly 50 years, the increase is astounding — almost a five-fold increase….
Mumbai: In a heartening development, former India and Mumbai fast bowler and ex-national selector Salil Ankola has overcome severe depression, for which he had been undergoing treatment at a rehab centre near Pune for the past month-and-a-half, and is keen to resume work now.“I’d love to resume work again. I’m really open to any cricketing…
Indian soldiers take part in the opening ceremony of Exercise Khaan Quest in Mongolia. (Image credit: Indian Army) The Indian Army is participating in Exercise Khaan Quest 2026, a multilateral military drillat the Five Hills Training Area in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. Originating in 2003 as a bilateral exercise between the United States and Mongolia, it became…
Sitting right on the edge of the North Atlantic, Reykjavik is a city where freezing winds and endless summer sunshine meet rugged volcanic landscapes. At about 64°N, Iceland’s capital is officially the northernmost capital city of any fully independent country on Earth.It might sound like it’s cut off from the rest of the world, but…
Few city names carry as much recognition as Paris. The French capital has been associated with royalty, revolution, art, architecture and commerce for centuries, yet the story behind its name begins long before grand boulevards, Gothic cathedrals or the Eiffel Tower existed. Long before Paris became the political and cultural centre of France, the area…
Marie Curie (Image: Wikipedia) Marie Curie spent her life chasing answers, not applause. She discovered new elements, won two Nobel Prizes, and changed science forever, and yet she had little time for fame or personal glory. This short line was something close to a motto for her. It says that in science, our attention belongs…
This article is authored by Prashanth Doreswamy- CEO & President AUMOVIO India.The automotive sector is undergoing one of the most significant transformations ever. For decades, vehicle innovation was limited to mechanical engineering. Today, software and electronics are becoming equally important determinants of vehicle capacity, performance, and customer experience. The modern vehicle is evolving into a…
Quote of the day by Margaret Thatcher (Image source: Wikipedia) Margaret Thatcher was not known for backing down. She built her whole career on firm opinions and was happy to defend them to anyone who would listen. So it can come as a surprise that one of the things she claimed to enjoy most was…
Rithuparna KS (Photo: LinkedIn) For many students, not clearing NEET can feel like the end of a lifelong dream. But for Karnataka’s Rithuparna KS, it turned out to be the beginning of a remarkable new journey. After failing to secure a government medical seat, she chose not to let one entrance exam define her future….
Norway’s players perform a rowing ritual during the World Cup Group I football match between Norway and Senegal in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo) Norway booked their place in the knockout stage of the FIFA World Cup 2026 after beating Senegal 3-2 in New Jersey on Monday. After…
Numerology has been used for a long time as a tool to help people understand personality traits, relationships and life-paths. According to Numerology, people born on some dates of any month are more likely to marry the person they love. They are often praised for their dedication, emotional depth and capacity for forming deep relationships.The…
Ex-SNP chief Peter Murrell Former Scottish National Party (SNP) chief executive Peter Murrell has been sentenced to five years and three months in prison after admitting to embezzling more than £400,000 from party funds over a 12-year period.Murrell, 61, the estranged husband of former Scottish first minister Nicola Sturgeon, siphoned off £400,315.65 between 2010 and…
