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Andhra student found dead in abandoned car


A 20-year-old student from Andhra Pradesh was killed, and his body was found dumped in a car deep inside a forest in the US. Paruchuri Abhijit from Burripalem, Guntur, was studying engineering at Boston University. The attackers haven't been identified yet. His body was found in a forest within the campus, and it is suspected that the...

Two different enrollment periods for Medicare coverage ends on March 31


<1> What is the difference between GEP (General Enrollment Period) and MAOEP (Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period)? GEP and MA OEP take place annually during the same time window but are distinct periods related to Medicare, and they serve different purposes. GEP is for individuals who were first eligible for Medicare but didn't enroll in Medicare...

Things to do in New York this spring


New York City really comes alive in the springtime. The parks are in bloom, the snow has melted away, and there's a happy and warm air (literally and figuratively) that sweeps the entire island. It’s also a great time to visit, with cheaper airfare and lodging available, shorter attraction lines, and exciting new special...

Capitalism and mental health issues


The global mental health crisis extends far beyond the realm of medical science alone   By Bhabani Shankar Nayak Capitalism, once hailed as the harbinger of peace, prosperity, and happiness in its quest for global dominance as the sole available alternative, now faces a stark revelation. Surprisingly, it's amidst the affluence of these capitalist societies where the most...

Modi 3.0: India’s Wishlist


By Vipul Tamhane India awaits the grand showdown in April-May later this year, with an anticipation of a possible third term for Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP. In the last ten years, the BJP government led by PM Modi has attained many milestones. Freedom from corruption, poverty, and appeasement that have shrouded the country...

Saying without saying


CAA is one law that has caught the imagination of the nation like none other By Air Vice Marshal Rajeev Hora At the very outset, we will lay down two acronyms for this post. We will call the political party in power as PnP and the opposing parties as OP. It should not go unnoticed that...

How to avoid scholarship scams


While a junior in high school, Jocelyn Pearson spent many nights applying to dozens of college scholarships. Each took no longer than 15 minutes to complete and required nothing more than her basic information and a short essay. Before long, her inbox was flooded with emails from the scholarship companies – but none were offering...

USCIS clarifies on anti-discrimination policy


Washington: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has announced agency-wide anti-discrimination guidance that addresses public-facing interactions and affirms our public service principles. The Policy Manual update reiterates that, consistent with the USCIS mission statement and core values, USCIS does not tolerate the discriminatory treatment of any individuals. USCIS considers discrimination to be the unlawful treatment of a...

USCIS streamlines process for refugee EADs


Washington: USCIS March 12 has begun implementing a streamlined process for Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization, to provide Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) more efficiently to eligible refugees after they are admitted into the United States. This streamlined process shortens the wait time for an EAD to approximately 30 days instead of several months. All...