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Sonali

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Sonali is a journalist and Senior Sub Editor at Business Today, leading the NRI and Education sections with a keen focus on visas and global mobility trends. She delivers accessible, actionable stories on visa reforms, travel opportunities, and the experiences of Indians abroad. Beyond the newsroom, Sonali is an avid singer and passionate food and travel enthusiast, often drawing inspiration from her journeys and culinary discoveries. Her work combines in-depth reporting with a love for exploring cultures, making h...

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From South Pars to Ras Laffan: Energy hubs at heart of Iran-Israel escalation

West Asia war: South Pars, Ras Laffan under the line of fire; All about the gas sites

by Sonali |Mar 19, 2026

On Wednesday, Israel struck Iran's South Pars gas field, the largest in the world, marking the first direct attack on a major fossil fuel production facility since the conflict escalated. Hours later,...

April Visa Bulletin 2026 signals real progress for India backlog as EB-2 moves nearly a year

US April Visa Bulletin 2026: Major advances in family, employment-based Green Card timelines for India; Details here

by Sonali |Mar 18, 2026

April visa bulletin 2026: Released by the US Department of State, the bulletin shows multiple shifts in Final Action Dates and Dates for Filing for India, with no retrogression recorded

Taj Mahal poster stars in DHS $2,600 self-deport ad

US DHS' new ‘self-deportation’ ad features Taj Mahal: Free flight, $2,600 bonus offered to migrants

by Sonali |Mar 18, 2026

The DHS advertisement's post also featured posters targeting migrants from Colombia and China

US Ambassador cites global screening for mounting visa backlogs

'Not targeting India': US Ambassador Sergio Gor defends H-1B visa delays as border security priority

by Sonali |Mar 13, 2026

Speaking at the India Today Conclave 2026, Gor addressed the anxieties of thousands of Indian professionals stuck in visa backlogs

Blinkit, Zepto run out of induction stoves as LPG supply fears trigger panic buying

LPG shortage in India sparks buying rush: Induction cooktops 'sold out' on Blinkit, Swiggy-Instamart, Zepto 

by Sonali |Mar 12, 2026

On quick-commerce platforms like Blinkit, Zepto, and Swiggy Instamart, many models of induction stoves were marked as "sold out" or unavailable in cities such as Delhi, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kolkata and...

Induction cooktops emerge as lifeline for Indian households as LPG shortage deepens

Indians turn survival mode on! Demand for induction cooktops spikes across e-commerce platforms amid LPG crisis

by Sonali |Mar 11, 2026

E-commerce platforms like Flipkart and Amazon India, and even physical retailers like Croma, have been witnessing an unprecedented surge in demand for these appliances

Indian student numbers soar in Malta as affordable education and rich culture attract global learners (Image: Reuters)

BT Study Abroad | Why Indians are choosing Malta: A perfect blend of affordability, world-class education

by Sonali |Mar 10, 2026

Malta had 5,678 international students in 2025, of whom 1,226 were from India, accounting for 6.15% of the total student population

Extra-marital dating app Gleeden hits 4 million users amid changing relationship norms

With 4 million users, how is this extra-marital dating app finding users in India

by Sonali |Mar 9, 2026

Gleeden is an online dating and social networking service designed specifically for extra-marital relationships

From Kitchen to Empire: The women making waves in India’s food industry

Cooking up Change: How women entrepreneurs are spicing up India’s food business this Women's Day

by Sonali |Mar 6, 2026

As the culinary landscape continues to transform, women entrepreneurs are not only reshaping how food is experienced but also how business is done, carving out spaces for themselves in an industry tha...

Type D visa, 20-hour work rule: Portugal sharpens global study appeal

BT Study Abroad | UK-style degrees, half price: Portugal emerges as Europe’s smart bet for Indians

by Sonali |Feb 26, 2026

Portugal combines English-taught programmes, scholarships, part-time work flexibility and relatively low living costs with access to the broader European region