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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 e...

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From Dropbox limits to higher fees: How Indians can renew their US B1/B2 visa in 2026

US B1/B2 visa renewal for Indians in 2026: New rules, fees and interview checks with tougher procedure explained

by Sonali |Aug 6, 2026

The process depends on the applicant’s previous visa history, whether the old visa was issued without complications and whether there have been any violations of US immigration rules

Canada study permits get stricter: Why Indian students must rethink financial planning

Canada overhauls study permit rules: Financial checks tightened; What Indian students should know, documents needed

by Sonali |Aug 5, 2026

Canada’s immigration authorities have tightened scrutiny of financial documents submitted by international students, asking visa officers to look beyond the amount of money shown and examine where tho...

US visa applicants from 50 countries may need $20,000 bond as Washington tightens entry rules

US tightens visa rules with $20,000 bond requirement mandatory for 50 nations; What Indian travellers need to know

by Sonali |Aug 3, 2026

The US State Department is turning the pilot initiative into a permanent rule after a review found that the measure helped reduce visa overstays

Scorpio, Pisces or Virgo? These zodiac signs dominate India’s most successful women leaders

If you are a Scorpio woman, chances are you are among India’s top female leaders; these signs follow

by Sonali |Jul 31, 2026

Scorpio leads the list with 12 representatives, accounting for 13% of all honourees. The sign retained its position as the most common zodiac among India’s leading women

Ramayana’s VFX powerhouse DNEG has also created magic in Dune, Inception and Interstellar

Inception, James Bond and now Ramayana: How India-linked DNEG became Hollywood’s Oscar-winning VFX giant

by Sonali |Jul 30, 2026

DNEG, originally founded as Double Negative in London in 1998, became one of the world's most recognised visual effects studios after merging with Indian media services company Prime Focus in 2014

US senator pushes green card bill for 8 million long-term residents including H-1B holders

Seven years in US could mean a green card under new bill: Indians stuck in H-1B backlog may benefit most, here's how

by Sonali |Jul 28, 2026

Senator Alex Padilla of California has reintroduced a bill that would allow immigrants who have lived continuously in the United States for at least seven years to apply for lawful permanent resident ...

From metros to Tier-2 cities: India's intercity road travel is shifting routes, reveals Uber index

India's new road trip map: Mumbai-Pune busiest road trip route but Tier-2 routes are growing fastest - Report

by Sonali |Jul 23, 2026

Mumbai to Pune, Delhi to Agra, Bengaluru to Mysuru, Lucknow to Kanpur, and Ahmedabad to Vadodara remained India's highest-volume intercity corridors during the quarter

US launches $750 paid expedite option for B-1/B-2 visas; applicants can get interviews within 10 days

US visa backlog relief: New pilot offers 10-day interview slots for B-1/B-2 applicants, but here's the catch

by Sonali |Jul 23, 2026

The State Department has said the pilot will remain in place until December 31, 2026. Based on its results, the programme could be extended, modified or discontinued

New Zealand allows eligible students to change disciplines under revised Pathway Student Visa rules

From foundation courses to degrees: How New Zealand’s visa changes could open new routes for Indians

by Sonali |Jul 21, 2026

Under the updated framework, visa conditions will specify only the qualification type and education provider, rather than the specific discipline

Forget the red carpet: FIFA World Cup arrivals have become luxury fashion’s new runway

From Haaland’s rare Hermès to Ronaldo’s Gucci: FIFA World Cup arrivals are nothing short of a fashion runway

by Sonali |Jul 11, 2026

At airports, on tarmacs and outside team hotels, some of football’s biggest stars are arriving with Hermès Birkins, Chanel totes, Louis Vuitton Keepalls and rare collector pieces worth thousands of po...