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Sonali

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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Improving bus safety in India: Industry leaders call for unified standards and better compliance

India’s bus safety framework: How India’s manufacturers and operators are tackling challenges

by Sonali |Dec 4, 2025

Despite existing regulations, industry leaders argue that enforcement gaps and inconsistent compliance from operators and smaller manufacturers pose substantial risks

Indian students’ study abroad strategies evolve as US visa policies become more unpredictable

Adapting to US visa shifts: What Indian students need to know amid policy changes

by Sonali |Dec 4, 2025

As US immigration rules evolve, applicants must rethink their options, balancing the promise of a world-class education with the uncertainties of political and economic shifts

A seasonal menu steeped in tradition and nostalgia

This winter menu celebrates North India's seasonal bounty with traditional flavours, warmth & nostaligia

by Sonali |Dec 3, 2025

This winter menu isn’t just about food; it’s about feeling the season, honoring the past, and celebrating the natural rhythms of the earth

1% TCS on cars over ₹10L is your money, posts warn buyers not to ignore refund at tax filing

'Govt owes you money back when you buy a new car': Investor on how to claim TCS refund on Rs 10L+ cars

by Sonali |Nov 29, 2025

The investor explained how anyone purchasing a vehicle priced above ₹10 lakh is entitled to get back the 1% Tax Collected at Source (TCS) charged by dealerships

Trump orders Green Card review, calls for pause on ‘Third World’ immigration after attack

'Will permanently pause migration from all Third World Countries': Trump vows reverse migration in US

by Sonali |Nov 28, 2025

He also said the US would end federal benefits and subsidies for “noncitizens,” adding that he would “denaturalise migrants who undermine domestic tranquillity

Healthcare drain in the US forces NRI couple’s return — why NRIs need Indian insurance

'$1.6k for insurance, yet $14k extra spent in US': Expert warns why NRIs need Indian health policies

by Sonali |Nov 26, 2025

In an insightful post on X, the expert revealed the story of an NRI couple who, after living in the US for 17 years, returned to India due to the overwhelming burden of healthcare costs.

Canada’s 2026 cap tightens again as Ottawa releases province-wise study permit quotas

Canada unveils 2026 student cap: New targets cut permits again, expand grad exemptions

by Sonali |Nov 26, 2025

For 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) expects to issue up to 408,000 study permits, including 155,000 for new arrivals and 253,000 for returning students applying from within C...

NZ launches business investor visa, easing residency rules for hands-on entrepreneurs

New Zealand to launch new Business Investor Work Visa offering stay of up to 4 years, with PR options

by Sonali |Nov 22, 2025

The program targets global travellers who have long viewed New Zealand’s wildlife, landscapes and culture as reasons to stay on permanently

From stability to hustle culture, techie’s viral EU post prompts global work-life rethink

‘Europe gets work-life balance right’: Techie sparks India–US–EU work stability vs comfort-zone debate

by Sonali |Nov 21, 2025

In his X post, the techie wrote: "Having lived and worked in India, the US, and now Europe, Europe gets work-life balance right."

Scan, selfie, approve: inside South Africa’s soft launch of its AI-driven ETA for Indians

South Africa rolls out fully digital ETA system for visa application: Here's what changes for Indians

by Sonali |Nov 21, 2025

Early users report that the portal is live, the process is fully digital, and approvals are being issued with one-year, multiple-entry validity