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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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Thailand cuts visa-free stay from 60 to 30 days

Thailand cuts visa-free stay for tourists from 93 countries: Here's what it means for Indian travellers

by Sonali |May 14, 2026

The visa-free stay period for tourists from 93 countries, currently 60 days, will be cut to 30 days,

World Cocktail Day: The best bars in Delhi to visit for a seriously good drink

World Cocktail Day: The best bars in Delhi to visit if you take your cocktails seriously

by Sonali |May 13, 2026

From GK2's quietly competitive third-floor cluster to Defence Colony's record-playing haunt, the capital's cocktail bars are no longer just backdrop, they're the destination

Shake things up: The best cocktail recipes to try at home this World Cocktail Day

From Himalayan negronis to wasabi watermelons: 15+ recipes to help you celebrate World Cocktail Day at home

by Sonali |May 13, 2026

Whether you're a seasoned home bartender or just learning your way around a shaker, today is a good excuse to try something new

9 in 10 Indians planning summer 2026 travel despite uncertainty, but flexibility is the new norm

Bangkok to Kozhikode: Where Indians are flying this summer and how much it will cost

by Sonali |May 13, 2026

Airfare volatility, rising overall costs, and global disruptions are reshaping decision-making in real time, making this one of the most complex planning seasons Indian travellers have navigated in re...

Modi's twin appeals on gold and foreign weddings may force Indians to rethink 2026 wedding plans

From gold to travelling abroad: How PM Modi's appeals could impact your wedding?

by Sonali |May 11, 2026

In a single address, PM Narendra Modi asked Indians to pause buying gold for weddings for one year and to avoid destination weddings abroad

€2,895 for a bachelor's, €3,941 for a master's: France's new fee rules hit non-EU students hard

France mandates higher fees for non-EU students starting 2026-27, end fee waivers

by Sonali |May 7, 2026

Under the new framework, non-EU students entering bachelor's programmes will pay €2,895 per year. Master's degree students will be charged €3,941 annually

47% of Indian travellers plan to avoid crowded destinations as sustainable travel gains ground

96% of Indian travellers want more sustainable travel and they’re starting to act on it: Here's how

by Sonali |May 6, 2026

Nine‑in‑ten Indian travellers say more sustainable travel is important or very important to them, and across age groups, there is a clear shift from intention to everyday action on the ground

EB-5 green card: One deadline, one protection, and why waiting past September 2026 is a gamble

EB-5 green card window closing soon: You may not be able to apply for visa after this date; Here's what happens next

by Sonali |May 5, 2026

The EB-5 Immigrant Investor Programme is a US government programme that allows foreign nationals to obtain a green card by investing in the United States. No US employer needs to sponsor you. No speci...

Met Gala 2026 starred Karan Johar, Isha Ambani, Ananya Birla

5,600 hours, 1,800 carats, a Subodh Gupta mask: India's Met Gala 2026 feat. Karan Johar, Isha Ambani, Ananya Birla

by Sonali |May 5, 2026

Three of the night's most talked-about looks came from Indian attendees, each rooted in a distinct tradition of craft, art and heritage, and each making a case for Indian creativity on fashion's bigge...

No lottery, no OPT, no green card path: The most sweeping H-1B reform bill yet, explained

New US bill wants to pause H-1B visas for 3 years: What else does it propose? All you need to know

by Sonali |Apr 24, 2026

End H-1B Visa Abuse Act of 2026: The bill goes well beyond a temporary freeze. The three-year pause is just the opening move. Once the programme resumes, the reforms it proposes would fundamentally re...