Authors

Advertisement
Gaurav Kumar

Gaurav Kumar

Senior Sub Editor

Follow Gaurav Kumar on

BY Gaurav Kumar

The Big Picture

As US visa woes mount, Indian students now look beyond

With mounting visa hurdles and erratic US policy shifts under the Trump administration, Indian students are seemingly moving away from the American dream even as parents push to prioritise safety and stability. Experts say emotional and financial strain is prompting a shift away from higher education in the US.

Many Indian students have also abandoned their plans of studying in the US due to tighten visa rules and crackdown on foreign students by Trump Administration. (Image: Generative AI by Vipul Kumar/India Today)

Beyond News

Indian students rushing to delete posts for US visa, but that's risky too

After the Trump administration's decision to vet social media posts thoroughly for US visas, Indian students are rushing to delete posts and even accounts to fulfil their dream of studying in the US. However, experts suggest this could raise red flags. And it isn't just about posts, even likes and shares could lead to visa rejection by the US.

One Indian student reportedly delated his LinkedIn account as his profile contained outspoken views on global politics. (Image: Generative AI by Ayushi Srivastava/India Today)

US News

Groceries, diapers, toilet paper get costlier as Trump tariffs punish Americans

From detergents and diapers to toilet paper and groceries, Americans are going to shell out more for everyday items because companies, including Procter & Gamble and Adidas, and retailers like Walmart have decided to pass on the impact of Trump's tariffs to American consumers. Here's a list of products that are likely to get costlier for consumers in the US.

Walmart is one of the latest major retailers to say it would sell more expensive goods soon because President's Donald Trump’s tariffs are