Freezing Temperatures Boost Munnar Tourism but Cause Traffic Snarl and Tea Crop Loss

December 27, 2025

Freezing Temperatures Boost Munnar Tourism but Cause Traffic Snarl and Tea Crop Loss

Munnar's early winter frost attracts many tourists, causing severe traffic jams. But frost also harms local tea plantations, hitting the crop hard.

Muscat Launches Masar Food Truck Site in Al Mawaleh to Boost Street Food Business

December 27, 2025

Muscat Launches Masar Food Truck Site in Al Mawaleh to Boost Street Food Business

Muscat Municipality starts a new food truck zone at Al Mawaleh under its Masar initiative. It offers small food vendors a legal and equipped space. Sohar International supports with 25 ready food trucks. The move organizes street food, boosts startups, and improves city life.

DGCA Panel Submits Report on IndiGo’s Flight Chaos Caused by Pilot Rest Norms

December 27, 2025

DGCA Panel Submits Report on IndiGo’s Flight Chaos Caused by Pilot Rest Norms

A DGCA committee has handed over its report on IndiGo’s flight disruptions caused by pilot rest norm mismanagement. The probe blames poor planning and oversight for thousands of flight cancellations.

US Delays H-1B Visa Stamping; Indians Stuck Abroad Worry About US Houses, Jobs

December 27, 2025

US Delays H-1B Visa Stamping; Indians Stuck Abroad Worry About US Houses, Jobs

US consulates delay H-1B interviews by months, leaving Indians stranded abroad. Many wonder what to do with their US homes, cars, and jobs amid visa uncertainties.

Chamath Palihapitiya Warns California Faces $200 Billion Tax Loss as Top Firms Shift to Texas

December 27, 2025

Chamath Palihapitiya Warns California Faces $200 Billion Tax Loss as Top Firms Shift to Texas

Entrepreneur Chamath Palihapitiya warns California could lose over $200 billion in tax revenue as companies like Tesla and SpaceX relocate to Texas. He blames political hostility and poor fiscal management for driving innovators away, risking jobs and weakening state finances.