Vanilla Sharma

Articles by Vanilla Sharma

Shoe hound, writer, over-thinker who digs books, love, life and fashion. A real-world Monica Geller and Harvey Specter lover, when not fixing news copies at her current gig, she uses her time to spruce up a thing called blog.

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Taiwanese President, Tsai Ing-wen, India China relations

Taiwan independence campaigners call out China's 'bullying,' demand referendum at massive rally

The supporters carried banners and placards demanding an independent Taiwan and were also heard chanting slogans such as "Want Referendum!" and "Oppose Annexation!" Taiwan considers itself a sovereign state with its own political and judicial system and its own currency, the Taiwan dollar, and believes that it doesn't need to be a territory of China.

Oct 21, 2018

Thailand immigration crackdown: Operation termed racist for allegedly targeting 'dark-skinned people'

Operation "X-Ray Outlaw Foreigner" was started about a year back, but has gained quite some momentum of late, with the police detaining over 1,000 people in the last few weeks. Most of the detained were found to have been overstaying their visa.

Oct 21, 2018

Jamal Khashoggi: Who are 15 Saudi officials behind his alleged torture and beheading?

After a lot of search and speculations, Turkish officials had said that a 15-member team was sent from Saudi Arabia and that Khashoggi's was a pre-planned murder. While the officials spoke on the condition of anonymity and provided no evidence of the murder or how they came to this conclusion, the revelation seems to be true.

Oct 18, 2018

H-1B visas to undergo major changes in favour of US workers making things tougher for foreign nationals

The new proposal will aim to "revise the definition of specialty occupation" under H-1B, and tweak it in such a way that only the best and most-efficient foreign nationals will be permitted to come to the country and work

Oct 18, 2018

China opens up on Muslim detention camps calling them 'humane job-training centers,' but former inmates beg to differ

Shohrat Zakir, the chairman of Xinjiang's government and an ethnic Uighur himself, said that these camps are for the benefit of the minority group and here they are trained on several skills, which may help them in the future.

Oct 17, 2018

Canada becomes largest country to legalise recreational marijuana, but it comes with conditions

In a move that had garnered a lot of cheer, as well as, some concerns, marijuana stores in Canada are set to throw their doors open on Wednesday, October 17. With this, Canada has become the second and largest country to legalise recreational marijuana, the first one being Uruguay.

Oct 17, 2018

Jamal Khashoggi was supposed to be abducted? Saudi may admit 'death was caused by interrogation gone wrong'

It is being said that the Saudi report will probably claim that Khashoggi was intercepted at the consulate and interrogated without the permission of the Saudi authorities and that the country intends to punish those involved.

Oct 16, 2018

Chinese troops enter Indian side in Arunachal Pradesh, return after objection from the army

While the Chinese troops had entered about 1000 metres into the Dibang Valley, the security personnel have said that this wasn't a transgression and the PLA left as soon as they were told that they were on the Indian territory.

Oct 16, 2018

Who was Paul Allen? Microsoft co-founder and billionaire dies at 65

Paul Allen's Vulcan Inc. confirmed that he passed away in Seattle, Washington, and said the death was from complications of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. The 65-year-old had been treated for it in 2009 and had spoken about the return of the disease just a fortnight back

Oct 16, 2018

Harvard admission policy goes on trial today after allegations of discrimination against Asian-Americans applicants

The trial comes after Students for Fair Admissions group, led by conservative legal strategist Edward Blum, filed a lawsuit against the university, accusing it of limiting the number of Asian-American pupils it accepts each year.

Oct 15, 2018

US immigration body faces lawsuit over short-duration H-1B visas, some as less as 12 days

ITServe Alliance has filed a lawsuit alleging that the USCIS has been issuing visas for extremely short duration, and tweaking the rules on its own, whereas the law states that an H-1B visa must be issued for a three-year period, unless requested for a shorter time by the employer.

Oct 15, 2018

'You don't look Hindu,' Vadodara scientist was told before being thrown out of garba venue in US

A furious Karan Jani said that he and a few friends had visited the Sri Shakti Mandir but weren't allowed entry by the organizers. He also said that this was extremely strange as he had been visiting the venue for the last six years.

Oct 15, 2018

After Trump, Jared Kushner in tax row; president's son-in-law may have paid no taxes for years

An investigation by the New York Times has revealed that Kushner may have paid little or no federal taxes for several years. Kushner's tax bills were quite low, even though his personal stocks have seen an increase and his net worth is about $324 million.

Oct 14, 2018

UK toughens immigration laws, visa to get costlier for Indian and non-EU immigrants

As per the new UK visa plan, the IHS will set an immigrant back by £400 instead of the current £200. Meanwhile, students and immigrants on the youth mobility scheme will have to pay a discounted amount of £300 each year.

Oct 14, 2018

Portugal on red alert as 'zombie' hurricane Leslie could be worst storm in 176 years

Portugal has placed 13 districts on red alert for Hurricane Leslie and people living on the coastline have been asked to either stay indoors or move to safer areas. Fishermen too have been asked to return to land and not venture out into the sea until the Category 1 storm passes.

Oct 14, 2018

Pakistan Film Producers Association demands complete ban on Indian films, says they 'hurt welfare of local industry'

Speaking of the issue, a senior member of the Pakistan Film Producers Association asked why Indian films should be permitted a release in Pakistan, when India doesn't screen Pakistani films.

Oct 13, 2018

Jamal Khashoggi's Apple Watch may hold evidence of killing as Turkey says journalist was 'tortured and murdered'

It is now being said that Jamal Khashoggi himself may have recorded his death, thanks to the Apple Watch he was wearing. The scribe had reportedly turned on the recording function on his watch and what went down at the consulate was recorded and sent to his phone and to iCloud.

Oct 13, 2018

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Articles by Vanilla Sharma

Taiwan independence campaigners call out China's 'bullying,' demand referendum at massive rally

Thailand immigration crackdown: Operation termed racist for allegedly targeting 'dark-skinned people'

Jamal Khashoggi: Who are 15 Saudi officials behind his alleged torture and beheading?

H-1B visas to undergo major changes in favour of US workers making things tougher for foreign nationals

China opens up on Muslim detention camps calling them 'humane job-training centers,' but former inmates beg to differ

Canada becomes largest country to legalise recreational marijuana, but it comes with conditions

Jamal Khashoggi was supposed to be abducted? Saudi may admit 'death was caused by interrogation gone wrong'

Chinese troops enter Indian side in Arunachal Pradesh, return after objection from the army

Who was Paul Allen? Microsoft co-founder and billionaire dies at 65

Harvard admission policy goes on trial today after allegations of discrimination against Asian-Americans applicants

US immigration body faces lawsuit over short-duration H-1B visas, some as less as 12 days

'You don't look Hindu,' Vadodara scientist was told before being thrown out of garba venue in US

After Trump, Jared Kushner in tax row; president's son-in-law may have paid no taxes for years

UK toughens immigration laws, visa to get costlier for Indian and non-EU immigrants

Portugal on red alert as 'zombie' hurricane Leslie could be worst storm in 176 years

Pakistan Film Producers Association demands complete ban on Indian films, says they 'hurt welfare of local industry'

Jamal Khashoggi's Apple Watch may hold evidence of killing as Turkey says journalist was 'tortured and murdered'

US Army cancelled contracts and expelled over 500 immigrant recruits after promising them citizenship

Jet Airways may ground 23 Boeing 737s to cut costs, defaults on salary payment again

Who is Mohammed Dewji? Africa's youngest billionaire abducted by suspected foreigners in Tanzania

Ranveer Singh touches Sanjay Leela Bhansali's feet; Sara Ali Khan, Aditi Rao Hydari radiate in ethnic outfits at reception

Omar lambasts "arrogant" Congress after BJP's historic victory; Mehbooba reacts [details]

BJP leads in 53 seats, crosses majority mark in Chhattisgarh

Ranbir Kapoor's fans burst crackers inside theatres during Animal screening; fans say 'low budget Salman Khan' fans'