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**Just 500 TCS Employees Are on H-1B Visas in the US**
*By Dwaipayan Roy | Oct 13, 2025, 01:33 PM*
**Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)**, India’s largest IT services company, has announced a significant reduction in its reliance on H-1B visas for its workforce in the United States. According to the company, only about 500 of its employees currently hold H-1B work permits to work in the US.
This move reflects TCS’s strategic shift to localize its workforce in the US and adapt to evolving immigration policies under the Donald Trump administration.
### TCS’s Past Reliance on H-1B Visas
TCS has historically been one of the biggest beneficiaries of the H-1B visa program among Indian IT firms. As of September 2025, the company had received approximately 5,505 H-1B visas, according to data from Moneycontrol.
However, during a recent post-earnings call, TCS’s Chief HR Officer, Sudeep Kunnummal, noted, “We have significantly localized our workforce in the US.” This signals a clear intent to reduce dependence on visa-based employees and increase the presence of local talent.
### Adapting to Changes in Immigration Policy
Kunnummal further emphasized, “We believe our business model will be able to adapt quickly to any changes in immigration policy.” His comments come just a month after the US government announced an increase in the annual H-1B visa fee, a decision that sparked concerns about potential short-term disruptions in workforce deployment for IT companies operating in the US.
### Proposed Overhaul of the H-1B Visa System
In addition to the fee hike, the US Department of Homeland Security has proposed changes to the current lottery-based H-1B visa system. The new proposal aims to implement a wage-based selection process that prioritizes higher-paid and higher-skilled applicants.
This overhaul is part of the US government’s broader effort to ensure that H-1B visas are allocated to the most qualified candidates.
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TCS’s shift toward localizing its US workforce and adapting to these regulatory changes highlights the company’s proactive approach in navigating the evolving landscape of international work visas.
https://www.newsbytesapp.com/news/business/h-1b-visa-tcs-reduces-its-dependence-to-just-500-employees/story
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# 【良品ダネ！】爪を削って整える「ツヤコ スリムタイプ」
2025年10月13日 14:30
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友人は介護が必要な80代の母親と暮らしています。介護についてはいろいろと学んできましたが、母親の爪を切るのが難しくて、いつも悩んでいるそうです。
そこで紹介したいのが、「ツヤコ スリムタイプ」。爪を削って整えることができる便利なアイテムです。爪を切る方法に比べて安全で、薄くきれいに仕上げられるため、介護の現場でも重宝されています。
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**New Partnerships & Initiatives Strengthen R&D and Open Opportunities for Local Talent**
*Event Reinforces Selangor’s Role as Malaysia’s Hub for Semiconductor and AI Innovation*
The Selangor Smart City & Digital Economy Convention (SDEC) took place last week, marking a significant milestone in Malaysia’s drive towards becoming a design-led, innovation-driven nation. Organised by the Selangor Information Technology & Digital Economy Corporation (Sidec), the four-day convention ran from 8 to 11 October 2025 under the theme **“AI × Semiconductor: Blitzscaling Malaysia’s Deep Tech.”**
The officiating ceremony featured the launch of SDEC 2025 by Amirudin Shari, Menteri Besar of Selangor, alongside distinguished guests. The event acknowledged new semiconductor partners, reinforcing Selangor’s role as Malaysia’s data and chip innovation hub.
A key highlight of SDEC 2025 was the announcement of Synopsys’ expansion in Malaysia through Intelligent Circuit Engineering Sdn Bhd. This move represents a significant step towards strengthening the nation’s semiconductor R&D capabilities while opening new career pathways for Malaysian engineers.
Another major development was the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Cheah Hun Wah, representing Oppstar Berhad, and Dr Simon Hsu, representing AsicAI Co. and serving as executive director of AIRIS Labs. This partnership aims to advance collaborative innovation in IC design, focusing on developing Arm-based AI-RAN chips through Oppstar’s subsidiary, AIRIS Labs Sdn Bhd. This initiative marks another bold stride in Selangor’s mission to build a globally competitive deep-tech ecosystem.
Over the four days, SDEC 2025 featured two flagship summits—**Semiconductor Innovation** and **AI Innovation**—alongside the **Malaysia Semiconductor Recruitment Day** and the **Selangor Twin Accelerator Programme**. Collectively, these events showcased Malaysia’s accelerating transition towards a design-led, innovation-driven digital economy powered by talent, technology, and collaboration.
Building on Selangor’s emergence as Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing digital hub, SDEC 2025 positions the state at the heart of Malaysia’s semiconductor and AI ecosystems. This year’s programme featured renowned speakers including Prof Jack Sun (former CTO, TSMC), CK Tseng (President, Arm ASEAN), June Paik (CEO, FuriosaAI), Jim Keller (CEO, Tenstorrent), and YH Simon Hsu (Director, NARLabs Taiwan). They shared valuable insights on how AI and semiconductors are transforming global industries.
Complementing these discussions was the Malaysia Semiconductor Recruitment Day 2025, which connected top engineering talent with over 30 semiconductor companies offering 500 career opportunities — making it the country’s largest hiring event for the deep-tech sector.
Highlighting the convention’s mission, Yong Kai Ping, CEO of Sidec, said,
> “SDEC 2025 is more than a conference — it is Malaysia’s bridge to the future of deep technology. By uniting the worlds of artificial intelligence and semiconductors, we are shaping the next decade of innovation made by Malaysia, not just made in Malaysia.”
As the main sponsor, Affin Group played a key role in empowering Malaysia’s digital economy by supporting entrepreneurs and technology-driven SMEs. Syed Mashafuddin, representing Affin Group, expressed:
> “Affin Group is proud to stand alongside Sidec and the Selangor state government in advancing Malaysia’s deep-tech ecosystem. Through strategic collaborations like SDEC 2025, we aim to bridge finance and innovation, fueling growth for startups, SMEs, technology enterprises, and large companies that will define Malaysia’s next decade of digital leadership.”
Marking its tenth anniversary, SDEC 2025 underscored Selangor’s decade-long commitment to advancing the digital economy through landmark initiatives such as the Malaysia Semiconductor IC Design Park and the Selangor Twin Accelerator Programme.
The convention was supported by strategic partners including Xendit (strategic payment partner), Plug and Play APAC (strategic global partner), Arm, Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA), Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC), Cradle, Cyberview, Malaysia Semiconductor Industry Association (MSIA), Malaysia Automotive Robotics and IoT Institute (MARii), and Internet Alliance.
As Malaysia’s deep-tech ambitions continue to gain momentum, SDEC 2025 stands as the region’s most comprehensive platform connecting innovation, industry, and investment — cementing Selangor’s position as the launchpad for Southeast Asia’s next wave of digital breakthroughs.
https://www.digitalnewsasia.com/digital-economy/sdec-2025-where-ai-chips-and-talent-converge-selangor
Winds and swirling dust devils on Mars can reach speeds of up to 160 km/h, much faster than scientists once believed.
An international research team, led by the University of Bern, Switzerland, used advanced machine learning techniques to analyze images captured by the Bernese Mars camera CaSSIS and the HRSC stereo camera. Their findings provide valuable data that will help researchers better understand how the Martian atmosphere works.
Even though Mars has an extremely thin atmosphere, it still experiences winds that play a key role in shaping its climate and moving dust around the planet. While winds themselves cannot be seen in images, dust devils stand out clearly.
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https://www.mid-day.com/news/world-news/article/ai-reveals-martian-winds-can-reach-speeds-of-up-to-160-kmph-23598418
2025年10月13日 6:01（2025年10月13日 6:03 更新） [有料会員限定記事]
【ワシントン、キーウ共同】ウクライナのゼレンスキー大統領は12日、放送されたFOXニュースのインタビューで、米国がウクライナへの間接供与を検討している巡航ミサイル「トマホーク」について言及しました。
ゼレンスキー氏は、トマホークを使った攻撃はあくまで軍事施設などに限定し、民間施設や一般市民を攻撃することはないと強調しました。
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As of 4:50 a.m. on October 13, Typhoon No. 23 (Nakri) was located about 90 kilometers south-southwest of Hachijojima, moving east-northeast at around 30 kilometers per hour. Meteorologists have warned that the system is expected to pass near the Izu Islands on Monday morning.
Aogashima has already entered the typhoon’s gale zone, and Hachijojima is expected to follow shortly as winds intensify and conditions rapidly deteriorate. A maximum instantaneous wind speed of 28.7 meters per second was recorded on Hachijojima. Gusts near the typhoon’s center could reach up to 50 meters per second, posing a serious risk of destructive winds on both Hachijojima and Aogashima.
The Japan Meteorological Agency announced that satellite images from the Himawari-9 weather satellite are currently unavailable due to a communication failure. While some functions have been restored through the backup satellite Himawari-8, key nighttime observation data such as infrared imagery remain inaccessible.
In related news, a new survey by the Japan Sports Agency reveals that people who belonged to a school sports club or athletic circle are significantly more likely to maintain regular exercise habits after graduation than those who did not.
Meanwhile, the abrupt collapse of the long-standing Liberal Democratic Party (LDP)-Komeito coalition ahead of the upcoming prime ministerial vote has thrown Japanese politics into flux. This development complicates the path for Takaichi to take office and intensifies behind-the-scenes maneuvering among all major parties.
Takaichi, who visited the Constitutional Democratic Party (CDP) headquarters earlier this week, faced criticism over remarks describing an opposition figure as “damaged goods.” This incident highlights heightened political tensions just two days before Komeito’s dramatic departure from the coalition.
In demographic news, the number of foreign residents in Japan has reached a record high of nearly 4 million, according to the Immigration Services Agency. As of the end of June, 3,956,619 foreign nationals were living in the country, an increase of about 190,000 from the end of 2023, marking the highest total on record.
https://newsonjapan.com/article/147258.php
スポーツ中継の主流がテレビからインターネットの有料配信に移りつつある。来年3月に開催される野球の国・地域別対抗戦、ワールド・ベースボール・クラシック（WBC）で、米動画配信大手が独占放送権を獲得したことが大きな話題になった。
WBCは2006年の第1回大会から23年の前回までに日本が3度優勝しており、国内ファンの人気が高い。前回大会では投打二刀流の大谷翔平選手（現ドジャース）の活躍もあり、地上波中継は40％を超える高視聴率を記録した。
来年の大会は、大谷選手の人気を当て込んだネット配信事業者の参入で放送権料が著しく高騰。過去の大会を中継したことがある日本のテレビ局は太刀打ちできなかったという。従来のようなテレビ中継を楽しむことは難しくなりそうで、視聴者の戸惑いが広がっている。
日本野球機構はテレビ局と協力し、録画放送の可能性を探るとみられているが、好きなスポーツでも有料契約には抵抗を感じる人もいるだろう。識者の中には「お金を払ってスポーツを見ることは日本人にはなかなか難しい」と話す者もいる。
一方で、世界のスポーツ中継では有料配信が当たり前になってきた。スマートフォンなどを使えば、いつでもどこでも視聴できるのが大きな強みだ。
実際、9月に名古屋で行われたプロボクシングの井上尚弥選手の世界タイトル戦は配信のみで中継された。また、2022年のサッカー・ワールドカップ（W杯）はインターネットテレビが全試合を配信している。
放送権や配信権は、観戦チケットの売り上げやスポンサー契約とともに、プロスポーツの主要な収入源である。各チームや競技団体は権利を少しでも高く売って収益を増やしたいと考えており、資金力のある媒体と契約を結ぶのは自然な流れだ。これにより選手の年俸アップや施設整備にも繋がっていく。
しかし、それがスポーツビジネスの潮流であっても、ファン目線を欠いてはならない。地上波中継がなくなり、テレビで観戦する人が減れば、競技の認知度や関心が低下するとの指摘もある。有料化によってファンや競技人口が減少すれば、かえって逆効果となる恐れがあるのだ。
日本では1953年にテレビ放送が始まり、高度経済成長の波に乗って家庭にテレビが普及した。国民は画面を通してプロ野球や大相撲などのスポーツ中継に熱中し、テレビあってこそのスポーツ人気が築かれてきた。WBC人気もその延長線上にあると言える。
世界では誰もが自由に情報に触れられる「ユニバーサルアクセス権」を制度化した国があり、国民的なスポーツ大会もこれに該当する。
今日は1964年の東京五輪を記念した「スポーツの日」だ。さまざまなスポーツを楽しみながら、変わりつつあるスポーツ中継の現状と公共性について考えてみるのもよいだろう。
https://www.nishinippon.co.jp/item/1410641/
**Why Meta’s AI Bias Adviser Is Under Fire**
*By Dwaipayan Roy | Oct 12, 2025, 06:21 PM*
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has come under scrutiny for appointing Robby Starbuck as an AI bias adviser. The appointment, made in August as part of a lawsuit settlement, has sparked controversy due to Starbuck’s history of spreading misinformation on several sensitive topics, including US shootings, transgender issues, vaccines, and crime.
### Misinformation Spread and Unsubstantiated Claims
Since joining Meta, Starbuck has made numerous unfounded claims. He alleged that individual shooters in the US were motivated by leftist ideology, labeled faith-based protest groups as communists, and linked Democratic lawmakers to murders without evidence. His online behavior has shown no sign of moderation, raising concerns about corporate America’s perceived capitulation to the MAGA movement.
### Starbuck’s Response to Criticism
In response to the backlash, Starbuck described the criticism as an “attempted hit job” aimed at punishing Meta for collaborating with him on AI fairness. He clarified that his personal statements do not represent Meta and emphasized his role is focused on making AI fair for everyone.
Despite repeated inquiries from *The Guardian*, Meta has declined to comment on Starbuck’s role or address his controversial online rhetoric.
### Past Actions and Controversies
Prior to his role at Meta, Starbuck was known for his opposition to corporate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs. He actively targeted companies with conservative customer bases, pressuring several major American firms to eliminate internal DEI initiatives or sever ties with pro-LGBTQ organizations.
Moreover, Starbuck has been a prominent promoter of vaccine misinformation, often amplifying claims propagated by US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
### Concerns from Advocacy Groups
Starbuck has been accused of pushing an anti-LGBTQ agenda and spreading disinformation about transgender individuals. Heidi Beirich, co-founder of the Global Project Against Hate and Extremism, expressed strong disapproval of Starbuck’s involvement with Meta. She stated, “He peddles lies and pushes extremism, and it is hard to believe any of this will help make their platforms safer or better.”
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Meta’s decision to appoint Robby Starbuck as an AI bias adviser continues to raise questions about the company’s commitment to fairness and safety on its platforms. As the controversy unfolds, the tech giant’s silence on the matter only adds to public concern.
https://www.newsbytesapp.com/news/business/robby-starbuck-s-ai-bias-adviser-role-sparks-controversy-for-meta/story
**Why India’s Largest Oil Producer Has a Lower Market Cap Than Zomato**
*By Dwaipayan Roy | Oct 12, 2025, 06:21 PM*
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**What’s the Story?**
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC), India’s largest oil and gas producer, is perceived as undervalued by the market. Despite having a market capitalization of around ₹3.1 lakh crore, ONGC trails behind food delivery giant Zomato in terms of market value.
This discrepancy largely stems from the fact that ONGC’s stakes in subsidiaries and minority investments account for over a third of its total market capitalization, which the market has not fully priced in.
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**Market Comparison: ONGC vs. Major Indian Companies**
Over the past 13 years, ONGC’s market capitalization has grown by only 26%. In contrast, other listed Indian companies have experienced phenomenal growth in valuations:
– **Reliance Industries**’ market cap surged from ₹2.43 lakh crore in July 2012 to ₹18.7 lakh crore today.
– **Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)** saw its market value rise from ₹2.42 lakh crore in July 2012 to ₹10.95 lakh crore now.
This stark contrast highlights the sluggish market growth of ONGC despite its dominant position in the oil and gas sector.
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**Value of ONGC’s Portfolio: Stakes in Subsidiaries and Minority Investments**
ONGC holds significant stakes in several subsidiaries and other companies, yet the market has yet to fully appreciate these assets’ value:
– A **71.63% stake in Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited (MRPL)**, valued at over ₹18,000 crore.
– A **54.9% stake in Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL)**, worth approximately ₹52,770 crore.
In addition, ONGC has minority stakes in:
– **Indian Oil Corporation** – 14.2%, valued at ₹31,000 crore
– **GAIL (India) Ltd** – 5%, worth about ₹5,900 crore
Combined, the total value of ONGC’s stakes in subsidiaries and minority investments exceeds ₹1.07 lakh crore — more than a third of its current market capitalization.
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**Government Perspective: Addressing Market Perception**
Oil Minister Hardeep Singh Puri recently expressed concern over the market’s undervaluation of state-owned oil public sector undertakings (PSUs). He stated that despite these PSUs’ strong profitability and significant contribution to the economy, investors harbor a “perception bias” that suppresses their market value.
Minister Puri also highlighted that over the past six years, India’s three major oil marketing companies—Indian Oil, Bharat Petroleum, and Hindustan Petroleum—have collectively generated profits totaling ₹2.5 lakh crore.
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**Conclusion**
While ONGC remains India’s largest oil producer with substantial assets and stakes in profitable subsidiaries, the market has yet to fully value its diversified portfolio. Addressing the perception bias around PSUs could unlock significant value for investors in the sector.
https://www.newsbytesapp.com/news/business/ongc-s-market-cap-growth-lags-behind-peers/story
