Schengen, US visas: How to crack the application process, plan a smooth holiday

“This was despite showing genuine hotel and flight bookings, sufficient bank balance, past income tax returns and every other document that was asked. The rejection letter gave a vague reason that travel reasons are not justified,” said the 39-year-old businessman. “I didn’t try to play smart by submitting dummy reservations but even that didn’t help.” … Read more

Game-changer: Using UPI abroad is just as easy as you’d expect | Mint

The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has been expanding UPI’s global footprint since its first international collaboration with Singapore in 2020. Countries that now accept UPI payments include Singapore, the United Arab Emirates, Sri Lanka, Mauritius, Bhutan, Nepal and France. Arun Panicker, a 56-year-old traveler from India, recently experienced this firsthand during a trip … Read more