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Kasturi Dai
H1-B: It’s impossible to escape Elon Kasturi these days. He’s all over the news, and with X now the number one news app in 140 countries, including Nepal, it’s no surprise. But if you’re relying solely on X for your updates, well… you know what that leads to.
This week, Musk jumped into the immigration debate when entrepreneur and Republican candidate Vivek Ramaswamy tweeted his support for the H-1B visa program. For context, the H-1B visa allows U.S. companies to hire highly skilled foreign workers—mostly in tech—but it’s been accused of driving down wages, enabling shady middlemen, and taking jobs from Americans.
Ramaswamy’s pro-H-1B stance got Musk’s public approval, sparking a rift within the MAGA faction. Hardcore “America First” loyalists balked, decrying both legal and illegal immigration, while others argued, “Who else is going to do these jobs, genius?” The debate quickly turned racial, with White Trump supporters hurling nasty slurs at Indians (the largest group of H-1B recipients) and Indians firing back, some blaming American culture for prioritizing football over innovation.
The situation has devolved into a Silicon Valley MAGA vs. Redneck MAGA showdown, with accusations of racism and job theft flying everywhere. To add fuel to the fire, some anti-H-1B accounts, including far-right Groypers, were banned or demonetized on X, raising eyebrows about Musk’s influence. Was this chaos engineered, or is Musk just fanning the flames?
Adrian Dittman: Amidst all the Indians going cray-cray scenarios, Kasturi daaju is under fire after rumors surfaced that he’s been using a burner account named "Adrian Dittman" to defend himself on X. The account, alleged to have joined X Spaces using a voice changer, reportedly spoke about Musk in the first person and banned critics after heated exchanges. A viral clip has fueled speculation, with critics calling it "beyond pathetic" and accusing Musk of orchestrating self-promotion. While Musk has denied these claims, the internet isn’t letting this one slide, adding yet another layer to his ever-controversial social media presence.
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You’re probably well aware of the benefits of H-1B visas—chances are, you even know someone thriving on one! But for a glimpse into the shadier side of the system, here’s a read.
New data reveal how companies that farm out IT workers exploit flaws in the visa lottery while other US businesses and talented immigrants lose out.
How Well Do You Remember 2024? A Quiz That’ll Test Your Memory (and Your Sanity)
We will be back with some national news next week, but we’ll leave you with this quiz this week. 2024 was a rollercoaster of events, and if you didn’t keep up, don’t worry—you’re not alone. Between political plot twists and bizarre online debates, it’s hard to keep track of what actually happened. So here’s your chance to flex your knowledge, redeem your scrolling hours, and prove you’re not living under a Wi-Fi-deprived rock. Warning: answering incorrectly might earn you some well-deserved side-eye.
In January, then-Prime Minister Prachanda attended the 19th Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Summit. Which African country hosted him?
What’s the "Orange Peel Theory"?
Which politician got punched in Baglung in 2024?
Which city’s mayor skyrocketed to fame (or infamy) in 2024 by suggesting chopping down trees as a solution to the monkey menace?
A student from which city hit the spicy lottery in 2024 by finding three chili packets in his Wai Wai and making headlines?
In 2024, former Prime Minister K P Oli surprised us all by starring in a movie as—you guessed it—the Prime Minister. What was the name of this cinematic masterpiece?
Which place in Nepal decided to get its own "Mini Great Wall" in 2024, proving that even architectural knock-offs can have local pride?
Who got infamous for saying this in 2024?
"नेपाल खत्तमै भयो, यहाँ भविष्य नै छैन भन्ने जुन भाष्य निर्माण भएको छ, यसको जाँचै नगरी युवाहरू बाहिरी रहेका छन्।"
Which city in Nepal suggested painting houses green as part of their "Green City" initiative in 2024?
In 2024, the government declared a public holiday for a festival that had already been celebrated a month earlier. Which festival got this fashionably late honor?
Which company in Nepal set a Guinness World Record in 2024 for hosting the largest momo party?
Which fruit was officially declared Nepal's national fruit in 2024?
In 2024, where did Nepal's passport rank on the Henley Passport Index?
Which social media platform decided to ban our newsletter’s account in 2024, leaving us both offended and slightly flattered?
Which politician wrote this poetic gem on Facebook in 2013, only for it to go viral in 2024?
"schol jada lagauxa tie marnu lai vanxa Die j vaye ni i support nepal till i die"
Kahi Nabhako Jaatra
ओलीको ‘बिग फ्यान हुँ’ भन्दै एमाले प्रवेश गरिन् मिसेस हेरिटेज इन्टरनेशनल विभा बस्नेत
#NepalPress— NepalPress (@NepalPressnp)
11:42 AM • Dec 29, 2024
Answers to the 2024 Quiz
In January, then-Prime Minister Prachanda attended the 19th Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Summit. Which African country hosted him?
Uganda
What’s the "Orange Peel Theory"?
Zoomers are redefining romance with something called the “Orange Peel Theory,” where the smallest acts of service supposedly reveal true affection
Which politician got punched in Baglung in 2024?
Durga Prasai
Which city’s mayor skyrocketed to fame (or infamy) in 2024 by suggesting chopping down trees as a solution to the monkey menace?
Pokhara
A student from which city hit the spicy lottery in 2024 by finding three chili packets in his Wai Wai and making headlines?
Bharatpur
In 2024, former Prime Minister K P Oli surprised us all by starring in a movie as—you guessed it—the Prime Minister. What was the name of this cinematic masterpiece?
Nametine Ghaau
Which place in Nepal decided to get its own "Mini Great Wall" in 2024, proving that even architectural knock-offs can have local pride?
Dolakha
Who got infamous for saying this in 2024?
"नेपाल खत्तमै भयो, यहाँ भविष्य नै छैन भन्ने जुन भाष्य निर्माण भएको छ, यसको जाँचै नगरी युवाहरू बाहिरी रहेका छन्।"
Shrinkhala Khatiwada
Which city in Nepal suggested painting houses green as part of their "Green City" initiative in 2024?
Pokhara
In 2024, the government declared a public holiday for a festival that had already been celebrated a month earlier. Which festival got this fashionably late honor?
Gyaalpo Lhosar
Which company in Nepal set a Guinness World Record in 2024 for hosting the largest momo party?
Coca Cola
Which fruit was officially declared Nepal's national fruit in 2024?
Orange
In 2024, where did Nepal's passport rank on the Henley Passport Index?
Seventh from last
Which social media platform decided to ban our newsletter’s account in 2024, leaving us both offended and slightly flattered?
Instagram
Which politician wrote this poetic gem on Facebook in 2013, only for it to go viral in 2024?
"schol jada lagauxa tie marnu lai vanxa Die j vaye ni i support nepal till i die"
Balen Shah
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