News for '-uk-university'

How To Apply For UK's Chevening Scholarship 2025

How To Apply For UK's Chevening Scholarship 2025

Rediff.com1 Oct 2025

Selected candidates will receive a fully-funded scholarship to study in the United Kingdom for a year.

Arunachal woman detained at China airport for 18 hrs over passport

Arunachal woman detained at China airport for 18 hrs over passport

Rediff.com25 Nov 2025

An Arunachal Pradesh woman was allegedly detained at Shanghai airport for nearly 18 hours after Chinese immigration officials refused to recognise her Indian passport, claiming Arunachal Pradesh is part of China.

UK Opens Up For Indian Students

UK Opens Up For Indian Students

Rediff.com8 Oct 2025

'Initiatives such as the Young Professionals Scheme also offer young graduates the chance to live and work in the UK after gaining experience.'

India-UK free trade pact will boost MSMEs, create jobs: Modi

India-UK free trade pact will boost MSMEs, create jobs: Modi

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said the India-UK free trade pact will boost MSMEs and create jobs, and exuded confidence that the target of doubling bilateral trade will be achieved ahead of the target date of 2030.

Two students from Telangana killed in UK car crash

Two students from Telangana killed in UK car crash

Rediff.com3 Sep 2025

Two students from Telangana were killed and five others seriously injured in a two-car collision in Essex, England. Police have arrested two men on suspicion of dangerous driving.

Now, You Can Study In A UK College... In India

Now, You Can Study In A UK College... In India

Rediff.com9 Jul 2025

At least six major UK universities have announced plans to set up campuses or liaison offices in India.

Study USA: New OPT Rules For F-1 Students

Study USA: New OPT Rules For F-1 Students

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

Dr Karan Gupta offers guidance on how to pick the right international course and university.

Sitharaman on how India will remain an engine of growth despite Trump's tariff

Sitharaman on how India will remain an engine of growth despite Trump's tariff

Rediff.com8 Apr 2025

The resilience of the economy and strength of domestic demand will continue to make India an engine of growth amid the rapidly evolving global trade landscape as a result of US tariffs, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said in London on Tuesday.

How To Study At Aston University on A Scholarship

How To Study At Aston University on A Scholarship

Rediff.com29 Mar 2024

Aston University is offering a scholarship worth 10,000 pounds towards tuition fees for one-year postgraduate-level courses to one student from India, Pakistan or Vietnam.

How To Apply to The University of Nottingham's GREAT scholarship

How To Apply to The University of Nottingham's GREAT scholarship

Rediff.com2 Apr 2024

The GREAT scholarship programme offers financial support of a minimum of 10,000 to students pursuing a one-year postgraduate study in the UK.

7 Countries Where Indians Can Study MBBS

7 Countries Where Indians Can Study MBBS

Rediff.com5 Sep 2024

rediffGURU Dr Pananjay Tiwari lists the options and cost of pursuing an MBBS education outside of India.

UK university honours TVS boss

UK university honours TVS boss

Rediff.com15 Jul 2004

Venu Srinivasan, Chairman, TVS Motor Company has been conferred with a doctorate in science by Warwick University.

91 Indian Uni On Times World Rankings

91 Indian Uni On Times World Rankings

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

India has also become the fourth best represented nation in the 2024 rankings, up from sixth last year.

UK Announces 99 Scholarships For Indians

UK Announces 99 Scholarships For Indians

Rediff.com30 Jun 2022

The fully funded scholarship includes tuition, living expenses and travel cost for a one-year-postgraduate programme.

TCS to train 1,000 graduates from UK universities

TCS to train 1,000 graduates from UK universities

Rediff.com13 Nov 2015

These graduates will have the opportunity to spend a year training and working for TCS at its Innovation Labs and software development centres across India between 2016 and 2020.

Court reprieve for Indian students in UK university

Court reprieve for Indian students in UK university

Rediff.com21 Sep 2012

Indian and other non-EU students at the London Metropolitan University heaved a sigh of relief on Friday as the high court allowed them to continue their studies and permitted the university to challenge the recent revocation of its licence to admit non-EU students.

Lord Paul First Chancellor of UK University

Lord Paul First Chancellor of UK University

Rediff.com5 Mar 2006

A philanthropist, Lord Paul has made large donations to many organisations, including a million pound to save the London Zoo from closure. He has also worked to develop strong Indo-British relations.

Indian-origin student takes on UK universities on gender segregation

Indian-origin student takes on UK universities on gender segregation

Rediff.com12 Jan 2014

An Indian-origin student at Cambridge University has challenged a move by British universities to allow "voluntary" gender segregation at Muslim meetings on campuses across the country.

Chevening Scholarships 2023: How to apply

Chevening Scholarships 2023: How to apply

Rediff.com11 Aug 2022

The deadline to apply for Chevening Fellowship and Scholarship is October 12, 2022 and November 1, 2022.

How to apply for UK's Chevening scholarship

How to apply for UK's Chevening scholarship

Rediff.com4 Aug 2021

Chevening Scholarships offer full financial support for one year to candidates applying for a master's degree at any UK university.

Roadshow, Gandhi ashram, Akshardham... Boris Johnson has a packed day in Gujarat

Roadshow, Gandhi ashram, Akshardham... Boris Johnson has a packed day in Gujarat

Rediff.com20 Apr 2022

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will arrive in Ahmedabad on Thursday morning as part of his two-day India visit, and will be accorded a grand welcome on a four-km route from the city airport to a hotel, officials said.

World's richest alumni: Mumbai University beats Cambridge

World's richest alumni: Mumbai University beats Cambridge

Rediff.com27 Apr 2013

With 17 universities in the top 20, the United States of America dominates the global alumni rankings.

'No cap on international students coming to the UK'

'No cap on international students coming to the UK'

Rediff.com30 Jul 2012

The president of Universities UK has spoken out against the myth that it has become more difficult for international students to study in Britain.

UK visas: 'Apply from your country of origin'

UK visas: 'Apply from your country of origin'

Rediff.com7 Aug 2007

How should you navigate the UK student visa process? What information must you include on your applicatoin? Which details should you emphasise? Paul Dryden, UK official, answers your questions.

Indian students, families caught up in UK flight suspension

Indian students, families caught up in UK flight suspension

Rediff.com22 Dec 2020

Diaspora groups in the UK urged for calm and advised non-resident Indians and people of Indian origin to follow the new lockdown rules, which mean a majority of the UK is under the strictest lockdown with all non-essential businesses now closed.

UK studies: 'Glasgow attack won't affect students'

UK studies: 'Glasgow attack won't affect students'

Rediff.com6 Aug 2007

Paul Dryden, Third Secretary (Consular and Visa) at the British Deputy High Commission in Kolkata, answered questions about UK universities and student visas during a July 23 expert chat.

UK student visas: 'There are no guarantees.'

UK student visas: 'There are no guarantees.'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2007

Nick Jagger, Entry Clearance Officer with the British Deputy High Commission in Mumbai, dicusses studying in the UK. He looks at employment options and the different resources available to prospective students.

'Covid has not crushed demand for foreign education, it has only delayed it'

'Covid has not crushed demand for foreign education, it has only delayed it'

Rediff.com4 Sep 2020

'Students are taking a keen interest in a hybrid model, where they start classes online and then complete the course on campus.'

Virus Made Us Love the Internet Again

Virus Made Us Love the Internet Again

Rediff.com3 Aug 2021

The wave of enthusiasm for digital technology had faded as we'd grown more and more worried about what smartphones and social media were doing to society and to us as individuals. Now that switchback ride between hopes for the technology and fear of it seemed to have taken us on another upward path, as the virus made us fall back in love with it. Read on for an intriguing excerpt from Rory Cellan-Jones's Always On: Hope And Fear In The Social Smartphone Era.

UK: Intl students pay 4 bn pounds in fee per year

UK: Intl students pay 4 bn pounds in fee per year

Rediff.com14 Oct 2009

Thousands of students from India and Pakistan, however, have not been able to start their courses in British universities from September because of long delays in issuing students visas, prompting concern among vice-chancellors.

'Should I go abroad for MBA studies?'

'Should I go abroad for MBA studies?'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2009

Overseas education consultant Karan Gupta hosted a chat with readers on July 7 and addressed various study abroad questions. The transcript.

Study UK: 'Can I work part-time?'

Study UK: 'Can I work part-time?'

Rediff.com31 Jan 2008

UK officials including Paul Michael chatted with Get Ahead readers on January 24. Part I of the transcript.

Study Abroad: MS or MBA in the UK?

Study Abroad: MS or MBA in the UK?

Rediff.com14 Oct 2008

To address questions related to education in the UK, experts Preeti Gadok and Aprajita Kalra, hosted a chat with GA readers on October 10. The transcript.

Tony Blair's formula to counter extremism

Tony Blair's formula to counter extremism

Rediff.com5 Jun 2007

British politicians must listen harder to the 'calm voice of moderation and reason,' of the majority of the country's Muslims, he said.

Queen shifted out of Buckingham Palace due to COVID-19 crisis

Queen shifted out of Buckingham Palace due to COVID-19 crisis

Rediff.com15 Mar 2020

The 93-year-old monarch and her 98-year-old husband, Prince Philip, are likely to be placed in quarantine at the royal Sandringham Estate in Norfolk in the coming weeks as tougher measures are put in place to fight the coronavirus outbreak in the UK affecting over 1,140 people.

'Studying abroad is a personal decision'

'Studying abroad is a personal decision'

Rediff.com16 Jul 2007

Paul Michael and Yatin Madlani, visa officers at the British High Commission in New Delhi, answered questions about UK universities and student visas during a July 12 expert chat.

Education UK Exhibition recruits Indian talent

Education UK Exhibition recruits Indian talent

Rediff.com22 Nov 2007

Education UK Exhibition 2007 began this week in Mubai, on Monday and Tuesday. The event will last for the next few weeks, and will visit six more cities across the country.

Experiences as a PhD student in the UK

Experiences as a PhD student in the UK

Rediff.com9 Jul 2007

Chindu Sreedharan, a PhD student in the UK, shares his experiences with rediff.com readers.

Best of the week

Best of the week

Rediff.com23 Apr 2005

Best of the week