On the 134th birth anniversary of the chief architect of the Indian Constitution, Utkarsh Mishra revisits three incidents from Dr B R Ambedkar's life that lay bare the deeply entrenched nature of caste prejudice.
'We were on tenterhooks arranging for the visa, last minute flight bookings, provisional loans and a Plan B.'
'If the FYUP is making the child employable, then we will have to ensure that learning on the job is integrated.' 'And also ensure that by the time they end FYUP they are completely employable.'
Indian parents are willing to make tremendous sacrifices when it comes to educating their children.
Ask rediffGURU and PF and MF expert Janak Patel your mutual fund and personal finance-related questions.
While both institutions provide financial assistance, there are significant differences between them in terms of offerings, eligibility criteria, interest rates, and other crucial factors.
If your children live abroad, rely more on financial assets as they are easier to liquidate and move across borders.
While the basic cover is generally of around $50,000, limits for accident and sickness are up to $500,000. Here's a list of important covers that come bundled with travel insurance.
Prashant A Bhonsle lists 5 major points you need to keep in mind before applying for a student loan.
'I wouldn't be surprised if in a few years, students sitting in Mumbai, Rajasthan ... earn higher education degrees without leaving their homeland.' Indians abroad discuss the challenges faced by India's higher education system and offer solutions as Rediff.com contributor Simanta Roy listens in.
Studying at these foreign destinations will not burn a hole in your pocket.
Here's everything you wanted to know about studying in the United States of America.
While Europe's rich culture and heritage may attract you, the American hype cannot be ignored too.
Do a thorough research on the course and the university, and see what extra it offers apart from a regular degree, says Rohit Sethi.
Premature closure shall be allowed only after the account has completed five financial years.
Make your child understand that non-repayment of the loan puts all of it at risk
rediffGURU Geeta Ratra offers expert advice on international courses, student visas, immigration processes and more.
Communication skills, negotiation skills, social skills, etiquette, behavioural skills, etc, should be part of your learning. Develop confidence because that's the key to success, advises rediffGURU Archana Deshpande.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed the Punjab government's appeal against a high court verdict quashing its decision to expand the definition of 'NRI quota' for admissions in undergraduate medical and dental courses in the state. "This fraud must come to an end now," the apex court said.
By following the path of Kula Dharma as mentioned in the Bhagavad Gita, you will not only be securing your child's future but also contributing to your own early sukoon (peace and well-being), says Vatsal Ramaiya
Sree Sreenivasan, one of the 20 most powerful south asians in America, answers questions about studying in the US. As dean of students at Columbia's journalism school, he interacts intimately with university students.
Education inflation abroad is high and the depreciation of the rupee can also set you back, says Vishal Dhawan
'Today, let us reaffirm our commitment to strive to realise Gandhiji's dreams. His watchwords, truth and nonviolence, will continue to remain relevant for the whole world. He also taught us that rights and duties are but the two sides of the coin - indeed, the true source of rights is duty. Today we recall his lessons in compassion too - compassion not only for our human neighbours but also for our other neighbours, namely, flora and fauna, rivers and mountains.'
'Students are taking a keen interest in a hybrid model, where they start classes online and then complete the course on campus.'
The haloed university that had topped the Times Higher Education rankings in 2010-11 slipped to number four position this year. Read on for more details.
This is perhaps the first time your child is taking a loan. Here's how you can guide her to use it wisely.
...Is this a virus more dangerous than Covid-19, asks Ajit Balakrishnan.
The primary and immediate impact of a depreciating rupee is on the importers who will have to shell out more for the same quantity and price. However, it is a boon for the exporters as they receive more rupees in exchange for dollars. The rupee depreciation has wiped away some of the gains that would have accrued to India from international oil and fuel prices dropping to pre-Ukraine war levels.
The impact of currency depreciation can also be mitigated by holding a portion of your investment portfolio in dollar-denominated assets.
Beyond a point, competition is boring. The fun is in the doing, irrespective of outcome. By the time I was in college, I knew I valued awareness more than success, notes Shyam G Menon.
More Indian students are looking at New Zealand as a higher education destination due to the variety of degree options it offers, clubbed with increasingly lenient immigration laws.
As education loans are given on a floating-rate basis (and not fixed), one needs to account for probable spikes in the EMI while choosing the loan tenure. Loans are available for up to 15 years, which could lower your EMI and ease your repayment burden, advises Mohan Jayaraman.
Should we really pay attention to them, asks Ajit Balakrishnan.
'The border deal offers a hedge for India against Trump's unpredictability when it comes to his approach to competition with China.'
The stress associated with getting a loan and then paying it back can be substantially cut down if you plan well and understand the factors associated with the education loan
Take an education loan. Encourage them to freelance while studying.
In two years, the start-up Overqualified Housewives has helped over 6,000 women across India find flexible-job roles across India from salaries ranging between Rs 8,000 to Rs 80,000, making them financially independent.
College is where the manicured view of the world provided by one's family, encounters new trends. It is the dawn of exploration. Wishing for a sanitised bubble on campus appears hypocritical. The correct strategy, one would assume, is to weed out the violence while retaining the right to political debate, argues Shyam G Menon.
The France Excellence Charpak Master Scholarship is designed for up to two years of education in France at the Master's degree level for all streams and fields of study.
