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Bondi beach attack: 3 Indian students among injured

Bondi beach attack: 3 Indian students among injured

Rediff.com16 Dec 2025

The Indian students sustained injuries during the shooting, and their exact condition has not been formally confirmed yet.

Australia Visa Changes: What Indian Students Must Know

Australia Visa Changes: What Indian Students Must Know

Rediff.com30 Apr 2025

Australia's new student visa rules focuses on stricter eligibility, higher financial and English language requirements among others.

Trump's 5% Rule: How Will It Affect Indian Students?

Trump's 5% Rule: How Will It Affect Indian Students?

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

Trump's proposed policy limits undergraduates from any one country to 5% at select top US universities, raising concerns for Indian aspirants eyeing elite colleges.

Beyond US, Canada, UK: Indian Students Now Prefer...

Beyond US, Canada, UK: Indian Students Now Prefer...

Rediff.com23 May 2025

Rediff reports on the reasons behind this dramatic shift.

India Targets 200,000 Foreign Students by 2030

India Targets 200,000 Foreign Students by 2030

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

The government has intensified its Study in India programme and is working closely with universities and states to achieve this goal.

Want To Study At A Foreign University In India?

Want To Study At A Foreign University In India?

Rediff.com4 days ago

Foreign universities are unlikely to gain major ground in India's higher education market in the near term, as students and families continue to prioritise return on investment over brand value in a highly price-sensitive sector.

How Indian Students Can Stay Safe Abroad

How Indian Students Can Stay Safe Abroad

Rediff.com28 Mar 2024

'Be aware of your surroundings. Stay alert, stay vigilant.'

Indian Growth Fuels Far-Right Rallies In Australia

Indian Growth Fuels Far-Right Rallies In Australia

Rediff.com1 Sep 2025

One flyer read: 'More Indians in 5 years, than Greeks and Italians in 100', adding, 'This isn't a slight cultural change, it's a replacement plain and simple'.

Indian student attacked by Khalistan supporters in Australia

Indian student attacked by Khalistan supporters in Australia

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

The student was taken to Westmead Hospital with major injuries to his head, leg, and arm.

Brothers from Karnal held for killing Indian student in Australia

Brothers from Karnal held for killing Indian student in Australia

Rediff.com9 May 2024

Two Indian-origin brothers wanted in connection with the murder of a 22-year-old MTech student from India have been arrested by Australian police, media reports said.

Meet the Indian-origin man who helped restrain Bondi beach shooter

Meet the Indian-origin man who helped restrain Bondi beach shooter

Rediff.com18 Dec 2025

Amandeep Singh-Bola, born in New Zealand to Indian and Kiwi parents, helped tackle suspect Sajid Akram.

Migration debate takes centre stage in Kerala polls

Migration debate takes centre stage in Kerala polls

Rediff.com6 Apr 2026

Migration from Kerala has become a significant issue in the upcoming Assembly elections, with political parties promising to create more opportunities within the state to discourage emigration for studies and jobs. Experts suggest focusing on 'brain gain' strategies to attract talent back to Kerala after gaining experience abroad.

How Expensive Is An Australian Student Visa?

How Expensive Is An Australian Student Visa?

Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

Australia increased its student visa application fee from 1,600 to 2,000 Australian dollars. This is now the highest such visa fee in the world.

Why Students Are Pausing US Plans

Why Students Are Pausing US Plans

Rediff.com14 Jul 2025

Many students are now looking at opportunities in the UK, Australia, and Singapore due to lower cost of living and less interference from the government.

9 Most Difficult Exams Across The Globe

9 Most Difficult Exams Across The Globe

Rediff.com20 Feb 2026

Success percentage rates of some of these toughest exams in the world is in single digits

Indian students drown in Australia

Indian students drown in Australia

Rediff.com10 Dec 2007

Paramedics were unable to revive the man and police located the body of the woman an hour-and-a-half later. Sergeant Bill Matthews said the two were only in knee-deep water when they were swept away.

Top 6 Countries To Study Abroad

Top 6 Countries To Study Abroad

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

Study abroad experts explain how Canada, Australia, Germany, France and Dubai are redefining global education.

Indian student stabbed multiple times in Australia

Indian student stabbed multiple times in Australia

Rediff.com14 Oct 2022

Police have arrested Daniel Norwood and the 27-year-old suspect is charged with attempted murder after Garg, allegedly suffered multiple stab wounds to the face, chest and abdomen, the Daily Telegraph newspaper reported.

Indian student numbers to Australia plummet

Indian student numbers to Australia plummet

Rediff.com28 May 2010

Australia's largest international student recruiter, IDP Education Pty Ltd (IDP), has said that the number of Indian student visas has crashed from 8,600 a year ago to just 200 this year, suggesting that a tightening of immigration procedures and reports of alleged racial attacks against the Indian community in Australia is having a negative impact overseas.

U-19 WC Hero Sooryavanshi Swaps Bat for Class 10 Boards

U-19 WC Hero Sooryavanshi Swaps Bat for Class 10 Boards

Rediff.com13 Feb 2026

After a star turn at the ICC U-19 World Cup 2026, India star Vaibhav Suryavanshi shifts focus to Class 10 board exams, balancing cricketing glory with academics.

Another Indian student attacked in Australia

Another Indian student attacked in Australia

Rediff.com8 Jun 2009

A 23-year-old Indian student was beaten up for the second time in a fortnight by a group of youths in Melbourne -- the 11th person from India to be assaulted within one month in Australia.

'Urge all sides...': India reacts as US-Israel attack Iran

'Urge all sides...': India reacts as US-Israel attack Iran

Rediff.com28 Feb 2026

Following a joint attack by the US and Israel on Iran, India is calling for restraint and de-escalation to avoid further military confrontation in the Middle East.

Australia: Another Indian student attacked

Australia: Another Indian student attacked

Rediff.com13 Jun 2009

A 24-year-old Indian student from Gujarat was attacked by a group of men here, the latest in a spate of racial assaults targeting the community members in Australia.

10 Countries With The Most Indian Restaurants

10 Countries With The Most Indian Restaurants

Rediff.com17 Dec 2025

Have a look at the countries with some of the most Indian restaurants.

Bondi Beach Killers Travelled On Indian Passports

Bondi Beach Killers Travelled On Indian Passports

Rediff.com16 Dec 2025

The Sydney Morning Herald newspaper reported on Tuesday morning that 'Philippine immigration authorities said the father and son accused of killing 15 people in Sydney visited the country last month and travelled on Indian passports.'

India now trusted partner for growth, Modi tells diaspora in Malaysia

India now trusted partner for growth, Modi tells diaspora in Malaysia

Rediff.com7 Feb 2026

Modi, who arrived in Kuala Lumpur on Saturday on a two-day visit, referred to the trade deals India agreed with various countries and said India is seen as a "trusted partner for growth".

Another Indian student attacked in Australia

Another Indian student attacked in Australia

Rediff.com29 Nov 2010

In yet another attack on an Indian student in Australia, a 31-year old cookery student was stabbed in the stomach by two men after he finished work in a South Yarra bar in Melbourne earlier in November.The student, who did not want to be named, underwent an emergency surgery and needed 26 stitches on his punctured bowel after the attack on November 5, according to a media report. The Victoria police are now appealing for witnesses to the attack to come forward.

Indian students hung out to dry

Indian students hung out to dry

Rediff.com21 Aug 2021

With Canada, Australia extending restrictions, admission seekers are deferring their studies or looking elsewhere.

Australia assures security to Indian students

Australia assures security to Indian students

Rediff.com7 Jul 2009

In the wake of series of racial attacks Down Under, Australian officials on Monday assured safety to Indian students staying in Australia.

Australia: Indian student murdered

Australia: Indian student murdered

Rediff.com9 Aug 2006

Rajneesh Joga is believed to have been thrown out of his cab by a man on the run from police.

Will German Visa Rules Affect Students?

Will German Visa Rules Affect Students?

Rediff.com10 Jun 2025

Ritika Gupta, a study abroad expert and founder of Aaera Consultants, explains how Germany's new visa rules will affect international students and working professionals.

Australia: Teenagers attack Indian student

Australia: Teenagers attack Indian student

Rediff.com27 May 2009

A student from Andhra Pradesh who was among four students from India, assaulted by a group of teenagers this week, is battling for life in a hospital in Melbourne.

Quality education to Indian students in Australia

Quality education to Indian students in Australia

Rediff.com23 Jul 2009

Consequent to apprehensions over slump in migration after the alleged racial attacks, Australia's Minister of Immigration and Citizenship Chris Evans assured quality education to Indian students in an amicable social environ.

International fake call centre duping Aussies busted in Cyberabad, 9 held

International fake call centre duping Aussies busted in Cyberabad, 9 held

Rediff.com30 Nov 2025

Cyberabad police apprehended nine individuals for allegedly operating an international fake call centre that defrauded Australian citizens of millions of rupees over two years.

Hundreds of Indian students stranded in Australia

Hundreds of Indian students stranded in Australia

Rediff.com7 Nov 2009

Hundreds of Indian students studying in Australia have been left in the lurch, with the sudden collapse of the Global Campus Management Group closing down four colleges in Sydney and Melbourne on Thursday.The collapse has particularly come as a major blow for the Australian government, which has been working hard to rebuild the image of the country's education scenario.

'F*** off, Indian': Man assaulted, racially abused in Australia

'F*** off, Indian': Man assaulted, racially abused in Australia

Rediff.com23 Jul 2025

Singh, who was in his car, said a group of men approached him, hurled racial slurs and launched a vicious physical attack without any provocation.

Indian student flow to Australia may drop 50 pc

Indian student flow to Australia may drop 50 pc

Rediff.com5 Jan 2010

The murder of a 21-year-old Indian national, Nitin Garg, in Melbourne has further tarnished Australia's reputation for hosting Indian students. For the academic year 2010, overseas education consultants are predicting a 20-50 per cent fall in the number of students applying to Australian universities.

Foreign Degree Loses Sheen As Students Question Return On Investment

Foreign Degree Loses Sheen As Students Question Return On Investment

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

The foreign degree no longer sells itself, families are doing the math, and for many, the numbers just don't add up.

Australia: Indian student beaten up and robbed

Australia: Indian student beaten up and robbed

Rediff.com11 May 2009

An Indian student was beaten up and robbed by a group of teenagers in a moving train here, media report said today. Sourabh Sharma, 21, who came to Australia a year ago to study hospitality, was brutally bashed when six thugs confronted him in the train.