News for 'Study Overseas'

Chinese firm plans India manufacturing base

Chinese firm plans India manufacturing base

Rediff.com15 Dec 2006

One of China's leading household appliance suppliers is mapping out a new blueprint for foreign direct investment in India, a senior company official has said.

Corporate India a cheerleader for the Govt?

Corporate India a cheerleader for the Govt?

Rediff.com16 Jul 2021

Like ants declining to question the rules of the anthill, they feel innately justified in their approach, notes Shyam G Menon.

Migrants bag chunks of new jobs in UK

Migrants bag chunks of new jobs in UK

Rediff.com11 Dec 2007

According to a study compiled by the Statistics Commission, nearly 1.4 million of the 1.7 million jobs created since the Labour was voted to power in 1997 had been bagged by those born overseas. Frank Field, the Labour MP for Birkenhead, released the results of the study after an incorrect estimate of the increase in overseas workers since 1997 was given by the Department for Work and Pensions in the autumn.

Indians now want to travel abroad to celebrate Diwali: Survey

Indians now want to travel abroad to celebrate Diwali: Survey

Rediff.com9 Nov 2015

Indians now want to travel abroad to celebrate Diwali: Survey

Saudi prince approved killing of Khashoggi: US report

Saudi prince approved killing of Khashoggi: US report

Rediff.com27 Feb 2021

Fifty-nine-year-old Khashoggi, a dissident Saudi journalist who lived in the US as a legal permanent resident and wrote for the Washington Post, was critical of the prince's policies and was killed in the Saudi Arabian Consulate in the Turkish city on October 2, 2018.

India's banking system brutally unfair: Deepak Parekh

India's banking system brutally unfair: Deepak Parekh

Rediff.com11 Oct 2019

He said trust and confidence were the backbone of any financial system and one should never underestimate the power of ethics and values.

The doc who returned from US to fight his first election

The doc who returned from US to fight his first election

Rediff.com30 Mar 2021

'It is sad that Kerala had so many Covid patients which is primarily due to the mismanagement of the Left government.' 'The technical committee was full of CPI-M leaders who happen to have medical degrees with no experience in public health.' 'They were advising the CM and we are paying for those mistakes.'

The tragedy of India's education system

The tragedy of India's education system

Rediff.com16 May 2016

At no stage is a student encouraged to develop further curiosity in a subject and those who do stumble upon their passion or interest do so more by chance than design.

New British high commissioner to India appointed

New British high commissioner to India appointed

Rediff.com9 May 2011

Bevan, who will take up his appointment in November 2011, has studied Social Anthropology at Sussex University before joining the Foreign Office in 1982 and has served in a number of bilateral and multilateral missions overseas.

Is getting a BA abroad a good idea?

Is getting a BA abroad a good idea?

Rediff.com8 Sep 2006

Education expert Karan Gupta chats with GA readers about opportunities abroad.

Homi Bhabha's home belongs to India!

Homi Bhabha's home belongs to India!

Rediff.com16 Jul 2014

Every blade of grass and grain of sand in Mehrangir has a story to tell: The story of how one of the greatest sons of India lived here, planned and executed from here a technological and scientific enterprise which became the envy of the world. The government must save Mehrangir for future generations, says Dr K S Parthasarathy.

FBI warns students abroad: Beware of becoming spies

FBI warns students abroad: Beware of becoming spies

Rediff.com16 Apr 2014

The Federal Bureau of investigation has come out with a new video warning American college students studying abroad to be on the lookout for foreign spy recruiters.

NTPC Bangladesh project work to start by May

NTPC Bangladesh project work to start by May

Rediff.com16 Nov 2010

The development holds bilateral significance, as both India and Bangladesh had decided to improve economic ties in a 'win-win' mode during Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's visit earlier this year.

Maharashta tops FDI list

Maharashta tops FDI list

Rediff.com9 Apr 2004

Aussie univs call for justice for foreign students

Aussie univs call for justice for foreign students

Rediff.com28 Jun 2010

Australian universities call for justice for overseas students, including Indians, caught up in the government's crackdown on dodgy colleges.

British Airways woos Indian students

British Airways woos Indian students

Rediff.com21 Jun 2010

According to industry statistics, about 1,60,000 students from India go abroad for higher education every year.

Foreigners to be barred from Shiv Sena Bhavan

Foreigners to be barred from Shiv Sena Bhavan

Rediff.com26 Oct 2010

"The informal directive came after Pakistani American Lashkar terrorist David Coleman Headley's confession that he recced several targets including Sena Bhavan," a party source said

450 intl students await Aussie college fate

450 intl students await Aussie college fate

Rediff.com11 May 2010

Studies of another 450 overseas pupils, mainly Indians, in Adelaide may get derailed after their college has been found violating education standards and could possibly face closure.

Rishi Sunak's Budget to increase UK visa fee

Rishi Sunak's Budget to increase UK visa fee

Rediff.com12 Mar 2020

Sunak announced that the Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) would be hiked from 400 pounds to 624 pounds.

E-transfer: Preferred mode for NRI remittances

E-transfer: Preferred mode for NRI remittances

Rediff.com14 Apr 2010

The cost of remittances across various modes has come down significantly.

Govt gifts $2 mn to US university's India centre

Govt gifts $2 mn to US university's India centre

Rediff.com2 Mar 2010

In an unprecedented act of philanthropy to an American academic institution, the Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs has given a $2 million grant to the University of Pennsylvania's Centere for the Advanced Study of India, headed by Devesh Kapur, to support its research on international migration from India.This is the first time the ministry has ever awarded an empirical research grant of this magnitude to an academic institution outside India.

Indian govt funds US research on migration

Indian govt funds US research on migration

Rediff.com18 Feb 2010

In an unprecedented act of philanthropy to an American academic institution, the Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs has given a $2 million grant to the University of Pennsylvania's Centre for the Advanced Study of India, headed by Devesh Kapur to support its research on international migration from India.

India 2nd most challenging location for expats

India 2nd most challenging location for expats

Rediff.com9 Apr 2010

Most of the foreign assignees do not prefer to keep their families with them during international assignments, as only 47 per cent of international assignees had families with children.

'UK, Australia more vigilant about student visas'

'UK, Australia more vigilant about student visas'

Rediff.com18 Mar 2010

Gulshan Kumar, former Education Officer, Australian High Commission talks about the recent clamp down on student visas and why.

'Aus ignored warning on safety of Indian students'

'Aus ignored warning on safety of Indian students'

Rediff.com23 Jan 2010

Universities Australia, the peak body that represents 39 universities in the country, has said that state and federal governments were warned about problems faced by overseas students up to two years ago, but failed to act on them immediately. The claims come as the crisis over the safety of Indian students worsens, with new figures showing a sharp drop in students applying to study in Australia, particularly from India.

'How important are university rankings?'

'How important are university rankings?'

Rediff.com21 Jan 2017

Overseas education consultant NNS Chandra shares advice on how to pick the right international education.

Oz, India to tackle dishonest education agents

Oz, India to tackle dishonest education agents

Rediff.com26 Aug 2009

Australia will ask India to crack down on unscrupulous education agents in India who give misleading information to students willing to pursue studies in the private institutes Down Under.

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.

'Trump's outburst on Pak may push it closer to China'

'Trump's outburst on Pak may push it closer to China'

Rediff.com5 Jan 2018

Trump had accused Pakistan of providing safe havens to terrorists.

No hurry to sell stake in InterGen: GMR

No hurry to sell stake in InterGen: GMR

Rediff.com2 Sep 2010

Bengaluru-based GMR Infrastructure bought 50 per cent of InterGen in 2008 for USD 1.1 billion from a fund owned by American International Group Inc.

Buying student travel insurance? 5 tips for you

Buying student travel insurance? 5 tips for you

Rediff.com29 Jul 2016

After all, when you are studying, it is better if all you have to worry about are your grades.

Showcasing Gujarat, abroad

Showcasing Gujarat, abroad

Rediff.com27 Apr 2009

Non-Resident Gujaratis can claim formidable achievements in most fields.

Outward remittances jump 158% in June

Outward remittances jump 158% in June

Rediff.com15 Sep 2009

According to the latest data released by the Reserve Bank of India, remittances for overseas studies accounted for 61.59 per cent of the total outgo under the liberalised remittance scheme that enables individuals to send up to $200,000 (around Rs 98 lakh) annually for specified activities without seeking prior approval.

'What is the cost of a PG programme abroad?'

'What is the cost of a PG programme abroad?'

Rediff.com27 Feb 2016

Consultant NNS Chandra shares advice on how to pick the right international education.

'I want to pursue masters in research'

'I want to pursue masters in research'

Rediff.com23 Jan 2016

In an online chat with readers overseas consultant NNS Chandra offered advice.

Safety concerns over Maggi noodles back to haunt Nestle

Safety concerns over Maggi noodles back to haunt Nestle

Rediff.com30 Nov 2017

This time food regulators found excess presence of ash content in Maggi

'My son wants to pursue MS abroad. Please advice'

'My son wants to pursue MS abroad. Please advice'

Rediff.com25 Jul 2015

Overseas education consultant NNS Chandra offers advice on how to pick the right international education.

'No dearth of jobs for Indian students in Canada'

'No dearth of jobs for Indian students in Canada'

Rediff.com27 Jun 2008

Canada is one of the top destinations for foreign study for Indian students, says the director of the Canadian Education Center (CEC), Maria Mathai.

Lame duck Pompeo wants to shape US foreign policy

Lame duck Pompeo wants to shape US foreign policy

Rediff.com14 Nov 2020

China remains the elephant in the room and has to be tamed, which the United States alone is unable to do and therefore calls allies to come on board.