News for 'student visa'

'US still best education destination'

'US still best education destination'

Rediff.com21 Apr 2009

Everyday job cuts, a slump in university admissions and a dwindling demand for H1B visas might project a gloomy US scenario to an average student in India but there is light at the end of the tunnel for those who think ahead.

1 Coronavirus patient in Kerala discharged

1 Coronavirus patient in Kerala discharged

Rediff.com13 Feb 2020

Union health minister Harsh Vardhan said a total of 2,51,447 persons travelling in 2,315 flights have been screened so far.

Will India allow Sarah Munir to attend Purvi Thacker's shaadi?

Will India allow Sarah Munir to attend Purvi Thacker's shaadi?

Rediff.com11 Nov 2016

'I don't want a government to tell me that I can't be there for my sister's wedding.'

The education export market

The education export market

Rediff.com6 Apr 2006

Which country is best for your child to study abroad?

Which country is best for your child to study abroad?

Rediff.com28 Aug 2017

Have you been asking yourself this question? Then these 8 tips are meant for you.

Astad Deboo: The Dancer, the Legend

Astad Deboo: The Dancer, the Legend

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

There are very few people in the world who qualify to be called a living legend. Astad Deboo is one of them.

113,000 Americans are on the rolls of top 100 Indian firms in US

113,000 Americans are on the rolls of top 100 Indian firms in US

Rediff.com16 Nov 2017

These firms invested $17.9 bn and have also contributed $147 million towards corporate social responsibility and $588 million as R&D expenditure in the US.

Skilled Indians may have to wait 70 years for US green card!

Skilled Indians may have to wait 70 years for US green card!

Rediff.com5 Oct 2011

Two new reports urge government to ease green card process.

Now, 'achche din' for SAARC too!

Now, 'achche din' for SAARC too!

Rediff.com26 Nov 2014

India will provide immediate medical visa for patient and an attendant coming for treatment as well as business visa for 3-5 years for SAARC nations.

All you need to know about studying in Australia

All you need to know about studying in Australia

Rediff.com28 Nov 2011

With Australia relaxing its visa norms to accomodate more Indian students, the country could well be a good option to study abroad, says counsellor Suchitra Surve of Growth Centre.

Donald Trump favours retaining foreign talent in US

Donald Trump favours retaining foreign talent in US

Rediff.com29 Oct 2015

'I am in favour of keeping these talented people here so they can go to work in Silicon Valley.'

Anti-dam organisations decry govt's mega project in Assam

Anti-dam organisations decry govt's mega project in Assam

Rediff.com3 Jul 2014

The BJP-led NDA government's decision to facilitate resumption of stalled work at 2000 MW Lower Subansiri Hydro Power Project being constructed by the National Hydro-Power Corporation at Gerukamukh along the Assam-Arunachal Pradesh boundary has not gone down well with many anti-dam organisations in Assam. They fear a catastrophic downstream impact by the mega dam project.

Hyderabad blasts: Bangla girl had valid documents

Hyderabad blasts: Bangla girl had valid documents

Rediff.com10 Sep 2007

She possessed a visa valid till 2008 and also other relevant documents.

Hurdles to cross for your foreign degree

Hurdles to cross for your foreign degree

Rediff.com10 Aug 2012

Put the four Cs -- country, course, college and cost -- in place, and you will sail through

UK studies: Scholarship for Goans

UK studies: Scholarship for Goans

Rediff.com21 Feb 2007

British Council invites applications for the De Souza Trust Goa scholarship, for the forthcoming academic year.

When Nadella gave up his green card for love

When Nadella gave up his green card for love

Rediff.com26 Sep 2017

This was because his wife Anu was not able to join him in Seattle, due to the existing US law that said if a green card holder marries, his/her spouse's visa is rejected.

Study UK: 'Apply to accredited institutions only'

Study UK: 'Apply to accredited institutions only'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2007

Nick Jagger, Entry Clearance Officer at the British Deputy High Commission in Mumbai, discusses the student visa process and how students can best apply.

Oracle makes highest offer of Rs 93 lakh at IIT-Guwahati

Oracle makes highest offer of Rs 93 lakh at IIT-Guwahati

Rediff.com2 Dec 2016

Public sector firms presented interesting offers on Day Zero placements at the IITs.

Study UK: Is work experience needed for an MBA?

Study UK: Is work experience needed for an MBA?

Rediff.com28 Apr 2008

Part II of the unedited transcript of UK visa officials' chat with GA readers regarding studying abroad.

Muslims worldwide must unite, rise above sects: Iranian prez

Muslims worldwide must unite, rise above sects: Iranian prez

Rediff.com16 Feb 2018

Rouhani said people who think Islam is a religion of "violence and terrorism" are wrong in their assessment.

African envoys speak of 'racism' at Africa Day event

African envoys speak of 'racism' at Africa Day event

Rediff.com27 May 2016

At the event, Minister of State for External Affairs V K Singh denied that the attack on the Congolese Masonda Ketada Oliver was a racial one and hoped that such incidents will not ecur.

Want to live abroad? Best ways to get a citizenship

Want to live abroad? Best ways to get a citizenship

Rediff.com1 Feb 2016

A number of countries allow you to become citizens by investing in government-approved projects or real estate or by buying bonds.

As tourist traffic grows, airlines plan more India-Russia flights

As tourist traffic grows, airlines plan more India-Russia flights

Rediff.com23 Feb 2020

The new flights come against the backdrop of the Indian government's move to boost air connectivity with Central Asia and tap the interest of Russian investors in India.

UP farmer's son gets full scholarship at US university

UP farmer's son gets full scholarship at US university

Rediff.com15 Jul 2020

Anurag Tiwari, who belongs to Sarasan village in Lakhimpur district, said he has got selected to Cornell University where he would be pursuing higher studies in Economics.

8 lakh Indians may be forced to leave as Kuwait approves expat quota bill

8 lakh Indians may be forced to leave as Kuwait approves expat quota bill

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

According to the bill, Indians should not exceed 15 per cent of the population.

'It is my love for the people of this country'

'It is my love for the people of this country'

Rediff.com4 Feb 2022

'I can't help it if people don't love the minorities, the Dalits and Adivasis; they are as much of this country as any other Indian.' 'If I love them, it does not mean I do not love my country.' 'It is ironic and funny that they have laid such severe anti-national charges against me.'

Attack on Africans: Envoy's statement unfortunate and painful, says Sushma

Attack on Africans: Envoy's statement unfortunate and painful, says Sushma

Rediff.com5 Apr 2017

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Wednesday termed as "unfortunate, painful and surprising" the African missions statement describing the attacks on African students as "xenophobic and racial", saying the Indian response to this cannot be called inadequate by any means.

Delhi man 31st coronavirus case; 29,607 under watch

Delhi man 31st coronavirus case; 29,607 under watch

Rediff.com7 Mar 2020

During the day, Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan held a meeting to review preparedness for COVID-19 management, through video conference with health ministers, chief secretaries of all states and UTs, central ministers and representatives from the related organisations and stressed on the need for keeping testing and quarantine facilities, isolation wards, and labs in active readiness.

Is your UK degree from an Indian institute worth it?

Is your UK degree from an Indian institute worth it?

Rediff.com24 Sep 2010

Institutes offering a true blue UK degree without the students ever leaving Indian shores are on the rise. Careers360 examines the commercial interests, the collaborations between Indian and UK institutes, the visa angle and if you can work in the UK after getting these degrees.

Studying abroad? Don't forget to buy adequate travel cover

Studying abroad? Don't forget to buy adequate travel cover

Rediff.com24 Oct 2017

Buying in India is usually cheaper unless you have a pre-existing disease

'Neither accurate nor warranted': MEA on US panel's CAB remark

'Neither accurate nor warranted': MEA on US panel's CAB remark

Rediff.com10 Dec 2019

Responding to USCIRF's statement on the bill, the MEA said it was guided by 'prejudices and biases'.

Obama's immigration tweaks leave Big Tech wanting more

Obama's immigration tweaks leave Big Tech wanting more

Rediff.com21 Nov 2014

The president's moves will make it easier for entrepreneurs to work in the United States

Indian couple with minor children arrested in Israel

Indian couple with minor children arrested in Israel

Rediff.com7 Nov 2019

Sources at the Indian mission said that the family was taken to the hospital for medical check up and then presented in a court for hearing.

Green card for aliens with high US degrees mooted

Green card for aliens with high US degrees mooted

Rediff.com30 Apr 2010

The proposals being put forward by a coalition of powerful Democratic Senators are aimed at fixing the country's broken immigration system.

Coronavirus: Govt prepares to evacuate Indians from Wuhan

Coronavirus: Govt prepares to evacuate Indians from Wuhan

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

A meeting chaired by Cabinet Secretary Rajiv Gauba reviewed India's preparedness to deal with the virus amid mounting global concern over increasing number of cases in China and several other countries.

Trump orders to keep 'Islamic terrorists out of US'

Trump orders to keep 'Islamic terrorists out of US'

Rediff.com28 Jan 2017

The order also prevents all persons from Iraq, Syria, Iran, Sudan, Libya, Somalia or Yemen from entering the country for 30 days.

'Do I need work experience for an MBA in the UK?'

'Do I need work experience for an MBA in the UK?'

Rediff.com11 Aug 2010

EdUK advisors from the British Council hosted a chat with readers on August 10 about studying in the UK. The transcript.

'Which university should I opt for?'

'Which university should I opt for?'

Rediff.com13 Mar 2015

In an online chat with readers overseas education consultant NNS Chandra addressed queries related to international admissions.