Thousands of protesters, including children, students, and the elderly, gathered in central Delhi for the Cockroach Janta Party's 'Chalo Sansad' march towards Parliament. The protest, coinciding with the Monsoon Session, led to clashes with police, who used tear gas and lathi-charge, resulting in injuries to both sides and suspension of internet services. Despite police action and barricades, protesters repeatedly attempted to reach Parliament, leading to a day-long standoff.
The HSBC global research team has compared average annual fees and annual cost of living in 13 major study abroad destinations.
The National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test Undergraduate (NEET UG) 2026 toppers are Punjab's Aryan Gupta and Haryana's Panshul Bansal, who secured joint All India Rank 1 with 715 out of 720 marks each.
90 per cent of institutions recorded no improvement in international student metrics, despite government initiatives such as the Study in India programme, UGC regulations on internationalisation, and efforts to attract foreign students.
Since the outbreak of conflict in the Middle East, 16 Indian nationals, including 10 seafarers, have lost their lives, and 75 have been injured. Separately, 30 Indian nationals were among 52 individuals arrested and deported by US Border Patrol during 'Operation Checkmate' for allegedly being in the United States illegally.
Professional counsellor Karan Gupta advises Indian candidates on courses abroad
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.
With the US education system operating independently from the government, universities are adopting varying strategies when it comes to Covid vaccination.
rediffGURU Patrick D'souza, CAT expert and founder of Patrick100 explains how to pick a management course and college that will boost your career.
Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), has emerged as a prominent youth leader, transforming a satirical movement into a powerful force that led to the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. Dipke views this as just the beginning, advocating for issue-based politics over identity politics and demanding further reforms in the examination system.
'Our biggest opportunity lies with the younger age-group teams.' 'If you look at the senior national team, our chances are about 50-50.' 'The gap becomes smaller as you move down the age groups.' 'At the Under-20 level, it's closer to 60-40.' 'By the Under-17 level, it's around 80-20. That's where I feel we have our best chance.'
Watch Grammy nominee Siddhant Bhatia discuss his journey, and also perform from his Sounds Of Kumbha album.
When dialogue fails, protest becomes inevitable.
In a democracy, protest is often the only language left once institutions stop listening, explains Ramesh Menon.
As Cocktail 2 approaches, we take a look at Director Homi Adajania's slim but fascinating filmography.
The officer can ask a few unrelated questions to know your real interests and objectives.
American student Megan Lee who went to Beijing Language and Culture University tells us how the experience helped her in her career.
Karan Gupta gives criteria for earning an internship in a foreign country. As a rule of thumb, he says, you should study in the country in which you wish to work.
It takes approximately one to two months to write your SOP with an ideal length of 750 to 1000 words.
Rediff.com Getahead Study abroad: Do you want to study in Germany? Study abroad: Do you want to study in Germany? Last updated on: March 15, 2012 14:55 IST Share this Ask Users Write a Comment Print this article Next Suchitra Surve, counsellor, Global Education Counsel says Singapore is popular among engineering students, but is fast emerging as a destination for other streams as well.
The Narotam Sekhsaria Scholarships for Higher Studies 2025-26 is designed for students of academic excellence, pursuing postgraduate studies at prestigious institutions in India or abroad.
A year after accidentally filming the tragic Air India crash in Ahmedabad, 18-year-old Aryan Asari, now known as the 'Aeroplane Boy', shares his story of unexpected fame and the lasting fear that prevents him from filming aircraft or flying himself.
'The real shock is going to be from a deficient monsoon.'
Dr Karan Gupta offers guidance on how to pick the right international course and university.
Given the prevailing employment market, uncertainty in the United States and the exorbitant expenses associated with studying abroad, it would be prudent for your son to acquire professional experience in India initially, advises rediffGURU Pananjay Tiwari.
Overseas education consultant NNS Chandra shares advice on how to pick the right international education.
Jai Moondra, a left-arm medium pacer from Rajasthan, made a dream international debut for Ireland, taking a wicket with his first ball against India. His journey is remarkable, having left a secure corporate job at Intel after pursuing an MTech in Dublin to chase his cricketing dream, culminating in a historic victory for Ireland.
A student of Texas A&M, Stephen James shares his advice on basic traffic rules you should be aware of when you land in the US.
While Europe's rich culture and heritage may attract you, the American hype cannot be ignored too.
Dr Subhash Kashyap not only enhanced Parliament's image in India and abroad, but also the position of Lok Sabha secretary-general which succeeding secretary-generals have upheld thorough neutrality, objectivity and high degree of professionalism, notes Rup Narayan Das.
'We thought everything will be back to normal within one month. Now it's four months and still a final solution is miles away.'
Sadhvi Satish Sail, model and entrepreneur, is crowned Femina Miss India World 2026.
Rather than thinking it as an unfortunate event, experts urge students to see it as 'another opportunity to improve your score. Focus on improving in your weak chapters/units.'
Rather than thinking it as an unfortunate event, experts urge students to see it as 'another opportunity to improve your score. Focus on improving in your weak chapters/units.'
One year after the devastating AI 171 plane crash in Ahmedabad, the profound grief and lasting trauma continue to haunt the victims' families and eyewitnesses, many of whom still struggle with a deep-seated fear of flying and the indelible scars of their loss.
Overseas education consultant NNS Chandra shares advice on entrance examinations, admission procedures at international universities.
In an online chat with readers, NNS Chandra offers career advice.
From Ikkis to Balan: The Boy, these are the 10 Indian films that truly deserved the loudest applause in the first half of 2026.
