India not only lost its top place as the most represented higher-education system to China, several of its marquee institutions saw a significant drop.
Announcement of the Lady Meherbai D Tata Education Trust's scholarships to Indian women graduates of recognised Indian universities to pursue higher education abroad.
A new report indicates a decrease in international student enrolments in US colleges, but India remains the top source of international students.
According to family members, Ajit's parents had sold a part of their farmland to fund his medical studies abroad. His brother is preparing for competitive examinations in Alwar.
General insurers in India have started campaigns highlighting the benefits of buying a student's travel insurance in India, as opposed to buying one offered by the university abroad, says Tinesh Bhasin.
Don't let the hole in your wallet stop you from studying abroad. Karan Gupta looks at some funding options for you.
If you are planning for a long-term goal like your child's education in a foreign university, invest about 20% of your portfolio in foreign assets that can provide a hedge against the rupee's depreciation.
A few important things to be kept in mind in this context.
A look at the writing section of the IELTS and how you can improve your score with a simple-to-practice strategy
The QS World Grad School Tour, graduate education fairs for aspiring graduate candidates interested in Masters and PhD programmes, visits India -- for its very first Fall Fair in November 2008.
The GMAT is not the 'be all, end all' of an application.
Just as Indian students travel overseas for higher studies, international students are coming to India for a range of courses. Technology, culture, English skills and more are attracting them to India.
Overseas education counsellor Karan Gupta tackles these are other queries related to studying abroad.
You want the name of a top foreign B-School to feature on your resume. International education expert Karan Gupta has a few recommendations.
The biggest challenge with public sector banks is the processing time, which is why starting early helps.
CollegePond.com answers your queries and tells you all you need to know about pursuing an education abroad.
Lit fests in India have become vibrant cultural celebrations across India, bringing together celebrated authors, emerging voices, poets, thinkers and passionate readers, many of them very young, under one lively roof.
There is not much scope after doing a part-time or online MBA unless you are looking for a promotion or have good relevant work experience for a new job, says rediffGURU Patrick Dsouza, founder of Patrick 100.
Israel has for more than two decades and several US presidencies worked to draw the United States into a full-scale war with Iran. Having finally achieved that, the last thing it wants is Trump declaring victory and going home, as he is prone to do. Ali Larijani was the figure most capable of handing Trump a negotiated exit with something to show for it. Without Larijani, the road to an exit gets considerably narrower. Prem Panicker continues his must read daily blog on the Gulf War.
While the murder of an Indian student in UK in December 2011 can never be condoned the incident brings to forefront as to why Indians going abroad for expensive higher education must insure their education loan.
There are three aspects of this decision that you would have to weigh in to make an appropriate choice -- namely skills, interests and values.
Alliances fight wars effectively only when they share an endgame. If Israel acted without US knowledge, then the military alliance is operating without real coordination at the level of strategic targeting. Neither picture is reassuring in a war that is no longer regional in its consequences. Prem Panicker continues his must read daily blog on the Gulf War.
rediffGURU Geeta Ratra offers expert advice on international courses, student visas, immigration processes and more.
Raj Ganguly, education consultant, examines the pros and cons of studying in New Zealand: Will I find a job after graduation? How much money will it cost? Read on
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.
A look at the various decisions you must make in the beginning of the study abroad process. What programme is right for me? How can I save money? Read on
Karan Gupta, education counsellor, discusses key preparation tactics for international students before their departure to a foreign university.
'Violating the terms of your student visa can result in revocation, deportation and even long-term ineligibility for future US visas,' says the US embassy in India.
In an online chat with readers, Anshika Singh, Senior Vice President-Student Engagement at Univariety.com addressed queries on how to pick the right course and university abroad.
Think carefully of all the factors that are important to you and check whether your university offers the things you are looking for.
Counsellor Navneeta Sen Gupta from EGE Global Education tells you why it is important to plan in advance and interact with as many people as you can, before you take that trip abroad.
Planning to travel abroad to study? Presenting you an essential list of things you must have in your backpack.
Be ready for self-discovery and conscious adaptation to fit yourself in a new culture.
Being a student means a lot of things, not only grades, says overseas consultant NNS Chandra, in his advice to readers.
If you're looking for immediate returns, it is unlikely to happen in today's environment
In the wake of University of North Virginia shutting down due to lack of accreditation, Sunit Survase, director, Grad Dreams Education Consulting offers advice on how students can identify a genuine international university from a fake one.
Two men from Punjab, India, were shot and killed in Edmonton, Canada. The victims have been identified as Gurdeep Singh and Ranvir Singh. Family suspects mistaken identity.
Here's a sequential line of action to help you get the funding you need.
'What we want students to understand when they're applying for that visa is that we want to see a use of that visa that is in line with their application.'
