News for 'study abroad'

Life Sentence For Killer Of Indian Student Kartik Vasudev

Life Sentence For Killer Of Indian Student Kartik Vasudev

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

A court in Toronto has sentenced a man to life imprisonment for the murder of Indian student Kartik Vasudev, rejecting his plea of not being criminally responsible due to a mental disorder.

How to bag a study abroad scholarship

How to bag a study abroad scholarship

Rediff.com24 Nov 2013

Here's a sequential line of action to help you get the funding you need.

How To Apply For 20 Lakh SBI Asha Scholarship

How To Apply For 20 Lakh SBI Asha Scholarship

Rediff.com13 Nov 2025

Selected students will receive a scholarship of up to Rs 20 lakh to support their education.

NEET aspirants lose faith in NTA after leak; seek AIIMS to conduct exam

NEET aspirants lose faith in NTA after leak; seek AIIMS to conduct exam

Rediff.com13 May 2026

The cancellation of NEET-UG 2026 due to alleged paper leaks has led to widespread outrage among aspirants, who are questioning the competence of the National Testing Agency (NTA) and demanding that AIIMS-Delhi conduct the medical entrance exam.

Want To Study Engineering In Germany?

Want To Study Engineering In Germany?

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

rediffGURU Geeta Ratra offers expert advice on international courses, student visas, immigration processes and more.

Vaazha 2 Review: An Improved, Crowd-Pleasing Sequel That Hits All the Right Notes

Vaazha 2 Review: An Improved, Crowd-Pleasing Sequel That Hits All the Right Notes

Rediff.com4 Apr 2026

Vaazha 2 grows beyond the shadow of its predecessor by refining its tone, strengthening its themes and delivering more assured emotional beats and performances, notes Sreeju Sudhakaran.

Study Abroad: 10 popular programmes in Australia

Study Abroad: 10 popular programmes in Australia

Rediff.com10 Oct 2007

A look at ten popular programmes in Australia for Indian students. Do you know the various options available? Fashion design? Nursing? MBAs? Read on

Study abroad tips: How to apply for scholarship

Study abroad tips: How to apply for scholarship

Rediff.com17 Oct 2015

International education consultant NNS Chandra offers advice on how to pick the right international course and college.

What Makes Sanju 'Chetta' Kerala's Darling

What Makes Sanju 'Chetta' Kerala's Darling

Rediff.com4 Mar 2026

Whenever he has played a match-winning knock, the pride in Malayalees travels faster than the fastest delivery in world cricket.

Study abroad: How will I finance my MBA?

Study abroad: How will I finance my MBA?

Rediff.com18 Aug 2008

An MBA abroad is a tough, expensive but potentially lucrative undertaking and prospective MBAs have so many relevant questions that entire books could be written on the subject. Here, the TopMBA Career Guide filters down the most commonly asked questions for people in the first stages of considering whether or not to do an MBA abroad.

Dharmendra Pradhan Accuses Mamata Banerjee Of Institutional Neglect

Dharmendra Pradhan Accuses Mamata Banerjee Of Institutional Neglect

Rediff.com25 Apr 2026

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has criticised West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, alleging that her leadership has led to the weakening of the state's institutions. The remarks follow Banerjee's criticism of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's comments on Jadavpur University.

Eminent historian K N Panikkar passes away at 90

Eminent historian K N Panikkar passes away at 90

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

Eminent historian and academic K.N. Panikkar, known for his Marxist interpretation of history and advocacy for secularism, has passed away at the age of 90. His contributions to historical research and defence of secular values are widely recognised.

Study abroad: How to choose the right university

Study abroad: How to choose the right university

Rediff.com14 Jul 2013

Deciding on a foreign university can be confusing and infuriating. Here are some pointers to guide you through the selection process

Study abroad tips: What's the best time to apply?

Study abroad tips: What's the best time to apply?

Rediff.com11 Jun 2016

Overseas education consultant NNS Chandra shares advice.

How inflation can impact your child's study abroad plan

How inflation can impact your child's study abroad plan

Rediff.com11 Oct 2017

Education inflation abroad is high and the depreciation of the rupee can also set you back, says Vishal Dhawan

Study Abroad: How to make the right decision

Study Abroad: How to make the right decision

Rediff.com11 Jan 2014

You have your mind set on a foreign country or university where you want your degree from, but do you know how to get there?

Behind The Crown: Miss India Winners Show Their Real Side

Behind The Crown: Miss India Winners Show Their Real Side

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

Femina Miss India World 2026 Sadhvi Sail, first runner-up Rajnandini Pawar and second runner-up Sree Advaita open up about breaking stereotypes and why pageantry is more than just the crown.

12 steps to studying abroad

12 steps to studying abroad

Rediff.com23 Jun 2008

More and more students are going to colleges abroad to get international exposure. Here's how to plan and live your dream.

Study abroad FAQs: How to pick the right college

Study abroad FAQs: How to pick the right college

Rediff.com8 Oct 2016

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

'Should I go abroad for MBA studies?'

'Should I go abroad for MBA studies?'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2009

Overseas education consultant Karan Gupta hosted a chat with readers on July 7 and addressed various study abroad questions. The transcript.

Study abroad: Why you should consider Canada

Study abroad: Why you should consider Canada

Rediff.com7 Feb 2008

Want to study abroad?might want to consider Canada.

Study Abroad: How a falling rupee hurts Indian students

Study Abroad: How a falling rupee hurts Indian students

Rediff.com18 Jun 2013

With the Indian rupee falling almost 7 per cent against the US dollar since January 2013, Indian students in universities abroad or those planning to go abroad this year will have to increase their budget by at least 10 per cent compared to what it would have been late last year.

Study Abroad: How to land an assistantship

Study Abroad: How to land an assistantship

Rediff.com14 May 2008

Finding an assistantship or a student worker job is the greatest priority of graduate students who get admitted to a university without funding. Here's how you can go about landing yourself one.

Scholarship for your studies abroad

Scholarship for your studies abroad

Rediff.com6 Feb 2006

The K C Mahindra Trust invites applications for scholarships for post-graduate programmes abroad in engineering, natural sciences, humanities, medicine, business management, military, naval and aviation sciences.

Study abroad: Scholarships depend on many factors

Study abroad: Scholarships depend on many factors

Rediff.com6 Sep 2007

Raj Ganguly, education consultant, discusses how to finance a foreign education.

Study Abroad: Why you must choose New Zealand

Study Abroad: Why you must choose New Zealand

Rediff.com29 Mar 2012

Suchitra Surve, Global Education Counsel insists that lower education fee, quality programmes and security are attracting more students to study in New Zealand

Study Abroad: Skills you need to succeed

Study Abroad: Skills you need to succeed

Rediff.com8 Jun 2007

Matthew Schneeberger looks at the academic skills necessary to excel in foreign universities.

'My son's an average student. Pls suggest good colleges abroad'

'My son's an average student. Pls suggest good colleges abroad'

Rediff.com4 Oct 2023

rediffGURU Geeta Ratra offers expert advice on international courses, student visas and immigration processes.

Punjab CM Accuses Centre of Aiding Gangster Bishnoi

Punjab CM Accuses Centre of Aiding Gangster Bishnoi

Rediff.com16 Mar 2026

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has accused the central government of providing special treatment to gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, who is accused in the Sidhu Moosewala murder case. Mann's criticism comes after Union Minister Amit Shah spoke about gang activities in Punjab.

Indian student, missing for 19 days, found dead inside dam in Russia

Indian student, missing for 19 days, found dead inside dam in Russia

Rediff.com8 Nov 2025

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.

US To Indian Students: You Can Lose Your Visa If...

US To Indian Students: You Can Lose Your Visa If...

Rediff.com27 May 2025

'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.

QS Rankings Expose India's Higher-Education Gap

QS Rankings Expose India's Higher-Education Gap

Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

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.

New student enrolments in US drop 17%, India remains top source

New student enrolments in US drop 17%, India remains top source

Rediff.com17 Nov 2025

A new report indicates a decrease in international student enrolments in US colleges, but India remains the top source of international students.

The Six Men Who Decide Iran's Fate

The Six Men Who Decide Iran's Fate

Rediff.com9 Apr 2026

As Iran heads into crucial peace talks with the United States of America, here are the six men who decide the Islamic Republic's course.

Study Abroad: Best B-schools in the UK?

Study Abroad: Best B-schools in the UK?

Rediff.com20 Nov 2008

Experts from the British Council hosted a chat with GA readers on November 19. For those of you who missed the chat, here's the unedited transcript:

Poultry farmer Ravindra Metkar invited by Oxford to share his rags to riches story

Poultry farmer Ravindra Metkar invited by Oxford to share his rags to riches story

Rediff.com20 Mar 2026

Ravindra Metkar, a farmer from Maharashtra who built a successful poultry business from humble beginnings, has been invited to speak at the University of Oxford's Global Research Conference.

Study abroad: 'MBA is best bet for management'

Study abroad: 'MBA is best bet for management'

Rediff.com27 Aug 2007

Karan Gupta answers questions pertaining to foreign education: lifestyle, academics, tuition and more.

Money lessons for study abroad success

Money lessons for study abroad success

Rediff.com22 Sep 2011

Going abroad for higher studies and still grappling with how to manage your finances once in an unknown place? Here are a few tips that to help you manage your money better.

Study Abroad Chat: How to pick the right course

Study Abroad Chat: How to pick the right course

Rediff.com5 Dec 2013

Join us for a chat with Anshika Singh, Senior Vice President - Student Engagement at Univariety, an organization that works with students and helps them plan their college admission.