News for 'study abroad'

Applying For US Student Visa? Avoid These 9 Mistakes

Applying For US Student Visa? Avoid These 9 Mistakes

Rediff.com17 Aug 2026

When you apply for a US visa, you need to be clear and honest about why you chose this course or country and what you plan to do with the qualification afterwards -- whether you will be returning home or building a career abroad, says Sonal Kapoor, global chief business officer, Prodigy Finance.

Study Abroad: Exercise your brain!

Study Abroad: Exercise your brain!

Rediff.com8 Jun 2007

Matthew Schneeberger details the importance of developing your reading, writing and speaking skills -- even when school's out for the summer!

Studying abroad may get cheaper

Studying abroad may get cheaper

Rediff.com19 Jan 2008

Currently, interest rates on educational loans hover in the range of 11 to 11.50 per cent.

Need money to study abroad?

Need money to study abroad?

Rediff.com28 Jan 2005

The K C Mahindra Education Trust invites applications from those pursuing post graduate studies abroad in various fields.

6 Places To Study Abroad

6 Places To Study Abroad

Rediff.com9 Dec 2024

Want to study abroad? Here are top 6 countries for Indian students, with affordable fees and world-class education!

Study Abroad: The Scramble for Education Loans

Study Abroad: The Scramble for Education Loans

Rediff.com29 Jun 2021

Indian students planning to study abroad this year have to pay higher fee, fund their quarantine stay and also compete for on campus work opportunities.

What's The Future Of Microbiology In India And Abroad?

What's The Future Of Microbiology In India And Abroad?

Rediff.com30 Jun 2026

'The future of a microbiology course is highly promising in India and abroad,' says rediffGURU Radheshyam Zanwar, founder of Zanwar Classes.

Your studying abroad queries answered!

Your studying abroad queries answered!

Rediff.com23 May 2005

Get Ahead's international education counselor Karan Gupta answers readers' questions on international education.

Plan to Study Abroad? 13 TIPS for You

Plan to Study Abroad? 13 TIPS for You

Rediff.com29 Jun 2021

How you can make the most of a foreign education.

SBI's Rs 15 Lakhs-Rs 15,000 Scholarships For School, UG, PG Students

SBI's Rs 15 Lakhs-Rs 15,000 Scholarships For School, UG, PG Students

Rediff.com31 Aug 2026

The SBI Platinum Jubilee Asha Scholarship is one of India's major scholarship programmes, designed to support meritorious students from economically weaker sections. The scholarship covers students from Class 9 onwards, including those pursuing higher education in India and abroad, helping ensure that financial constraints do not stand in the way of quality education.

Can You Work While Studying Abroad?

Can You Work While Studying Abroad?

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

Working while studying is an incredible way to build your professional network, learn hands-on experience, and understand the global working environment, suggests Ajay Sharma, president and founder, Abhinav Immigration Services.

Anantjeet-Parinaaz clinch historic skeet mixed team bronze for India

Anantjeet-Parinaaz clinch historic skeet mixed team bronze for India

Rediff.com7 days ago

The Indian men's 10m air pistol team finished fourth at the Asian Games, narrowly missing a bronze medal, while the mixed skeet team of Parinaaz Dhaliwal and Anant Jeet Singh Naruka successfully qualified for their event's final.

Top 5 study abroad destinations for Indian students

Top 5 study abroad destinations for Indian students

Rediff.com26 Jul 2013

with rising costs and stricter visa rules, Indian students are now choosing destinations beyond the Big Four (USA, UK, Australia and Canada).

'My budget is 4 to 5 lakhs. Can I study abroad?'

'My budget is 4 to 5 lakhs. Can I study abroad?'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2012

In an online chat with readers, Dipti Punjabi, counsellor, EGE Global Education addressed queries related to studying abroad and offered advice on courses, tuition fee and more.

Naruka And Dhaliwal Secure India's First Mixed Team Skeet Medal

Naruka And Dhaliwal Secure India's First Mixed Team Skeet Medal

Rediff.com7 days ago

Anantjeet Singh Naruka and Parinaaz Dhaliwal secured India's first-ever Asian Games medal in the mixed team skeet event, winning a historic bronze. This achievement marked a remarkable three-medal haul for Indian skeet at the Games, overcoming challenging conditions and intense competition. The duo fought through qualification and a nerve-wracking final, adding to their individual team bronzes.

How Fariba Hashimi Defied All Odds To Win Asian Games Silver

How Fariba Hashimi Defied All Odds To Win Asian Games Silver

Rediff.com2 days ago

Fariba Hashimi, an Afghan cyclist, made history by becoming the first Afghan woman to medal in an Asian Games cycling event, clinching silver in the road race. Her journey involved defying societal norms in Afghanistan, training in disguise, and eventually fleeing the country after the Taliban's return. Now based in Italy, Hashimi's medal symbolises hope and a fight for women's rights, aiming to inspire other Afghan women to pursue their dreams freely.

Why 9/11 Still Matters

Why 9/11 Still Matters

Rediff.com11 Sep 2026

On the 25th anniversary of that world-changing morning in New York, it is also for the rest of to reflect. Not only on those who were killed but also on why the event happened and what led to it and what came after it, asserts Aakar Patel.

Study Abroad: Do you qualify for a scholarship?

Study Abroad: Do you qualify for a scholarship?

Rediff.com23 Apr 2008

Foreign education consultant Karan Gupta hosted a chat with Get Ahead readers and addressed all their Study Abroad questions. Here's the transcript.

Study Abroad: Should you join a US university?

Study Abroad: Should you join a US university?

Rediff.com24 Apr 2009

Foreign education consultant Karan Gupta hosted a chat with GA readers on to answer their study abroad queries. The transcript.

Study Abroad: Does work experience count?

Study Abroad: Does work experience count?

Rediff.com29 Sep 2005

International education expert Karan Gupta has the answers to your queries.

Why every student should study abroad once in their lifetime

Why every student should study abroad once in their lifetime

Rediff.com16 Aug 2017

Presenting 6 incredible ways your life will change if you study abroad.

5 affordable destinations for Indians to study abroad

5 affordable destinations for Indians to study abroad

Rediff.com30 Oct 2017

Studying at these foreign destinations will not burn a hole in your pocket.

MBA Or MCA: Which Is Better For Your Career?

MBA Or MCA: Which Is Better For Your Career?

Rediff.com31 Aug 2026

Whether to choose MBA or MCA will depend on your interest and aptitude, counsels rediffGURU Patrick Dsouza.

Study abroad: Why you should consider Sweden

Study abroad: Why you should consider Sweden

Rediff.com13 Aug 2010

A look at what the European country has to offer Indian students.

Study Reveals Dangers Of Herbal Cigarettes

Study Reveals Dangers Of Herbal Cigarettes

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

A new study reveals that herbal cigarettes, often marketed as a safe alternative to tobacco, produce emissions that are comparably or even more damaging than regular tobacco cigarettes.

Want to Study Abroad? Why GRE, TOEFL, IELTS count

Want to Study Abroad? Why GRE, TOEFL, IELTS count

Rediff.com19 Apr 2011

Study Abroad expert Karan Gupta in a chat with Get Ahead reader on April 18 discussed queries like requirements for pursuing ME in automobile engineering in Germany, when to take GRE, TOEFL and IELTS tests, student loans for pursuing studies abroad and a range of other related. Unedited excerpts:

'Can I study abroad after class 10?'

'Can I study abroad after class 10?'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2015

In an online chat with readers, Sri Akella, director of Dream Seekers Academy shared advice on how to pick the right international course and career.

Study Abroad: How To Deal With Rising Costs

Study Abroad: How To Deal With Rising Costs

Rediff.com29 Jul 2022

The rupee depreciation will work in favour of students who are currently studying in the US and plan to secure a job that pays in dollars.

Indian team will benefit from international friendly against Brazil: Cafu

Indian team will benefit from international friendly against Brazil: Cafu

Rediff.com4 Sep 2026

Former Brazil captain Cafu discussed India's upcoming friendly against Brazil, highlighting the learning opportunity despite ranking differences. He also suggested India popularise football among children for growth, commented on Brazil's World Cup drought, and reflected on the evolving role of fullbacks in modern football.

Want To Study At A Foreign University In India?

Want To Study At A Foreign University In India?

Rediff.com7 May 2026

Foreign universities are unlikely to gain major ground in India's higher education market in the near term, as students and families continue to prioritise return on investment over brand value in a highly price-sensitive sector.

What Gandhi's Passport Application Looked Like

What Gandhi's Passport Application Looked Like

Rediff.com21 Aug 2026

Gandhi's 1931 passport for his travel to London was issued in Bombay. It was the last time the Mahatma travelled abroad.

Indians' overseas travel spending dips to $1.09 billion in March amidst rupee depreciation concerns

Indians' overseas travel spending dips to $1.09 billion in March amidst rupee depreciation concerns

Rediff.com24 May 2026

Overseas travel spending by Indians, including holiday trips, decreased by $212.43 million to $1.09 billion in March compared to February, according to the Reserve Bank of India's latest data.

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.

Study Abroad: 5 things to consider before you apply

Study Abroad: 5 things to consider before you apply

Rediff.com23 Mar 2014

Increase the chance of getting admission in a great university abroad by focusing on the right thing at the right time.

The Long Road To Viksit Bharat

The Long Road To Viksit Bharat

Rediff.com15 Sep 2026

The question for the next 20 years is not whether India can become a $5 trillion or $10 trillion economy. Those are attractive targets, but the real question is whether India can create enough productive jobs, educate its children properly, make its cities liveable, and give hundreds of millions of people a substantially better life, asserts Ramesh Menon.

Study abroad: Will I get a scholarship?

Study abroad: Will I get a scholarship?

Rediff.com30 Sep 2005

Funding can be obtained in the form of loans or scholarships in some cases. You can even work on campus and pay for your living expenses, says international study expert Karan Gupta.

How to choose the right study abroad destination

How to choose the right study abroad destination

Rediff.com24 Oct 2013

In an online chat with readers, Anshika Singh, Senior Vice President - Student Engagement at Univariety answered queries on how to pursue the right study abroad destination.

Study abroad: Which is better MBA or MS?

Study abroad: Which is better MBA or MS?

Rediff.com3 Jul 2010

Vineet Gupta, MD of Jamboree Education, hosted a chat on June 25 and discussed various aspects related to study abroad. The transcript.