The first of a two part series, this article examines alternate sources of financial assistance for Indian students who plan to study abroad.
Former student of Warwick University, Aruni Mukherjee shares his advice on how you can improve your chances of landing a job post graduation.
The conclave of global experts on immigration on Tuesday said that work permits should be more liberal for students who study abroad in order to enable them take up jobs there.
"I never expected it. It was too good to be true," says the 20 year-old.
A look at the Quantitative component of the GRE, specifically, the Mathematics questions. How should you approach them? How can you recognise certain patterns or questions types? Read on
In an online chat with readers, NNS Chandra offered advice on how to pursue an education abroad.
As news of Hasina's departure spread, hundreds broke into Hasina's residence, vandalising and looting the interiors, providing dramatic expression to the anti-government protests that have killed more than 100 people in the last two days. At the centre of people anger is the Hasina government's controversial quota system reserving 30 per cent jobs for families of veterans who fought the 1971 liberation war. With volatile crowds taking to the streets -- some clambering on Hasina's father and Bangladesh founder Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's statue and smashing it with hammers in a lasting image underscoring the fickleness of history -- Army chief General Waqar-uz-Zaman announced that the 76-year-old prime minister has resigned.
Connect with professionals in your field through LinkedIn, industry events and workshops. Attend job fairs, conferences and meetups to expand your network. Apply for internships or short-term projects to gain practical experience, suggests rediffGURU Aasif Ahmed Khan.
Spain and Liverpool legend Luis Garcia believes that Indian football can touch global heights if the players are given exposure to different leagues abroad and nourish young talents and coaches methodically.
We asked colleagues, present and past, to reflect on a man who has made such a difference to their lives and careers. Here it is then, a rich collection of memories that offer enchanting glimpses of the enigmatic Ajit Balakrishnan.
Faced with imminent recession in the United States, Indian IT services companies might take this step from April 1, 2008.
'One day, just like that, without even saying goodbye, he was gone.'
All you need to know about intakes, proficiency tests and visas.
A scholarship programme available for students of Indian origin.
Vinod Salian, who has lived and worked in the UK since 2001, provides tips for students and workers leaving for the UK. Where can I buy furniture? What's shopping in the markets like? Read
Chindu Sreedharan, UK PhD student and university lecturer, provides ten helpful hints for surviving the English.
Aruni Mukherjee, a student of Warwick University, shares tip on how to adapt to academics and university life in the UK.
In an apparent ridicule of Mulayam Singh Yadav's 'anti-English stand', Samajwadi Party leader Amar Singh on Wednesday said had the party chief been so then his children would not have studied abroad.
Do you know what to keep in mind while opting for a loan? Take the Rediff Biz Quiz and find how much you know about loans.
Some private banks offer easier platform to transfer money abroad, like ICICI's Money2World.
Applications are invited for the J N Tata Endowment Loan Scholarship for the academic year 2007-2008.
Prashant A Bhonsle explains the tax benefits you can avail under Section 80E of the Income Tax Act.
Two competitive examination experts give advice on the Graduate Record Examination, necessary for postgraduate studies in the US and Canada. What's an ideal score? When should you start preparing? Read on
In the new 'Verbal reasoning' section, the focus has shifted from vocabulary to reasoning -- will that make the GRE easier?
With the rupee crossing Rs 72/dollar in recent times, things suddenly don't look too good on several counts.
The amnesty scheme is a 'practical and pragmatic' approach to bring back the black money stashed abroad, the chairman of Assocham's Legal Affairs Council R K Handoo said on the sidelines of the release of a study on black money in New Delhi on Friday.
As India's diplomatic tensions with the Land of the Maple Leaf escalate, so do the anxieties of countless Punjabis.
International education expert Karan Gupta answers queries from those of you who are planning to go abroad for further studies.
As education loans are given on a floating-rate basis (and not fixed), one needs to account for probable spikes in the EMI while choosing the loan tenure. Loans are available for up to 15 years, which could lower your EMI and ease your repayment burden, advises Mohan Jayaraman.
Two IIT Bombay graduates on their start up company ThinkLABS and what entrepreneurs should do to succeed.
New Delhi has reached out to Moscow while waiting for a new president in Washington. New Delhi knows well that in international relations, there are no permanent friends or foes, only permanent national interests, points out Dr Rup Narayan Das.
"She was sure about her decision. I had my doubts, particularly since we had no family or friends in that part of India. I could not quite visualise her alone in a completely new environment, in a totally different atmosphere. A thousand questions plagued my mind; and talking to relatives and friends about it did not help either."
Overseas education consultant NNS Chandra offers advice.
More reader-driven English Bloopers. Today, we look at how direct translations from a regional language can cause problems.
Listen carefully to what others say and stay open to opportunities of grasping the new learning atmosphere.
