Jaspreet Singh, a second-year engineering student at the University of Leicester, shares his experience of studying 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.
With plenty of scholarship money, numerous courses and opportunities for careers after graduation, New Zealand has become an increasingly popular destination for Indian students. Raj Ganguly answers questions on this topic.
rediffGURU Sushil Sukhwani underlines the factors you need to consider before you make the decision to study outside India.
If you are looking at studying abroad, make sure that you have a flawless college application.
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.
Dr Karan Gupta offers guidance on how to pick the right international course and university.
Ashwin Shenoy from Australia tells us how he funded his education and advices students to consider working part time after college.
Selected students will receive a scholarship of up to Rs 20 lakh to support their education.
China, France and Spain are emerging as hotspots for Indian students.
Forget the US and the UK, Naveenan Ramachandran and Abhishek Bhide, mentors, 4GMAT, Mumbai tell us why these nations offer the best for international MBA aspirants.
Ankit Mehra, founder and CEO, GyanDhan, an education financing marketplace, tells you how to apply for an education loan in the pandemic.
A student should begin the ground work in classes 9 and 10 in order to gain a clear understanding of what the college application process entails and to be prepared to deal with the pressures that will follow.
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.
Students travelling with British Airways can carry extra luggage of upto 23 kilos.
From tackling visa woes to admission counselling, rediffGURU Dr Karan Gupta helps you choose the right course and country to study abroad.
Ajit Pawar became a ray of hope for Muslims, the only man in power who could resolve their grievances.
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.
A new report indicates a decrease in international student enrolments in US colleges, but India remains the top source of international students.
rediffGURU Sushil Sukhwani offers guidance about the best courses and colleges for an international education.
Why aren't our kids, with perfect or near-perfect SAT scores, admitted to top universities over lesser scoring students?
Don't just mug up new words. Use it in your conversation.
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.
Collegepond.com, a career guidance company responds to student queries on international admissions.
Overseas consultant NNS Chandra offers advice on how to pick the right international education.
Colleen and Hugh Gantzer were the GOATs of travel writers.
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.
From the USA to UAE, Canada to Italy, Indian-origin cricketers will represent associate nations at the T20 World Cup. Meet the Desis chasing global glory at a home away from home.
Reader Karan Desai who studied at the University of Westminster in London, UK shares his story with us.
Specific areas you can save money while on campus abroad
If rise and shine is your ultimate motto in life, then break the shackles of ignorance before you hop on to the plane to study abroad.
'What has changed is that the new regulations are backed by a clear enforcement framework. They have real consequences and, for the first time, make compliance unavoidable.'
'Grassroots-level corruption, which disrupts the last-mile work, cannot be ignored in your enthusiasm and drive to get going to complete the project.' 'Like it was in MGNREGA, in some states, it is the case with the Jal Jeevan mission.' 'The last minute levels of corruption can ruin the intent of the project itself.' 'When you see that people can game a particular well-intended and well-crafted project, you need to correct that.'
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.
Here is some good news for students going abroad. Medical insurance comes cheaper in India and sometimes, with better coverage.
Overseas education consultant NNS Chandra tells you how to pick the right international university and course for you
The Election Commission served a notice to Nobel laureate Amartya Sen regarding electoral roll discrepancies, sparking a political controversy in West Bengal. The Trinamool Congress has criticized the move as a politically motivated attack.
From opening an account in a local bank to looking for festive and student discounts, here are some surefire ways you can save money on your education trip abroad.
The South Korean government is inviting applications for fully funded Seoul Tech Scholarships 2025.
With the US education system operating independently from the government, universities are adopting varying strategies when it comes to Covid vaccination.
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