EDUCATION
US Student Visa Boom: India surpasses China to Become Top Source of International Graduate Students
Emphasizing the significant economic contribution of international students, estimated at up to $38 billion annually, the State Department disclosed that a staggering 600,000 student visas were issued, marking the highest count since the fiscal year 2017.
Agents Increasing Charges for Indian Students Ahead of UK Government Ban on Dependents
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's decision to ban dependents of students not pursuing "high-value" degrees came after a significant increase in family members accompanying foreign students, prompting concerns about visa abuse.
Investing $1 Billion Annually Could Facilitate STEM Teacher Training in India: Murthy
To achieve this goal, Murthy suggested inviting 10,000 retired highly accomplished teachers, both from India and around the world, to contribute to creating 2,500 "train the teacher" colleges across India.
Four Indian-Americans Among the 2024 Rhodes Scholarship Recipients
Selected from a competitive pool of 840 applicants from 70 countries, Mrinalini S Wadhwa, Suhaas Bhat, Nayantara K Arora, and Aishani Aatresh are among the 32 scholars who will embark on their graduate studies in October 2024.
Report Reveals That One in 20 of International Students in Ireland Face Sex-for-Rent Proposals
According to the research, 13% of respondents have been victims of accommodation scams, but shockingly, only 11% reported these incidents to the police.
Apple's Upcoming Swift Student Challenge Set to Launch in February 2024
This challenge invites students to showcase their creativity by developing innovative coding projects using the Swift Playgrounds app.
Upcoming Regulations for Foreign Universities in India and Tuition Fee Reduction for Outstanding Students
The establishment of foreign university campuses in India is expected to significantly reduce tuition fees and offer merit-based scholarships to students facing financial challenges.
Delhi Minister Extends Closure of Primary Schools Until November 10 Due to 'Severe' Air Pollution
In a post on X, Delhi Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Atishi said, "As pollution levels continue to remain high, primary schools in Delhi will stay closed till 10th November."
Valparaiso University Offers Assistance to Family of Attacked Indian Student for US Travel
The victim, Varun Raj Pucha, a 24-year-old student majoring in computing and information sciences at Valparaiso University, is currently in a critical condition after a 24-year-old man assaulted him with a knife at a public gym.
Loughborough University rebrands its biz school, says India a big focus mkt
As part of a major branding makeover, the university renamed its School of Business and Economics to 'Loughborough Business School'.
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