EDUCATION
Canada's Doubled Fund Requirement for Study Visa Affects Indian Students Adversely
Presently, to secure a study visa for Canada, a student must demonstrate financial stability with $10,000 in their account to cover initial living expenses.
Report Reveals Over 90,000 Pupils Enrolled in Indian Private Schools in Dubai
In the academic year 2022-23, the number of students attending Indian private schools in Dubai reached 94,499, surpassing the previous year's figure of 85,588, according to The National newspaper. Rashmi Nandkeolyar, the principal at Delhi Private School Dubai, attributed this surge to the pandemic, stating, "During the pandemic, in schools like ours, which offer good value for money, there was suddenly a huge influx of enrollment.
Oxford University Press Crowns 'Rizz' as Word of the Year
The term gained prominence and usage throughout the year, with a peak in June 2023 when actor Tom Holland, in a widely reported interview, discussed his 'rizz', humorously stating, 'I have no rizz whatsoever, I have limited rizz.'
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.
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