She became blind at the age of 5. However, that didn’t stop her from cracking UPSC. Who is Poorna Sundari?Poorna Sundari, who lost her vision at five, defied all odds to achieve an All India Rank of 286 in the 2019 UPSC Civil Services Examinatio...
22 Jun, 2026, 12.27 AM IST
NEET-UG re-test underway across India, abroad; travel woes hit aspirantsNEET-UG 2026 re-exam commenced nationwide and abroad Sunday under stringent security measures. Over 95,000 rooms are under CCTV surveillanc...
21 Jun, 2026, 04.49 PM IST
Ensure there are no 'glitches' this time: Rahul Gandhi to govt ahead of NEET-UG re-examCongress leader Rahul Gandhi has urged the government to ensure a glitch-free NEET-UG re-examination on Sunday, emphasising students' immen...
20 Jun, 2026, 06.26 PM IST
NEET aspirant from Nagpur allotted exam centre nearly 2500 km away from home in Abu DhabiNEET-UG 2026 Retest: A Nagpur NEET aspirant's re-examination centre was inexplicably changed to Abu Dhabi, UAE, just a day before the test....
20 Jun, 2026, 12.25 PM IST
Indian techie forced to return to India after losing H-1B status following layoff, asks: ‘How do I start over?’An Indian software professional is returning to India after five years in the U.S. with debt and no savings, feeling defeated by layoffs, v...
19 Jun, 2026, 02.46 PM IST
Beyond destinations: Why employability trumps all for ambitious Indian studentsIndian students and their families are now prioritizing return on investment and career outcomes over institutional prestige when choosing ...
18 Jun, 2026, 04.17 PM IST
NEET Re-exam Pressure: Three aspirants die by suicide in Coimbatore, Dehradun and Delhi ahead of re-test on June 21Neet Paper Leak: Three NEET aspirants from Tamil Nadu, Delhi, and Uttarakhand have allegedly died by suicide amid intense pressure surround...
18 Jun, 2026, 09.12 AM IST
‘What would you do on a Saturday night in Boston?’ Ex US diplomat explains why this F-1 visa question mattersUS visa officers may ask unexpected questions, like how an applicant would spend a Saturday night in a city like Boston to gauge preparedne...
17 Jun, 2026, 10.06 PM IST
What should international students know about Germany's blocked account requirement?Germany requires international students and job seekers to open a blocked account, known as a Sperrkonto, to prove financial self-sufficien...
17 Jun, 2026, 05.32 PM IST
'Modi Ji, drop theatrics; Strike at mafia, not students': Rahul Gandhi attacks Centre over 'Telegram ban' moveCongress leader Rahul Gandhi has strongly criticized the Centre's decision to restrict Telegram access. He claims the government is targeti...
17 Jun, 2026, 02.23 PM IST
Rhodes Scholarship 2027 opens for Indian students: Who can apply and by whenIndian students can now apply for the prestigious Rhodes Scholarship 2027. This offers a chance to pursue postgraduate studies at the Unive...
16 Jun, 2026, 04.51 PM IST
'Indian diplomacy works 24/7 for nation': EAM Jaishankar shares foreign policy transformations in last 12 yearsExternal Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday shared key transformations in India's foreign policy and the Ministry of External Affairs...
09 Jun, 2026, 02.37 PM IST
Germany student health insurance guide: Eligibility, costs and coverageGermany mandates health insurance for all international students seeking university admission. Students can choose between public or privat...
07 Jun, 2026, 05.25 PM IST
Reeling rupee drags students abroad deeper into debt at homeA weakening rupee is causing significant financial strain for Indian students pursuing education abroad. Loans sanctioned earlier are now i...
07 Jun, 2026, 06.27 AM IST
Rupee slide pushes overseas students back to lenders for top-up loansA significant rupee depreciation has forced Indian students studying abroad to seek top-up loans from lenders, as initial loan amounts fall...
07 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
How Indian students are navigating Australia's changing admissions landscapeIndian students are increasingly planning their Australian undergraduate studies up to two years in advance, focusing on academic readiness...
31 May, 2026, 12.49 PM IST
The cheapest degree abroad may not be in English and Indian students are finally figuring that outIndian students are shifting their focus to European and Japanese universities. This trend is driven by lower tuition fees and the necessit...
30 May, 2026, 12.20 PM IST