New US visa rule could change how long international students can stay in the countryUS authorities are set to replace the 'duration of status' system for international students with fixed stay periods. This significant poli...
22 Jun, 2026, 10.47 AM IST
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
22.7 lakh students appear for NEET re-test amid AI, CCTV and biometric vigilThe National Testing Agency (NTA) conducted the NEET-UG re-examination on Sunday for 22.7 lakh candidates at 5,440 centres in India and 14 ...
22 Jun, 2026, 12.03 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
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
‘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
Scientists just filmed the goblin shark, a 125-million-year-old "living fossil," alive in the deep Pacific for the first time, expanding what we know about one of the ocean's rarest predatorsA rare goblin shark, a living fossil, has been captured on camera for the first time in its deep-sea home. Marine biologists documented two...
17 Jun, 2026, 02.15 PM IST
Students welcome temporary restriction on Telegram ahead of NEET-UG 2026 re-examinationStudents welcome the NTA's temporary Telegram ban ahead of the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination, calling it a positive step while demanding a th...
17 Jun, 2026, 10.59 AM 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
Andhra government to offer free bus rides for students appearing for NEET UG re-exam 2026Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation buses will provide free travel for students taking the NEET examination on June 21. Student...
16 Jun, 2026, 03.48 PM IST
Assam govt launches free transport facility for school students in tea garden areasThe Assam government has launched free transport services for students from marginalized communities in tea garden areas. This initiative a...
10 Jun, 2026, 02.28 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