India's brain-gain moment may be starting with a crack in the American dreamAs green card backlogs, visa uncertainty and layoffs reshape the American dream, India is emerging as a stronger destination for globally e...
01 Jun, 2026, 12.10 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
India has highest proportion of researchers globally considering moving overseas: ReportA new study reveals Indian researchers are most likely to seek opportunities abroad. Better facilities, salaries, and funding are key drive...
26 May, 2026, 07.37 PM IST
An Indian-American NC State commencement speaker just paid off every senior's final-year student loansAnil Kochhar surprised graduates at NC State Wilson College of Textiles by paying off all their student loans. This generous gift offers gr...
25 May, 2026, 03.32 PM IST
New Zealand expands golden visa rules to include charity donationsNew Zealand's golden visa program will now allow wealthy migrants to count charitable donations towards its NZ$5 million investment require...
25 May, 2026, 10.09 AM IST
India’s desi gaming startups tap culture and storytelling to break China’s grip on toy and board game marketIn the vibrant world of play, Indian board games and toys are experiencing a renaissance. Consumers are leaning towards locally inspired op...
24 May, 2026, 05.15 PM IST
Kerala’s healthcare gold rush: How private equity is reshaping hospitals and raising fears over costsPrivate equity funds are pouring hundreds of millions of dollars into Kerala’s healthcare sector, reshaping a system long dominated by inde...
24 May, 2026, 07.35 AM IST
Govt’s new ‘law-to-code’ push; UpGrad’s $1.7 billion valuationHappy Wednesday! The government plans to translate legal provisions into software code that enforces compliance by design. This and more in...
20 May, 2026, 07.50 AM IST
Sunil Bharti Mittal announces succession plan: Meet the GenNextAirtel founder Sunil Bharti Mittal is preparing for a leadership change over the next ten years. His three children, Kavin, Shravin, and Ei...
14 May, 2026, 08.52 PM IST
Need over ₹2 crore for foreign education? From scholarships to SIPs - know the smart ways parents can plan for expensive foreign degreesThe escalating cost of foreign education, often underestimated by Indian parents, necessitates early financial planning. Beyond tuition, ac...
14 May, 2026, 05.28 PM IST
UpGrad to acquire Unacademy for Rs 2,055 crore, 90% below peak valuationAfter on-again, off-again talks, Ronnie Screwvala-run edtech firm UpGrad is acquiring UpGrad in a cut price deal. UpGrad is also raising an...
05 May, 2026, 12.02 AM IST
UpGrad-Unacademy deal closes; India’s largest private satellite lifts offHappy Monday! Upgrad is set to acquire Unacademy at a 90% markdown of its peak valuation. This and more in today's ETtech Morning Dispatch.
04 May, 2026, 07.41 AM IST
One of Iran's most powerful families founded its largest crypto exchange. It's used by the IRGC to move millionsIran's largest cryptocurrency exchange, Nobitex, is controlled by the sons of the influential Kharrazi family, who concealed their ties for...
02 May, 2026, 06.49 AM IST
A foreign degree at zero cost? These scholarship strategies can turn your dream of overseas education into fully funded studySecuring prestigious scholarships for studying abroad requires more than just academic merit; it demands years of dedicated groundwork and ...
02 May, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
Germany to shift beyond student mobility; strengthen research, institutional collaboration in IndiaGermany's academic exchange agency DAAD is changing its focus in India. The agency is moving from just sending students to Germany to build...
28 Apr, 2026, 11.45 AM IST
How China block of AI deal could stop 'Singapore-washing'China has blocked Meta's acquisition of Singapore-based AI firm Manus, signaling a crackdown on "Singapore-washing." This move, aimed at pr...
28 Apr, 2026, 11.35 AM IST
Can you fulfil your study abroad dream without going broke? Here are 7 ways to minimise costsStudying abroad involves more than just academic merit; it's a significant financial investment. Indian students often underestimate hidden...
25 Apr, 2026, 06.30 AM IST