EDUCATION
University of Birmingham tie-up with Government of Maharashtra
The University of Birmingham is partnering with the government of Maharashtra to set up a specialist Research and Innovation Hub.
EDUCATION
Samsung Innovation Campus inaugurated in Hubli
Samsung R&D Institute Bengaluru (SRI-B) has inaugurated the Samsung Innovation Campus programme at the KLE Institute of Technology (KLEIT), Hubli to upskill youth in future technology domains.
EDUCATION
Canada updates Digital Nomads definition
Immigration Refugees Citizenship Canada (IRCC) recently provided clarifications on the definition of a digital nomad.
EDUCATION
University of Birmingham announces partnership with Symbiosis International University
University of Birmingham announces partnership with Symbiosis International University to make it easier for Indian students to study for a postgraduate law qualification in the UK.
EDUCATION
British Council announces GREAT Scholarships 2024
The GREAT Scholarships offer students from India the opportunity to undertake postgraduate taught studies in the UK from autumn 2024.
EDUCATION
University of Glasgow offers Indian postgraduate students £5,000 fee discount
University of Glasgow has launched India Merit Award that covers programs in more than 150 subject areas.
INDIA
Remembering Fali S Nariman: Tributes, legacy & Fali Nariman's do's and don'ts for lawyers
Supreme Court advocate, Padma Vibhushan Fali Sam Nariman died earlier today. As tributes pour in from all quarters, a look back at Nariman's advice to lawyers, his thoughts on 're-ethicalising' law practice in India, his memories of joining the Mumbai bar in 1950 and sending a wedding invitation to Sir Jamshedji Tata in 1955.
EDUCATION
Universal Ai University launches India’s first Metaverse and AI-based admissions process
Universal Ai University has revolutionised the admissions process by combining optimisation algorithms, crowd-generating tools, and visual-enhancing technologies.
EDUCATION
Inlaks Shivdasani Scholarship open for applications till March 22, 2024
Eligible Indian students awarded the Inlaks Shivdasani Scholarship receive funding of $1 lakh (approximately Rs 82.97 lakh), which covers educational expenses, living costs, medical expenses, and a one-way flight ticket.
EDUCATION
Pearson opens bookings for new PTE Core English proficiency test for Canada migration
PTE Core, a new addition to the Pearson Test of English portfolio, sharing many of the unique characteristics of PTE Academic, was created to meet Canada’s specific economic migration needs and the IRCC’s language proficiency requirements.
EDUCATION
Duolingo English Test (DET) now accepted in 5,000 universities worldwide
Duolingo English Test (DET) is a convenient, fast, and affordable English proficiency test and India, for the second consecutive row, had the highest test takers with a significant portion aspiring to pursue graduate degrees.
EDUCATION
Canada updates Post-Graduation Work Permit
Starting September 1, 2024, international students who begin a program of study that is part of a curriculum licensing arrangement will no longer qualify for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) upon graduation.
EDUCATION
Australia’s visa approval rate for students hits a record low
Australia’s visa approval rate has dropped drastically. Last year, it fell to 82 per cent. A raft of new regulations in relation to student visas was introduced by the government late last year.
TRENDS
What designer Sabyasachi’s new High Jewellery collection is all about
Known for his resplendent Sabyasachi brides, ace fashion designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee carries forward his ideas about sustainability and luxury into a new jewellery line. Here, he talks about his latest jewellery collection in continued partnership with Bergdorf Goodman, how his aesthetic oscillates between maximal and minimal, his effort to preserve Indian jewellery craftsmanship, and a possible pre-Oscars exhibit.
IMMIGRATION
Immigration News: PIO Card validity extended till Dec 31, 2024; China’s 5 new measures for foreigners; UK IHS fee hike from Feb 6
IMMIGRATION
Immigration Series: All about studying in France, right to work & where to find jobs
With French President Emmanuel Macron’s announcement that France is ready to welcome 30,000 Indian students by 2030, let’s look at international students’ right to work and the best way to find jobs while studying in France.
TRENDS
The Butter Chicken controversy: What Moti Mahal's trademark violation suit against Daryaganj is about
Here's a slice of history to why Delhi's Moti Mahal proprietors sued the owners of Daryaganj over the use of the tag line 'Inventors of Butter Chicken and Dal Makhani'. Delhi High Court to pass the verdict.
TRENDS
75th Republic Day: Remembering freedom fighter Jayaprakash Narayan, through 7 amazing stories from JP's early life
Jayaprakash Narayan or JP was widely known as Lok Nayak or people's hero. His JP Movement, launched in the 1960s, made him an outspoken voice for justice in Independent India too. Seven little-known stories from JP's life, and two obituaries in Western papers that talk about his ideology and closeness with Mahatma Gandhi.
IMMIGRATION
Immigration News: Cardiff (UK), Portugal’s Lisbon & Braga are Europe’s best cities for immigrants; 62,410 international students get Canadian PR in 2023
More: Denmark proposes change to permanent residence permit; New Zealand witnessed unprecedented demand for visitor visas in 2023.
IMMIGRATION
Canada to cut international student intake by 35%
Canada is capping international student intake for two years; for 2024, the cap will result in a decrease of 35 percent in approved study permits. New eligibility criteria for Post-Graduation Work Permit Program have also been announced.
TRENDS
Delhi’s Sidecar tops India’s 30BestBars List; Aashi Bhatnagar is country’s best bartender, Arq, the best cocktail menu
Mumbai leads the Top 30BestBars 2023 winners list, followed by Delhi, Bengaluru & Goa. Low & Zero-ABV cocktails are being poured more & 2024 will see more drinks’ theatre and a move beyond overly sweet and synthetic mocktails.
IMMIGRATION
Immigration news: UK visitor visa, German opportunity card and other major updates
Germany will offer points-based Opportunity Cards from June 1, 2024, to allow skilled workers from non-European Union (EU) states to look for work there, UAE private teacher work permits out now; and the Netherlands is rolling back the 30 percent tax cut advantage for skilled foreign workers.
IMMIGRATION
Immigration: Germany lowers work visa requirements for IT specialists, to ease residence permit and settlement permit rules from March
New work-in-Germany rules from March 2024: Plus, anyone coming to Germany will have more opportunities to obtain professional recognition by taking part in a qualification measure. They will also be able to get their parents to Germany, if they receive their residence permit for the first time on or after 1 March 2024.
IMMIGRATION
Immigration Series: All About Finland’s Start-up Residence Permit
Non-EU entrepreneurs can apply for the Finnish Startup Permit that is issued for a maximum of two years and can be renewed.
