Preeti Verma Lal

IMMIGRATION

Immigration News: Canada announces update to Parents & Grandparents Program

Plus, Hong Kong to discontinue special arrangement for applications for extension of stay; and US proposes rule to modernise H-2 temporary visa programs.

IMMIGRATION

Immigration Series: New Zealand announces changes to immigration pathways; steps to support exploited migrants

IMMIGRATION

Immigration Series: All about studying in Canada

In light of the current diplomatic row between India and Canada, we look at the various steps students have to go through, in order to study in Canada – right from applying to various universities to the formalities involved in staying in that country.

IMMIGRATION

Immigration News: Australia hikes Proof of Finance for student visa applications; New Zealand to update Work rights of students from October 9; Tuition fees reintroduced for non-EU students at TUM

HEALTH-AND-FITNESS

World Heart Day 2023: Is it possible to reverse cholesterol clogging in arteries or atherosclerosis?

With cardiovascular diseases accounting for nearly one-third deaths globally, the focus now is on atherosclerosis, the hardening of the arteries due to build-up of cholesterol plaque. Is it reversible?

TRENDS

15 food waste reduction tips to adopt on International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste Reduction

International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste Reduction is observed each year on September 29. The theme for 2023 is “Reducing food loss and waste: Taking Action to Transform Food Systems”.

CRICKET

ODI World Cup 2023: Hotel and flight costs have surged around match dates

Search for hotel rooms and flights to ODI World Cup host cities has gone up manyfold. Room tariffs in Ahmedabad especially are roughly 10x of what they were during the corresponding period last year.

IMMIGRATION

Immigration Series: All about the UK’s English Language Test (SELT) for visa or citizenship applications

IMMIGRATION

Immigration News: IELTS One Skill Retake now available in India; Sri Lanka introduces Digital Nomad Visa; Madrid exempts non-EU doctors from Spanish Nationality clause

TRENDS

9 countries where it's easy for Indian passport holders to get visas, and which Euro zone countries are easiest to get a Schengen visa

Of late, visa processing delays and high rejection rates have been the nightmare of most travellers. As the festive season approaches, a look at countries where it is easier to get a visa for Indians.

IMMIGRATION

Immigration News: Germany gives a nod to new citizenship laws; Indians were issued the highest number of German work visas in 2022

The German government has given green light to new citizenship laws — the biggest in over a century — that will enable foreigners to get citizenship under facilitated rules and procedures.

IMMIGRATION

Immigration News: Investigations into exploitation of Indian immigrants in Auckland; New Zealand extends Work to Residence eligibility to non-AEWV holders

If you are a migrant working in New Zealand, and think you are being exploited, contact Immigration New Zealand (INZ) for help.

IIT

Indian history: First foreign assistance to build IIT Bombay came in Russian rubles, via Unesco

In photos: A quick history of IIT Bombay, following National Engineer’s Day marked each year on September 15 in recognition of the contributions of Sir MV Visvesvaraya.

IMMIGRATION

Canada is the most attractive country for immigrant start-up founders: OECD Report

The 2023 edition of the OECD Indicators of Talent Attractiveness includes for the first time a ranking of the most attractive OECD countries for immigrant start-up founders.

IMMIGRATION

Immigration Central | Australia closes Pandemic Event visa, Canada makes biometrics mandatory for PR applicants

EDUCATION

Teachers' Day 2023 | Is all upskilling equally good? Who is upskilling, and in what areas?

By 2027, 43 percent of work tasks will be automated and 6 in every 10 workers will have to upskill. Has digital transformation completely altered the workplace? Is upskilling the only way forward?

ENVIRONMENT

Dos & don’ts of cheetah translocation: Wildlife conservationist Ravi Chellam on the need for greater transparency & accountability

Despite deaths of African cheetahs in Kuno National Park, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has said he's willing to donate more. Chellam lists what to keep in mind when introducing African cheetahs into India and calls for an inclusive, participatory approach in conservation programmes.

IMMIGRATION

Immigration Central | US pauses Green Card for nurses; South Korea seeks 30,000 skilled workers; Indians not eligible for Czech Digital Nomad Visa

IMMIGRATION

Immigration news: China eases fingerprinting mandate for some visas, New Zealand extends maximum continuous stay period

Plus, UK eases visa rules for construction workers, Spain allows permit holders to spend 6 months of the year outside Spain, US Immigration revises I-9 form to allow some employers to examine identity and employment authorization documents remotely; and Portugal residence permit holders whose permit expires by September 30, can renew it online.

BULLISH-ON-INDIA-BUSINESS

Bullish on India | What higher education & employability will look like in India by 2047?

In 2047, Indian higher education must be equitable, inclusive and accessible with world-class standards, says Avantika Tomar, partner at EY-Parthenon.

TRENDS

International Dog Day 2023: 10 Indian pet startups

ENVIRONMENT

Vision 2047: Scientific landfills, AI, bioeconomy will change how India manages solid waste

India's population is expected to grow to 1.6 billion by 2047. This will have a direct impact on its waste generation. So, how do we reduce municipal solid waste and lower the burden on landfills?

TRENDS

Lord Meghnad Desai: CAGR-based economic forecasting is magic; India will still be united, democratic and tolerant

"India will be a democracy, it will be... better economically than it is now. It may be high up globally in terms of GDP and even per capita income, if things go right." - Lord Meghnad Desai