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Canada Explained: Open work permits for family members of foreign workers
Family members of most foreign workers in Canada can apply for open work permits, allowing them to work for any employer in Canada, except in specific adult entertainment sectors.
From 'Aadujeevitham' to 'Pavi Care Taker': Latest Malayalam OTT releases on Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+ Hotstar
This week, Malayalam cinema fans can look forward to an exciting lineup of new releases on OTT platforms. Major films such as 'Aadujeevitham,'which tells the compelling story of an expatriate's struggles, and 'Malayalee From India,' a tale of friendship and political antics, will premiere on Disney+ Hotstar. SonyLiv will debut 'Varshangalkku Sesham,' exploring decades-long friendships, while Amazon Prime Video brings the star-studded drama 'Nadikar.'
Australia retains minimum age requirement for post-study work visas for research students
Australia's Department of Home Affairs maintains minimum age of 50 for post-study work visas for research students in the Post-Higher Education Work Stream under the Temporary Graduate 485 visa streams, effective July 1, 2024, with confirmed post-study work rights and changes to the post-higher education work streams.
Why deeptech companies need to do a deep-dive on gender diversity
Indian companies, particularly in the IT sector, have made some progress in gender diversity but still face significant challenges, especially in the deeptech sector. A report by Pure Storage and Zinnov highlights these issues, revealing that while global capability centres (GCCs) employ 1.66 million people with 28% being women, this diversity decreases sharply at higher corporate levels, dropping to just 6.7% at the executive level.
Australia announces changes to its Temporary Graduate Visa programs
The Australian Government has announced significant changes to the Temporary Graduate visa programs starting July 1, 2024, realigning visa streams with study levels. Key benefits include work opportunities, family inclusion, and extended stays for Hong Kong and British National Overseas passport holders. Age limits and qualification requirements will be adjusted.
Unemployed graduate? If you are struggling to find your first income, here are 6 ways to navigate this challenge
If you have recently graduated and are struggling to find your first income, here’s how you can navigate this challenge.
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From 'Jawan' to 'Sri Asih', 5 action-packed movies to stream now
Dive into a world of adrenaline-pumping action from this curated selection of five must-watch movies available for streaming.
Canada doubles funds needed to be eligible for student visa; refuses to extend work permit relief
The decision also extends the temporary lift on the 20-hour work limit for international students, now extended until April 30, 2024. Miller outlined the government's concerns about potential abuse in the system, targeting both questionable employers and institutions that may not be providing a genuine educational experience, according to Canadian public broadcaster CBC.
What to do after completing Class 12 in the Arts stream?
Selecting the right stream and career route may be difficult or even overwhelming for students who have completed their 12th grade in the arts. Making a professional choice that will lead to a successful and fulfilling life can be very stressful. With some research and guidance, choosing the right job route after high school can be straightforward.
Should college entrance exam rank dictate stream choice? Snapdeal co-founder Kunal Bahl shares insights
Kunal Bahl, the co-founder of Snapdeal, has sparked a discussion on the traditional practice of stream selection for students in leading Indian colleges. He questioned the usual process that a student's educational trajectory is linked with their entrance exam rank and advocates for flexibility in shaping academic journeys.
Audio streaming platform Pocket FM elevates Anurag Sharma to CFO
As CFO, Sharma will assume overall responsibility for Pocket FM's financial operations and shape the company's financial strategy and drive its execution.
Planning to move to Australia? Read on to know about its regions and work opportunities
Australia's high-quality education and post-graduate work opportunities have led to a significant increase in international student enrollments, particularly from India. With vacancies reaching a record high, the healthcare and social assistance industry has the greatest need for employees, followed by professional, scientific, and technical services. Emerging career paths include cybersecurity consultants, web developers, and business intelligence developers.
How do toxic substances like lead end up in baby food?
Beware, your baby's favourite applesauce may taste like lead at times!
Sonu Sood inspires students with his humanitarian work at Parul University’s 6th Convocation ceremony
Parul University, recently hosted the 6th Convocation ceremony for the graduating batch of 2022, which had Sonu Sood, the well-known Bollywood face, humanitarian activist and the recipient of the prestigious United Nations DP SDG Humanitarian Action Award as the guest of honour
Eight in 10 women employed in tech roles work in non-tech companies: Survey
The survey was conducted with more than 20,000 engineering graduates from various streams across India. It revealed that the average score of women stood at 27% against 31% of men in 2020, which increased to 40% as against 39% of men in 2021, thereby showcasing how women were better prepared for employment than men. However, in 2020, the average score of women declined to 25% as against 28% of men, the first decline in three years mainly due to the adoption of the hybrid mode of learning.
Canada is working on plans to boost immigration among French speakers
Nova Scotia is about to launch its new 'francophone' immigration action plan, to accelerate application process of speakers and learners of the French language. The plan, 'Growing Nova Scotia's Francophone Population: An Action Plan for Success (2022-25)' aims to attract French-speaking immigrants to support the existing francophone and Acadian communities.
National Credit Framework from school onwards in the works
A draft report on the NCrF is learnt to have proposed credit levels from Class 5, starting from Level 1, and going up to Levels 7 and 8 for post-graduation and doctorate, respectively.
US companies adopt alternate strategies to hire and retain foreign talent - have them work from Canada
The decrease in foreign students coming to the US means employers will encounter a smaller pool of foreign graduates to hire, cites the report. This decrease, combined with a significant deceleration of overall immigration to the US, presents concerning shifts for employers already stifled by the restrictive cap on H-1B visas and the excessive backlog for employment-based green cards.
Gorkhas were never foreigners and will never be considered such: Assam Chief Minister
Sarma on Wednesday attended the 27th Triennial Kendriya Adhiveshan of Assam Gorkha Sammelan held at Nikashi in Baksa district. “The State government has a well-laid-out plan to further empower the Gorkha Development Council for all-round development of the people belonging to the Gorkha community
Career advice for the young: Your jobs will teach you these skills, lessons
Allow the time for experiences to show how one is fitting in. Feedback is the critical input for achieving this. Most young employees obsess about being appreciated and applauded for what they do. Be aware of what you are doing and contributing to the collective effort.
Your complete guide to applying to universities in the UK
The United Kingdom is home to some of the most premier educational institutes that have etched their name in both QS World University and Times Higher Education Rankings. With an array of bachelor’s and master’s programs and a vibrant atmosphere, these institutes attract lakhs of international students who prefer to go to the United Kingdom to gain the best quality education.
Considering a degree from Australia? Here are some post-graduation work options
This welcoming support of Australia makes it one of the top destinations to study, work and settle. Besides, being home to 7 of the top 100 institutions (as per QS World University Rankings) and 7 of the most liveable cities worldwide adds to its value and testifies for its education system and quality of life.
What Australia has to offer to its international graduates
Australia is one of the most popular destinations for Indian students along with other favourites such as the USA, UK, and Canada to name a few. High-quality education, with tremendous facilities across most institutions, affordable, and a very luring post-study work permit offering, makes it a very popular choice.
What it was like to work for Russian state television
RT America officially began in 2014, but like most basic information about the network - its ownership, editorial leadership, audience size and budget - the details are fuzzy. It was the outgrowth of Russia Today, a state-owned English-language television network established in 2005.
Indian IT firms step up hiring of non-engineers to bridge talent gap
Typically, the Indian IT industry hires up to 5% non-engineering freshers — those with MCA, BSc and other degrees — every year, but with rising attrition rates and talent crunch, these firms will double the intake of such talent.
Pandemic dampens the Oscars charm. It may be a 'who cares' moment as ratings dive
The Oscars telecast was pushed back due to pandemic restrictions & safety concerns.
Who is Andy Jassy? A Harvard graduate who joined Amazon in 1997 & is now stepping into Bezos's shoes
Outside of Amazon, Jassy is an avid sports fan.
More Indians head to top B-schools abroad
More Indian students are taking a shot at applying to top overseas business schools or STEM courses despite the Covid-19 pandemic, said leading education consultants, mirroring a trend seen during the 2008 global financial crisis.
Only 3% engineering grads get high-quality tech jobs with packages above Rs 8L: Survey
The survey suggest that of the available engineering jobs, only approximately 40,000 jobs (for ~3% of ~15L engineers) provide an ideal mix of autonomy and learning potential with packages upwards of Rs 8-10 LPA for freshers. Additionally, of the 3% of graduates that land coveted high paying and high-quality jobs, the majority come from Tier 1 colleges.
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