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From 'Maharaja' to 'Tribhuvan Mishra CA Topper' to 'Cobra Kai Season 6 Part 1': Watch this week's latest OTT releases
This week offers an exciting lineup of OTT releases across Netflix, Prime Video, and more. Highlights include 'Tribhuvan Mishra CA Topper,' a crime comedy starring Manav Kaul; the final season of 'Cobra Kai' beginning with part one; and 'Lady in the Lake,' featuring Natalie Portman. Other notable releases include the post-apocalyptic thriller 'Arcadian' with Nicolas Cage, the family comedy 'Mr Bigstuff,' and the sci-fi drama 'I.S.S.' The variety spans across genres, ensuring there's something for everyone to enjoy.
This Canadian province is emerging as a popular destination for foreign students and it’s not Toronto or Vancouver
A recent report by a Quebec-based think tank reveals that Quebec has seen a significant increase in its temporary resident population, including foreign students and workers. In 2023, Quebec had over 117,000 foreign students, many of whom have work rights, and a growing number of temporary workers, reaching 167,000 last year, nearly four times the number in 2015.
Scandinavian countries are promising new destinations for Indian students. Here's why.
The recent spotlight on Scandinavia results from the rise in international students attending its renowned universities. According to the QS World University Rankings 2023, Scandinavian institutions are among the finest in the world, with 26 universities ranked in the top 500 and three in the top 100.
QS releases its first-ever European university rankings: Here are the top 10 schools
The United Kingdom leads with the most represented universities, followed by Türkiye, Germany, Italy, France, Spain, Poland, and Ukraine. The University of Oxford tops the rankings, with seven UK institutions in the top 10.
Record student suicides push Kota's coaching centres to train hostel wardens, staff
To address the increasing number of student suicides in Kota, India, wardens and staff members of hostels will receive professional training in mess management, psychological counseling, and student care. Three hostel associations have partnered with a local university to design special certificate courses for the staff. Over 2.5 lakh (250,000) students come to Kota each year to prepare for entrance exams.
Thousands of students stuck as UK university marking strike continues
More than 100 British universities have been affected by a staff boycott of marking and assessments due to a dispute over pay and working conditions. The universities have been unable to award some degrees, leaving tens of thousands of students and international students impacted, and unable to take up job offers or progress to postgraduate study.
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QS Best Student Cities 2024: These are the most student friendly cities in the world
London has been ranked as the best city for students by QS Best Student Cities. Melbourne scored second in the rankings with Tokyo coming in third place. QS Best Student Cities surveyed 160 destinations and considered key factors such as affordable living, quality of teaching and the opportunity for leisure in order to determine the top ten cities.
QS ranking on world's best cities for students: No Indian city in top 100, Mumbai 118th
Mumbai emerged the most affordable Indian city for students, ranking 21st globally in this indicator. Its affordability is a key advantage that can attract more students seeking cost-effective study options. Also, Mumbai's strong performance in the Employer Activity indicator demonstrates ample opportunities for graduates.
Watch out India, now Bharat has started to rise
In 2023 — three years of a global pandemic and waves upon waves of a deadly virus later — tier 2 and tier 3 cities are taking back the spotlight. According to an Economic Times survey, 30% of people surveyed in metropolitan areas want to move out of these cities.
5 cheaper study abroad destinations: Cost of education and living, visa extension terms, best universities
Instead of the favourite but expensive study destinations, pick from Germany, France, Ireland, Netherlands and New Zealand for your higher education.
Five reasons for Indian students to consider the UK for an education abroad
The UK has always been globally recognised for its quality of education, which is renowned for the learning experience delivered though a strong academic curriculum. Students graduating from UK universities do not only gain degrees from international institutes – they also develop a valuable network of friends and mentors while they’re studying.
What international students can expect from Ireland
According to the figures released by the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India, there are approximately 1.3 million Indian students who are studying abroad out of which, 5,000 are pursuing various courses in Ireland. At present, there are more than 32,000 international students studying in Ireland and representing over 100 countries. The Irish education system is very similar to that of the UK.
Mumbai, Bengaluru top destinations for international students in India
With just 47,427 international students in Indian universities, they comprise only a small fraction of the overall student population. "But, the country seeks to attract 2,00,000 international students, more than four times the current total, by the end of 2023, a goal which may need to be reviewed as it was set prior to the pandemic, which has affected international students' mobility," it stated.
Attractive scholarships, job opportunities across Europe drawing Indian students to Italy
The number of visas being issued to Indian students going to study in Italy every year is around 3500, says Federica Maria Giove, director of the Uni-Italia centre in India, since 2019. Uni-Italia is the Italian government recognised agency dedicated to the promotion of study in Italy abroad.
QS Ranking: IISc Bengaluru fastest rising South Asian university, 4 IITs in top 200
The Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, which has bagged the 172nd position, is India's second best institution, rising five places while IIT Delhi has risen eleven places to bag 174th rank.
After leak, religious rift over legal abortion on display
National polls show that most Americans support abortion access. A Public Religion Research Institute survey from March found that a majority of religious groups believe it should be legal in most cases - with the exception of white evangelical Protestants, 69% of whom said the procedure should be outlawed in most or all cases.
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.
One month of 'offline' school: Covid regimen still strange but students across digital divide delighted
The pandemic has meant different things to different people - those such as Mansi often called upon to sacrifice her online classes as the eldest of three siblings, the more fortunate Avishi who had devices but often found her attention flagging, and the teaching community that balanced Covid fears, home responsibilities and the tough job of connecting with students through a screen.
Thinking of skipping college? It's still your best bet to make more money
What you study in school will affect the type of job you can get, your earnings and your ability to repay debt.
American Express sets up data analytics, risk & technology lab in IIT Madras
The lab would focus on risks that originate from human behavior and decisions. The overarching goal of the lab is to engineer technologies to best manage risk by developing a science-based understanding of humans’ strengths and weaknesses.
The Covid effect: Half of the world's youth subject to depression and anxiety, shows ILO survey
The survey found that 17% young people across the world are probably affected by depression or anxiety.
Budget session: Full text of President Ram Nath Kovind's speech in Parliament
President Ram Nath Kovind on Friday said any form of violence in the name of protest makes our society and country weaker. He was addressing the joint session of Parliament to mark the beginning of the Budget session.
Record hike in Indian students at London universities
According to an analysis of new data from the UK's Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) released on Wednesday, Indian student numbers in London grew by 34.7 per cent in 2018-19, marking the largest numbers since 2011-12.
This country is the best example of how to become the richest and happiest nation
The real lesson of Swiss success is that the stark choice offered by many politicians – between private enterprise and social welfare – is a false one. A pragmatic country can have a business friendly environment alongside social equality, if it gets the balance right. The Swiss have become the world’s richest nation by getting it right.
London named world's best student city in new rankings
According to the rankings, India's best student city is Bangalore (81st), followed by Mumbai (85th), Delhi at 113 and Chennai at 115 out of a total of 120 cities.
Fastest growing jobs in tech: Survey
Machine learning engineer, application development analyst, back-end developer, full-stack engineer and data scientist constitute the top five jobs.
India’s emerging education hubs: A look at the best cities to study in
Beyond the metros, Nagpur in Maharashtra and Kota in Rajasthan are success stories that have given these cities a space on the education map of India.
India missing in top 200 global varsity in the new QS rankings
IIT Delhi has been leader in India throughout first 10 editions of QS rankings, but has slipped to 235th this year, exchanging positions with IIT-B.
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