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Canada, one of the favourite destinations of Indian students is not as popular amongst immigrants today as it was 20 years ago, says a recent study. A recent study by Statistics Canada revealed that fewer recent immigrants in Canada are pursuing Canadian citizenship compared to 20-plus years ago, says CIC News. The research, spanning from 1996 to 2021, indicated a nearly 30 per cent decline in citizenship rates among recent immigrants, with the majority of this decrease observed over the past decade.

Also Read | North Korea Fires Ballistic Missile as Blinken Visits Seoul The IRS officer also raised concerns about the undue pressure such advertisements could place on students and called upon the Education Ministry and Union Minister for Women and Child Development Smriti Irani to take note of these "advertising malpractices." Bhatia asserted that “no institute has the right to shame students to claim its superiority." Also Read | Dividend paying stock Oil India share price to trade ex-dividend today In the controversial advertisement, FIITJEE traced the student's performance history while at the institute and claimed that she could have scored a perfect 100 NTA score in JEE-Mains 2024 if she had remained with them, dismissing the contribution of the "EVIL institute" as negative. Also Read | Turkey Finance Chief Highlights Central Bank Policy Independence Meanwhile, Sridhar Vembu, said, “India has to get out of this ultra-competitive exam pressure on children and young adults.

biharboardonline.bihar.gov.in. To access their results, candidates will be required to provide their roll code and roll number. As per media reports, the BSEB is conducting interviews for topper students and once the interviews are done, the Class 12 results will be announced.

One morning late last month, the financial futures of hundreds of medical students in the Bronx, New York, changed forever. A gift of $1 billion from Ruth Gottesman, a former professor at Albert Einstein College of Medicine and chair of its board of trustees, will make the school tuition-free in perpetuity. The donation, one of the largest in US higher education history, is an act of generosity that will undoubtedly improve life for Einstein’s students and potentially benefit the surrounding community, one of America’s poorest.

Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said the Gujarat government is taking strict action against the perpetrators of violence. Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal informed that one of the two foreign students injured in the violence has been discharged from hospital. "An incidence of violence took place at Gujarat University in Ahmedabad yesterday.

National Testing Agency (NTA) will conduct the Common University Entrance Test for Undergraduates (CUET-UG) between May 15 and 31, University Grants Commission (UGC) chairman, Mamidala K Jagadesh, said on Sunday, adding that the datesheet for the examination will be announced after March 26. The UGC chairman addressed concerns about CUET-UG exam dates coinciding with Lok Sabha elections on May 20 and 25, saying the date sheet would be announced considering the number of students registered for CUET-UG and their geographical distribution. The NTA launched the CUET UG 2024 online application portal on February 27. Students who are appearing for the Class 12 board examinations can apply for the Common University Entrance Test 2024 for various undergraduate courses through the official online portal at exams.nta.ac.in/CUET-UG.

ALSO READ: Mob assaults foreign students for offering namaz inside Gujarat University hostel | Video "An incidence of violence took place at Gujarat University in Ahmedabad yesterday. State government is taking strict action against the perpetrators. Two foreign students were injured in the clash.

Paruchuri Abhijit, a 20-year-old student from Guntur district, met a tragic end at the hands of unidentified assailants in the United States. His lifeless body was discovered inside a car abandoned in a forest. Abhijit, the only son of Paruchuri Chakradhar and Srilakshmi, had been regarded as a brilliant student from his early years. Despite initial reluctance from his mother regarding his desire to pursue higher education abroad, she eventually relented, considering his future prospects, according to family members, Times of India reported. Securing a seat in engineering, Abhijit ventured to Boston University for his studies. The motive behind his murder is speculated to be related to monetary gain and the theft of his laptop. However, suspicions have arisen regarding the circumstances of the murder, hinting at potential altercations with fellow students at the university. This tragic incident adds to a series of assaults on Indians and Indian-Americans in the United States in recent times. Among them was Amarnath Ghosh, a 34-year-old accomplished Kuchipudi and Bharatnatyam dancer from India, pursuing his master's degree at Washington University. Ghosh, who had migrated from Kolkata to pursue his passion for dance, fell victim to a fatal shooting near St Louis' Academy and Central West End neighborhoods.

“At 43000, Indian students form the largest number of international students in Germany. It is important to make the German labour market attractive for Indian students after they get their educational degrees to address the increasing gap in skilled workers in the German labour market,” German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) president, Dr Joybrato Mukherjee, said during a press briefing in New Delhi. He added that following the discussions between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz last year; and Germany’s newly enacted Skilled Immigration Act; Indian students will find a smoother pathway into the German labour market. “For Indian students, who have got German degrees many of which are taught in English; the way to getting employment in Germany and other Schengen area countries is now more attractive. We believe in the concept of brain circulation rather than brain drain and we think that international students who are well qualified can follow a very successful professional career path in Germany,” Dr Mukherjee said.

put the “CFA” letters on your resumè, at least 900 hours of study are recommended. Hitting the books for 300 to 400 hours is advised for the certified public accountant exam, which is usually taken by prospective CPAs who have completed an undergraduate degree in the subject. However, to become a “Certified Cryptocurrency Expert,” or CCE, all you need is $229 and time for 11 hours of online coursework offered by Blockchain Council. If that’s too much of a time commitment, you can receive a “Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Certificate” elsewhere by taking just four hours of coursework, passing a 20-question test and shelling out $795.

In order to maintain a good credit score, there is not any specific number of credit cards that's considered ideal. This can vary based on financial habits of investor, responsibilities, and credit management capabilities.

CIBIL score (Credit Information Bureau (India) Limited) is an important factor considered by lenders when evaluating an individual’s creditworthiness for various financial products, including for house loan. 

CUET PG exam on March 11. The Common University Entrance Test for Postgraduate Programmes graduation will conclude on March 28, 2024. Students will appear for M.Ed, Criminology, Physical Education, MA Education, and Food Engineering and Technology entrance exams today, Sunday, March 17.

energy tech startup, chargeMOD, has announced its expansion plans and said it will deploy 1,200 more EV chargers across India and 600 more in Kerala. The company, in an announcement made earlier this week, said it was planning to set up an additional 1,000 slow chargers and 200 fast chargers across various states in India and to establish an additional 500 slow chargers and 100 fast chargers in Kerala. It said this was excluding the existing 1,500 charging stations in Kerala and 2,000 stations across India.

chargeMOD', has announced its expansion plans and said it will deploy 1,200 more EV chargers across India and 600 more in Kerala. The company, in an announcement made earlier this week, said it was planning to set up an additional 1,000 slow chargers and 200 fast chargers across various states in India and to establish an additional 500 slow chargers and 100 fast chargers in Kerala. It said this was excluding the existing 1,500 charging stations in Kerala and 2,000 stations across India. 'chargeMOD' is set to introduce Ultra Fast Chargers with capacities ranging from 120 kW to 340 kW, further enhancing charging speeds and convenience for EV users across the country, the company said in a release.

Researchers from the University of British Columbia said they’ve identified a potentially new population of open-ocean orcas, which hunt the biggest predators on the planet.In a study published Friday, researchers said a group of 49 orcas has been observed hunting sperm whales off the coast of California and Oregon.Lead author Josh McInnes said the orcas were seen hunting a herd of nine adult sperm whales, “eventually making off with one.”It’s the first time killer whales have been reported attacking sperm whales on the West Coast, he said.“Other encounters include an attack on a Pygmy sperm whale, predation on a northern elephant seal and Risso’s dolphin, and what appeared to be a post-meal lull after scavenging a leatherback turtle,” said McInnes, who is a masters student in the UBC Institute for the Oceans and Fisheries.Researchers said the orcas that were observed in nine encounters from 1997 to 2021 could either belong to a subpopulation of transient killer whales or a unique oceanic population.The study said the encounter that was witnessed with the sperm whales occurred in 1997 about 130 kilometres off the California coast. Many of the sperm whales in the pod were left with “extensive injuries,” while one was killed, the study said.“Approximately 12 killer whales were initially involved in the hunt, but this number increased to an estimated 35 killer whales spread out over 3 km.

When Gobindbir Singh describes the stress international students are under, he remembers a young man who called in tears.

High-school history teacher Tambi Lewis rarely goes more than a few minutes during classes without stopping to say to a student, “Put your phone away." Clark County School District in Las Vegas, where she works, prohibits phone use during class, but she said students know enforcement beyond a call home is rare. So all day she catches students scrolling social media, texting each other and watching YouTube videos when they should be completing assignments in their U.S. and world history classes, which are required for graduation.

risen considerably against Indian rupee in the past few weeks, Indian students travelling to the UK for overseas education later this year stare at a tougher (er.. expensive) times ahead. With pound going upward from ₹100 per unit to ₹105 per unit in the recent past, the cost of foreign education of UK-bound students has undoubtedly seen a considerable jump.

startupindia.gov.in, serves as a comprehensive database encompassing various categories such as investors, incubators, academia, government bodies, mentors, and industry bodies. It provides a one-stop platform for stakeholders to connect, collaborate, and catalyze growth within the ecosystem. "Through the creation of the Bharat Startup Ecosystem Registry, we aim to ensure that everyone in the ecosystem is acknowledged and supported," said Sanjiv, joint secretary (Startup India) at DPIIT which is under the commerce ministry.

Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) across India will soon include ‘AI for All’ as part of their curriculum to build awareness on artificial intelligence. This initiative is spearheaded by the Future Right Skills Network (FRSN) in collaboration with the Directorate General of Training (DGT) to enhance the employability prospects of students. The ‘AI for All’ curriculum aims to bridge the gap between industry requirements and academic offerings. «This step is crucial in aligning academic programmes with the evolving needs of industries. The AI curriculum by FRSN is part of the larger initiative of DGT, to integrate AI learning at ITIs,» a press release said. Formed in 2019, FRSN is a collaborative effort of Quest Alliance, Accenture, Cisco, JP Morgan and SAP Labs India.