USA aims at tripling the number of American students flying to India for higher education within the span of next 5 years. Earlier this week, in a roundtable interaction between the US Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy and Public affairs and the Indian Union Human Resources and Development Minister, it was mentioned that US is far away from their target of sending around 15,000 American students to India in the span of next 5 years for higher studies. Presently, around 1 lakh or more Indian students visit the US for higher studies every year, while only 4,300 American...

The XLRI (Xavier Labor Relations Institute) School of Business Management and Human Resources has collaborated with the Weatherhead School of Management of Case Western Reserve University (Cleveland, USA) to offer a new program on MPOD (Positive Organization Development and Change) in India. This program has been designed particularly for mid-level executives, who are passionate to lead the changing initiatives.   The program intends to enhance change management and leadership skills in mid-level personnel and build sustainable institutions and vibrant communities. The...

At the end of April, 2013 the team behind the annual QS World University Rankings, organizing the QS world university tour, will visit Mumbai, Hyderabad and New Delhi, for offering overseas undergraduate courses to the Indian students. For over 10 years now, QS is bringing some top most globally recognized universities in India for the benefit of the Indian students. Currently, though government of various countries have imposed visa-restrictions for international students to study in their countries, still many universities are keen to offer visa, admissions and funding advice to the...

The world renowned Yale University has selected two Indians – Abhik Sen and Prodyut Bora in the group of 16 chosen for this year’s World Fellow Program. While Sen is the Managing Editor of the Economist Group, Bora is the State General Secretary of BJP in Assam. Yale University launched its Fellow program in 2002 and from then onwards, 13 Indians have been selected for the program till date, which is the highest number for any country. Previously, Bora worked as the national convener of BJP's Information Technology Cell and as a member of BJP's National Media Cell while...

Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) organized a session in Mumbai titled “MIT: An Instrument for Inventing the Future". The session was addressed by Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) President,Dr L Rafael Reif. The session was attended by renowned people of the Indian industry, alumni and academia of MIT. Work of faculty and MIT graduates has had an important impact globally. MIT is expanding its global engagements, which include research programs on worldwide issues such as health, water and poverty. Moreover, it is also increasing its institute-level...

Though the United States continues to be a favourite with students in India as an overseas academic destination, the number and variety of requirements (standardised tests, electronic applications , personal essays, letters of recommendation, application fees, etc) may seem daunting and discourage many potential students — and their parents. Perhaps, the key to making an academic opportunity abroad a reality is as simple as not waiting until the last minute and, instead, creating a timeline that will keep you, the applicant, true to your goal. It takes time to find out what...

Wharton India Economic Forum’s platinum sponsor, the Adani group has now cancelled the sponsorship for the event. This was mainly an after effect of Wharton event organizers cancelling the Gujarat Chief Minister; Narendra Modi’s keynote address. Modi was going deliver his address via live video conference. Further, it was revealed that industrialist Gautam Adani would not be attending the event, though sources in the Adani group said this decision was made earlier and was not brought on by the cancellation of Modi’s address. The former Union Minister Suresh Prabhu, a leader...

more leading universities other than US (United States) are now inclined to offer MOOC (Massive Open Online Courses). These online courses broaden the students’ access to higher education. edX and Coursera, the 2 leading providers of MOOCs on Thursday, February 21, 2013 has declared some major expansions in this field. The expansion will lead to two fold increase in the number of partner universities offering free online courses through their sites. California-based Coursera is expected to add 29 varsities including 16 institutions from outside the US.  For the next few...

The United States – India Educational Foundation (USIEF) promotes mutual understanding between the nationals of India and the nationals of the US through the educational exchange of outstanding scholars, professionals and students. Since its inception, USIEF has awarded approximately 17,000 Fulbright, Fulbright-Nehru, and other prestigious grants and scholarships in almost every academic discipline. Tapping the talent of Fulbright students and scholars, USIEF holds dozens of academic or professional workshops each year. In addition to fellowship support, USIEF services include...

A two-day education colloquium between United States (US) and India has been organized by Pune-based AISSMS (All India Shri Shivaji Memorial Society) in partnership with AUSIB (Alliance for US India Business). The event will be held in Pune on Monday, February 5 to Tuesday, 6, 2013. Sources from AISSMS revealed that as a part of the education colloquium, over 3 Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs) will be signed between several US-based firms and society in the areas of hotel management and pharmacy. As per an AISSMS official, the event will witness a delegation of over 35 well-known...