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Adhere to ILP in Aadhaar issuance to prevent unauthorized settlements: Former Manipur CM N Biren Singh

Former Manipur CM N. Biren Singh stresses Aadhaar issuance must align with Inner Line Permit (ILP) rules to prevent unauthorized settlements. Manipur employs stringent Aadhaar processes, mandating scrutiny at the state headquarters. Biometric updates are crucial for data accuracy.

Donald Trump’s big varsity shake up opens doors for Indian edtech companies

For executive education firms such as the SoftBank-backed Eruditus, budget cuts for top universities may have a positive impact, the company said. With an aim to meet the deficit arising from budget cuts, these academic institutions are looking to expand partnerships with such firms to improve their revenues.

upGrad hires senior execs to boost operational efficiency

Educational technology startup upGrad has appointed Shailesh Mahale as head of corporate human resources, Kumar Anshu as HR head for its working professional, study abroad, and offline segment, and elevated Vandana Kaushik Goel as head of HR for upGrad’s enterprise arm. These appointments aim to enhance operational efficiency and employee engagement across the Mumbai-headquartered company

What’s stopping Indian women from going abroad to study?

Despite increasing numbers of Indian women pursuing education abroad, challenges persist. According to a survey by MSM Unify, financial constraints and lengthy visa processes are significant hurdles. Monica Kapadia Mehta from Leap Scholar notes family commitments as another deterrent. However, financing options for education are improving, mitigating this barrier.

Germany overtakes Canada as premier study abroad destination for Indian students: upGrad’s study abroad report

Contrary to expectations, EU countries (48.8%) have been witnessing wider demand followed by the US (27.6%) and the UK (9.5%), found the report, which gathered insights from over 25,000 aspirants across tier-1/metros (42.8%), tier-2 and tier-3 (57.2%) cities.

UpGrad appoints Ankur Nyati as president of ‘study abroad’ segment

Nyati has worked for more than two decades across domains like manufacturing, retail, e-commerce, and education. He has held leadership positions at ITC, Unilever, Flipkart, Ola, Ola UK, WhiteHat Jr, and The Manipal Group, among others, according to the press release.

Skilling startup Upgrad earmarks Rs 100 crore to set up 100 offline centres

The first two such counselling centres have already been inaugurated in Mumbai and Delhi and the first two learning centres in Indore and Pune, the Mumbai-headquartered firm said in a statement. Over 500 career counselling sessions were clocked in the first 30 days of the centres that have already opened.

Record number of Indians head to international campuses this Fall as road abroad gets smoother

Indian students are increasingly opting to study abroad, driven by factors such as the desire for a foreign degree and career, a rise in candidates from Tier 2/3 cities, and increased financial aid and scholarships from foreign institutes. This surge comes as student applicants from China decline. Study abroad platforms have reported a significant increase in enrollments.

Rashtriya Raksha University gets approval to set up centre for studying Chinese army

"The head is expected to play a leadership role and oversee the establishment of the study centre that includes research and study on ...," reads the order issued by RRU. Further, the PLA study centre will have a research officer and faculty to undertake analysis on the Chinese Army, deployed along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) on the India-China border.

Factors Indians consider while planning to study abroad

The demand for affordable and accessible international education is increasing in India, driven by the rising middle class and limited options domestically. The US has regained its position as the top choice for Indian students, followed closely by Canada, due to factors such as quality education and job prospects. Germany has emerged as an emerging education destination, offering scholarships and post-study benefits.

US regains crown as the top choice for studying abroad

The US has regained its top position as the preferred destination for Indian students studying abroad, with 18.84% of respondents saying they would like to study there, closely followed by Canada at 17.85%. High-quality education and job prospects are key draws to the US, while Canada's flexible permanent residency policies and strong higher education system are factors in its appeal.

US remains first choice for Indian students

In the last fiscal year ended March 31, education loan provider Avanse Financial Services has recorded about 1.7 time growth in the number of students opting for education financing to study in the US compared with the previous year, said Amit Gainda, chief executive officer.

Decoding the right framework to select your study abroad destination

Studying abroad provides a unique opportunity for students to gain work-related skills in a global context. Students pursuing higher education abroad showcase positive skill gains spanning intrapersonal, interpersonal, and cognitive domains, tolerance for ambiguity, and course-related knowledge associated with their degrees. Therefore, selecting the right study destination in tandem with the course and university is vital.

UpGrad acquires online learning platform Harappa Education for Rs 300 crore

UpGrad has closed this transaction with Harappa shareholders, Bodhi Tree Systems, a new platform between James Murdoch and Uday Shankar, and cofounders Pramath Raj Sinha and Shreyasi Singh.

upGrad Vietnam launches bilingual courses and local partnerships to spearhead country growth

upGrad's Study Abroad set to become the largest player in the Going-Abroad space in South Asia; sets revenue target of $130Mn for 2023

UpGrad expects revenue to touch Rs 1,900 crore in FY22

For upGrad, the expected revenue growth comes on the back of the company making close to five acquisitions in the current fiscal year, contributing to its topline.

upGrad set to acquire Talentedge for Rs 350-400 crore

upGrad has entered into an exclusive agreement to acquire Arrina Education Services, the holding company of Talentedge Education Ventures, in what will be one of the larger consolidations in the Indian higher education space.

upGrad set to acquire Talentedge for Rs 350-400 crore

upGrad has entered into an exclusive agreement to acquire Arrina Education Services, the holding company of Talentedge Education Ventures, in what will be one of the larger consolidations in the Indian higher education space.

upGrad makes first overseas deal, snaps up Australian Global Study Partners

upGrad, which has been growing through acquisitions and has earmarked an M&A war chest of $250 million, has entered into an acquisition agreement to buy 100% of GSP for AUD 16 million with a commitment of a further AUD 10 million in future

Govt starts digital depository for academic records

Javadekar also said the government will soon be launching the Global Research Interactive Network for bringing foreign academic talent to the country and said $3 billion dollar will be leveraged for investing in upgradation of the research infrastructure in the country which will help spawn world-class universities.