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Preeti Verma Lal
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What you should know about Canada’s new study permit rules

Canada has announced fresh measures to reduce the number of temporary residents - including international students and foreign workers - in the country

 The Canadian government has announced a further reduction in the intake cap on international student study permits for 2025 - a 10% reduction from the 2024 target of 485,000 to a new low of 437,000 study permits for 2025.. (Reuters file)
Published on Sep 23, 2024 04:57 PM IST

Goa takes first steps to become a global cruise hub

Goa is now being developed as a Global Cruise Hub. With nearly 30% of Indian travellers keen on taking a cruise trip this year, here are the dos and don’ts.

M.V Cordelia cruises at Mormugao Port. The port will soon have an eco-friendly 9,960 sq.metre state-of-the-art cruise terminal for international and domestic cruises.
Published on Sep 23, 2024 12:25 PM IST

9 gorgeous car-free cities around the world

On September 22, cities across the globe celebrate World Car-Free Day encouraging people to give up cars for a day.

Venice, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that draws 20 million tourists a year, is vehicle-free.
Updated on Sep 22, 2024 10:18 AM IST

University of Leeds’ scholarships for Indian students & its uncommon programs

The University of Leeds has launched India Anniversary Masters Scholarship worth £5,000 to all Indian nationals registering for a full-time Masters course

Prof. Manuel Barcia, Dean of Global Engagement at the University of Leeds.
Published on Sep 17, 2024 11:38 AM IST

Bengaluru boy, 14, finishes second in World Youth Scrabble Championship

Suyash Manchali, 14, and Madhav Gopal Kamath, 13, finished second and fourth, respectively, at the World Youth Scrabble Championship, India’s best finish ever.

Suyash Manchali (left) and Madhav Gopal Kamat with their trophies at the recently concluded World Youth Scrabble Championship.
Updated on Sep 11, 2024 12:05 PM IST

New York’s 9/11 Memorial & Museum: Remembering victims, honouring survivors

As the 23rd anniversary of the Twin Towers attacks approaches, the National September 11 Memorial & Museum honours victims and survivors.

The 9/11 Memorial & Museum in New York serves as a tribute to the victims of the attacks.
Published on Sep 11, 2024 06:00 AM IST

Study Abroad: All you need to know about hybrid learning

Globally, several universities are offering hybrid learning courses - a mix of online and in-person instruction. What are the advantages & disadvantages? 

Surveys have revealed that 45% of educators believe that hybrid learning is better than traditional learning, 30% educators think that hybrid learning increases creativity amongst students, allows for more teacher-student collaboration, has a more inclusive environment, reduces education cost by 15% as well as teacher workload by 30%.(Unsplash)
Updated on Sep 09, 2024 11:34 AM IST

Traditional Goan food for Ganesh Chaturthi: Ukdiche Modak, Khatkhate and more

Modak is not the only offering during Ganesh Chaturthi festival in Goa, there are other traditional dishes like Khatkatem, Neyri, Mangane, and Monnga Gaathi.

Check out special Goan dishes to try during Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations.
Updated on Sep 07, 2024 11:51 AM IST
By, New Delhi

What Indians must know about Canada's new immigration rules

Canada is pulling the reins on immigrants with fewer visa approvals, increased entry refusals, and the abrupt end of the Temporary Public Policy

Canada’s immigration department is approving fewer visas. The visa refusal rates have also gone up drastically - in January, February, May and June 2024, more applications were refused than approved, according to immigration department data.
Published on Sep 06, 2024 12:58 PM IST

Study Abroad: 10 best student cities in the world

The QS Best Student Cities 2025 has ranked London as the world’s best student city followed by Tokyo and Seoul in second and third places.

In addition to finding a good university, finding a 'good student city' was also a consideration for many Indian students who are studying abroad(AFP/For representation)
Published on Sep 04, 2024 11:57 AM IST

Nostalgia: How Goa celebrated India’s independence on August 15, 1947

On August 15, 1947, while India celebrated its independence from British rule, Goa was still a Portuguese province. What happened in Goa on this historic day?

On August 15, 1947, India gained independence from the British rule but Goa Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu were still Estado da Índia (Portuguese states of India).(Photo by Naveed Ahmed on Unsplash)
Updated on Aug 15, 2024 01:07 PM IST
By, Delhi

Long weekend plans? Here’s how to travel like a pro without hurting the planet

Before heading out on your next adventure, take a moment to consider your impact on the planet. With these simple tips you can make your trip more eco-friendly.

Before you pack your bags for that much-needed getaway, it's worth pausing to consider the impact your trip might have on the environment. (Unsplash)
Published on Aug 14, 2024 11:45 AM IST

Kashmir, Goa, Kolkata are best food destinations: Godrej Food Trends Report 2024

This long weekend, travel to the best 3 domestic food destinations i.e. Kashmir, Goa and Kolkata, according to Godrej Food Trends Report 2024

Kashmir, Goa and Kolkata are the best food destinations: Godrej Food Trends Report 2024. (Tauseef Mustafa / AFP)
Published on Aug 14, 2024 06:00 AM IST
By, New Delhi

Head to these 8 beautiful countries that offer Visa on Arrival to Indians

If you still haven’t made your plans for the long weekend, pack your bags and fly overseas to these 8 countries that offer Visa on Arrival to Indian nationals

Head to these 8 beautiful countries that offer Visa on Arrival to Indians (Pixabay)
Updated on Aug 13, 2024 08:48 PM IST
By, New Delhi

79 years ago when the ‘Fat Man’ fell on Nagasaki

On August 9, 1945, the US dropped an atomic bomb named 'Fat Man’ on Nagasaki killing 40,000 people and destroying a once flourishing city.

Nagasaki was hit by an atomic bomb three days after Hiroshima.
Published on Aug 09, 2024 11:24 AM IST

Study Abroad: Uncommon programs offered by Glasgow’s University of Strathclyde

From LLM Law, Technology & Innovation, the first of its kind in the world, to MSc in Fintech, the first in the UK, the University offers many uncommon programs.

University of Strathclyde has a long history of welcoming students from India, and has the highest intake of Indian students in Scotland.
Published on Aug 08, 2024 03:56 PM IST

International Day of Friendship: Unforgettable friendships in history

International Day of Friendship: From queens to writers to philosophers, history has witnessed a few unlikely pairs of friends.

US President John F Kennedy and music legend Frank Sinatra were BFFs.
Published on Jul 30, 2024 01:42 PM IST

International Tiger Day: The Stripes & Claws in Fashion

From jeans made out of denim chewed and scratched by tigers to Nike’s tiger-striped swoosh, tigers and their stripes have made fashion statements.

Beyond its symbolism, the tiger has also been a preferred motif for fashion and accessories.(Unsplash)
Published on Jul 29, 2024 01:04 PM IST
By, Delhi

World Nature Conservation Day: The role of technology in wildlife conservation

With conservation an imminent need of the hour, experts and conservationists are deploying cutting-edge technology to protect nature before it is too late.

Globally, more than 45,000 species are threatened with extinction. (Pixabay)
Published on Jul 28, 2024 07:47 AM IST
By, New Delhi

Planning to study or work abroad? Pick these English language learning tools

What are the English language learning tools that students aspiring to study abroad should know?

Planning to study or work abroad? Pick these English language learning tools(Shutterstock.com)
Published on Jul 23, 2024 01:46 PM IST

Overtourism: 40 years ago, Goans protested with cow dung and rotten shrimps

The world is talking of Barcelona’s ‘Tourists Go Home’ protests, but not many know that as early as 1987, local Goans were protesting against mass tourism.

In 1987, local Goans protested against mass tourism - they threw cow dung and rotten shrimps at tourist-carrying buses...37 years later, mass tourism in Goa remains a massive concern. (Shutterstock)
Published on Jul 20, 2024 08:56 AM IST
By, New Delhi

Are you a digital nomad? Know all about the Destination Thailand Visa

Thailand has launched a 5-year multiple entry Destination Thailand Visa that will allow digital nomads to learn Thai soft-power activities to stay and work.

Thailand has announced the approval of Destination Thailand Visa (DTV).(Unsplash)
Updated on Jul 19, 2024 01:00 PM IST
By, Delhi

Nelson Mandela International Day: On a Mandela trail through South Africa

Walk through Robben Island prison where Nelson Mandela spent 18 of his 27-year prison sentence, visit the Capture Site, and eat what he loved most.

Nelson Mandela Capture Site.
Published on Jul 18, 2024 07:29 AM IST
By, New Delhi

International Entrepreneur Rule that allows temporary stay in the US, explained

The rule gives non-citizen entrepreneurs the approval to stay in the US for up to five years if they meet the investment and ownership of the start-up criteria.

The United States’ (US) new International Entrepreneur Rule (IER) gives non-citizen entrepreneurs the approval to temporarily live/work in the US for up to 5 years if they meet certain conditions.(AFP)
Published on Jul 15, 2024 11:00 AM IST

Study Abroad: All about Canberra’s top universities & scholarships

Ranked #29 in world’s Best Student Cities by QS World University Ranking 2024, Canberra has a few top ranked universities & is part of Welcoming Cities Network

Justin Keevers, Assistant Director, Study Canberra, Australian Capital Territory (ACT) Government
Updated on Jul 09, 2024 03:03 PM IST

Paris 2024 Olympic Games: 10 unusual things to do in Paris

From the Homoerotic tour of the Louvre to Gustave Eiffel’s secret’s apartment, there’s so much in Paris that’s beyond the obvious.

(FILES) A view of Paris taken from the Tour Saint-Jacques shows the Centre Pompidou on April 26, 2019. The 2024 Paris Olympic Games are set to begin with an unprecedented open-air ceremony on the river Seine on July 26, 2024, as most concerns so far relate to security arrangements for the opening festivities. (Photo by Eric Feferberg / AFP)(AFP)
Published on Jul 09, 2024 01:17 PM IST

Paris 2024 Olympics: Where to buy tickets and other essential details

If you are planning to attend Paris 2024 Olympic, here’s a quick look at buying tickets, accommodation and all that you can watch without paying a penny.

The Paris Olympics will commence from July 26.(AP)
Updated on Jul 08, 2024 08:26 PM IST

World Chocolate Day: 10 best cities for chocolate lovers

From Bruges to Paris to Oaxaca, Cologne and Le Fortuna, on World Chocolate Day, let’s stroll through the world’s best cities for chocolate lovers.

Here are the world’s best cities for chocolate lovers.
Updated on Jul 07, 2024 01:55 PM IST
By, New Delhi

Paris 2024 Olympics: 10 best places to eat in Paris

Here are 10 Parisian restaurants that you cannot miss if you are planning to attend the 2024 Olympics in Paris.

Paris Olympics also come with the added advantage of getting to gorge on French delicacies.
Published on Jul 01, 2024 01:12 PM IST

Study Abroad: Affordable medical education abroad for Indian students

Each year, approximately 25,000 Indian students go abroad to study medicine and they are exploring lesser-known but more affordable destinations.

In an exclusive interview, educationists share their insights on lesser-known but viable options available for medical aspirants outside of India.(HT File (Representational Image))
Published on Jun 26, 2024 11:26 AM IST
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