Australia to cancel 20,000 visa applicationsMELBOURNE - In an overhaul of the immigration policy, Australia will cancel 20,000 visa applications from foreign nationals, including Indians, who have been staying in the country under the existing skilled migration programme. Gov. Gibbons to deliver emergency State of the State as Nevada faces worst economy in decades
Governor plans emergency address on Nevada budget Habla espanol? Northeast colleges courting Hispanic families with Web sites, forms in Spanish
US colleges court Hispanic families using espanol Britain tightens student visa requirements to block those who want to work, not study
Britain to tighten student visa requirements ‘Britain should standardise overseas students’ admission procedures’NEW DELHI - The standardisation of policies of the United Kingdom Border Agency (UKBA) and the British laws for admission of overseas students in English universities is the one long-term solution rather than suspending the issue of visas to Indian students, an expert said Sunday. Gibbons prepares for State of State as Nevada faces worst economy in decades
Gibbons to deliver emergency State of State Foreign students to face stricter English language test in BritainLONDON - Foreign students from India and other countries outside the European region who want to study in Britain will have to sit for a stricter English-language test and will be banned from bringing over dependents if they are studying short courses, the government announced Sunday. IGNOU launches new course in telecentre managementNEW DELHI - The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) Sunday announced that it will soon launch a certificate programme in telecentre management, to be made available in 10 Indian and 10 international languages. Snake charmer girls study, usher in winds of change (Feature with image)SAPERA BASTI - Promila is pursuing her graduation and is a role model for her entire village. Considering she hails from a snake charmers’ community where education is hardly a priority, and for women a taboo, this feisty 19-year-old’s achievement is a big deal. Computer-based tests have a bright future in India (Comment)Aamir Khan and his friends, in the movie “Three Idiots” rush from the hospital to write an exam. Since they reach late, they keep writing even after the professor says “Time Up”, and sure enough the professor refuses to take their answer sheets. Aamir asks the professor whether he knows their roll numbers and names and when the teacher says no, Aamir mixes their sheets with the rest. |
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