The Education Desk
The education-axis of diaspora life — pipeline, presence, return
Four pathways into India's best universities for diaspora children — JEE Advanced for IIT, the DASA scheme for NITs, NEET for medicine, and direct application for the private liberal arts schools. Plus the ICCR scholarship overlay, the 4 March 2021 OCI cut-off that splits the rules, and the practical pitfalls.
New Zealand's revised 2026 student visa framework adds a 25-hour-per-week work limit, post-study work pathways, and new skilled-migrant entries — positioning the country as a quieter alternative to the harder-to-access US/UK routes.
The number of Indian students in Ireland has climbed from 700 to over 9,000 over the past decade. The 2026 GOI-IES scholarship cycle opened on 29 January.
At 21, Asmi represents a new generation of musicians building careers across borders through digital platforms and formal training. Her music blends indie-pop and R&B, with song writing that focuses on personal experiences, relationships and emotional growth. With each release, she continues to expand her catalogue whi