Category: Study Abroad
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New Zealander finalist at Miss Pakistan World title
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A Pakistan-born and New Zealand-bred girl is taking part in Miss Pakistan World contest next month. This will be the first time New Zealand will be represented at the controversial beauty pageant which is now in its 10th year. Over the years, the participants and organisers of Miss Pakistan World…
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NZ students to protest against education policy
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A group of tertiary students is organising a protest near Auckland’s Britomart Transport Centre to express their discontent about New Zealand’s education policy. New Zealand has the seventh highest tertiary fees in the world, and yet, the country’s young carry a student debt of $13 billion. This protest, scheduled for…
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IITs again top India’s best engineering colleges’ list
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The answer to ” which is the best engineering college in India” is almost redundant. Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) have been at the pinnacle of engineering education for decades and have once again topped the list of best engineering colleges in India, according to a latest report. In fact,…
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Scam mobile apps for jobs in Australia
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Many mobile apps for jobs in Australia are making false guarantees for skilled professionals keen on migrating to Australia, and Australia’s Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) is reminding users of mobile applications to be aware of such scams. “Tablet PC and smartphone apps are another avenue that scammers and unscrupulous…
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Resources for finding study-abroad opportunities
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In this increasingly globalized world, there are many reasons for Indians to study abroad. You get the chance to see the world and broaden your experience. You can gain a fresh perspective on your home country. You learn a language in country where it is spoken by the native population.…
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OPINION: What if my child succeeds?
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Educationalist Shalini Nambiar enquires into how we are making ‘bricks in the wall’ with our next generation: I still get tears in my eyes when I recall what I went through when I was in school for almost 6 years. I, as a child was extremely shy and a feeling…
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Indians now 1% of US population
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The legacy of generations of migration is showing signs – the Indian ethnic group in the United States of America now comprises 1% of population. Most of this growth has come in the last decade – the 3-million-strong Indian community grew by 70% during the last 10 years alone. Indians…
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Canada to return older visa forms
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In a major announcement that’s likely to impact about 300,000 visa applicants, the immigration department of Canada is planning  to return nearly all applications submitted before 27 February 2008. The proposed drastic measure will “create a fast immigration system that creates jobs and promotes Canada’s long term prosperity. The move will…
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Tax changes to affect many Kiwis on 1 April
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Changes to student Loan, KiwiSaver and Working-for-Families scheme are likely to affect thousands of New Zealanders on 1 April. A number of these changes take effect from 1 April 2012 for student loan borrowers, KiwiSaver members and people receiving Working for Families Tax Credits. The changes to student loans are designed to…
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Admissions to Indian institutes for NRI kids open soon
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Admissions process will soon begin for NRI children keen to pursue undergraduate studies in India for the academic year 2012-13. Indian government runs a special scheme -Â Direct Admission of Students Abroad (DASA), Â for undergraduate courses in engineering for foreign nationals and persons of Indian origin (PIOs), non-resident Indians (NRIs). These…
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Of sex, alcohol and a shattered dream
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A dentist from India who migrated to Australia for a better future could not have bargained for a worse nightmare that involved alcohol, sex and misjudgment – none of which was his fault. In what started like a typical story of a qualified migrant driving a taxi in Australia, ended…
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Council creates jobs for graduates
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New Zealand’s largest city is opening its doors for young people in an initiative that will provide around 230 work experience opportunities to 18-24 year olds. Auckland’s largest employer, Auckland Council has joined hands with the Auckland Chamber of Commerce and the Ministry of Social Development to hire young people…
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Forum for migrants to share issues
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New immigrants to New Zealand will discuss their concerns and share feedback about their migration experience at a forum in Auckland this month. Auckland Regional Migrant Services (ARMS) is reconvening its Local Settlement Network Meeting at Auckland’s Fickling Centre  on 23 February. It is an important opportunity for local service providers…
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Australia dabs Indian overstayers
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During one of the frequent operations, Australia’s Department of Immigration and Citizenship has detained 12 visa overstatyers and illegal works in Gatton, Queensland. The joint Queensland Police roadside operation located the 12 men – of whom 11 were visa overstayers while one was suspected of working illegally – who are…
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Migrating together more difficult than going alone – study
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“In sickness and health” could be a wedding vow, but when it comes to moving to a new country, you would be better doing it alone than moving with a less enthusiastic partner, a study has found. Victoria University of Wellington’s researcher Aidan Tabor and her advisor, Dr Taciano Milfont,…
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Teenagers face racism in New Zealand – study
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Teenagers from ethnic and minority groups face many instances of discrimination based on race, a recent study has found. The survey of more than 9000 randomly selected secondary school students in New Zealand revealed that there were significant ethnic differences in the prevalence of ethnic discrimination. More than half of…
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New Zealand school successfully uses Sankrit to teach English
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A mainstream school in New Zealand is teaching India’s ancient language, Sanskrit, to it pupils to build their foundation for the English language. Auckland-based Ficino School is New Zealand’s only mainstream school to not only teach the Indian language but also to be strongly influenced by Indian cultural and philosophical…
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Over 13,700 immigrants to get Australian citizenship
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While 26 January resonates with the Indian Republic Day for many overseas Indians, it also holds a special meaning for Indians in Australia. As many as 13,700 migrants in Australia, including Indians, will receive their citizenship on the Australia Day – 26 January. Â But it is not just new citizens…
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Sri Lankan man dead in immigration detention
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A Sri Lankan man has died in a government-run facility in Sydney. The Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) has confirmed a man died at the Sydney Immigration Residential Housing (IRH). The Sri Lankan man was discovered in distress in his accommodation at the facility. “An ambulance was called immediately…
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Staff gets cultural training
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A New Zealand education institute has taken a step closer toward embracing cultural diversity in its workforce. Auckland-based Unitec Institute of Technology employs 1100 staff from different ethnicities, serving 10,000 students hailing from a diverse cultural backgrounds. The institute now runs diversity workshops for its workforce, designed by the Office of…