Indian-origin philanthropist Anil Kochhar pays off student loans for 176 graduates of North Carolina college: ’80 years ago, my father…’

Indian-origin philanthropist Anil Kochhar announced he would pay the education loan of 176 graduate students of NC State’s Wilson College of Textiles where his father studied. Indian-American philanthropist Anil Kochhar who was the speaker at the graduation ceremony of North Carolina State University Wilson College of Textiles on May 8, surprised the 176 graduates by […]

UAE: Sharjah Ruler approves 330 municipal jobs, Emirati graduates and high school holders eligible | World News

Sharjah Ruler approves 330 municipal jobs/Image: WAM His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has approved the recruitment of 330 Emirati citizens across municipalities in the emirate, in a move aimed at strengthening national workforce participation and improving public services. The initiative covers both university graduates […]

‘Life as international student is tough’: Saketh Sreenivasaiah’s friend says after Indian-origin graduate’s body found in California lake

“Life as an international student is tough, man,” wrote Baneet Singh, the roommate of 22-year-old Indian-origin graduate student Saketh Sreenivasaiah, after his body was recovered from Lake Anza in California. Singh urged others to check in on friends and loved ones who are living in different countries and understand the challenges faced by students studying […]

Saudi Arabia puts women on frontlines? KSA Interior Ministry graduates 328 female security recruits

Saudi Arabia’s Public Security: Are 328 New Female Recruits a Game Changer? Saudi Arabia’s Public Security Directorate celebrated a significant step in its ongoing efforts to integrate women into frontline roles within the nation’s security apparatus, with 328 female recruits graduating from basic training at the Women’s Training Institute. The ceremony, held under the patronage […]

UAE Ministry declares Midocean University graduates ineligible for employment | World News

UAE Ministry announces Midocean University degrees not accepted for jobs / Image: @mohesr The UAE’s Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR) has issued a prominent warning that all academic qualifications issued by Midocean University will no longer be recognised in the UAE. This means graduates of that university cannot use their degrees for […]

Saudi Arabia launches Riyadh University of Arts with 13 colleges, aiming for 30,000 graduates by 2040 | World News

Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh University of Arts opens in 2026, offering 13 colleges and scholarships/Representative Image In a strategic move to strengthen its creative economy, Saudi Arabia has announced the launch of the Riyadh University of Arts (RUA), a landmark cultural education institution designed to elevate artistic talent, drive job creation, and align with the Kingdom’s […]

H-1B visa hike alert: $100K fee could drive top IIT graduates away from US startups; warns Yale scholar | World News

The recent decision by US President Donald Trump to raise the H1B visa fee to $100,000 has sparked criticism from global education and policy experts. Yale University scholar Gautam Mukunda described the fee increase as “counterproductive” and warned that it could significantly harm America’s ability to attract highly skilled international talent.H1B visas have long been […]

President Donald Trump is set to give the commencement address to West Point graduates

US President Donald Trump is delivering his first military commencement address after returning to office (Image credit: AP) President Donald Trump is delivering his first military commencement address since returning to office. The Republican president is set to speak to West Point’s graduating class on Saturday morning. Trump gave the commencement address at West Point […]