AAERI… The understated “external factors” in the just released Australian India strategy are the deciders… and without post-study-settle pathway “quality education” is not attractive for Indian students… 2035 is too far… we need a 2020 and 2025 strategy! 18 Jul 201818 Jul 2018 Just released Australian government commissioned report recommends prioritising certain chosen sectors. This report identifies 10 sectors in an evolving Indian market where Australia has competitive advantages. These in turn are…
457… Misinterpreting & Misreporting on Immigration changes by media does more harm. Recent Australian and Kiwi Immigration changes are good case-studies where the reporting requires #FactCheck . 24 Apr 201725 Apr 2017 Over the last many years, I have felt that there is a need to have journalists and reporters with precise expertise in immigration and visa matters. Recycled news reports in…
AAERI… Demonetisation and the likely “short term” impact on the OVERSEAS EDUCATION demand from India. 24 Nov 201625 Nov 2016 I have been seen arguing in favour of steps to curb black money but at the same time have been critical of the way demonetisation was implemented. I have also stated…
education… Oft mis-interpreted IIE Open Doors 2016 enrolment statistics… Sorting out the real data on Indian student numbers to US and its future post Trump… 22 Nov 201623 Nov 2016 Like each year, US released the enrolment statistics and confused many. Most "incorrectly" believe (including experts and student counsellors) that number of Indian students who went to US in 2015-16…
education… My wish-list for Indian Education: An OPEN LETTER to the Honourable Minister for HRD, Smt Smriti Zubin Irani. 30 May 20141 Jun 2014 Honourable Minister, I know that your first few days in the job have been taken up in a controversy around your qualification and also the fact that you mis-represented under…
attacks… With the possibility of a BJP led Government in India later this week, Australia needs to strategise considering RSS’s perspective on OZ, mouthed in 2010. 14 May 201415 May 2014 Public memory is short, Media moves on, Diplomats find ways to make the right noises, I somehow am still stuck in lessons from 2009-2010 with regards to India-Australia relationship. "Australians…
AAERI… Indian summer (An Article in THE AUSTRALIAN inspired by my blog) 28 May 201330 May 2013 INDIAN enrolments are declining worldwide as key education exporters clamp down on migration and work rules. BY:JOHN ROSS From:The Australian May 28, 2013 (http://www.theaustralian.com.au/higher-education/indian-summer/story-e6frgcjx-1226651649611) Australian-based agent Ravi Lochan Singh said “fresh”…
AAERI… BREAKING MYTH HERE: Indian Student Numbers “going overseas” not increasing! REALITY: FEWER Indian students are now going overseas. Total numbers to BIG FIVE DESTINATIONS has dropped to One-Third in last four years!!! 26 May 201326 May 2013 Sorry "analysts and experts": You have been wrong with your projections. Sorry journalists and education writers: You have recycled the misinformation fed by the the various bodies and incorrectly reported…
High Commissioner… British Diplomat practise Churchill advise. Post Study Work withdrawn but High Commissioner claims that the new system will easily allow students to stay on for six years to work!!! 7 May 20137 May 2013 Winston Churchill is widely regarded is the tallest of the British leaders and he once defined diplomacy as "the art of telling people to go to hell in such a…
attacks… British PM Cameron attempts “spinning”. India Visit fails Education agenda of PSW, Equivalence and Security! 22 Feb 201322 Feb 2013 English bowlers are beginning to excel as spinners and some believe that Mudhsuden Singh Panesar, known as Monty Panesar is currently the best spinner in the world. It appears that even the UK…
AAERI… Anuj Bidwe Killing: Indian Media commentary misses out where it matters… 7 Jan 20127 Jan 2012 BRITISH MEDIA INFORMS: Anuj had originally wanted to study in Australia but Subhash persuaded him not to because he was worried about a spate of racist attacks on Indians in 2009. …
attacks… With the killing of an Indian student “also” in Canada: Is it hate-crimes on an increase… jury is still out. 5 Jan 20125 Jan 2012 Manchester Police's terming Anuj Bidwe killing as a Hate-Crime; the news was certainly worrying and then came the news of the killing of Alok Gupta in Canada. We have had…
attacks… Following Anuj Bidve killing: UK universities reassure Indian students… 5 Jan 2012 London: Universities UK, the representative body of varsities in the UK, today sought to reassure Indian and other international students that the country is "safe and tolerant" with low levels…
Foreign Education Institutions Bill… Indian Government’s myopia: cites the outflow loss due to overseas studies without considering the inflow from them later. 9 Mar 20119 Mar 2011 Kids take out Rs 27000cr: Govt - Estimate in HRD note for panel vetting foreign varsity legislation BASANT KUMAR MOHANTY's article in The Telegraph of this day is only half…
australia… Mirroring of Immigration Policies leading to a boring and flat world indeed… 18 Feb 2011 A perfect theory till NZ played spoiler. I present my “cut and paste” hypothesis suggesting that immigration policies are being copied from one nation to another. There was a time…
education… INDIA: New law on overseas university agents (in the offing!) 7 Feb 2011 Newslinks today inform: A new law making it mandatory for all education agents to register with the Indian government or face fines or jail terms, has been proposed in the…
attacks… Mr Mallya, please donot make me and other Indians appear UGLY? 5 Feb 20115 Feb 2011 As I walked into a departmental store in Kolkata’s City Centre, a poster of Kingfisher Beer informs that to be a proud Indian, one must forget the Ugly Aussie. Obviously…
attacks… A crook-Ed tale indeed: Only bollywood and incorrect picturisation of the Indian student issues in Oz. 8 Oct 20108 Oct 2010 I am a movie buff but have never been as eager for a movie release as was this day. CROOK was in the newspapers for a year as a story linked to…
attacks… Indian message to Australia: “An eye for an eye makes the whole world blind.” and random thoughts on the Australian Elections. 10 Sep 2010 Indian expectations from the new Aussie Government… This is being penned from Sydney where I have been keenly observing the dynamics of the Australian politics over the last few weeks.…
education… India’s Advertising “watchdog” introduces “code” for Education Adverts… High Time indeed! 26 Aug 201026 Aug 2010 ASCI introduces advertising code for educational sector; puts draft code up for public review. I HAVE REPRODUCED THE BELOW MATTER FROM PRESS ARTICLES. I WELCOME THIS MOVE WHOLEHEARTEDLY AS YOU…
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