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Indian media: Whose language is it anyway?

By Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay Sat, Mar 03, 2012 1:29PM UTC View Comments

Some days ago, a respected communicator and commentator tweeted about the language used in a Times of India report. The report was on a high-speed crash that killed two at the lonely time of 1.30 am on a posh South Delhi road. On February 26, while returning from a wedding, a father was possibly showing tricks...

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Leading English language programs for Asian Students

By Asian Correspondent Thu, Mar 01, 2012 6:44PM UTC View Comments

OVER the last month, Asian Correspondent has produced a series of features looking at pathway programs across North America and the UK that provide a route to higher education for international students who might not meet the admission requirements for direct entry. Pathway programs offer training in several fields to prepare international students for a...

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Leading UK foundation programmes for Asian students

By Asian Correspondent Thu, Feb 23, 2012 6:20PM UTC View Comments

FOR many international students, a spot in a British university is often an academic goal and much time, effort and money is invested into realising this dream. UK universities have long commanded a strong international student presence and represent countries across the world for a truly multicultural experience. However, achieving the required score (average 6.0...

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Leading UK colleges for Asian students

By Asian Correspondent Tue, Feb 21, 2012 10:54PM UTC View Comments

International interest in a UK education is still thriving. This month’s Education UK Exhibition 2012, hosted by the British Council’s India division has proved a major success with thousands of students and professionals attending the fair. Held in several Indian cities, representatives from over 50 institutes attended the event. The response was overwhelming, dispelling any...

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North American pathway programs for Asian students

By Asian Correspondent Wed, Feb 08, 2012 12:00PM UTC View Comments

Studying abroad can be an exciting experience and international higher education is a thriving industry today. Universities in North America, a popular destination among foreign students, promise a high-quality education, extensive resources and are globally recognised for providing good value for money. While the merits of a US university education are well documented, Canada is...

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