US bars F-1 students from switching courses in first year: What international students need to know – The Times of India

US bars F-1 students from switching courses in first year: What international students need to know – The Times of India

DHS proposes fixed stay and course restrictions for US international students. (AI Image) International students on F-1 visas may soon face tighter restrictions under a proposed rule from the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The proposed regulation would prohibit undergraduate F-1 visa holders from changing their academic programmes, majors, or education levels during their…

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201 international wickets, one favourite: Sachin Tendulkar’s pick will surprise you | Cricket News – Times of India

201 international wickets, one favourite: Sachin Tendulkar’s pick will surprise you | Cricket News – Times of India

Sachin Tendulkar (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: Sachin Tendulkar is celebrated as one of the greatest batters in cricket history, but his bowling remains an often-overlooked part of his game. Though never a frontline bowler, Tendulkar’s versatility made him a valuable part-time option. He could bowl medium pace, off-spin, and leg-spin, often stepping in to break…

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How Belgium’s future queen escaped Trump’s Harvard ban: What the legal battle means for international students – Times of India

How Belgium’s future queen escaped Trump’s Harvard ban: What the legal battle means for international students – Times of India

Princess Elisabeth resumes Harvard studies after US court blocks Trump’s student ban. (Getty Images) Princess Elisabeth of Belgium, the 23-year-old heir to the Belgian throne, will continue her studies at Harvard University despite a recent policy move by US President Donald Trump aimed at restricting foreign students’ entry. Her eligibility to return to the United…

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Harvard Kennedy School cancels global online program citing low demand: Canadian option to remain open for international students – Times of India

Harvard Kennedy School cancels global online program citing low demand: Canadian option to remain open for international students – Times of India

Harvard Kennedy School (HKS) has called off its plans to launch HKS Global, an online program designed for international students unable to enter the United States, while continuing to offer an alternative enrollment pathway in Canada.The decision comes after limited student interest in the online program, officials said, but the Canadian program with the Munk…

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Shutting out international students could close many US colleges, and cost Americans the most – Times of India

Shutting out international students could close many US colleges, and cost Americans the most – Times of India

Source: Joe Giddens/PA via AP, File The land of opportunity is not only renowned for its tech culture and ivory towers; at its heart lie the universities. The “American Dream,” a utopia so often defined by international students, is now collapsing under its own weight. Once, cafés brimmed with students poring over laptops, landlords thrived…

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35 years on! Remembering 17-year-old Sachin Tendulkar’s first of 100 international centuries | Cricket News – Times of India

35 years on! Remembering 17-year-old Sachin Tendulkar’s first of 100 international centuries | Cricket News – Times of India

Sachin Tendulkar (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Thirty-five years ago, Sachin Tendulkar scored the first of his record 100 international centuries — an unbeaten 119 that rescued India in the second Test of the 1990 England tour at Old Trafford, Manchester. Just 17 at the time, the young prodigy’s innings on the final day helped secure…

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Zero tolerance for students breaking law, says Laura Williams: How America’s immigration rules are redefining  ‘law’ for international students – Times of India

Zero tolerance for students breaking law, says Laura Williams: How America’s immigration rules are redefining ‘law’ for international students – Times of India

The U.S. Embassy and Consulate in Hyderabad hosted the 2025 EducationUSA University Fair on Monday, drawing a large turnout of students eyeing degrees in America. The fair—part of a nationwide tour through eight Indian cities including Chennai, Bengaluru, New Delhi, Mumbai, Pune, Kolkata, Ahmedabad, and Hyderabad—runs until August 17.Speaking to attendees, U.S. Consul General Laura…

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What’s really behind the Trump administration’s push to dismiss Harvard’s international student lawsuit? – Times of India

What’s really behind the Trump administration’s push to dismiss Harvard’s international student lawsuit? – Times of India

Trump administration moves to dismiss Harvard’s international student lawsuit in US The Trump administration Friday filed a motion to dismiss Harvard University’s lawsuit challenging efforts to prevent the institution from hosting international students. The case arose after the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a May 22 letter revoking Harvard’s Student and Exchange Visitor Program…

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US considers fixed-term student visas: What the policy change means for international students – Times of India

US considers fixed-term student visas: What the policy change means for international students – Times of India

DHS proposal to limit US student visas raises concerns for foreign learners The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has proposed a new policy to impose fixed-term limits on international students and exchange visitors, signalling a significant change in the management of academic visas. This proposal has recently cleared the White House review process and…

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