Sai Teja, a 27-year-old Indian student in Alabama, is in critical condition after a car accident caused by a minor driver. He sustained severe brain injury, a fractured jaw, and a fractured leg, and is in the ICU. A fundraiser has been set up to cover his extensive medical and rehabilitation costs.
Indian students studying abroad show an 89% surge in interest in India-based jobs (2023-2024). This trend reflects reassessment of career growth, stability, and opportunities amid tightening global immigration and expanding Indian corporate landscape.
Anshul Kuncha, a 28-year-old Indian MBA student at Temple University, was fatally shot in North Philadelphia after delivering pizzas to a vacant address, sparking concerns over immigrant safety and potential targeted violence.
Anurup Reddy Koduru, a 22-year-old Indian student who recently graduated from the University of North Texas, drowned in the Toledo Bend Reservoir while saving three friends from drowning on May 29, 2026.
Indian students are increasingly choosing European and Japanese universities over traditional anglophone destinations, driven by lower tuition fees and language proficiency requirements
19-year-old Indian student Komalpreet Kaur died in Perth, Australia, after being struck by a car. A fundraiser has surpassed its goal to help repatriate her body to India.
Indian students on US F1 visas need an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) via Optional Practical Training (OPT) to work. A job offer alone is insufficient; students must complete studies, obtain OPT/EAD, and adhere to reporting rules. STEM-OPT offers an extension for qualifying degrees.
Ahmedabad's Hari Krishna Trivedi shared his F-1 visa interview experience at the Mumbai Consulate, detailing how many applicants were rejected quickly. Trivedi was granted a visa after explaining his plan to study AI in healthcare and return to India.
Navya Gadusu, a 25-year-old Indian student, died in a road accident near Chicago on Saturday. Six others were injured when their minivan, with passengers sitting on mango boxes without seat belts, was hit by another car.
Indian student Navya Gadusu died in a two-vehicle crash on Interstate 65 in Indiana late Saturday night. Three others were injured. The Indian Consulate General in Chicago confirmed the death and is supporting the family.
Securing top study abroad scholarships requires more than grades; it demands years of dedicated profile building, deep issue engagement, and a compelling narrative. Experts advise starting 1-2 years prior, focusing on impact and intent, and crafting authentic essays.
A 26-year-old Indian youth Chandu Iraganaboyina from Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh, died by suicide in his Chicago apartment on Thursday, apparently over joblessness and financial stress. The DePaul University graduate, who completed his master's degree in March last year, had been unemployed after his tech contract ended. Friends described him as introverted. TANA volunteers and NRI TDP are coordinating with authorities to repatriate his body to India.
An Indian-origin student from Andhra Pradesh, Chandu Iraganaboyina, studying in Chicago, has allegedly died by suicide. Police are investigating how he obtained a firearm on a non-immigrant visa, with friends and family citing severe financial stress as a potential cause. The Telugu community in the US has initiated a fundraiser to repatriate his body.
This article provides Indian students with a comprehensive guide to managing the hidden costs of studying abroad. It covers essential topics including education loan structures with grace periods, choosing affordable universities based on ROI rather than rankings, reducing living expenses through smart housing and food choices, realistic expectations about part-time work, pre-departure work experience benefits, forex management strategies, and the importance of emergency funds. Experts emphasize that financial success depends on informed decisions about university selection, loan terms, and daily spending habits, not just scholarships.
An India-based medical student created and operated a popular AI-generated Instagram influencer, "Emily Hart," who amassed millions of followers with patriotic and political content targeting conservative US audiences. The virtual persona, presented as a registered nurse, was monetized through merchandise and subscription platforms, generating thousands of dollars monthly before the account was removed for fraudulent activity.
An Indian man on a student visa, Venkateswara Chagamreddy, 27, has been convicted for defrauding a 79-year-old Vietnam Veteran in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. The victim was tricked into believing his identity was stolen and used for federal crimes, then persuaded to convert cash to gold and hand it over to fake federal officers. Chagamreddy was arrested while collecting a second payment from the victim, with evidence showing $500 cash, a cell phone, and 23 ounces of gold in his vehicle.
A BUILA survey reveals 76% of UK universities reported lower Indian student enrolments, with overall international postgraduate intake down 31% year-on-year. From June, the UK will introduce a traffic light visa compliance system requiring institutions to maintain refusal rates below 4%. Half of universities expect non-green ratings, raising concerns about future growth and the UK's global education standing.
Indian students on F-1 US education visas face strict work limitations. On-campus work is permitted up to 20 hours weekly while school is in session. Off-campus jobs in gas stations, restaurants, or retail are generally illegal unless authorized through CPT or OPT, which must be directly tied to the student's field of study. M-1 students cannot work during their studies, while J-1 work authorization depends on program sponsors. Working without proper authorization risks visa revocation.
