International degree programmes promise global exposure at a fraction of the cost—but in a world that is turning inward, how safe are these promises? This article examines India’s twinning, joint, and dual degree programmes through the lens of regulation, employability, and geopolitics, and explains why parents and students must prioritise verification, degree recognition, and return-to-India pathways more than ever before.

Putting Human Needs at the Center (ICC Blog # 125) Graphic by spm “Be stubborn on the vision and flexible on the details.” – Jeff Bezos Higher education is supposed to prepare us for the world. Yet, in today’s rapidly changing landscape, many graduates feel unprepared — equipped with degrees, but not direction. After three to five years of lectures, assignments, and exams, too many students find themselves struggling to translate theory into meaningful work. What if we refram

graphics by spm As October’s gentle breeze sweeps across India, cooler days begin to settle in—from the misty mornings of Delhi to the calm evenings in Bengaluru. For over 6 crore students finishing Grade 10, this academic year marks more than just a change in weather. It’s the beginning of a big decision: choosing a stream—Science, Commerce, or Humanities—for Grade 11. Well, this journey ideally should have started at least few months or even a year two before. Nevertheless,

From Guaranteed Jobs to Gainful Engagement in a Turbulent World (ICC Blog # 122) Creative by spm In the not-so-distant past, the promise...

Explore the complexities of Polycrisis in supply chains with insights from expert Shekhar Cherukumilli. Discover how Polycrisis shapes global trade today.

Insights from Professor B.J. Rao on the Present and Future (ICC Blog # 118) YouTube Thumbnail of the episode In a captivating episode of...

Reimagining India’s Higher Education Administration (ICC Blog # 117) By Dr. S.P. Mishra    Creative by spm India’s higher education...

Bridging the Divide for India's Future Workforce (ICC Blog # 112) A creative presentation In a rapidly evolving world where technology...

Preparing for the 2025-30 Job Market in India (ICC Blog #110) India’s job market is undergoing a seismic shift, driven by technological...

Education Rankings—A Mirage of Merit (ICC Blog #109) Creative by spm The Illusion of Objectivity India’s education system is a vast and...

A Conversation with Prof. M.K. Surappa (ICC Blog #108) YouTube Thumbnail of the episode with Prof M.K. Surappa India’s higher education...

Rethinking Learning in the Age of AI, AGI, ASI, and Agentic Systems A creative graphic I follow podcasts like The OpenAI Podcast ,...

Graphics by spm The NEET 2025 results show a decline in overall scores and cut-offs compared to 2024, indicating a more challenging exam...

Creative graphic by spm Ask an Indian school student or her parents which career path to choose? The answer will revolve around becoming...

NAAC & NIRF Ranking HEIs but not Employment Yesterday, I attended the orientation session for my daughter’s undergraduate program at one...

Graphics by spm The NEET 2025 results reveal a clear uptick in difficulty, tighter scoring, and significant policy changes—all of which...

Creatively designed by Dr Sp Mishra With the release of the JEE Advanced results, newspapers are prominently featuring them. The successful candidates become representatives for various coaching institutes, drawing in new aspirants for the next admission cycle. Each year, over 15 million students prepare for competitive exams, making test preparation a highly profitable educational business. The industry is expanding at a rate of over 15% annually, driven by increasing parent

Trump Vs Harvard "Education is not the learning of facts, but the training of the mind to think." — Albert Einstein The ongoing conflict...

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