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Time of India
2 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Visa Chaos, Harvard Shock & Canada Cap: What's Next for Indian Students Abroad?
Visa clampdowns, fake documents, and even Harvard's shock move—global education is shifting fast. Where does that leave Indian students? From CBSE vs IB competitiveness to whether Canada is still worth it, and if Asia is the new frontier, Namita Mehta, President and Partner, The Red Pen, breaks it all down. We dive into ROI across US, UK, Europe, and Canada, the misinformation crisis in visas, and the real opportunities in Ireland, Netherlands, and beyond. This is your essential guide to navigating the new study abroad landscape.
Time of India
03-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
U.S. News & World Report makes strategic investment in India's White Bridge Education
Advertorial The collaboration aims to support higher education institutions in building their presence in India, guided by U.S. News's trusted expertise and data-driven insights to help them make informed, strategic decisions. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Reinforcing its global mission to support informed, data-driven decisions for students, families, and institutions, U.S. News & World Report , a global leader in education rankings and consumer insights, has taken a significant step into the Indian market with a strategic investment in Mumbai-based White Bridge Education WBE ). White Bridge Education , founded by Dr. Kimberly Dixit, Preeti Wadekar, and Namita Mehta, is a market-entry advisory firm specialising in international student recruitment , outreach, and transnational education partnerships . The firm provides customised solutions to global universities through in-country representation, digital campaigns, tailored student events and tours, market research, and strategic advisory services.'As we continue to find ways to better serve our consumers and the institutions that support them, this investment helps amplify our commitment to global student success ,' said Neil Maheshwari, CFO and COO of U.S. News & World Report, , who will join the Board of Directors at White Bridge Education. 'We are excited about the synergies this partnership provides.'This collaboration enables White Bridge Education to scale its impact, gaining access to exclusive U.S. News content, tools, branding, and institutional networks. In turn, U.S. News benefits from WBE's on-ground capabilities and strong presence across India and the broader South Asia and Middle East regions.'This partnership is a milestone for White Bridge Education,' said Preeti Wadekar, Co-founder and CEO. 'It affirms our unique position in India's international education ecosystem and strengthens our shared commitment to ethical, student-first practices, with full operational and editorial independence.''We see this partnership as an inflection point for White Bridge Education. U.S. News & World Report brings global trust, reach, and data that will help amplify the work we've done to bridge students and institutions across borders, said Dr. Kim Dixit, Co-founder and board member. We're excited about the possibilities this opens up — not just for WBE, but for the students, universities, and communities we collectively serve,' explained Namita Mehta, Co-founder and board the terms of the investment, WBE will continue to operate independently, with its founding team retaining majority ownership. U.S. News will maintain its long-standing editorial independence — university rankings will remain unaffected by any institutional partnerships or commercial in Washington, D.C., U.S. News & World Report has been a trusted source of education rankings, consumer advice, and independent journalism for over 90 years. Its university rankings are used by millions worldwide and influence institutional strategy and student decision-making across Bridge Education is a leading India-based advisory firm helping global universities expand their footprint in South Asia and the Middle East. Through research-driven strategy, ethical recruitment , and deep regional expertise, WBE supports long-term institutional goals while putting students at the center of every engagement.
