Canada is implementing new regulations for international students’ off-campus work hours, aiming to balance academic focus with employment opportunities. Starting this fall, students will be permitted to work up to 24 hours per week, while still adhering to the priority of studying in the country.
An Indian data scientist in Canada, Mehul Prajapati, has claimed that racial bias motivated the attacks he faced after his video on using university food banks went viral. He was accused of abusing resources intended for struggling students, despite his explanation that his video was for informational purposes and only showcased the food bank available to students at his university. Prajapati alleges that his employer, TD Bank, terminated his employment due to the controversy, and he has not worked for any organization since. The university provides free groceries for students facing food insecurity, and Prajapati argues that the video was meant to inform students about this resource and not promote the misuse of assistance.
Germany faces a severe labour crisis and is turning to Indian students to address critical gaps. With around 43,000 Indian students in German universities, the country recently introduced a law doubling their work time to 20 hours per week. Facing a shortage of 7 million skilled workers by 2035, Germany aims to attract Indian graduates and build a talent pipeline. Indian students, known for their engineering skills, are in high demand in sectors such as hospitality, healthcare, IT, and engineering.
In a heart-wrenching incident, two Indian students lost their lives in a head-on collision near Lake Pleasant in Arizona. Nivesh Mukka and Goutham Parsi, both 19 and from Telangana, were enrolled at Arizona State University. The fatal accident occurred on April 20th, involving multiple vehicles. The cause of the collision remains under investigation, and the Peoria Police Department extends its condolences to the victims and their families.
