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The Role and Benefits of Standardized Tests in Admissions

April 24, 2025 |
College Board's India Representative, Lisa Jain, gives insights into SAT, a critical component of applications. The SAT will be changing in May 2016 – what are these changes, and how will they benefit students? She also spoke about the Advanced Placement program, which can offer huge advantages.

Political science research on the economics of jihad

April 24, 2025 |
Dr. Aisha Ahmad is an Assistant Professor of Political Science at the University of Toronto Scarborough, the Director of the Islam and Global Affairs Initiative at the Munk School of Global Affairs, and a Senior Fellow at Massey College. In her book “Jihad & Co.: Black Markets and Islamist Power”, published last month by Oxford University Press, she argues that jihadists rise to power by exploiting local economies. But how does one interview smugglers, merchants, and extremists for one’s research in Afghanistan, Pakistan, Somalia, Mali, and Lebanon? Dr. Ahmad discusses how she did her field work, and shares some advice for students who are interested in doing political science research. She has worked on projects funded by the Norwegian Research Council and the Connaught New Researcher Award.

Dr. RK Pachauri, Director-General of TERI

April 24, 2025 |
Nobel Laureate Dr. RK Pachauri tells braingainmag.com about why today’s youth need to understand the need for environmental sustainability for their own futures. Pachauri is the Director-General of TERI (The Energy and Resources Institute) and current Chairperson of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). We caught up with him at the Salwan Media One Globe 2013 Conference held in New Delhi, February 2013.

Smart, Simple & Effective Education: The Edutel Way

April 24, 2025 |
The importance of a questioning attitude. Using technology to improve a teacher’s content delivery. Personal inspiration. And advice for would-be entrepreneurs. The co-founder of Edutel, Harsha K. Mahabala, speaks to BrainGain about things that matter.

How to Write Great Resumes and Ace the Interview

April 24, 2025 |
Does your application need a resume or a CV? How to succeed in a university interview? How to ace the admission process? Watch the topic for valuable insights on these and related topics.

Here are the secrets to a successful college application

April 24, 2025 |
Representatives from Macquarie University, Arizona State University, University of Cambridge in respond to student concerns about finding the right college, being the right fit, and the application process. For more, watch the video.

What makes an Entrepreneur? – Q & A with Amarinder Singh

April 24, 2025 |
Founder and CEO of Clove Dental, Amarinder Singh, spoke with BrainGain Magazine about what makes an entrepreneur. Watch the video for more of this insightful discussion.

Business Studies in Toronto, Canada

April 24, 2025 |
Prof. Tiff Macklem is Dean of the Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto, Canada. In an exclusive interview with BrainGain Magazine on Monday, March 27, 2017, he spoke about business studies programs at the Rotman School, including the full-time MBA, the eight-month intensive masters program in financial risk management, and the undergraduate program. Prof. Macklem also discussed financial assistance, scholarships, and internship opportunities available to international students, and the advantages of studying business in a city like Toronto.

Shashi Tharoor, India's Minister of State for Human Resources Development

April 24, 2025 |
The role of technology in educating the girl-child in India, is an important one, says Shashi Tharoor, India’s Minister of State for Human Resources Development, and former UN Under-Secretary General for Communications and Public Information. He talks to braingainmag.com at the Salwan Media One Globe 2013 Conference held in New Delhi, February 2013.

University of British Columbia: a globally influential university

April 24, 2025 |
Arvind Gupta, President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of British Columbia (UBC) spoke to braingainmag.com in New Delhi about UBC’s international outlook and community engagement initiatives which make it an ideal place for international students wanting high quality education.

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