Business Studies in Toronto, Canada

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

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.

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

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.

Episode 2 of Trust Lucky Get Lucky

Rocky meets Lucky Lakhanpal for a shady deal which can "guarantee" him admission in an American university. But should Rocky #Trust Lucky?

Gaokao - the toughest exam in the world

Find out more about the dreaded exam that millions of Chinese youngsters have to sit for every year.

University of British Columbia: a globally influential university

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.

How to Make the Most of Studying Abroad: Q&A with Dr. Panchanathan

Dr. Sethuraman "Panch" Panchanathan, Executive Vice President and Chief Research and Innovation Officer at Arizona State University, chatted with Uma Asher, editor of BrainGain magazine, about how to make the most of studying abroad in a Facebook live session held on 22nd September 2016. He talked about the importance of inter-disciplinary studies, financial planning and his own experience as a PhD student. Watch the video to find out more.

BrainGain Magazine - Harjiv Singh

BrainGain Magazine - Harjiv Singh : BrainGain Magazine is the leading online source of information for students interested in studying abroad.

Are the Arts losing to the Sciences?

BrainGain Magazine spoke with Dr. Zafeena Suresh, Education USA Adviser (USIEF), about the anti-Arts bias in the Indian education system. She discussed how the preference for Science is now deeply ingrained in the Indian mindset. And how this translates into the attraction of STEM fields even when students head abroad for further studies. She also shares how there is scope for change, and the attractions of a Liberal Arts degree.

Paneer, Cottage Cheese, and Cultural Diversity

Indian cookbooks sometimes translate 'paneer' as 'cottage cheese', but is that correct? If so, how would one translate the hundreds of kinds of European cheese in a way that reflects the diversity of other cultures? Sometimes, it's better not to translate – understanding another culture in its own terms is a good way to broaden one's horizons.