The number of international students from India enrolled in computer science and engineering degree program in the United States has fallen by 21%, from 2016 to 2017, according to a recent report by the National Foundation for American Policy (NFAP). The overall number of graduate students from India enrolled at...

The decision to change or improve a company’s culture can spark both excitement and anxiety. Some organizations call in an expert to help them navigate the process. When I have gone in to help a company, the energy level is always palpable through the next few days of intense meetings,...

As probably most small business owners, I tend to start my conversations about what makes my firm tick – from its humble beginning. So, without further ado… my partner Erik Serras and I launched Ideal Properties Group 11 years ago. Erik was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY and as...

The market regulator in Abu Dhabi has started exploring the exciting possibilities of crafting a regulatory framework for cryptocurrency intermediaries and exchanges in the United Arab Emirates. The regulator, Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA), has indicated the framework will be robust and risk-appropriate to enable it to supervise and regulate...

What do you do after being president of a globally renowned software company? Of course, you become the CEO of the world’s largest startup. Just ask Charles Phillips. He’s made the transition from leading at Oracle, resigning from his position and going on to helm Infor, a leading business software...

Among the small handful of institutions to make the annual list, in all, there are now two universities (Harvard and Stanford) to surpass the $1 billion mark, according to the Council for Aid to Education (CAE). Harvard University ($1.28 billion) raised the most in 2017, followed by Stanford University, with...

It’s official: South Korea is the home of the world’s most powerful passport, according to The Passport Index, measures the number of nations where each passport guarantees visa-free travel. Prior to South Korea’s rise, Singapore held the top spot alone for several months. With a Visa-Free score of 162, South...

New Zealand topped the list of the most popular destinations amnong Australian tourists, according to data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), with more than 1.4 million Australian tourists heading across the ditch. Indonesia (ranked No. 2) remained popular with 1.2 million people making the trip, followed by...

You have made goals. Now comes the time to execute those goals. Whether it is a health goal, a relationship goal, a career goal, or some other goal, the process is similar. You have an aspiration. Now you must execute. Taking a step back, consider what you need to do...