India this week launched an initiative to fund 1,000 scholars from Asean countries for doctoral studies at its chain of Indian Institutes of Technology, as part of its ambitious plan to attract more foreign students.
But a major international ranking of universities released last week has dealt a blow to the country's efforts to recruit global talent, underlining several challenges it has yet to overcome.
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