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Undermining Marathi will not be tolerated: Sule

Undermining Marathi will not be tolerated: Sule

Rediff.com19 Apr 2025

NCP (SP) leader Supriya Sule has criticized the Maharashtra government's decision to make Hindi a mandatory third language in schools, stating that it will not tolerate any undermining of the Marathi language. Sule also criticized the state's implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, expressing concerns about its potential impact on students and teachers. She also questioned the appointment of a retired bureaucrat as the chief economic advisor to the chief minister and criticized the state's performance in areas like fiscal deficit management and the Jal Jeevan Mission.

NTA postpones June edition of joint CSIR-UGC-NET exam

NTA postpones June edition of joint CSIR-UGC-NET exam

Rediff.com22 Jun 2024

The postponement comes two days after the National Testing Agency cancelled the UGC-NET examination within 24 hours of its conduct, saying the integrity of the exam had been compromised.

NTA announces new dates for 3 crucial exams, including UGC-NET

NTA announces new dates for 3 crucial exams, including UGC-NET

Rediff.com29 Jun 2024

The National Testing Agency (NTA) on Friday night announced the new dates of cancelled and postponed examinations, including the University Grants Commission-National Eligibility Test, amid a raging row over alleged irregularities in their conduct.

Explained: How National Testing Agency functions

Explained: How National Testing Agency functions

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

Here is an explainer on the functioning of the seven-year-old body.

India's Discoveries Haven't Received Attention They Deserve

India's Discoveries Haven't Received Attention They Deserve

Rediff.com6 Sep 2023

In the ancient world there is a great deal of give and take and reciprocal learning. India was an integral and important constituent of such interchanges of goods and ideas.

'I want to command the respect of my men, not demand it'

'I want to command the respect of my men, not demand it'

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

Anshu Kumar, 21, son of government school teachers from a village in Bihar, won the President's Silver Medal at the NDA. He commanded the grand passing out parade and will go on to join the Indian Navy.

IIT-M Offers Free 'Out of the Box Thinking' Course

IIT-M Offers Free 'Out of the Box Thinking' Course

Rediff.com9 Jun 2022

Targeted at one million schoolchildren and college students, besides working professionals and researchers, the three-month course will be available in online mode, free of cost, to people in India and abroad.

Covid's rate of spread drops, but not in 4 cities

Covid's rate of spread drops, but not in 4 cities

Rediff.com21 Sep 2021

However, the R-values of major cities, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru, are over 1.

After slowing down in early August, Covid spread rises sharply

After slowing down in early August, Covid spread rises sharply

Rediff.com3 Sep 2021

The R-value, which reflects how rapidly coronavirus pandemic is spreading, has sharply risen close to 1.2 over the last fortnight, mainly driven by cases in states like Kerala and Maharashtra, say researchers.

Maha allows restaurants to stay open till midnight

Maha allows restaurants to stay open till midnight

Rediff.com19 Oct 2021

The state government has allowed the reopening of amusement parks, theatres and drama theatres from October 22.

Covid R-value climbing steadily in India; Kerala, NE states top list

Covid R-value climbing steadily in India; Kerala, NE states top list

Rediff.com29 Jul 2021

Among the metro cities, the R-values of Pune and Delhi are close to one, suggests an analysis by researchers at the Institute of Mathematical Sciences in Chennai.

Unapologetically Indian: Make Way For Vaishali S

Unapologetically Indian: Make Way For Vaishali S

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

This star designer who has now found an audience on foreign shores, all thanks to her minimalistic style, and worship of Indian fabrics.

Low R-value since Sept shows slowing Covid spread in India, says study

Low R-value since Sept shows slowing Covid spread in India, says study

Rediff.com19 Oct 2021

India's reproduction value, which reflects how rapidly the coronavirus pandemic is spreading, has remained below 1 since September, suggesting that the infection rate is declining, according to a study.

Maths helpline on DD1!

Maths helpline on DD1!

Rediff.com16 Feb 2005

Doordarshan has launched a Maths Helpline programme in collaboration with the Mathematical Sciences Foundation.

India's Covid reproduction number (R) goes over 1 after 3 months

India's Covid reproduction number (R) goes over 1 after 3 months

Rediff.com20 Apr 2022

India's effective reproduction number (R) for Covid, an indicator of how quickly the infection is spreading, has increased to over 1 for the first time since January, estimates a researcher from Chennai's Institute of Mathematical Sciences.

Premature to declare Covid third wave: Scientists

Premature to declare Covid third wave: Scientists

Rediff.com4 Aug 2021

The rise in fresh Covid cases and the effective reproduction number -- indication of how fast an infection spreads -- in many states is worrying but don't panic. Instead, mask up and get vaccinated, say experts, stressing that it is too early to declare the beginning of a new wave.

Omicron in India: 'Surge likely in January'

Omicron in India: 'Surge likely in January'

Rediff.com30 Dec 2021

'Whether the substantial hybrid immunity present in India can protect against severe consequences of the disease remains to be seen.'

6 professors awarded Infosys Prize 2019 for science and research

6 professors awarded Infosys Prize 2019 for science and research

Rediff.com7 Nov 2019

The annual award includes a pure gold medal, a citation and a prize purse worth $ 100,000 or its equivalent in the Indian rupees.

Good news! Fall in new Covid cases in Kerala, Maharashtra

Good news! Fall in new Covid cases in Kerala, Maharashtra

Rediff.com18 Aug 2021

After breaching the value of 1 in the first week of August, the R number, which reflects how rapidly the coronavirus pandemic is spreading, has been steadily ebbing, according to researchers at the Institute of Mathematical Sciences, Chennai.

Infosys Science Foundation honours winners

Infosys Science Foundation honours winners

Rediff.com10 Jan 2012

Former President A P J Abdul Kalam felicitated the six winners.

The 6 outstanding winners of the Infosys Prize

The 6 outstanding winners of the Infosys Prize

Rediff.com7 Jan 2011

The Infosys Science Foundation on Thursday awarded winners of Infosys Prize 2010 recognising their outstanding achievements in scientific research.

Maths and Olympics: How fast could Usain Bolt run?

Maths and Olympics: How fast could Usain Bolt run?

Rediff.com30 Mar 2012

Usain Bolt, already the world's fastest man, could lop another 0.18 seconds off his 100 metre sprint world record even without running any faster. It's just a question of getting a few conditions right - and doing the maths.

Meet the 6 winners of Infosys Prize

Meet the 6 winners of Infosys Prize

Rediff.com25 Oct 2010

The Infosys Science Foundation on Monday announced the winners of the Infosys Prize 2010 recognizing outstanding contributions to scientific research that have impacted India.

R-factor, speed at which Covid spreads, shows a rise in India

R-factor, speed at which Covid spreads, shows a rise in India

Rediff.com11 Jul 2021

Giving rise to fresh worries about the COVID-19 pandemic rearing its head again, the R-factor, which indicates the speed at which the infection is spreading in the country, has risen recently leading to a sluggish pace in the decline of active cases while Kerala and northeast states have emerged as regions of concern.

BSc, MSc, PhD programmes in maths, physics

BSc, MSc, PhD programmes in maths, physics

Rediff.com14 Apr 2008

Chennai Mathematical Institute opens admissions to its BSc, MSc and PhD programmes in maths and computer science.

The uncertainty bias and missed opportunities

The uncertainty bias and missed opportunities

Rediff.com29 Dec 2008

Courting predictability could lead to missed opportunities and profits.

Future Cities India 2020 design comp for students

Future Cities India 2020 design comp for students

Rediff.com2 Jun 2006

Future Cities India 2020 is a design competition for students.

Want an MSc in Informatics?

Want an MSc in Informatics?

Rediff.com1 Dec 2006

The Institute of Informatics and Communication, University of Delhi, South Campus, invites applications for admission to its Master of Science (Informatics) programme.

India tops in sending scientists, engineers to the US

India tops in sending scientists, engineers to the US

Rediff.com14 Jan 2016

Of the immigrant scientists and engineers in the US in 2013, 57 per cent were born in Asia.

Class X board exams: Taming mathematics

Class X board exams: Taming mathematics

Rediff.com27 Dec 2007

Preparation and practice tips for maths.

Indian statistician wins Abel prize

Indian statistician wins Abel prize

Rediff.com24 Mar 2007

An Indian American, Srinivasa SR Varadhan of the Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences, New York, has won the 2007 Abel Prize awarded by the Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters.

Class X: 4-day study plan for science

Class X: 4-day study plan for science

Rediff.com20 Mar 2008

Important chapters and topics you should prepare for.

'Indian Nobel Prize' for 13 scientists

'Indian Nobel Prize' for 13 scientists

Rediff.com26 Sep 2006

In Engineering Sciences, Dr Ashish Lele of National Chemical Laboratory, Pune and Dr Sanjay Mittal of Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur received the award.

Covid: Big 3rd wave unlikely in India, say experts

Covid: Big 3rd wave unlikely in India, say experts

Rediff.com23 Nov 2021

Is the worst of the Covid crisis behind India? As cases dip three weeks after Diwali, the answer is a possible yes, say several experts, attributing the downslide to a large section of the population already exposed to the virus during the second wave and a stepped up vaccination campaign.

Schoolbags set to lose weight

Schoolbags set to lose weight

Rediff.com3 Nov 2004

A publishing house has launched a series of textbooks that incorporates four subjects in the same volume.

If all follow Covid behaviour, there won't be any 3rd wave: Govt

If all follow Covid behaviour, there won't be any 3rd wave: Govt

Rediff.com16 Jul 2021

Addressing a press conference, NITI Aayog Member (Health) Dr V K Paul said the question of the third wave keeps coming up because the population is still 'very vulnerable' to the infection.

Board exam students get 15 extra minutes

Board exam students get 15 extra minutes

Rediff.com12 Jul 2005

The aim is to reduce the stress they face during the exam.

Govt seeks time from HC to state causes of death of scientists

Govt seeks time from HC to state causes of death of scientists

Rediff.com22 Jan 2016

The court was hearing a public interest litigation seeking formation of a special investigating team to probe the deaths of several nuclear scientists.

Scientists urge President Mukherjee to initiate action against intolerance

Scientists urge President Mukherjee to initiate action against intolerance

Rediff.com27 Oct 2015

Voicing concern over incidents of intolerance, including the killing of Kannada thinker M M Kalburgi, a group of scientists has petitioned President Pranab Mukherjee, urging him to initiate "suitable actions".