News for 'Arithmetic'

'AIADMK didn't lose polls only because of BJP'

'AIADMK didn't lose polls only because of BJP'

Rediff.com3 May 2021

'The BJP has become a reasonably larger force in Tamil Nadu in the last two years.'

Rajasthan polls: The caste factor

Rajasthan polls: The caste factor

Rediff.com23 Nov 2018

The two parties have fielded 33 candidates each belonging to the Jat community for the December 7 polls.

Rahul Gandhi vs Nitish Kumar in 2014?

Rahul Gandhi vs Nitish Kumar in 2014?

Rediff.com23 Aug 2011

There is evidence that the United Progressive Alliance II, under Manmohan Singh's leadership, is winding down even though it has not crossed its halfway mark yet.

Maths whiz? Test your skills!

Maths whiz? Test your skills!

Rediff.com1 Sep 2010

HR College, Mumbai announces the sixth edition of Numero Uno -- an inter-collegiate mathematics and statistics quiz competition in Mumbai.

Modi's Surgical Strike

Modi's Surgical Strike

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

Modi seems to have an innate faith in his capabilities to handle the myriad challenges confronting the nation and would rather manage the affairs of the nation as a CEO would of a large industrial-business empire, observes Virendra Kapoor.

Did Sena, NCP approach Cong in 2014 for alliance?

Did Sena, NCP approach Cong in 2014 for alliance?

Rediff.com22 Jan 2020

Prithviraj Chavan's statement has created another controversy for the ruling alliance in Maharashtra.

This is what Mr Mukherjee must focus on now

This is what Mr Mukherjee must focus on now

Rediff.com31 May 2011

India's macroeconomic authorities must focus on fiscal stabilisation and Mukherjee has to provide the leadership as finance minister.

'IIFT is an accuracy driven test'

'IIFT is an accuracy driven test'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2011

In an online chat hosted by Get Ahead on September 13, expert Aziz Manva of Testfunda.com addressed reader queries related to IIFT 2011 and offered tips and suggestions to crack the exam

Day after drub, ministers cagey on social media

Day after drub, ministers cagey on social media

Rediff.com10 Nov 2015

Most, save Jaitley and Venkaiah Naidu, were silent on Bihar polls; it was business as usual for the PM.

2G scam: Who's correct CAG or Sibal?

2G scam: Who's correct CAG or Sibal?

Rediff.com10 Jan 2011

There is nothing sinister or diabolic about Union minister Kapil Sibal's latest argument regarding the findings of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India pertaining to the loss to the exchequer from 2G telecom licences in 2007.

Demonetised notes are being shredded: RBI

Demonetised notes are being shredded: RBI

Rediff.com18 Mar 2018

The central bank had earlier estimated the value of old Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes received, as on June 30, 2017, at Rs 15.28 trillion.

'I am sad he won't play for India but I am glad he will continue for CSK'

'I am sad he won't play for India but I am glad he will continue for CSK'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2020

Two-time World Cup-winning former India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni had nothing left to achieve and his international retirement is "close of an era", said former BCCI president Narayanswami Srinivasan.

Stage set for RS polls in 6 states for 25 seats, Jaitley also in fray

Stage set for RS polls in 6 states for 25 seats, Jaitley also in fray

Rediff.com22 Mar 2018

The saffron party is assured of victory in eight of the ten seats in UP going by its dominant numbers in the state assembly.

'It will be a hung assembly in Kerala'

'It will be a hung assembly in Kerala'

Rediff.com1 Apr 2021

'Kerala voters vote from their mind rather than their heart.'

The IMF, Greece, and 'immoral hazard'

The IMF, Greece, and 'immoral hazard'

Rediff.com10 May 2010

Greece was an opportunity for the IMF to set a precedent for an orderly debt resolution programme.

Budget: Government must explain the numbers

Budget: Government must explain the numbers

Rediff.com26 Feb 2020

'Nirmalaji's Budget announcements have long-term implications and are not backed by enough money when the short-term outlook looks bleak,' notes T N C Rajagopalan.

'We don't want BJP to rule Maharashtra'

'We don't want BJP to rule Maharashtra'

Rediff.com9 Nov 2019

'There is no question of joining hands with the BJP.'

'Tight contest in TN, but with edge to DMK'

'Tight contest in TN, but with edge to DMK'

Rediff.com18 Mar 2021

'The alliance led by the DMK is starting with 15% votes while the AIADMK is starting from scratch.' 'Minority votes may be crucial'

India's BIG BREAKOUT Moment

India's BIG BREAKOUT Moment

Rediff.com16 Mar 2021

After years of disappointing growth, the economy and the markets are poised for a breakout, notes Akash Prakash.

Nirmalaji, what about growth beyond FY22?

Nirmalaji, what about growth beyond FY22?

Rediff.com4 Mar 2021

We will find it difficult to exceed an average of 5 per cent growth in the medium term, warns Shankar Acharya, the former chief economic adviser.

Class X: Don't make these mistakes in Math!

Class X: Don't make these mistakes in Math!

Rediff.com15 Feb 2010

Every batch of students tends to make similar mistakes, year after year. So, this list of common slips, blunders, errors and doubts will help you memorise tricky Math concepts, better and end all confusion.

Faceless tax e-assessment begins; 58,222 notices sent

Faceless tax e-assessment begins; 58,222 notices sent

Rediff.com8 Oct 2019

Though the system is called faceless, it would have a room for inviting tax payers through video conferencing.

Trump pleaded with China for re-election help: Book

Trump pleaded with China for re-election help: Book

Rediff.com18 Jun 2020

The White House has said the forthcoming book by John Bolton is "full of classified information"

Budget: The math looks dodgy

Budget: The math looks dodgy

Rediff.com2 Mar 2011

The FM puts a positive spin on the Budget but the math looks dodgy.

Here's how to decode the Budget numbers

Here's how to decode the Budget numbers

Rediff.com1 Mar 2011

I guess there is this nagging suspicion that the arithmetic adds up just too nicely. To begin with, tax revenue is expected to grow by 18 per cent on the back of a 14 per cent rise in nominal GDP.

Will Prashant Kishor fail Didi?

Will Prashant Kishor fail Didi?

Rediff.com13 Apr 2021

If the BJP wins Bengal, would Kishor's indiscretions have played a significant role in that victory? Victory for the TMC would be another badge of honour in his CV, but defeat would raise an unsavoury question: Which party was Kishor actually working for? asks Payal Singh Mohanka.

Understand the MF returns formula

Understand the MF returns formula

Rediff.com7 Feb 2011

When the gain or loss in a portfolio is expressed as a percentage of the invested capital, it is known as the absolute return.

Indian-Australian Akshay Venkatesh wins 'Nobel of mathematics' Fields medal

Indian-Australian Akshay Venkatesh wins 'Nobel of mathematics' Fields medal

Rediff.com2 Aug 2018

The citation for his medal -- awarded at the International Congress of Mathematicians in Rio de Janeiro -- highlights his "profound contributions to an exceptionally broad range of subjects in mathematics" and his "strikingly far-reaching conjectures."

Cong stitching up an alternative in Jharkhand

Cong stitching up an alternative in Jharkhand

Rediff.com25 Dec 2009

The Congress is working on stitching together a coalition government in Jharkhand minus Jharkhand Mukti Morcha chief Shibu Soren, who is not interested in discussing any deal which does not make him the chief minister of the state.

Brand Dhoni in 2025: Boom or bust?

Brand Dhoni in 2025: Boom or bust?

Rediff.com1 Sep 2020

Will retirement bedim the sparkle of Captain Cool, asks ad guru Sandeep Goyal?

US to take over 7 years to wipe off job deficit

US to take over 7 years to wipe off job deficit

Rediff.com6 Oct 2009

A long period of job growth would be needed just to eliminate a ballooning employment deficit stemming from a deep, lengthy recession.

Will move SC against Jaya's acquittal if K'taka govt doesn't: Swamy

Will move SC against Jaya's acquittal if K'taka govt doesn't: Swamy

Rediff.com14 May 2015

Senior BJP leader Subramanian Swamy on Thursday said he will move the Supreme Court against the acquittal of AIADMK supremo J Jayalalithaa in a grafts case.

'Nitish and RJD can form next govt in Bihar'

'Nitish and RJD can form next govt in Bihar'

Rediff.com23 Oct 2020

'The main characteristic of Bihar politics is that it has always affected Delhi.'

Why it's time to challenge the math on inflation targeting

Why it's time to challenge the math on inflation targeting

Rediff.com19 Aug 2016

Inflation targeting framework is now enshrined as a formal agreement by the government and the RBI; thus, it may seem that we are flogging a dead horse, says Soumya Kanti Ghosh.

IIP shows marginal rise, inflation eases

IIP shows marginal rise, inflation eases

Rediff.com12 Mar 2020

Going forward, the February factory output may be impacted as several industries such as automobiles, technology, pharma and fashion have some exposure to imports of raw and intermediate materials from China.

Economists tell Sitharaman to focus on reviving growth

Economists tell Sitharaman to focus on reviving growth

Rediff.com21 Dec 2019

At a pre-Budget meeting, the FM was asked to ensure that NBFCs come out of the liquidity crisis they are facing with the help of RBI. They also spoke about the futility of trying to achieve a 3 per cent fiscal deficit target over the medium term.

'Modi is unpredictable'

'Modi is unpredictable'

Rediff.com24 May 2019

'We don't know where he will go from here and how he will conduct his government.'

Reservations? Here's an alternative

Reservations? Here's an alternative

Rediff.com16 Jun 2007

Graduated education vouchers could be an answer to the rising discord over reservations.

Will come back, says LoP Fadnavis after Uddhav's jibe

Will come back, says LoP Fadnavis after Uddhav's jibe

Rediff.com1 Dec 2019

"I did say 'I will come back', but forgot to give you the time-table for it. But I can assure you one thing, you need to wait for some time."

Weeks before Bihar poll, 'Mahagathbandhan' hit roadblock

Weeks before Bihar poll, 'Mahagathbandhan' hit roadblock

Rediff.com28 Sep 2020

Leave alone taking forward the seat-sharing talks with the existing and probable allies, the Mahagathbandhan remains an amorphous entity weeks before the first phase of polling on October 28, a situation that will make the rival NDA camp, which in any case looks sitting pretty, all the more happier.