News for 'Math'

Will Chandrayaan's Success Make Science More Robust In India?

Will Chandrayaan's Success Make Science More Robust In India?

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

'Perhaps the government should explain how the same scientific temper, which authored a precise landing for Chandrayaan-3, finds the periodic table and the theory of evolution not good enough for inclusion in the educational curriculum,' asserts Shyam G Menon.

Meet Iris, India's first AI teacher

Meet Iris, India's first AI teacher

Rediff.com13 Mar 2024

'To tell you the truth, we did not expect Iris to make such waves, to get so much attention.'

eCOM, Insta EMI Card ban may hit Bajaj Finance for 1-2 qtrs: Analysts

eCOM, Insta EMI Card ban may hit Bajaj Finance for 1-2 qtrs: Analysts

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

The Reserve Bank of India's latest order prohibiting Bajaj Finance from sanctioning and disbursing loans under its 'eCOM' and 'Insta EMI Card' products may not have serious implications on the non-banking finance company's profitability, provided the ban is lifted within six to eight weeks, analysts said. "In a surprise move, the RBI has asked Bajaj Finance to stop sanction and disbursal under two of its digital lending products. "While the move is negative, the speed of correction will be key to reinstate products," global brokerage Jefferies said in a report.

Asian Games: 'Shoot as if it's your last shot'

Asian Games: 'Shoot as if it's your last shot'

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

Handling pressure at the highest level can be tricky for rookies but archers Aditi Swami and Parneet Kaur were fortunate to have the seasoned Jyothi Surekha Vennam by their side.

Sexual abuse of minors: K'taka pontiff sent to judicial custody till Sep 14

Sexual abuse of minors: K'taka pontiff sent to judicial custody till Sep 14

Rediff.com5 Sep 2022

The police did not seek extension of the police custody in which he was held since September 2.

'I embrace each day as it comes'

'I embrace each day as it comes'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2024

'Life will test you but if you have resilience and fortitude, the crown will be yours forever,' says Miss World Yukta Mookhey.

INFORMATION YOU CAN USE: Want To Become A Commercial Pilot?

INFORMATION YOU CAN USE: Want To Become A Commercial Pilot?

Rediff.com5 Apr 2023

The last date to fill the online application for a CPL course at IGRUA is April 23, 2023.

Murugha seer hospitalised after being arrested in sexual abuse case

Murugha seer hospitalised after being arrested in sexual abuse case

Rediff.com2 Sep 2022

Police sources said the seer was questioned for several hours after his arrest late on Thursday night. He reportedly developed some health complication soon after he was sent to jail.

RJD, BJP Clash Over This Man's Visit

RJD, BJP Clash Over This Man's Visit

Rediff.com10 May 2023

RJD-JD-U leaders believe Dhirendra Krishna Shastri's visit is part of the BJP's 2024 poll strategy.

When Rakul Wore One Slit Too Many

When Rakul Wore One Slit Too Many

Rediff.com28 Apr 2023

The Elle Sustainability Awards 2023 saw a gaudy constellation of stars, dressed to the nines, congregate under one roof.

Jaya 'acquittal maths' keeps TN political pot boiling even more

Jaya 'acquittal maths' keeps TN political pot boiling even more

Rediff.com13 May 2015

And in the midst of it all, Jayalalithaa keeps the guessing game going, on her returning as chief minister and on calling for early assembly polls, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Mahagathbandhan's maths: RJD gets 19, Congress gets 9

Mahagathbandhan's maths: RJD gets 19, Congress gets 9

Rediff.com29 Mar 2019

The Rashtriya Janata Dal with 19 seats, Congress on 9, Rashtriya Lok Samta Party on 5, Hindustani Awam Morcha and Vikassheel Insan Party -- in phases three to seven of the general elections.

World Cup: 'You just want to let Quinton de Kock fly'

World Cup: 'You just want to let Quinton de Kock fly'

Rediff.com25 Oct 2023

Quinton de Kock smashed 174 off 140 balls, his third century in five innings, to power South Africa to a 149-run victory against Bangladesh.

What had been the use of love?

What had been the use of love?

Rediff.com25 Dec 2023

It had meant nothing but moments of intimacy, sweet but transient moments. An intriguing excerpt from Manju Kapur's new novel The Gallery.

Have You Watched These OTT Films Yet?

Have You Watched These OTT Films Yet?

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

Deepa Gahlot lists some 2023 movies that you need to watch if you haven't already.

Lingayat mutt pontiff remanded to police custody for four days in POCSO case

Lingayat mutt pontiff remanded to police custody for four days in POCSO case

Rediff.com2 Sep 2022

Chief pontiff of Murugha Math Shivamurthy Murugha Sharanaru, who has been arrested for alleged sexual abuse of two minor girls, was on Friday remanded to police custody till September 5.

God, math, and Ramanujan's fascinating story

God, math, and Ramanujan's fascinating story

Rediff.com22 Dec 2016

December 22 marks the 129th birth anniversary of Srinivasa Ramanujan, the greatest Indian mathematician of our time. Just 32 when he died, Ramanujan has fascinated mathematicians, writers and filmmakers for nearly a century.

10 Songs That Make Us So Proud Of India

10 Songs That Make Us So Proud Of India

Rediff.com15 Aug 2023

'It's amazing how many different kinds of patriotic songs we have in our country.'

Delhi school run by Mata Amritanandamayi gets bomb threat

Delhi school run by Mata Amritanandamayi gets bomb threat

Rediff.com16 May 2023

Parents rushed to the school after receiving a message on the school WhatsApp group to receive their children as soon as possible.

Tipu Sultan: Seer steps in, film on Vokkaliga chieftains dropped

Tipu Sultan: Seer steps in, film on Vokkaliga chieftains dropped

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

Amid the raging controversy regarding Uri Gowda and Nanje Gowda, the Vokkaliga chieftains who according to a section allegedly killed erstwhile Mysuru ruler Tipu Sultan, a prominent seer of the community on Monday urged putting an end to the issue, citing lack of historical evidence in this regard.

A novel idea! Learning math through comics

A novel idea! Learning math through comics

Rediff.com21 Nov 2017

This start-up took the 'novel' path to teach children mathematics.

UP teacher who asked students to slap Muslim classmate booked

UP teacher who asked students to slap Muslim classmate booked

Rediff.com27 Aug 2023

In her defence, the teacher, Tripti Tyagi, has said that the video has been tampered with in order to stoke tensions.

What's Better? No-Cost EMI Or BNPL?

What's Better? No-Cost EMI Or BNPL?

Rediff.com13 Nov 2023

Ultimately, the choice between no-cost EMI and BNPL depends on an individual's financial situation, preferences, and ability to manage repayments responsibly.

The Greatest Teachers In My Life

The Greatest Teachers In My Life

Rediff.com5 Sep 2023

A Ganesh Nadar shares the unforgettable lessons his teachers have taught him.

How To ACE The NDA Exam!

How To ACE The NDA Exam!

Rediff.com31 Mar 2023

Air Commodore Nitin Sathe (retd) helps you shake off the last-minute jitters as you prepare for the UPSC National Defence Academy exam.

2023 At The Movies: A Double Take

2023 At The Movies: A Double Take

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

It was a year of so many contradictions and contrasts that it became dangerous to talk about movies, people lost their heads discussing Friday releases, psychiatrists began dabbling in film criticism, and film critics turned into psychiatrists, says Sreehari Nair.

Deflation might disturb Jaitley's fiscal math

Deflation might disturb Jaitley's fiscal math

Rediff.com7 Dec 2015

Union Budget had projected the fiscal deficit at Rs 5.56 lakh crore.

'Modi, Shah managers of hate factories': Oppn on UP slap video

'Modi, Shah managers of hate factories': Oppn on UP slap video

Rediff.com26 Aug 2023

A video showing the incident involving school teacher, Tripta Tyagi, and the Class 2 boy in Muzaffarnagar has gone viral on social media eliciting strong words from several political parties.

Maths teacher who gave Amitabh, Govinda their biggest hits

Maths teacher who gave Amitabh, Govinda their biggest hits

Rediff.com1 Jan 2019

'He taught mathematics in his spare time. I would often see him solving mathematical problems in between shots.'

Should We Ignore Democracy Rankings?

Should We Ignore Democracy Rankings?

Rediff.com4 Oct 2023

India must evolve its own standards on how democracy must be ranked in a diverse and multi-religious, multi-ethnic, multi-lingual and pluralistic idea called India, suggests R Jagannathan.

Will the Modi govt get its divestment maths correct?

Will the Modi govt get its divestment maths correct?

Rediff.com26 Dec 2018

A chunk of divestment till now has come from follow-on offerings in the Centre's two ETFs, Bharat-22 and CPSE. Now, there will be initial public offerings of Mazagon Docks, rail companies RVNL and IRFC and MSTC.

Karnataka BJP banks on central leadership to retain power

Karnataka BJP banks on central leadership to retain power

Rediff.com29 Mar 2023

The BJP state unit is banking on the party's central leadership to shore up its prospects in the May 10 assembly polls as it fights anti-incumbency.

Lingayats hold key to electoral outcome in Karnataka

Lingayats hold key to electoral outcome in Karnataka

Rediff.com31 Mar 2023

Lingayats are said to constitute about 17 per cent of Karnataka's population, and the community has dominance in as many as 100 out of total 224 constituencies, majority of these seats being in north Karnataka region.

Yeh Meri Family Review: Nostalgic

Yeh Meri Family Review: Nostalgic

Rediff.com24 May 2023

Yeh Meri Family is rescued by the actors. All of them have delivered on the warmth and crankiness of a close-knit family without putting on any hum saath saath hain fakery, observes Deepa Gahlot.

'Aurangzeb also ordered protection of Varanasi temples'

'Aurangzeb also ordered protection of Varanasi temples'

Rediff.com13 Sep 2022

'Aurangzeb supported construction of the Kumarswamy math and the reconstruction of the Kedar temple and supported the Jangambadi math in Banaras.'

Bommai's election-year budget targets temples, women and youth

Bommai's election-year budget targets temples, women and youth

Rediff.com17 Feb 2023

The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party in poll-bound Karnataka on Friday sought to woo farmers, women and younger generation with a slew of welfare measures in its last budget in the current term, also earmarking Rs 1000 crore towards development and renovation of various temples and maths in the state.

CAT, Through The Ages

CAT, Through The Ages

Rediff.com19 May 2023

CAT began in 1984 and after 25 years of pen and paper mode, it moved to a computer-based test in 2009.

In first Karnataka rally, Kejriwal hits out at BJP's 'corruption'

In first Karnataka rally, Kejriwal hits out at BJP's 'corruption'

Rediff.com4 Mar 2023

He also promised to give free electricity, quality education in government schools and good healthcare for the state's people.

Basic math in investing!

Basic math in investing!

Rediff.com11 Aug 2009

Let us now try to understand basic mathematical techniques that will enable us to make informed decisions regarding our investments.

World's Fastest Human Calculator is an Indian

World's Fastest Human Calculator is an Indian

Rediff.com3 Sep 2020

'You have to get past the phobia that Math is difficult.' 'The brain is exercising when you do arithmetic.'