News for 'Math'

Lockdown times have been good for Byju's!

Lockdown times have been good for Byju's!

Rediff.com14 May 2020

'Now, because of COVID-19, we have become the only way to learn.'

Why Modi didn't visit Udupi's Krishna temple

Why Modi didn't visit Udupi's Krishna temple

Rediff.com7 May 2018

Controversy at the Pejawar Mutt -- an integral part of the VHP and the Ram temple movement -- forces PM to stay away.

'GMAT scores are very useful for getting scholarships'

'GMAT scores are very useful for getting scholarships'

Rediff.com22 Dec 2011

In an online chat with readers on December 19, Naveenan Ramachandran, expert from 4GMAT addressed reader queries related to cracking the GMAT exam and more. For those who missed the live chat, here's the unedited transcript

'BJP without Brahmins is like Ramlila without Ram'

'BJP without Brahmins is like Ramlila without Ram'

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

The BJP government in Uttar Pradesh battles its own and Opposition over the community's 'victimisation' and alleged preference to the Rajputs. Radhika Ramaseshan reports.

CBSE paper leak: Board announces re-exam; HRD initiates probe

CBSE paper leak: Board announces re-exam; HRD initiates probe

Rediff.com28 Mar 2018

The CBSE issued a circular on Wednesday informing about the re-examination and said dates and other details for it would be posted on the board's website.

'Ishant will add new dynamics to Indian bowling attack'

'Ishant will add new dynamics to Indian bowling attack'

Rediff.com19 Feb 2020

Ishant is returning to the Indian squad after recovering from an ankle injury sustained during a Ranji Trophy clash last month.

What every investor must know about the bull run

What every investor must know about the bull run

Rediff.com16 Jul 2020

'When fund managers talk of being bullish for the long term, they assume strong economic growth.' 'That is what they have assumed every year, naively believing the pronouncements and promises of ministers.' 'Unfortunately, they have been wrong year after year,' observes Debashis Basu, editor, www.moneylife.in.

'For 1,400 years India led the world in science'

'For 1,400 years India led the world in science'

Rediff.com15 Dec 2020

'Some Indians take the extreme view that everything was known to our ancients, but others go to the opposite extreme and consider everything Indian was superstition and rubbish.' 'Indian science was perhaps more rational than the European science of the time.'

Aim and purpose of lockdown have failed: Rahul

Aim and purpose of lockdown have failed: Rahul

Rediff.com26 May 2020

Gandhi said if money is not given in the hands of the poor and small and medium industry, there could be "serious economic damage" in the country.

Bihar Class XII topper arrested for fraud

Bihar Class XII topper arrested for fraud

Rediff.com2 Jun 2017

It is also revealed that Ganesh is 42-years-old and has two kids, reports M I Khan from Patna.

Earning Rs 9 a day she educated herself and teaches others

Earning Rs 9 a day she educated herself and teaches others

Rediff.com4 Jul 2011

After she failed in her grade ten examinations, Aarti Naik would've ended up being a domestic help like most of her classmates but chose to fight the situation she was in. Today she teaches schoolgirls from her neighbourhood for free lest they fail in their examinations and in life.

India vs Aus 1st T20: The turning point

India vs Aus 1st T20: The turning point

Rediff.com21 Nov 2018

Young Rishabh Pant's dismissal in the penultimate over "changed things", according to India captain Virat Kohli.

12-yr-old Tanishq Abraham to become doctor at 18

12-yr-old Tanishq Abraham to become doctor at 18

Rediff.com23 May 2016

Tanishq Abraham has already been accepted by two universities to study medicine.

Amitabh-Ayushmann's Gulabo-Sitabo to premiere on Amazon

Amitabh-Ayushmann's Gulabo-Sitabo to premiere on Amazon

Rediff.com14 May 2020

Amazon Prime has reportedly bought the film's exclusive premiere rights at a whopping Rs 30 crore.

Get ready for globally connected classrooms

Get ready for globally connected classrooms

Rediff.com1 Feb 2011

Harnessing the potential of internet, an Indian American family has embarked on an ambitious project of connecting classrooms across the world to bring in virtual real time interaction among school students.

Hey '80s kids, THIS will make you feel old!

Hey '80s kids, THIS will make you feel old!

Rediff.com6 Nov 2018

Did you realise that Hip Hip Hurray was 20 years ago?

FAT to FIT: This techie lost 17 kg in 5 months

FAT to FIT: This techie lost 17 kg in 5 months

Rediff.com12 Nov 2019

Rediff reader Vineet Sharma reveals how he went from 107 kg to 90 kg.

How to earn AMAZING returns on your fixed deposit

How to earn AMAZING returns on your fixed deposit

Rediff.com18 Oct 2011

Can't believe that your humble fixed deposit investment can ever give you a return of 23 per cent per annum? Well, you need some simple math, some smart jugglery and the numbers add up.

Tips to crack CAT 2011 and other b-school exams

Tips to crack CAT 2011 and other b-school exams

Rediff.com26 Sep 2011

In two chats with readers on September 15 and 23, Sidharth Balakrishna, an IIM Calcutta alumnus and adjunct faculty member at leading b-schools across the country, addressed queries related to cracking CAT 2011 and other b-school entrance exams. For those of you who missed it, here is a combination of the two transcripts.

Hamilton painting masterpiece with sixth drivers' title

Hamilton painting masterpiece with sixth drivers' title

Rediff.com4 Nov 2019

Valtteri Bottas won the battle but Lewis Hamilton won the war, securing his sixth Formula One world championship on Sunday, despite finishing second to his Mercedes team mate at the US Grand Prix.

Byju's pips Ola as India's 3rd largest Unicorn

Byju's pips Ola as India's 3rd largest Unicorn

Rediff.com10 Jan 2020

Byju's has emerged as the leader in the Indian education-tech sector. They are pioneering technology shaping the future of learning for millions of school students in India.

How I, Robot inspired an Indian-American

How I, Robot inspired an Indian-American

Rediff.com2 Feb 2011

Inspired by the Will Smith-starrer, Akash Krishnan bags top science prize. Suman Guha Mozumder reports.

Samsung Galaxy S II sells 3 million in 55 days

Samsung Galaxy S II sells 3 million in 55 days

Rediff.com6 Jul 2011

The Samsung Galaxy S II has been an immensely popular phone with both critics and users ever since its release nearly two months ago, and now, we are seeing some numbers to back up that statement. Samsung has announced it has managed to sell 3 million Galaxy S II phones in the 55 days that have elapsed since launch, going ahead and breaking Samsung's own product sale records. Doing some quick math, that comes down to nearly 50,000 devices being sold each day, the world over.

Another week, another controversy in Kannada films

Another week, another controversy in Kannada films

Rediff.com23 Jun 2011

In spite of actor Prem's request, producers of Dhan Dhana Dhan, have refused to postpone its release.

99 per cent cut-off for English at St Stephen's College

99 per cent cut-off for English at St Stephen's College

Rediff.com16 Jun 2015

Delhi University's prestigious St Stephen's College today announced its first cut-off list for admissions to the 2015-16 academic session with the highest requirement being for English honours at 99 per cent.

Controversy-ridden I am sorry  out this week

Controversy-ridden I am sorry out this week

Rediff.com16 Jun 2011

A lip lock between the lead pair of the film created a lot of buzz ahead of its release.

7 reasons why Kejriwal won Delhi

7 reasons why Kejriwal won Delhi

Rediff.com11 Feb 2020

As the Aam Aadmi Party heads for a resounding win in Delhi, Rediff.com's Syed Firdaus Ashraf lists the reasons behind Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's triumph.

Wanted to become an architect, then a basketball player: Obama

Wanted to become an architect, then a basketball player: Obama

Rediff.com1 May 2015

Obama urged the girls to get into science and math in school, to push back on the idea that it is 'more of a boy thing'.

My govt doesn't condone torture: Omar on WikiLeaks

My govt doesn't condone torture: Omar on WikiLeaks

Rediff.com17 Dec 2010

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday distanced himself from the WikiLeaks cable emanating from the United States embassy in Delhi relating to alleged human rights violations in Kashmir in 2005 and indirectly blamed the then government led by opposition Peoples Democratic Party.

Teacher's Day: 'He taught straight from the heart'

Teacher's Day: 'He taught straight from the heart'

Rediff.com2 Sep 2010

In the week leading up to Teacher's Day on September 5, we bring you readers' stories about their favourite, most inspirational teachers.

Indian-American student bags top science prize

Indian-American student bags top science prize

Rediff.com7 Dec 2010

Inspired by the science fiction movie I Robot, an Indian-American high school student from Oregon bagged the first prize on Monday in a competition that hounoured America's top math and science student.

What makes this 18 YO artist so special?

What makes this 18 YO artist so special?

Rediff.com20 Sep 2019

Mumbai-based artiste Dev Mehta wants to use modern art to inspire people to think and see things differently. This is his story.

The $30 bn Sale & Leaseback of India's Internet Economy

The $30 bn Sale & Leaseback of India's Internet Economy

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

India's Internet economy has two choices: An immediate $30 billion Sale-and-Leaseback or a $3 trillion value harvesting over decades, observes Vibhu Arya.

Airtel is one of the most-loved large-cap stocks on the bourses

Airtel is one of the most-loved large-cap stocks on the bourses

Rediff.com28 Nov 2019

The company has a valuation of Rs 2.22 trillion, up from Rs 1.33 trillion a year ago.

Byju's likely to get $ 200-$ 250 million funding

Byju's likely to get $ 200-$ 250 million funding

Rediff.com17 Jun 2019

The Qatar Investment Authority deal follows Byju's raising money from the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, which was also the first direct investment by the Canadian pension fund in an Indian start-up. In March, Byju's had raised $540 million at a valuation on $5.4 billion, making it the most-valued ed-tech company in the world.

Malayalam film Philips & the Monkey Pen releases today

Malayalam film Philips & the Monkey Pen releases today

Rediff.com7 Nov 2013

The film is about a child who finds a magical pen called the Monkey Pen.

Looking at Simply Kailawesome

Looking at Simply Kailawesome

Rediff.com6 Oct 2010

Check out this 45-minute film on Kannada's witty playwright T P Kailasam.

Do you overspend? Here's how to save!

Do you overspend? Here's how to save!

Rediff.com13 Jan 2011

Planning your budget has nothing to do with conforming to set patterns. It merely makes you aware of your financial situation and helps you create a contingency fund to tap into, when in need.

K'taka: Over dozen bottles of pesticide were poured in prasad that killed 15

K'taka: Over dozen bottles of pesticide were poured in prasad that killed 15

Rediff.com20 Dec 2018

The 52-year old seer and his three accomplices -- a woman, her husband and his friend -- have been arrested under IPC sections including those pertaining to murder, attempt to murder and criminal conspiracy, South Zone IGP K V Sharath Chandra said.

Review: Krishna Nee Latege Baro is funny

Review: Krishna Nee Latege Baro is funny

Rediff.com9 Apr 2010

This Kannada film comes sans a long storyline and wishes to tickle your funny bone through its characters played by Ramesh Arvind, Mohan, Neethu and Nidhi.