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The 2018 Karnataka election sentiment meter

The 2018 Karnataka election sentiment meter

Rediff.com27 Apr 2018

The Bharatiya Janata Party and Congress are prepping for the upcoming May 12 Karnataka polls. Here's a sentiment meter.

'Noel Tata Should Be Inducted Into Tata Sons Soon'

'Noel Tata Should Be Inducted Into Tata Sons Soon'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2024

'The quality of a leader should be such that even if the leader is not there, the institution carries on.'

India's richest 1% holds 40% wealth, says study

India's richest 1% holds 40% wealth, says study

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

Inequality in India has skyrocketed since early 2000s, with the income and wealth share of top 1 per cent population rising to 22.6 per cent and 40.1 per cent, respectively, in 2022-23, according to a working paper. The paper titled 'Income and Wealth Inequality in India, 1922-2023: The Rise of the Billionaire Raj' said between 2014-15 and 2022-23, the rise of top-end inequality has been particularly pronounced in terms of wealth concentration.

IIT Madras, AIIMS Top NIRF List

IIT Madras, AIIMS Top NIRF List

Rediff.com13 Aug 2024

IIT Madras secured the top position out of the 10,885 institutes that took part in the NIRF's ninth edition.

The 2017 Gujarat election sentiment meter

The 2017 Gujarat election sentiment meter

Rediff.com16 Nov 2017

Assembly elections in Gujarat will be held in two phases on December 9 and 14.

Festival season may not add zing to portfolios

Festival season may not add zing to portfolios

Rediff.com16 Sep 2024

Automobile, apparel and electronics are among sectors that see a sales boost during the festival season, a time when investors expect gains in related stocks. This year could be different: Analysts have factored in all positives and do not expect such stocks to deliver lucrative returns. "Indian households spend across sectors like automobiles, consumer durables, and consumer staples during the festival season.

'We Need More AI Researchers'

'We Need More AI Researchers'

Rediff.com16 Jul 2024

'20 per cent of the global AI researchers are of Indian origin, and we should bring them back.'

Over 85% Billionaires Are Upper Castes

Over 85% Billionaires Are Upper Castes

Rediff.com24 Jun 2024

While other backward classes had a share of 9 per cent, there were no scheduled tribe billionaires.

The 2018 Madhya Pradesh election sentiment meter

The 2018 Madhya Pradesh election sentiment meter

Rediff.com22 Nov 2018

After 15 years in power, the Bharatiya Janata Party is facing significant anti-incumbency. The poll battle is expected to be a one-on-one contest between BJP and the Congress, albeit a possible bump courtesy Mayawati-led Bahujan Samaj Party.

The 2021 Assam Election Sentimeter

The 2021 Assam Election Sentimeter

Rediff.com25 Mar 2021

Rediff Labs analysed the 2016 assembly election results to develop a Sentiment Meter for the 2021 battle in Assam.

'Space Transportation Has To Be Like Booking A Cab'

'Space Transportation Has To Be Like Booking A Cab'

Rediff.com23 Oct 2024

'We started AgniKul to show that space transportation should be as simple as road transportation.'

The 2019 Maharashtra elections sentiment meter

The 2019 Maharashtra elections sentiment meter

Rediff.com17 Oct 2019

The Devendra Fadnavis-led government in the state is most likely to get another term.

Top 1% Indians Earn 23% Of Income

Top 1% Indians Earn 23% Of Income

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

Wealth, which can broadly be a measure of assets held as opposed to income earned, is unequally distributed.

The 2018 Karnataka election sentiment meter

The 2018 Karnataka election sentiment meter

Rediff.com27 Apr 2018

The Bharatiya Janata Party and Congress are prepping for the upcoming May 12 Karnataka polls. Here's a sentiment meter.

Coronavirus: What about the Lab in Wuhan?

Coronavirus: What about the Lab in Wuhan?

Rediff.com12 Apr 2020

Why did the Chinese military take over the lab in Wuhan in end January? Did something go wrong? Claude Arpi glances at the mystery surrounding the origin of the coronavirus.

Krishna Chivukula Donates Rs 228 Crore To IIT-Madras

Krishna Chivukula Donates Rs 228 Crore To IIT-Madras

Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

'His contribution not only elevates our institution but also serves as an inspiring example of how our alumni community continues to drive meaningful change.'

CRED's Kunal Shah Is Top Startup Founder-Investor

CRED's Kunal Shah Is Top Startup Founder-Investor

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

Kunal Shah has funded over 266 startups including Razorpay, Snapdeal, Zetwork, BlueSmart, Unacademy, Bliss Club, and Spinny, amongst others.

Goodbye Guruji, Pradeep Bandekar

Goodbye Guruji, Pradeep Bandekar

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

'I want to die with my finger on the click button of the camera,' veteran photographer Pradeep Bandekar, who passed into ages early on Sunday morning, told Syed Firdaus Ashraf.

MAPPED: Most 'liveable' cities in India

MAPPED: Most 'liveable' cities in India

Rediff.com5 Mar 2021

Bengaluru was adjudged the most liveable among 111 cities in India in the government's 'Ease of Living Index' on Thursday, followed by Pune, Ahmedabad, Chennai, Surat, Navi Mumbai, Coimbatore, Vadodra, Indore and Greater Mumbai.

Are there enough doctors in your state?

Are there enough doctors in your state?

Rediff.com12 Aug 2016

A map showing the number of doctors per lakh population in each state

The 2017 Himachal Pradesh election sentiment meter

The 2017 Himachal Pradesh election sentiment meter

Rediff.com8 Nov 2017

In the 2012 election, the Congress emerged as the largest party by winning 36 of the 68 constituencies.

The 2019 Haryana election sentimeter is here

The 2019 Haryana election sentimeter is here

Rediff.com16 Oct 2019

Rediff Labs analysed the 2014 assembly election results to develop a Sentiment Meter for the 2019 battle in Haryana.

Check out the Delhi Election Sentiment Meter

Check out the Delhi Election Sentiment Meter

Rediff.com6 Feb 2015

Move the pointer on the Sentiment Meter (depending on who you think will get more votes) towards the AAP or the BJP and to see how the outcome is likely to change depending on public sentiment.

Explained: The reasons farmers are committing suicide

Explained: The reasons farmers are committing suicide

Rediff.com30 Jul 2015

The main reason behind farmer suicide is bankruptcy/indebtedness and family problems which claimed 1,163 and 1,135 farmer's lives respectively.

The real story behind the growth of India's Wildlife Sanctuaries

The real story behind the growth of India's Wildlife Sanctuaries

Rediff.com3 Jun 2015

Area covered by wildlife sanctuaries in India has actually shrunk from 155,980 square kilometre to 116,251 square kilometre

Saffron Surge: Who governs India's states?

Saffron Surge: Who governs India's states?

Rediff.com22 Oct 2014

A map depicting information on who is governing India's states

Why our farmers are committing suicide

Why our farmers are committing suicide

Rediff.com19 Apr 2017

Rediff Labs analyses 2015 NCRB data on farmer suicides for each state in India.

These states have most number of minor rape victims

These states have most number of minor rape victims

Rediff.com19 Apr 2018

Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Odisha and Karnataka had the most number of minor rape victims in 2016.

Kalki 2898 AD: The Alternate Review

Kalki 2898 AD: The Alternate Review

Rediff.com8 Jul 2024

A lot of time is spent on giving us the background of the story and establishing the characters but the film is named Kalki and the man is not even born, notes A Ganesh Nadar.

The 2018 Telangana election sentiment meter

The 2018 Telangana election sentiment meter

Rediff.com4 Dec 2018

Rediff Labs analysed the 2013 assembly election results to develop a Sentiment Meter for the 2018 electoral battle.

The 2018 Rajasthan election sentiment meter

The 2018 Rajasthan election sentiment meter

Rediff.com27 Nov 2018

Rediff Labs analysed the 2013 assembly election results to develop a Sentiment Meter for the 2018 electoral battle.

Chief ministers are top newsmakers in 5 poll-bound states

Chief ministers are top newsmakers in 5 poll-bound states

Rediff.com1 Feb 2017

Rediff Labs analyses who's been making the most buzz in the 5 poll-bound states.

Play the Game! Check out our Election Sentimeter!

Play the Game! Check out our Election Sentimeter!

Rediff.com28 Mar 2019

How many seats would the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance have got had they fought the 2014 elections with their current alliance partners? Our RediffLabs team has devised an Election Sentimeter to how the swing in votes affects the election outcome.

Valuations, access to capital spur fintechs' homecoming

Valuations, access to capital spur fintechs' homecoming

Rediff.com4 Jun 2024

Why are financial-technology (fintech) players moving back to India, or doing the reverse-flipping?

What is your state's human development index?

What is your state's human development index?

Rediff.com12 Feb 2019

The top five states with a high Human Development Index in 2017 were Kerala, Chandigarh, Goa, Lakshadweep, Delhi. The bottom five states in 2017 were Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh and Odisha.

Are there enough blood banks in your state?

Are there enough blood banks in your state?

Rediff.com3 Feb 2015

A map showing the number of blood banks per 1 crore population in each state of India.

What makes these countries the happiest in the world? Here's the data evidence

What makes these countries the happiest in the world? Here's the data evidence

Rediff.com15 Jun 2015

Rediff Labs compared the happiness levels of each country with its Human Development Index and its Peace Deficit Index.

How Bihar has changed under Nitish's rule

How Bihar has changed under Nitish's rule

Rediff.com21 Oct 2015

The Rediff Labs team analyses the growth of the districts across the state by calculating the percentage change from 2001 to 2013 in three major fields

IYCU: How To Fund Your Research Internship In Life Science

IYCU: How To Fund Your Research Internship In Life Science

Rediff.com5 Feb 2024

The Next-Gen Scientists Foundation programme offers an opportunity to fund internships for undergraduate and postgraduate students who wish to gain research experience in life sciences.

The 2017 Punjab election sentiment meter is here!

The 2017 Punjab election sentiment meter is here!

Rediff.com31 Jan 2017

Rediff Labs analysed the 2012 assembly election results along with the 2014 Lok sabha results to develop a Sentiment Meter for the 2017 electoral battle.