The rise & fall & rise again of statistics

Ajit Balakrishnan on the surprising drivers of mathematical innovation. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com.   The other day, in an attempt to lift the mood of three-dozen......

15% COVID-19 deaths related to air pollution: Study

About 15 per cent of deaths worldwide from COVID-19 may be linked to long-term exposure to air pollution, according to a study published on Tuesday. IMAGE: Morning walkers on the Rajpath amid hazy......

Time to Lockout the Lockdown

'We need to have the courage to take a rational look at known facts and act accordingly,' advises Mohan Guruswamy. IMAGE: People wait to receive food distributed in Patna, April 29, 2020.......

The 10 best images from Oktoberfest!

The Oktoberfest in the southern city of Munich in Germany has ended after drawing some 6.3 million guests. Here's a glimpse of all the fun and beer that was had. Revellers enjoy drinking beer......

There is a lot to learn from India: IMF

India's deployment of a direct cash transfer scheme and other similar social welfare programmes is a “logistical marvel”, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Wednesday.......

On Diwali eve, govt eases gift policy for employees

The central government has increased the monetary limits for accepting gifts for all its employees, relaxing the ceiling by more than three-fold, officials said on Tuesday.  All officials......

Gayle, Harbhajan, Afridi among star-studded marquee players

IMAGE: Chris Gayle will ply his trade for Mississauga Panthers. Photograph: Hamad I Mohammed/Reuters The player draft for the much-awaited Global T20 Canada 2023 was held in a hybrid-form on......

Magnus Carlsen's Last Gambit

A title match requires months of preparation and pulling out of other events, putting together a team of seconds, etc. Carlsen just says he lacks the motivation to do this again. IMAGE: World......

Davis Cup: India relegated after losing to Denmark

IMAGE: Rohan Bopanna and Yuki Bhambri were beaten in straight sets by Holger Rune and Johannes Ingildsen as hosts Denmark took a 2-1 lead against India in the Davis Cup World Group play-offs.......

PIX: Real Madrid frustrated; PSG's poor run continues

Real Madrid frustrated in goalless draw against Real Sociedad IMAGE: Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior in action with Real Sociedad's Takefusa Kubo. Photograph: Isabel Infantes/Reuters Battling Real......

Sukant wins gold as India's shuttlers shine in Peru

IMAGE: Sukant Kadam defeated Singapore's Chee Hiong Ang 21-14, 21-15 in the men's singles SL4 category to win the gold medal at the Peru Para Badminton International. Photograph: Sukant......