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Mrs Dhoni gets emotional as CSK miss out on playoffs

Mrs Dhoni gets emotional as CSK miss out on playoffs

Rediff.com26 Oct 2020

Sakshi Dhoni took to Instagram to share a poem to lift the spirits in the CSK camp.

Historic! Bangladesh script their first-ever win in Women's WC

Historic! Bangladesh script their first-ever win in Women's WC

Rediff.com14 Mar 2022

Bangladesh capitalised on Pakistan's late slump to win their first ever Women's World Cup match on Monday.

5 Non-Coding Tech Jobs That Pay Well

5 Non-Coding Tech Jobs That Pay Well

Rediff.com26 Jul 2022

These jobs don't necessarily require a degree in engineering or specialisation in coding.

How maths helps you understand the coronavirus

How maths helps you understand the coronavirus

Rediff.com5 Apr 2020

The first cycle starts with 1, then 2, then 4, 8, etc, until the infected population jumps to 16,384 at the 14th cycle, explains Devangshu Dutta.

6 IT Jobs For A BRIGHT FUTURE

6 IT Jobs For A BRIGHT FUTURE

Rediff.com7 Jun 2022

Emerging technologies like cybersecurity and the Internet of Things have the potential to add 1.4 million new IT jobs in India by 2027.

IPL: Delhi aim to solve opening conundrum vs CSK

IPL: Delhi aim to solve opening conundrum vs CSK

Rediff.com7 May 2022

Delhi Capitals will aim to solve their opening conundrum quickly and boost their chances of making it to the IPL play-offs when they take on a lacklustre Chennai Super Kings at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on Sunday.

Covid 4th wave possible in June, warns IIT-Kanpur study

Covid 4th wave possible in June, warns IIT-Kanpur study

Rediff.com28 Feb 2022

The fourth wave of the Covid-19 pandemic in India may start around June 22 and peak from mid to late August, a modelling study by researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology-Kanpur suggests.

Go Intern, Go!

Go Intern, Go!

Rediff.com16 Nov 2021

Ajit Balakrishnan on an idea that could change India.

India may need a 49-day lockdown

India may need a 49-day lockdown

Rediff.com9 Apr 2020

'We will need more than 21 days of lockdown for sure.'

With Omicron, 3rd wave projected to hit India by Feb

With Omicron, 3rd wave projected to hit India by Feb

Rediff.com6 Dec 2021

With Omicron, the new variant of SARS-CoV2, the third wave of coronavirus could hit the peak by February with cases likely to be reaching up to 1-1.5 lakh a day in the country, but it will be milder than the second wave, Manindra Agarwal, IIT scientist involved in the mathematical projection of trajectory of COVID-19, said.

Covid R-value climbing steadily in India; Kerala, NE states top list

Covid R-value climbing steadily in India; Kerala, NE states top list

Rediff.com29 Jul 2021

Among the metro cities, the R-values of Pune and Delhi are close to one, suggests an analysis by researchers at the Institute of Mathematical Sciences in Chennai.

Modi, WHO chief lay the ground for traditional medicine centre in Jamnagar

Modi, WHO chief lay the ground for traditional medicine centre in Jamnagar

Rediff.com19 Apr 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said the establishment of the WHO Global Centre for Traditional Medicine (WHO GCTM) in Jamnagar will usher in a new era of traditional medicine globally.

The 2021 Kerala, Tamil Nadu election sentimeter

The 2021 Kerala, Tamil Nadu election sentimeter

Rediff.com6 Apr 2021

Tamil Nadu and Kerala are voting in single-phase for 234 and 140 assembly constituencies respectively.

Govt has ambitious plans for the GIFT City

Govt has ambitious plans for the GIFT City

Rediff.com1 Feb 2022

The government on Tuesday said it will allow setting up of world-class foreign universities in Gandhinagar's GIFT City, free from domestic regulations, to facilitate availability of skilled manpower in the financial services space. In addition, an international arbitration centre will be set up in the GIFT City for timely settlement of disputes under international jurisprudence, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said while presenting the Union Budget for 2022-23. The centre could be on the lines of the Singapore International Arbitration Centre, or the London Commercial Arbitration Centre.

Yogi, the saffron-clad monk who will be UP CM again

Yogi, the saffron-clad monk who will be UP CM again

Rediff.com10 Mar 2022

The BJP's 2022 assembly election win may have further consolidated Adityanath's stock within the BJP. The saffron party is now set to win the UP state polls twice in a row, a feat achieved by no other party in three decades.

'LCH Outperformed Other Aircraft In Ladakh'

'LCH Outperformed Other Aircraft In Ladakh'

Rediff.com3 Oct 2022

All of India welcomes the Light Combat Helicopter into the Armed Forces arsenal and wishes it a safe tenure and happy shooting. May it rule the skies and ensure that the enemies are given a fitting reply when the need arises.

Low R-value since Sept shows slowing Covid spread in India, says study

Low R-value since Sept shows slowing Covid spread in India, says study

Rediff.com19 Oct 2021

India's reproduction value, which reflects how rapidly the coronavirus pandemic is spreading, has remained below 1 since September, suggesting that the infection rate is declining, according to a study.

'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.'

Third Covid wave in India may peak in early Feb: IIT-Kanpur study

Third Covid wave in India may peak in early Feb: IIT-Kanpur study

Rediff.com24 Dec 2021

The third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in India may peak by February 3, 2022, claims a modelling study by researchers at Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur.

India's Covid reproduction number (R) goes over 1 after 3 months

India's Covid reproduction number (R) goes over 1 after 3 months

Rediff.com20 Apr 2022

India's effective reproduction number (R) for Covid, an indicator of how quickly the infection is spreading, has increased to over 1 for the first time since January, estimates a researcher from Chennai's Institute of Mathematical Sciences.

Ernst & Young to hire 9,000 techies in 2021

Ernst & Young to hire 9,000 techies in 2021

Rediff.com24 Dec 2020

Global professional services organisation Ernst & Young Services on Thursday said it will hire about 9,000 new workforce in India in 2021, in various technology roles across all member firms. These hires will be from the STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) background and in areas including artificial intelligence, machine learning, cyber security, analytics and other emerging technologies, EY said in a statement.

COVID-19 cases in India to peak between June 21-28: Study

COVID-19 cases in India to peak between June 21-28: Study

Rediff.com22 May 2020

The study has predicted that confirmed COVID-19 cases reported daily will show a rising graph till the end of June. "A clear downward trend in the confirmed cases is likely to be observed each day from the second week of July," Nandadulal Bairagi, a senior professor of Jadavpur University who was involved in the project told PTI.

'Stop procrastinating. No dream is too big'

'Stop procrastinating. No dream is too big'

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

'Everything is possible if you are willing to give it your best shot.' 'And while you go about achieving your dreams, don't forget to care for our planet.'

'Nothing happens in CSK without MSD's approval'

'Nothing happens in CSK without MSD's approval'

Rediff.com30 Apr 2022

In reality, Ravindra Jadeja's ascension was a lot about CSK's second in command for years Suresh Raina losing form and being released by the franchise. It was more of a distress move with distinct lack of options.

3rd wave may peak between Oct-Nov: Govt panel scientist

3rd wave may peak between Oct-Nov: Govt panel scientist

Rediff.com4 Jul 2021

However, Covid infection can spread faster during the third wave if any new virulent variant of SARS-CoV-2 emerges, said Manindra Agarwal who is working with the Sutra Model -- the mathematical projection of the COVID-19 trajectory.

6 Tough Lessons I Learned As A CEO

6 Tough Lessons I Learned As A CEO

Rediff.com20 Jun 2022

Challenge the status quo, question the why behind processes, and push yourself and your organisation. That's how you will win, even if you 'lose' is Neha Sampat's advice to wannabe entrepreneurs.

The 2021 West Bengal Election Sentimeter

The 2021 West Bengal Election Sentimeter

Rediff.com23 Mar 2021

The BJP which won only three seats in the last assembly election is looking confident to make inroads is Mamata's den.

Covid 3rd wave unlikely to be as severe as second: Study

Covid 3rd wave unlikely to be as severe as second: Study

Rediff.com25 Jun 2021

A third wave of COVID-19 -- if it occurs -- is unlikely to be as severe as the second wave given the extent of spread of coronavirus infections that has already taken place in the country, according to a study.

U19 WC: Virus-hit India pray for availability of players

U19 WC: Virus-hit India pray for availability of players

Rediff.com21 Jan 2022

Siddarth Yadav is the only player who has a confirmed positive RT-PCR report while Dhull, Rasheed, and Aaradhya Yadav tested positive in Rapid Antigen Tests.

Just how good is Vidya Balan in Maths?

Just how good is Vidya Balan in Maths?

Rediff.com24 Jul 2020

'I used to be crazy about dates, about car numbers, phone numbers and people would ask, "How can you remember all these things?".'

7 Ways To Deal With Rising EMIs

7 Ways To Deal With Rising EMIs

Rediff.com10 May 2022

Pranjal Kamra, CEO, Finology Ventures, lists seven efficient ways to cope with the rise in EMIs even as you balance your monthly budgets.

Want To Be An Investment Banker?

Want To Be An Investment Banker?

Rediff.com7 Apr 2022

2022 is shaping up as the year brimming with job opportunities for people who possess relevant skillsets. Therefore, it is crucial for fresh graduates and young professionals to enroll in relevant certification courses to add more feathers to their introductory portfolio

West Indies aim for survival as Sri Lanka look to sign off on a high

West Indies aim for survival as Sri Lanka look to sign off on a high

Rediff.com3 Nov 2021

Defending champions West Indies will be desperate to address their batting woes and keep their slim semi-final hopes alive when they take on an inexperienced Sri Lanka in the T20 World Cup on Thursday.

WhiteHat Jr founder Karan Bajaj quits

WhiteHat Jr founder Karan Bajaj quits

Rediff.com4 Aug 2021

Karan Bajaj, founder of WhiteHat Jr, on Wednesday announced his exit from the company, a year after the coding platform was acquired by edtech giant Byju's. Trupti Mukker, who was the head of customer experience and delivery, will now lead the organisation. In a post on LinkedIn, Bajaj shared the announcement of his departure from a company he founded in 2018.

Govt announces post-retirement jobs for Agniveers as protests erupt

Govt announces post-retirement jobs for Agniveers as protests erupt

Rediff.com15 Jun 2022

The Centre on Wednesday announced a raft of post-retirement employment possibilities for 'Agniveer' like priority in recruitment to the central armed police forces (CAPF) and Assam rifles but that failed to assuage the concerns of the opposition Congress which warned the 'transformative' 'Agnipath' scheme will reduce the operational effectiveness of the armed forces.

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.'

Tribal President: 'Don't Expect Magic'

Tribal President: 'Don't Expect Magic'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2022

'It will be wrong to raise the expectations of tribals because of a tribal President. 'Tribal issues have not been resolved for 150 years.'

Omicron in India: 'Surge likely in January'

Omicron in India: 'Surge likely in January'

Rediff.com30 Dec 2021

'Whether the substantial hybrid immunity present in India can protect against severe consequences of the disease remains to be seen.'

The 2020 Bihar Election Sentimeter

The 2020 Bihar Election Sentimeter

Rediff.com28 Oct 2020

The major players in Bihar are the ruling alliance of the Janata Dal-United and the Bharatiya Janata Party, the Opposition alliance of mahagathabandhan led by the Rashtriya Janata Dal with the Congress and three Left parties.

When Queen Elizabeth Visited NDA

When Queen Elizabeth Visited NDA

Rediff.com12 Sep 2022

'I have never seen such a large parade being commanded with such precision just by a vocal word of command.' 'I would like to import this technology to England.' Air Commodore Nitin Sathe (retd), then a final year cadet at the National Defence Academy remembers Queen Elizabeth II's visit to NDA in November 1983.