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Last minute tips to crack the IIT JEE 2016

Last minute tips to crack the IIT JEE 2016

Rediff.com18 Mar 2016

Ramesh Batlish, Head-FIITJEE Noida shares crucial advice for engineering aspirants.

'We are hoping for the best, but we are prepared for the worst'

'We are hoping for the best, but we are prepared for the worst'

Rediff.com1 Apr 2020

'As of this moment, we have 1,173 ventilators, 2,695 ICUs and about 10,408 plus isolation beds.' 'But this number keeps changing with every passing hour as we incorporate more private as well as government hospitals in our fight against the pandemic.'

Too many leaks, the 'chowkidar' is weak: Rahul's jibe at PM

Too many leaks, the 'chowkidar' is weak: Rahul's jibe at PM

Rediff.com29 Mar 2018

Gandhi went into rhyme over the series of leaks.

This is a captain whose commitment to his team is absolute

This is a captain whose commitment to his team is absolute

Rediff.com31 Dec 2021

Under Kohli, playing cricket will now be about winning, not avoiding defeat. India will not just be liked or admired -- it will be respected and feared. A country whose stars were labeled 'talented' or 'elegant' or 'inconsistent' now finds itself with a captain who is professional, tough, and combative, the embodiment of athleticism, aggression, and ambition. A fascinating glimpse from Pride, Prejudice And Punditry: The Essential Shashi Tharoor.

India's excess Covid deaths may be between 3.4- 4.9mn: Study

India's excess Covid deaths may be between 3.4- 4.9mn: Study

Rediff.com21 Jul 2021

India's official COVID-19 tally on Wednesday was 4,18,480 (4.18 lakh), the third highest in the world after the US and Brazil.

Why were the BK 16 Arrested?

Why were the BK 16 Arrested?

Rediff.com17 Jul 2021

None of them had anything to do with the violence at Bhima Koregaon, where they were not even present, points out Aakar Patel.

Is the NFT phenomenon a bubble? Or a new beginning?

Is the NFT phenomenon a bubble? Or a new beginning?

Rediff.com21 Mar 2021

Welcome to Non-Fungible Tokens (NFT) - digital constructs authenticated using an abstract mathematical application. An NFT is a unique token added to some digital construct and registered on a blockchain with details of ownership. The construct itself might be free (it often is) but the NFT along with the construct is worth "more". The NFT market didn't exist until 2017 when "cryptokitties", or virtual cats, became available with NFTs. The market is now worth around $350 million. Speculators believe it is likely to be worth much more in future.

Hamilton wins at Imola as Mercedes clinch constructors' title

Hamilton wins at Imola as Mercedes clinch constructors' title

Rediff.com1 Nov 2020

The six times world champion took the chequered flag at Imola 5.783 seconds ahead of team mate Valtteri Bottas, who started on pole position.

Max no. of foreign born tech grads from India: US Census

Max no. of foreign born tech grads from India: US Census

Rediff.com18 Nov 2011

A majority (61 per cent) of foreign born with engineering degrees were born in Asia, including 22 per cent, who were born in India, and 13 per cent who were born in China, the report said on Thursday.

Getting ready for Covid-19

Getting ready for Covid-19

Rediff.com16 Mar 2020

'Infectious disease is a given of humankind. There will always be another around the corner.'

'Film industry isn't friendly to tough guys'

'Film industry isn't friendly to tough guys'

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

'Good actors are supposed to be guys who wear kurta-pajama and look soft and nice.' 'People like me are not in that category.'

Maths tuitions being outsourced to India

Maths tuitions being outsourced to India

Rediff.com8 Jul 2005

In a recent article, Wall Street Journal said that online mathematics education is the next phase of outsourcing in the US.

Aarushi case: SC admits plea challenging Talwars' acquittal

Aarushi case: SC admits plea challenging Talwars' acquittal

Rediff.com19 Mar 2018

A bench headed by Justice Ranjan Gogoi issued notice to the dentist couple, who were acquitted by the Allahabad high court in the twin murder case in October last year.

Does poor hygiene lead to fewer Covid deaths?

Does poor hygiene lead to fewer Covid deaths?

Rediff.com30 Oct 2020

'Better hygiene practices could lower a person's immunity and make the person susceptible to auto-immune diseases.'

'I owe the start of my Hollywood journey to...'

'I owe the start of my Hollywood journey to...'

Rediff.com21 Sep 2021

This Khan superstar told Gulshan Grover, 'Go ahead, become a star in Hollywood.'

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.

North India could see 100,000 cases per state per day

North India could see 100,000 cases per state per day

Rediff.com19 Apr 2021

'The trajectory of the disease will keep increasing because of the population density being very high.'

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.

'We have become a corrupt people'

'We have become a corrupt people'

Rediff.com21 Oct 2020

'What kind of education have we had if we can't treat another human being with equal respect?'

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.

Religion set for extinction in the West: Study

Religion set for extinction in the West: Study

Rediff.com25 Mar 2011

A study using a mathematical model has shown that religion is set to become extinct in nine Western-style democracies, as there is a steady rise in those claiming no religious affiliation. A team of researchers took census data stretching back as far as a century from countries in which the census queried religious affiliation: Australia, Canada, the Czech Republic, Finland, Ireland, the Netherlands, New Zealand and Switzerland.

Football PIX: Ronaldo marks 600th league game with goal

Football PIX: Ronaldo marks 600th league game with goal

Rediff.com3 Mar 2021

Cristiano Ronaldo marked his 600th league appearance with his 20th Serie A goal of the season as Juventus beat Spezia 3-0 on Tuesday to move within three points of second-placed AC Milan.

6 feet apart may not be enough to stop COVID-19

6 feet apart may not be enough to stop COVID-19

Rediff.com20 May 2020

According to the scientists, shorter adults and children could be at higher risk if they are located within the trajectory of the saliva droplets.

Roger Penrose, 2 others share Physics Nobel for black hole research

Roger Penrose, 2 others share Physics Nobel for black hole research

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

The Nobel Assembly on Tuesday said in a tweet, 'The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences has decided to award the 2020 Nobel Prize in Physics with one half to Roger Penrose and the other half jointly to Reinhard Genzel and Andrea Ghez.'

World Cup: Mexico outclass South Korea; close in on last 16

World Cup: Mexico outclass South Korea; close in on last 16

Rediff.com23 Jun 2018

Carlos Vela's penalty and a superbly-taken breakaway goal by Javier Hernandez gave Mexico a 2-1 World Cup Group F win over South Korea on Saturday which put them on the brink of a place in the last 16.

Numero Uno: This Indian has won the math Nobel

Numero Uno: This Indian has won the math Nobel

Rediff.com5 Sep 2014

Dr Manjul Bhargava speaks to P Rajendran about winning the Fields Medal, math's biggest global honour.

Paper leak: Coaching owner, others grilled; CBSE was tipped-off before exam

Paper leak: Coaching owner, others grilled; CBSE was tipped-off before exam

Rediff.com29 Mar 2018

The CBSE will declare the date of re-examination probably on Monday or Tuesday.

'Pakistan's performance in World Cup is not bad at all'

'Pakistan's performance in World Cup is not bad at all'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2019

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has already announced that its revamped cricket committee will hold a robust inquiry into the team's performances

Trouble in Love Land? Love Guru's Here!

Trouble in Love Land? Love Guru's Here!

Rediff.com21 May 2021

Let Love Guru help.

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.

H-1B visas: Biden administration says lottery system to continue till Dec 31

H-1B visas: Biden administration says lottery system to continue till Dec 31

Rediff.com5 Feb 2021

The Biden administration has announced that it is delaying the H-1B policy of the previous Trump administration on allocation of the popular foreign work visas by continuing with the lottery system until December 31, 2021, to give the immigration agency more time to develop, test and implement the modifications to the registration system. On January 7, the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced to do away with the traditional lottery system in deciding the successful applicants for the H-1B visas. The H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows US companies to employ foreign workers in specialty occupations that require theoretical or technical expertise.

'There should be a #MenToo movement'

'There should be a #MenToo movement'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2019

'There's another side, where men have become victims of some women's evil plans.'

New pattern in CBSE maths, science exams

New pattern in CBSE maths, science exams

Rediff.com11 Jan 2007

There will also be two additional chances for compartmental candidates.

Anti-Fascist anthem goes Punjabi to mark farmers' stir

Anti-Fascist anthem goes Punjabi to mark farmers' stir

Rediff.com24 Dec 2020

27-year-old Poojan Sahil who created the song can't be happier at its acceptance and success. The video of the song has almost 2.7 lakh views on YouTube in less than a week and is being widely shared across social media platforms.

Why do Modi and his Mantris Mock Science?

Why do Modi and his Mantris Mock Science?

Rediff.com20 Mar 2018

Hyperbole by our ministers and a few saffronised scientists not only defames Newton and Einstein, but also mocks ancient India's achievements in mathematics, medicine and natural science, says Utkarsh Mishra.

Now, a formula to help marathoners finish the race

Now, a formula to help marathoners finish the race

Rediff.com23 Oct 2010

A new formula by a marathon runner and student at Harvard and MIT gives elite runners and marathon enthusiasts a more exact way to calculate just how many carb calories they need to take to stay in the 26.2 mile (42.16 km) race.

The 2018 Chhattisgarh election sentiment meter

The 2018 Chhattisgarh election sentiment meter

Rediff.com19 Nov 2018

Rediff Labs analysed the 2013 assembly election results merged with 2014 Lok Sabha election results to develop a Sentiment Meter for the 2018 electoral battle in Chhattisgarh.

Indian American teacher gets Presidential award

Indian American teacher gets Presidential award

Rediff.com22 Jul 2010

Radhika Plakkot, a biology teacher from Huntington High School, Maryland, United States was recently named by President Barack Obama as one of America's best mathematics and science teachers for 2010.

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.

Beware Zohnerism!

Beware Zohnerism!

Rediff.com3 Mar 2021

Zohnerism drives our daily consumption of news and shaping our understanding of most issues, warns Sandeep Goyal.