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Delhi Capitals eye big win against Rajasthan Royals

Delhi Capitals eye big win against Rajasthan Royals

Rediff.com3 May 2019

A big win on Saturday will not only will boost Delhi's morale after the 80-run hammering at the hands of CSK but it could also propel the side to the second position in the eight-team standings.

He shunned a seven-figure salary to become an entrepreneur

He shunned a seven-figure salary to become an entrepreneur

Rediff.com23 Nov 2011

From a IIM aspirant in 2005 to a IIM trainer in 2008, Vineet Patawari brilliantly used the experience gained during his college days to start not one, but three ventures namely Quickermaths.com, Fireup, and more recently CareerSkills to help students prepare and perform better. Here, he shares his entrepreneurial journey.

In Mamata's memories: A friend who backstabbed

In Mamata's memories: A friend who backstabbed

Rediff.com26 Jan 2012

She had summoned all her political astuteness and understanding to single-handedly unseat the Left Front from power in West Bengal, but when she was a child, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee was so innocent that she was often backstabbed by her friends.

Review: Ramanujan is a must watch

Review: Ramanujan is a must watch

Rediff.com11 Jul 2014

The film which is dedicated to India's mathematical prodigy, Ramanujan, is a well researched, well-written and brilliantly directed.

Professor death: Indian-origin academic gets bail

Professor death: Indian-origin academic gets bail

Rediff.com13 Jan 2012

Devinder Sivia, an Indian-origin Mathematics lecturer arrested in connection with the death of his colleague in Oxfordshire, was on Friday released on bail until April 18, the police said. The incident has shocked the academic community in Oxford. Sivia, 49, and victim Professor Steven Rawlings, 50, were described as close friends for decades who had even co-written a book. Rawling's body was found in Sivia's house in Southmoor, Oxfordshire.

Computers to help understand neurons

Computers to help understand neurons

Rediff.com14 Jul 2011

This may help neuroscientists understand one of the deepest mysteries of our brain - how neuronal networks communicate and work together.

'How many hours should I prepare for IIT-JEE?'

'How many hours should I prepare for IIT-JEE?'

Rediff.com28 Mar 2012

In an online chat with readers, Dr Sanjeev Verma and Dr Gaurav Gaurav Sharma, experts, Vidya Mandir Classes addressed queries related to cracking the IIT-JEE.

'I go to India and every time people go 'Ah Diee Haard''

'I go to India and every time people go 'Ah Diee Haard''

Rediff.com28 Apr 2016

Jeremy Irons considered maths 'very boring' till he read G H Hardy's A Mathematician's Apology. The actor, who plays the British mathematician in The Man Who Knew Infinity, talks numbers, acting and his legacy with Aseem Chhabra/Rediff.com.

When should you take Covishield/Covaxin?

When should you take Covishield/Covaxin?

Rediff.com26 Mar 2021

'You can still acquire the COVID-19 virus even if you are vaccinated.' 'But if you develop the disease, (after being vaccinated) the likelihood is that it will be mild.' 'It just makes sense to continue to take precautions, because you may be around a lot of unvaccinated people.'

CBSE puts class XII sample papers on its site

CBSE puts class XII sample papers on its site

Rediff.com15 Dec 2011

The CBSE has mounted 32 sample papers of Class XII and of 28 other examinations on its website and students can download them free.

'Don't treat CAT preparation like a gym membership'

'Don't treat CAT preparation like a gym membership'

Rediff.com1 Nov 2011

In two online chats with readers on October 24 and 31, respectively, experts Naveenan Ramachandran, Rajesh Balasubramanian and KS Baskar from 2IIM addressed reader queries related to cracking CAT 2011 and more. For those who missed the live chats, here are the unedited transcript.

Check out the Tamil Nadu Election Sentiment Meter

Check out the Tamil Nadu Election Sentiment Meter

Rediff.com9 May 2016

Rediff Labs analysed the past performance of the parties to develop this Sentiment Meter for the 2016 Tamil Nadu election.

14-hour power cuts didn't dim his IAS dream

14-hour power cuts didn't dim his IAS dream

Rediff.com13 Apr 2012

This son of a rickshaw puller, who graduated in Mathematics chose entirely new subjects in Civils because he could not afford coaching. Here is his story

The 6 outstanding winners of the Infosys Prize

The 6 outstanding winners of the Infosys Prize

Rediff.com7 Jan 2011

The Infosys Science Foundation on Thursday awarded winners of Infosys Prize 2010 recognising their outstanding achievements in scientific research.

COLUMN: How I learnt what education is

COLUMN: How I learnt what education is

Rediff.com22 Mar 2012

Education is much more than just learning about things, says Ajit Balakrishnan.

How I learnt what education is

How I learnt what education is

Rediff.com22 Mar 2012

Education is much more than just learning about things, says Ajit Balakrishnan.

Dr S N Prasad: A doyen among military historians

Dr S N Prasad: A doyen among military historians

Rediff.com20 Sep 2011

Colonel (Dr) Anil Athale remembers the contributions of military historian S N Prasad, who turned 90 recently.

Christchurch shootings continue to ripple in New Zealand sports

Christchurch shootings continue to ripple in New Zealand sports

Rediff.com16 Mar 2019

New Zealand's worst peacetime mass killing rippled through the country's top-class sports on Saturday with two high profile events cancelled and the first class cricket title being decided without a ball being bowled in the final round of matches.

Why recording the current period is necessary

Why recording the current period is necessary

Rediff.com30 May 2020

What is a migrant going through today on the walk home? What is it like to be a Muslim and watch the news on television every night in India? Is there a bureaucrat who is noting down the absurdity of what is announced and what is actually happening in her domain? A medical resident who has gone through three weeks of 12-hour shifts while her seniors abstain from coming to the Covid hospital? They may be our everyday experiences, but they are how history will understand what happened to us all in this strange and surreal time, points out Aakar Patel.

The scientist who runs the world's most cost-efficient microfinance firm

The scientist who runs the world's most cost-efficient microfinance firm

Rediff.com16 Nov 2011

Dr Tara Thiagarajan is the chairperson and managing director of the Rs 200-crore (Rs 2 billion) Madura Micro Finance Ltd. She is also the director of Microcredit Foundation of India.

MUST READ: 10 things you didn't know about Stephen Hawking

MUST READ: 10 things you didn't know about Stephen Hawking

Rediff.com14 Mar 2018

In 2012 Rediff.com had published a feature on the rare aspects of Hawking's life and work, based on a feature by popular edutainment website HowStuffWorks, which we reproduce.

Meet the 6 winners of Infosys Prize

Meet the 6 winners of Infosys Prize

Rediff.com25 Oct 2010

The Infosys Science Foundation on Monday announced the winners of the Infosys Prize 2010 recognizing outstanding contributions to scientific research that have impacted India.

CAT 2011: 'IIMs and Prometric have done a terrific job'

CAT 2011: 'IIMs and Prometric have done a terrific job'

Rediff.com24 Oct 2011

We asked experts who gave the CAT 2011 exam on the first day to give us a detailed analysis of the new pattern. Here, expert Naveenan Ramachandran of 2IIM shares his views about the exam.

Is it expensive to study in Germany?

Is it expensive to study in Germany?

Rediff.com11 Mar 2020

If you have pursued your bachelor's degree from elsewhere, studying a master's programme in public universities in Germany is easier as 80% of the universities are free, says Sushil Sukhwani.

Hail the power of networks!

Hail the power of networks!

Rediff.com15 Apr 2020

Not just in the fight against COVID-19, but also in politics, economics and society, observes Ajit Balakrishnan.

'We have to avoid an explosion of numbers'

'We have to avoid an explosion of numbers'

Rediff.com14 Apr 2020

'... so that the hospitals do not get overwhelmed. We have to avoid it at all costs.'

Rediff sentiment meter: Will it be UDF or LDF in Kerala?

Rediff sentiment meter: Will it be UDF or LDF in Kerala?

Rediff.com9 May 2016

Rediff Labs analysed the past performance of the parties to develop this Sentiment Meter for the 2016 Kerala election.

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.

Announcing admissions to MSc in IT, computers

Announcing admissions to MSc in IT, computers

Rediff.com20 May 2010

Anna University, Chennai invites applications for admission to five-year integrated self-supporting degree programmes offered at College of Engineering, Guindy Campus.

IBAB courses in Bioinformatics

IBAB courses in Bioinformatics

Rediff.com22 May 2009

Institute of Bioinformatics and Applied Biotechnology (IBAB), Bangalore, a Department of Information Technology (Government of India) Center of Excellence for Research and Training in Bioinformatics, invites applications.

China, India are grabbing future jobs: Obama

China, India are grabbing future jobs: Obama

Rediff.com14 Jun 2011

Travelling to Durham in North Carolina, Obama said companies in the US are having a tough time in finding right candidates in the field of science and technology, which he argued is not a good sign for the future of the country.

Anand to play against 40 players simultaneously

Anand to play against 40 players simultaneously

Rediff.com19 Aug 2010

Hyderabad is all set to witness a spectacular chess match with Grandmaster Viswanathan Anand playing against 40 players simultaneously on August 24.

Must see: 10 HOTTEST jobs in India right now

Must see: 10 HOTTEST jobs in India right now

Rediff.com30 Sep 2019

A financial analyst is one of the most popular career options in the domain of finance, Sanjay Goyal.

Timeline: Steve Jobs's amazing innings at Apple

Timeline: Steve Jobs's amazing innings at Apple

Rediff.com25 Aug 2011

Steve Jobs' resignation is biggest blow to Apple, which is at the peak of its success.

'The resilience of the Indian people is unparalleled'

'The resilience of the Indian people is unparalleled'

Rediff.com24 Feb 2011

As part of an ongoing series, we bring you stories of young Indian Americans who came looking for the Real India and found their real selves instead. Rucha Desai recounts his trip to India.

Chelsea can still get to a Champions League position: Hiddink

Chelsea can still get to a Champions League position: Hiddink

Rediff.com5 Jan 2016

Chelsea still have a chance of finishing in the Premier League top four and securing Champions League football at the end of the season, interim manager Guus Hiddink has said.

China versus the people of Hong Kong

China versus the people of Hong Kong

Rediff.com24 Aug 2020

India needs to take note of China's assertiveness in implementing its national security law as also its recently exhibited sensitivity to criticism of Xi Jinping by the Indian media, says former senior R&AW officer and China expert Jayadeva Ranade.

EPL: Walcott winner against Newcastle sends Everton eighth

EPL: Walcott winner against Newcastle sends Everton eighth

Rediff.com24 Apr 2018

Everton's Theo Walcott struck just after halftime to secure a 1-0 home win over Newcastle United, on Monday, that took the Merseysiders up to eighth in the Premier League, their highest position this season.

Professors, lecturers required

Professors, lecturers required

Rediff.com16 Apr 2009

SIES Graduate School of Technology invites applications fopr teaching, technical and non-technical staff.

Hands-on learning camp on robotics for kids

Hands-on learning camp on robotics for kids

Rediff.com29 Oct 2010

ThinkLABS Technosolutions announces Robocamp, a hands-on learning camp based on robotics and virtual robotics for schoolchildren in Mumbai.