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Class X exams: Geometry and statistics simplified

Class X exams: Geometry and statistics simplified

Rediff.com25 Jan 2008

Top Carrers & You presents the second part on speed strategies in Maths.

Statistical highlights: India vs SL, Fourth Test

Statistical highlights: India vs SL, Fourth Test

Rediff.com11 Aug 2008

Statistical highlights at the end of fourth day's play in the third and final cricket Test between India and Sri Lanka in Colombo on Monday.

Statistical highlights - 2nd Test, Day 5

Statistical highlights - 2nd Test, Day 5

Rediff.com21 Oct 2008

India posted their 12th victory in 38 Tests against Australia in India. (Lost 12, Drawn 13, Tied 1). Overall, India have won 17 out of 74 against Australia (Lost 34, Drawn 22 and Tied 1).

6 Lessons From Vinesh's Olympic Journey

6 Lessons From Vinesh's Olympic Journey

Rediff.com17 Aug 2024

Vinesh Phogat is a reminder that true champions are not just defined by their medals but by their character and their impact on society.

Euro: Rice confident of England riding the momentum

Euro: Rice confident of England riding the momentum

Rediff.com9 Jul 2024

England's attacking line has spluttered at Euro 2024, with Jude Bellingham and Phil Foden showing only flashes of their club form and their usual penetrating runs into the box have been lacking.

That's why we have CAA: Jaishankar on Biden's 'xenophobia' remark

That's why we have CAA: Jaishankar on Biden's 'xenophobia' remark

Rediff.com4 May 2024

Rejecting the criticism of the CAA, Jaishankar said, "There are people who publicly said on record that because of CAA, a million Muslims will lose their citizenship in this country."

Statistical highlights: India vs SL at Canberra

Statistical highlights: India vs SL at Canberra

Rediff.com12 Feb 2008

Sri Lanka's eight-wicket victory is their biggest over India on foreign soil in terms of wickets, surpassing their seven-wicket win at Goa on December 8, 1990.

India's GDP grows 7.8% in Q4; 8.2% in FY24

India's GDP grows 7.8% in Q4; 8.2% in FY24

Rediff.com31 May 2024

India's economy grew 7.8 per cent in the March quarter, pushing up the annual growth rate to 8.2 per cent, according to official data released on Friday. Growth in the January-March period was lower than the 8.6 per cent expansion in the December quarter.

Oh, To Buy A Home In Srinagar...!

Oh, To Buy A Home In Srinagar...!

Rediff.com29 May 2024

Syed Firdaus Ashraf/Rediff.com tried to buy a house on his recent visit to Srinagar.

India's big guns ready to fire vs Pakistan

India's big guns ready to fire vs Pakistan

Rediff.com8 Jun 2024

Ahead of the mega IND v PAK encounter, let's delve into the records of some of India's most consistent performers against their arch-rivals.

Unlike poll surveys, RBI statistics favour Modi

Unlike poll surveys, RBI statistics favour Modi

Rediff.com21 Dec 2007

A study conducted by the CII and the Institute of Rural Management on the Jyotigram Yojana, the state government's rural electrification scheme which promises 24-hour, 3-phase electricity to villages, says there is an increase in the level of average employment and reduction in migration from rural areas by 33 per cent.

Uttarakhand saw sharpest dip in workforce during Covid

Uttarakhand saw sharpest dip in workforce during Covid

Rediff.com7 Feb 2024

Uttarakhand saw the sharpest decline (of 11 per cent) in the "total persons engaged" in manufacturing in the worst-hit pandemic year of 2020-21 as industrial units shut shop, according to the latest Annual Survey of Industries (ASI) data, released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI). This was followed by the decline in the workforce in states such as Jharkhand (8.9 per cent), West Bengal (8.3 per cent), Kerala (8 per cent), and Karnataka (7.8 per cent). The "total persons engaged" in an enterprise is defined as the sum of directly employed workers, supervisory or managerial workers, and the unpaid family members who might be engaged in the enterprise.

Guardiola feels Man City will win Premier League again

Guardiola feels Man City will win Premier League again

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

'If we play at the level of Liverpool or Tottenham we'll do it again.'

Tomato Is Not The Villain Of Price Rise!

Tomato Is Not The Villain Of Price Rise!

Rediff.com21 Jul 2023

How is it that tomatoes recorded a price fall in official statistics when it remained unaffordable for the common person in June?

Here's what EC has to say on delay in voter turnout figures

Here's what EC has to say on delay in voter turnout figures

Rediff.com3 May 2024

This is for the first time the EC has officially come out with a statement on allegations of delay in sharing turnout data.

SC notice to Centre over plea seeking cancellation of NEET-UG 2024

SC notice to Centre over plea seeking cancellation of NEET-UG 2024

Rediff.com20 Jun 2024

The Supreme Court on Thursday sought responses from the Centre, the National Testing Agency (NTA) and others on petitions seeking the cancellation of National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (Undergraduate)-2024 (NEET-UG 2024), and a court-monitored probe into the alleged irregularities in the medical entrance exam.

Does BGauss RUV 350 Pack A Punch?

Does BGauss RUV 350 Pack A Punch?

Rediff.com28 Jun 2024

Overall, the BGauss RUV 350 is a feature-packed electric scooter with a unique design and competitive performance.

Share of women in urban salaried jobs at 6-year low in Q4FY24: PLFS

Share of women in urban salaried jobs at 6-year low in Q4FY24: PLFS

Rediff.com20 May 2024

The share of women employed in regular salaried jobs in urban India hit a fresh low in the January-March quarter (Q4) of 2023-24 (FY24). In the same period, the share of women engaged in self-employment went up. An analysis of the latest quarterly Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) data showed the share of women in regular wage work among all employed women stood at 52.3 per cent in Q4FY24, down from 53 per cent in the previous quarter.

World Cup 2023: 'England look like a side that has no confidence'

World Cup 2023: 'England look like a side that has no confidence'

Rediff.com22 Oct 2023

Former skipper Nasser Hussain said reliance on statistics rather than reading the conditions has led to England's downfall in World Cup 2023.

5 Life Lessons From India's T20 World Cup Victory

5 Life Lessons From India's T20 World Cup Victory

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

As the dust settles on the celebrations, let's delve into the inspiring lessons we can learn from India's historic T20 World Cup win.

8-8.5% growth is more like statistical and not real: CEA

8-8.5% growth is more like statistical and not real: CEA

Rediff.com3 Mar 2015

Govt expects 15.8% growth in revenue collection this year.

Kharge's remarks in RS on PM poll speeches expunged

Kharge's remarks in RS on PM poll speeches expunged

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

The Rajya Sabha chairman asked him to authenticate his assertions and refused to accept newspaper clippings that the Congress leader showed to buttress his points.

Retail inflation eases to 11-month low of 4.83% in April

Retail inflation eases to 11-month low of 4.83% in April

Rediff.com13 May 2024

Retail inflation eased to an 11-month low of 4.83 per cent in April as prices of some kitchen items declined though overall food basket firmed up marginally, according to a government data released on Monday. The Consumer Price Index (CPI)-based retail inflation was 4.85 per cent in March. It was 4.7 per cent in April 2023.

Retail inflation eases to 5-month low of 4.85% in March

Retail inflation eases to 5-month low of 4.85% in March

Rediff.com12 Apr 2024

Retail inflation declined to a five-month low of 4.85 per cent in March mainly due to cooling food prices, inching towards the Reserve Bank's target of 4 per cent, according to official data released on Friday. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) based retail inflation was 5.09 per cent in February and 5.66 per cent in March 2023. Previously, CPI-based inflation was the lowest at 4.87 per cent in October 2023.

In line with G20 countries, India may move away from Wholesale Price Index

In line with G20 countries, India may move away from Wholesale Price Index

Rediff.com11 Dec 2023

The official said that the National Statistical Commission (NSC) is examining the working group report on the roadmap for introducing the PPI and their recommendations are awaited. "It is with Statistical Commission, so we will wait for the panel recommendation," the official, who did not wish to be named, said.

Statistical highlights: India v Australia, 4th ODI

Statistical highlights: India v Australia, 4th ODI

Rediff.com3 Nov 2009

The second wicket partnership of 64 runs between Shane Watson and Ricky Ponting is Australia's highest for the second wicket at the venue against any opponent, eclipsing the previous best of 50 runs against India, registered by the same pair on 29-10-2006.

Statistical highlights: India v Australia, 1st ODI

Statistical highlights: India v Australia, 1st ODI

Rediff.com25 Oct 2009

Statistical highlights of the first India-Australia ODI in Vadodara.

Statistics favour Tottenham in chasing EPL dream

Statistics favour Tottenham in chasing EPL dream

Rediff.com20 Apr 2016

'Tottenham's teamwork which has given them a chance of reeling in Leicester.'

Will end drain of wealth to crony corporates: Cong

Will end drain of wealth to crony corporates: Cong

Rediff.com9 May 2024

The Congress on Thursday accused the Modi government of aiding 'drain of wealth' from ordinary Indians to crony corporates, and said it will end this practice if it comes to power at the Centre.

The rise and fall of Dattajirao Gaekwad revealed

The rise and fall of Dattajirao Gaekwad revealed

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

As an Indian captain, he will enjoy his little piece of history and no one can take that away from him.

AIIMS to constitute medical board for examining Kejriwal over insulin row

AIIMS to constitute medical board for examining Kejriwal over insulin row

Rediff.com22 Apr 2024

Kejriwal had alleged he was not being administered insulin in jail leading to "alarming" rise in his blood sugar levels.

'There won't be any change in SRH's method in final'

'There won't be any change in SRH's method in final'

Rediff.com25 May 2024

Simon Helmot, Sunrisers Hyderabad's assistant coach, on how the team demolished Rajasthan Royals in Qualifier 2, and plans for Sunday's final against Kolkata Knight Riders.

Statistical highlights: India - Sri Lanka, 2nd ODI

Statistical highlights: India - Sri Lanka, 2nd ODI

Rediff.com20 Aug 2008

India registered their first victory over Sri Lanka at Dambulla, when they won the second ODI of the five-match series on Wednesday.

Where did we lose? NDA was there yesterday, is there today: Modi

Where did we lose? NDA was there yesterday, is there today: Modi

Rediff.com7 Jun 2024

"If you see in the context of alliances and statistics, then this is the strongest alliance government," Modi said while addressing newly-elected MPs and leaders of the NDA from across the country following his election as leader of the ruling bloc ahead of his government's swearing-in on Sunday.

Statistical highlights, India-Aus, 1st Test, Day

Statistical highlights, India-Aus, 1st Test, Day

Rediff.com27 Dec 2007

India became the second nation in Test annals to achieve the feat of featuring four players (Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid, Anil Kumble and Sourav Ganguly) with 100 or more appearances in the same Test squad.

When A 60 Year Old Wins Beauty Contest...

When A 60 Year Old Wins Beauty Contest...

Rediff.com16 May 2024

You can sense the beauty business licking its lips. In rapidly ageing affluent societies the search for eternal youth has been a goldmine for the purveyors of anti-ageing creams, hair dyes, botox treatments and plastic surgeons -- and that includes India, asserts Kanika Datta.

India a $4 trillion economy? No official word yet

India a $4 trillion economy? No official word yet

Rediff.com19 Nov 2023

Billionaire Gautam Adani to two Union Ministers and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis among others on Sunday hailed India crossing $4 trillion mark though there was no official confirmation if the country has achieved the landmark. The finance ministry and the National Statistical Office did not immediately comment on the viral social media post on India's GDP crossing $4 trillion. Highly placed sources said that the viral news was incorrect and India was still shy of that landmark.

Cash out: Mobile wallet payments may hit Rs 532 trn in 2028

Cash out: Mobile wallet payments may hit Rs 532 trn in 2028

Rediff.com9 Apr 2024

Mobile wallet adoption is surging in India and swiftly becoming a primary payment option, surpassing traditional methods like cash and cards. Over the next few years, payments via mobile wallets in India are likely to surpass the Rs 531.8 trillion mark in 2028, witnessing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 18.3 per cent between 2024 and 2028, according to GlobalData - a London-based leading data and analytics company. The value of mobile wallet payments in India, as per a GlobalData report, grew at a CAGR of 72.1 per cent between 2019 and 2023 to reach Rs 202.8 trillion ($2.5 trillion) in 2023.

PM Sunak ends speculation, announces UK election on July 4

PM Sunak ends speculation, announces UK election on July 4

Rediff.com23 May 2024

In an address from the lectern on the steps of 10 Downing Street on a rainy London evening, Britain's first Prime Minister of Indian heritage confirmed a summer poll in six weeks' time and that the Parliament would soon be dissolved after he formally informed King Charles III of the election timeline.

Retail inflation eases to 3-month low of 5.02% in Sep

Retail inflation eases to 3-month low of 5.02% in Sep

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

Retail inflation declined to a three-month low of 5.02 in September, mainly due to easing food prices, according to the government data released on Thursday. The inflation has come back to the Reserve Bank's comfort level of below 6 per cent after a gap of two months. The inflation based on the consumer price index (CPI) was 6.83 per cent in August and 7.41 per cent in September 2022.