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Sreedev Krishnakumar
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Number Theory: What does Japan's poll results say about its polity and economy?

The charts below explore what the election results mean for Japan's polity and its economy

Shigeru Ishiba celebrates after his election as the new head of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party on Friday (AP Photo/Hiro Komae, Pool)(AP)
Published on Oct 31, 2024 12:43 PM IST

Number Theory: US polls and three key demographic factors

Polls suggest a razor-thin race between Democratic nominee Kamala Harris and Republican nominee Donald Trump

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump during the second presidential debate at the Pennsylvania Convention Center on September 10.(Bloomberg)
Updated on Oct 26, 2024 02:46 PM IST

Number Theory: How long does it take for Nobel worthy research to win the prize?

This analysis focuses solely on the time lag between the publication of ground-breaking research and the awarding of the Nobel Prize

(Photo by Jonathan NACKSTRAND / AFP)(AFP)
Published on Oct 17, 2024 08:55 AM IST

Number Theory: Economic pain, political reset, what’s next for Sri Lanka?

What makes the latest election results really shocking is the fact that they have seen a complete rejection of the old political powers in Sri Lanka.

Anura Kumara Dissanayake, the new President of Sri Lanka.(@anuradisanayake)
Published on Sep 26, 2024 08:50 AM IST

Number Theory: Israel, its economy, polity and demography decoded

Here are four key data points which tell us how Israel grew its economy, how its demography has evolved, and how its polity has changed over the years

File photo
Updated on Sep 10, 2024 06:51 PM IST

Number Theory: Four charts which capture 10 years of Jan Dhan Yojana

Out of the 531 million bank accounts opened under the PMJDY, just 16 million have been opened with private banks.

The push to increase cards usage started with the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana in August 2014.(Shutterstock Photo)
Published on Aug 28, 2024 08:58 AM IST

Number Theory: The relationship between migration and religion

Globally, Christians, Muslims, Jews are more likely to move out of the country they were born in as they make a higher share of migrants than overall population

Representational image.(Shutterstock)
Published on Aug 20, 2024 08:22 AM IST

Number Theory: Four charts that explain elections in Haryana, Jammu & Kashmir

The Election Commission of India (ECI) announced assembly elections in Haryana and the union territory of Jammu & Kashmir on Friday

Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar
Updated on Aug 16, 2024 08:24 PM IST

Stocks end lower ahead of budget

BSE Sensex closed 102.5 points lower at 80,502.8 on Monday, dipping 0.27% from July 16 to July 22. Market volatility before budget is not unusual.

Signage of the Bombay Stock Exchange in Mumbai. (Bloomberg Photo)
Updated on Jul 23, 2024 11:11 AM IST

Number Theory: The China+1 opportunity: How India can capitalise

Although India hasn’t been able to reap the full benefits of C+1 so far, recent data signals that this could be changing.

Representational image. (Bloomberg)
Published on Jul 16, 2024 09:27 AM IST

Number Theory: Hathras and the gaps in emergency health infra

Among the most important requirements for hospitals when it comes to dealing with a Hathras kind of tragedy is what is called 'surge capacity'.

Relatives mourn the death of a victim in the stampede that occured during a religious congregation in Hathras on July 3. (PTI Photo)
Updated on Jul 12, 2024 08:17 AM IST

Number Theory: Charting the Sensex and its surge to 80,000

Sensex hit the milestone of crossing 10000 on February 7, 2006. Since then, on an average, it has taken 653 trading days to add each new 10000 points.

BSE Sensex.(HT File Photo)
Published on Jul 04, 2024 08:29 AM IST

Number Theory: Understanding why the 2024 NEET results have sparked controversy

The results of NEET 2024, published on June 4 first grabbed headlines when it was revealed that a staggering 67 students had scored a perfect 720 out of 720.

The alleged irregularities in the NEET-UG 2024 examination have evoked protests from students all over the country. (ANI Photo)
Published on Jun 13, 2024 07:31 AM IST

BJP’s stock grows in Tamil Nadu as AIADMK loses ground

The last time the BJP contested more seats than the 23 it contested in these elections was in 1996 when it put up candidates on 37 PCs.

The BJP has received 11.3% vote share, its highest in any Lok Sabha election in Tamil Nadu. (PTI)
Updated on Jun 07, 2024 06:56 AM IST

Both Congress and BJP make gains at cost of BRS in Telangana

In Telangana, BJP and Congress both won 8 seats each, while AIMIM won in Hyderabad. BRS failed to win any seats despite previous majority share.

Both Congress and BJP make gains at cost of BRS in Telangana
Updated on Jun 05, 2024 07:48 AM IST

How NDA’s electoral math fell apart in Maharashtra

This election was notable for being the first since the vertical splits of the 2 major regional parties in the state — Nationalist Congress Party and Shiv Sena

The BJP saw a decline in the number of seats it won from 23 in 2019 to 10 in 2024(PTI)
Updated on Jun 05, 2024 03:35 PM IST
By, New Delhi

Streak of losses continues for BRS, fails to win a single seat in Telangana

In Telangana, BJP and Congress won 8 seats each, while AIMIM won in Hyderabad. BRS failed to win any seat, benefiting Congress the most.

Nizamabad: BRS chief and former Telangana chief minister K Chandrashekar Rao at a tiffin centre in Nizamabad district on May 7 (PTI)
Updated on Jun 05, 2024 06:30 AM IST

Factors that may influence BJP’s performance across states

Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat and Assam account for a total of 69 parliamentary constituencies (PCs) of which the BJP currently holds 63 , a seat share of 91.3%

The BJP is expected to add to its 2019 tally in West Bengal, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. (AFP)
Updated on Jun 02, 2024 06:55 AM IST

How Andhra, Telangana fare 10 years after bifurcation

10 years after separation, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh show similar GSDP gaps. Telangana leads in per capita GSDP but lags in wealth distribution

How Andhra, Telangana fare 10 years after bifurcation
Updated on Jun 01, 2024 08:16 AM IST

Number Theory: Can BJP edge past BJD in bitter Odisha contest?

The BJD contested its first election in Odisha in alliance with the BJP in 1998. However, it parted ways and contested on its own in 2009.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik in Chandikhole, Odisha recently. (ANI Photo)
Updated on May 27, 2024 09:55 AM IST

How did the Indian stock market react to elections in the past?

Sensex and Nifty hit record highs post RBI's generous transfer to government. Historical data shows markets have mostly had muted reactions to election results.

The new logo of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) building is seen in Mumbai.(REUTERS FILE PHOTO)
Updated on May 24, 2024 03:31 PM IST

Number Theory: Can NDA retain its dominance in the Mumbai Metropolitan region?

All ten parliamentary constituencies (PCs) in what is described as the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) are voting on Monday

(Representative Image)(HT_PRINT)
Published on May 20, 2024 11:07 AM IST

Number Theory: In Maharashtra, how BJP traded uncertainty for influence

The problem for the both the BJP and every other party in the state is that nobody knows how much support the NCP and Shiv Sena have with the factions.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and others in Kolhapur. (PTI)
Published on May 08, 2024 08:40 AM IST

Number Theory: Turncoats and their role in Indian politics, polls

A majority of turncoats in both the BJP and the Congress come from parties smaller than both of them.

For representational purposes only. (Sonu Mehta/ HT Photo)
Updated on May 06, 2024 08:45 AM IST

Number Theory: Will Karnataka continue to favour the BJP in national elections?

14 out of the 28 parliamentary constituencies in Karnataka will vote in the second phase of 2024 general elections on April 26.

BJP supporters at Prime Minister Narendra Modi's rally in Chikkaballapur, Karnataka.(PTI Photo)
Published on Apr 24, 2024 09:14 AM IST

Number Theory: NATO’s expansion & why it plans to ‘Trump-proof’ its Ukraine fund

The five charts here show what Sweden brings to the table

(Photo by Christof STACHE / AFP)(AFP)
Updated on Apr 05, 2024 10:41 AM IST
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