160,000 tents, 150,000 toilets: Prayagraj gears up for grand Maha Kumbh

As 2024 draws to a close, the entire state machinery in Uttar Pradesh has converged upon Sangam, the sacred confluence of Ganga, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati river in Prayagraj, racing......

'Who Does Not Want To Be Prime Minister?'

'We are going to need more technical people in government.''You can't expect a generalist to understand the complicated world of financial engineering.''I regret to say that most of our politicians......

Water crisis: Half of global food production at risk

The water crisis could jeopardise more than half of the world's food production and cause an average global GDP loss of 8 per cent by 2050, with lower-income countries facing up to a 15 per cent......

'If Pawar Saheb Tells Me To Jump In A Well...'

'The reason I am not anxious about the opponent facing me in the front (Ajit Pawar) is because of who is standing behind me like a rock (Sharad Pawar).' IMAGE: Yugendra Pawar addresses voters in......

On World Water Day, India faces worst water crisis in decade

Andhra Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu likely to be India’s most water-scarce states this summer Water levels at 91 major reservoirs nationwide are the lowest in a decade -......

'Adani has deep pockets...'

'Adani can attract vessels at a much lower cost to Vizhinjam as he has the financial muscle to do so.' IMAGE: Zhen Hua 15, the first cargo vessel anchored at the Vizhinjam International Seaport in......

With Zepto Becoming First Unicorn of 2023, is Funding Winter About to Thaw?

Quick commerce startups hope to race towards better days. Can they crack the execution code? Photograph: Kind courtesy Zepto/Linkedin This is what one big funding round can do. Quick commerce rode......

'The impact of El Nino is always a matter of concern'

'If because of El Nino, the monsoon is affected adversely in the current year, naturally it will affect income projections and consequently Budget numbers.' IMAGE: Villagers carrying containers......

Paris Olympics: France prepares against drone strikes, security threats

IMAGE: Paris promises a sporting spectacle open to the masses but faces multiple security risks, from strikes conducted with drones and cyberattacks to climate activists and anti-government......

Is the world's richest man buying Manchester United?

IMAGE: Elon Musk has a history of being unconventional and posting irreverent tweets. Photograph: Toby Melville/Reuters Elon Musk, the world's richest person, on Tuesday tweeted that he was......

Musk's tweets about buying Manchester United no joke for fed-up fans

IMAGE: Manchester United fans display banners in protest of the Glazer family’s ownership of the club inside the stadium.Photograph: David Klein/Reuters Having seen eight coaches come and go......

World boxing body acts tough on boxer for accusing judges of corruption

For accusing judges of corruption, AIBA withdraws former world champ's accreditation IMAGE: India’s Sonia Chahal (blue) is ecstatic after winning the bout against Stanimira......

Russia to miss Tokyo Olympics after doping ban halved

Swiss court rejects Russia's appeal against Olympic doping ban. The Lausanne-based Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) said the sanctions, which also bar Russia from hosting or bidding for......