Meet the boatman who made Rs 30 crore during Kumbh

Inspired by the earnings of boat operators during the 2019 Ardh Kumbh, a boatman's family in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj took a bold entrepreneurial step during the recently concluded Mahakumbh Mela......

History In Minutes: The Communist Manifesto

On its 177th anniversary, Utkarsh Mishra explores the history and relevance of The Communist Manifesto. Photograph: Kind courtesy Pixabay.com   Since its publication on this day, February 21,......

As pure 'as alkaline water': UP quotes scientist on Sangam water

The Uttar Pradesh government on Thursday issued a release, quoting a scientist to "debunk doubts" about the purity of Ganga water at the Maha Kumbh and assert that the river water is as pure "as......

The Spy Who Became A Farmer

'I couldn't have asked for a better retired life.''Of course, it would have been better if I made some profit out of farming!' IMAGE: P K Hormis Tharakan, former chief, RA&W. All photographs: Kind......

Godrej Consumer may be the fastest growing FMCG player in FY26

Godrej Consumer Products (GCPL) had a disappointing third quarter (Q3FY25) with flat volumes (after 7 per cent growth H1FY25). Price hikes will be required to maintain margins to offset the cost......

Steady heartbeat of growth in diagnostics stock keeps sector pulsing

The stocks of diagnostic service providers have been standout performers within the healthcare sector over the past year, posting returns between 16 and 80 per cent. In comparison, the Nifty 50 saw......

Most brokerages lift targets for UltraTech Cement

Although UltraTech Cement's results for the December quarter of the current financial year (Q3FY25) were not an improvement compared to Q3FY24, the company managed to surpass Street expectations.......

AI-driven, deepfake-enabled cyberattacks to rise in 2025

AI-driven and deepfake-enabled cyberattacks are anticipated to become increasingly prevalent in 2025 with sectors like healthcare and finance most prone targets, according to a recent report.......

'I would get fever on Fridays'

'Holding on to superstardom is far more difficult than the struggle to get there.' IMAGE: Mithun Chakraborty in Kabuliwala. Mithun Chakraborty is still a superstar in Bengal, celebrating......

'We almost went bankrupt'

'Bottomline, hairline and waistline -- you have to watch them always.' IMAGE: Ajay Bijli, Chairman and Managing Director, PVR Ltd. Illustrations: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com "Let's film him here.........

NBA Wrap: Curry adds silverware; RF Jnr returns for 10th straight year

IMAGE: Steph Curry added another piece of silverware to his cabinet. Photograph: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Steph Curry had a disappointing season with the NBA's Golden State......