The Quint was founded in 2015 by Raghav Bahl and Ritu Kapur, two seasoned media professionals who had previously founded Network18, a major Indian media conglomerate. After exiting Network18 in 2014, they decided to create a digital-first news platform that would cater to India's growing online audience. The idea was to offer a fresh, interactive approach to news that would appeal to younger readers. Currently, The Quint is owned by Quint Digital Limited, a publicly listed company with approximately 62% owned by its promoters, including Raghav Bahl and Ritu Kapur, while the remaining 38% is held by the public. Based in India, The Quint covers a wide range of topics including politics, sports, entertainment, technology, and social issues. They have a strong focus on multimedia content, offering news in various formats such as articles, videos, infographics, and interactive stories. The Quint is known for its investigative journalism, fact-checking initiatives, and community-driven reporting through its citizen journalism vertical called "My Report". **One interesting fact**: Despite being a relatively young news organization, The Quint has already won multiple prestigious awards, including three Ramnath Goenka Awards for Excellence in Journalism and has been certified by the International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN), recognizing its expertise and credibility in combating misinformation.