Anushka Bhardwaj

Anushka Bhardwaj

With a passion for telling stories, Anushka Bhardwaj completed her post-graduation in journalism from the Indian Institute of Mass Communication, New Delhi, in 2022. In her two years with Business Standard, she has covered a number of subjects including brands, advertising, sports, politics, gender, quick commerce, features, and lifestyle. Her idea is to look beyond the news in all stories. Bhardwaj's writing has won her the Business Standard Seema Nazareth Award in 2025.

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Women leadership gap a hurdle in development goals, says UN report

At the current rate of growth, equal rights and opportunities for women will not be achieved for another 171 years, UN Women report says

Updated On: 18 Sep 2026 | 10:41 PM IST

Build cities for women, make safety integral to urban planning: Experts

UN Women consultation shifts focus from protection to equal access and agency

Updated On: 16 Sep 2026 | 10:51 PM IST

BRICS Bazaar brings cultures, crafts from 18 countries under one roof

The exhibition brings together over 40 artisans, designers and creative enterprises from Brics member and partner countries, showcasing diverse cultural traditions

Updated On: 11 Sep 2026 | 5:30 PM IST

Delhi building collapse: Students worry about safety, but options limited

"Our parents have been calling us. They are anxious and want us back home, or at least shifting elsewhere," says Ansh Agarwal, a second-year BA student from Motilal Nehru College, DU

Updated On: 10 Sep 2026 | 11:16 PM IST

Advertising will unlock new wave of profit for micro-dramas: Report

Redseer expects ad revenue to cross Rs 5K cr by FY32 from an estimated Rs 210 crore in FY27

Updated On: 03 Sep 2026 | 6:46 PM IST

Temasek Trust's philanthropy group expands India network, backs 2 ventures

Temasek Trust's Philanthropy Asia Alliance is expanding in India with support for education and rural women ventures, while exploring climate, health and AI-led solutions

Updated On: 02 Sep 2026 | 4:28 PM IST

Rahul Gandhi's new Gen Z playbook: Less script, more spontaneity

The Congress leader's communication team is experimenting with informal interactions, youth-driven content and post-hoc virality analysis. Anushka Bhardwaj explains

Updated On: 31 Aug 2026 | 12:06 AM IST

GIVA withdraws rakshabandhan advertisement after backlash; stirs a debate

GIVA's withdrawal of its Kriti Sanon Raksha Bandhan ad highlights the tightrope brands walk between creative risk-taking and cultural sensitivities during festive campaigns

Updated On: 26 Aug 2026 | 10:58 PM IST

Spirit of space: A home that responds to a family's rhythm and lifestyle

Luxury homes are moving beyond opulence, with personalised spaces, smart technology and comfort shaping how affluent Indians design and experience their homes

Updated On: 26 Aug 2026 | 6:15 AM IST

Animal kingdom: Gucci, LV accessories bring luxury to furry companions

If luxury is the way of life, why shouldn't pets indulge themselves too, asks Anushka Bhardwaj

Updated On: 26 Aug 2026 | 6:11 AM IST

AI-led startups face takeoff hiccups as overreliance poses challenges

AI is helping Indian founders build prototypes faster, but scaling these startups is proving harder as technology costs, bugs and weak product understanding emerge

Updated On: 26 Aug 2026 | 12:40 AM IST

India gets its first indigenous diving equipment brand

Planet Scuba India has launched iNDiC, an indigenous diving equipment brand spanning underwater systems, electronics and marine mobility for defence and global markets

Updated On: 25 Aug 2026 | 11:03 PM IST

School audit campaign spotlights infra, hygiene gaps in govt schools

The GenAlpha population is estimated at around 340 million, and some will be first-time voters in the 2029 Lok Sabha elections

Updated On: 23 Aug 2026 | 11:05 PM IST

Sabyasachi set to expand Delhi footprint with new Mehrauli flagship store

Sabyasachi will open a 26,000-sq-ft Mehrauli flagship on August 25, doubling its Delhi footprint as the capital contributes about 30% of global revenue

Updated On: 21 Aug 2026 | 12:50 AM IST

Sailors weigh safe harbour against risky passage with higher pay

They can disembark before Hormuz, wait for safer assignments or sail on for hefty bonuses

Updated On: 19 Aug 2026 | 11:26 PM IST

From Priya Nair to Sudha Murty, Hurun India spotlights women leaders

The 2026 Candere Hurun India Women Leaders List features 117 women across 12 categories, recognising achievements in business, sports, literature and social impact

Updated On: 31 Jul 2026 | 12:27 AM IST

Shadows on the snow: A film turns the spotlight on Himalayan climate crisis

As extreme weather becomes the new normal, filmmaker Shankar Borua's Blue Ocean uses a crime thriller to question the cost of unchecked development in the Himalayas

Updated On: 30 Jul 2026 | 10:21 PM IST

India emerges as a trusted partner for African youth, finds survey

African Youth Survey 2026 reveals that nine in ten youngsters consider India an ally

Updated On: 29 Jul 2026 | 8:14 PM IST

Animal influencers may be one up on humans, with lessons for advertisers

A report on the virality of animal pictures and videos points to an emerging trend in advertising

Updated On: 28 Jul 2026 | 11:36 PM IST

Beyond CJP, beyond Delhi: How movement took on a life of its own

Anushka Bhardwaj explains how the campaign became decentralised and spread across India, powered by students, satire, and shared outrage

Updated On: 26 Jul 2026 | 10:56 PM IST