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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'AI conversations now shifting to RoI, ethical use, value creation'

Alvarez & Marsal executives Steve Wallace and Himanshu Bajaj discuss AI adoption, return on investment, ethical safeguards and growth opportunities across global markets

Updated On: 10 Jun 2026 | 5:16 PM IST

Memes at war

The US-Iran 'virtual' conflict spotlights the growing impact of cognitive warfare

Updated On: 10 Jun 2026 | 7:43 AM IST

CJP finds a crowd, but not converts yet in its first big offline test

CJP drew thousands to Jantar Mantar over exam-related concerns, but many supporters remain cautious about embracing the fledgling movement

Updated On: 07 Jun 2026 | 11:43 PM IST

IPL final offers a pitch for profit for airlines, hotels and eateries

Mumbai-Ahmedabad airfares have risen to ₹13,000-15,000 from the usual ₹3,000-5,000

Updated On: 29 May 2026 | 11:29 PM IST

Offshore betting ads most violative in FY26, says Asci report

Offshore betting ads emerged as the biggest violators of advertising norms in FY26, with Asci flagging over 6,900 cases amid a sharp rise in misleading digital and influencer-led promotions

Updated On: 28 May 2026 | 10:03 PM IST

Art of scarcity: Why rarity remains the ultimate luxury currency

Rarity is the ultimate currency, finds Anushka Bhardwaj as she explores the economics of exclusivity

Updated On: 27 May 2026 | 6:02 AM IST

Art takes wing at Noida airport through Paresh Maity's masterpieces

A walkthrough reveals Paresh Maity's artworks and UP-inspired design details

Updated On: 26 May 2026 | 10:24 PM IST

Teaching jobs at risk from foreign language axe under new NEP framework

Foreign language teachers across India fear job losses as the new CBSE language policy under NEP 2020 reduces space for French, German, Spanish and Japanese in schools

Updated On: 22 May 2026 | 11:14 PM IST

West Asia war: Margin pressure moves ad budgets out of prime-time spotlight

Media buying agencies and the FMCG sector contribute around 30 per cent of the overall advertising industry

Updated On: 20 May 2026 | 7:39 PM IST

Census duty piles on the workload for government school teachers

Government school teachers across India are facing longer hours, safety concerns and mounting pressure as Census 2027 enumeration duties begin

Updated On: 07 May 2026 | 11:16 PM IST

Delhi to Bhubaneswar: Soaring LPG costs burn deeper into restaurant margins

Soaring commercial LPG prices are squeezing restaurant margins, forcing eateries to consider menu hikes, switch fuels or absorb rising costs

Updated On: 03 May 2026 | 11:16 PM IST

Luxury handbag maker Judith Leiber Couture debuts in India with Delhi store

Known for turning accessory into art piece, the brand bets on evolving Indian market

Updated On: 24 Apr 2026 | 9:08 AM IST

Higher wages fail to move the needle for workers amid rising living costs

Rising living expenses, fear of contract hiring cast shadow on real gains

Updated On: 17 Apr 2026 | 11:52 PM IST

UP hikes minimum wage by up to 21% after protests; unrest continues

Uttar Pradesh raised minimum wages by up to 21 per cent after worker protests in Noida, but agitations continued amid heavy security and demands for higher pay

Updated On: 14 Apr 2026 | 10:38 PM IST

Wage anger engulfs Noida's industrial hub; protest turns violent

Workers demand pay revision after Haryana hikes minimum wages by 35%

Updated On: 13 Apr 2026 | 11:04 PM IST

India searches shift to AI, work-life balance, culture: Kantar 2026

Google searches of 2025 diversified across bhajan clubbing and coffee rave parties to AI upskilling and safe internet

Updated On: 07 Apr 2026 | 10:34 PM IST

West Asia conflict: Fear arrives early in fields of Haryana and Punjab

In third part of series on West Asia impact, wholesalers warn of thin stocks as hoarding fears drive early fertiliser buying

Updated On: 05 Apr 2026 | 11:42 PM IST

Policy vs reality: Hurdles to transgender welfare schemes raise concerns

As the Transgender Amendment Bill gets the President's nod amid concerns, a picture from the ground

Updated On: 31 Mar 2026 | 11:10 PM IST

As India's weight management market expands, misleading ads risk rises

A week before semaglutide's patent expiry, the CDSCO issued an advisory warning pharma companies against promoting prescription weight-loss drugs, banned by law

Updated On: 31 Mar 2026 | 10:26 PM IST

Sports logistics movement adapting to global volatility: DP World's Ruia

The firm is expanding its presence in golf and formula 1 after being global logistics partner to International Cricket Council

Updated On: 27 Mar 2026 | 12:16 PM IST