Anushka Bhardwaj

Food companies take note of rising AI-generated images for refund

Restaurants, aggregators deploy AI detection tools as morphed photos of melted cakes, flies in food drive fraudulent claims

Air pollution: Delhi goes for a soft battle against a tough enemy

Pollution grows unabated amid faulty policies and delays: Experts

Can Bihar's student politics reclaim its lost legacy in 2025 polls?

Once the cradle of national leaders like Nitish and Lalu, Bihar's student politics today struggles with irregular polls, migration, and weak institutions. Can it reclaim its past influence?

Piyush Pandey: The legendary genius for whom advertising was about magic

More than the mind, he believed an ad needed to touch the heart

Lit or dim? Delhi firework traders wait for Supreme Court's spark

After years of ban, markets in national capital hold their breath for a green light

Sweet, sleek, sustainable: India Inc's Diwali gifts get thoughtful

From sweet offerings such as biscoff Mathura peda or medjoul dates to utilitarian choices like handcrafted brass articles or multipurpose travel kits, this year's hampers are unconventional

Drone diyas to moving rangolis: Tradition meets theatrics at festivals

Whether it's Diwali in Delhi, Dussehra in Pune, Durga Puja in Kolkata, or Ganesh Chaturthi in Mumbai, event planners agree on one thing: the soul must remain Indian, even if the stage feels global

When the game plays you: Addiction to sports gambling on rise in India

Few seek help for this addiction. Worse still, many are unaware that it is an addiction requiring professional treatment

A home that truly knows you: A new era of smart luxury living is here

The smartest homes are not the ones that dazzle with tech, but the ones that disappear into your daily life while quietly elevating it

How Indian students' hunt for new destination takes a fresh route

With stricter policies dampening US dream, Germany, Ireland, New Zealand emerge as new choices

Rekha Gupta sworn in as Delhi CM: BJP's 'Delhi dream' takes shape

The ceremony was attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, and other Union ministers

India's Got Latent row and the challenge of having comedians endorse brands

After the India's Got Latent controversy, agencies say brands are likely to take proactive measures like rigorous vetting of contracts and crisis-management strategies

Memory makers: Wedding photography evolves with global shoots, trips framed

Wedding photography is pushing the limits of creativity with photoshoots around the world. Some couples also want their post-wedding trip framed for posterity, writes Anushka Bhardwaj

From Boardroom buzz to global chants: Chandrika Tandon's Grammy journey

A trained vocalist in Carnatic and Hindustani classical music, Tandon was previously nominated for a Grammy in 2011 in the Contemporary World Music category for her debut album, "Soul Call"

From manifesto headliners to footnotes: Key issues sidelined in Delhi polls

Poll promises ahead of the Assembly elections in Delhi emphasise cash transfers and subsidies, while critical concerns like pollution, women's safety, and civic infra take a backseat

Thousands gather to pay final tribute to former PM Manmohan Singh

Inside the hall, however, Singh's eldest daughter, Upinder Singh, gently reminded the gathering that this was a moment for prayer, not accolades

Schemes, scams, and satire: AI takes over Delhi election campaign

From promoting schemes to fact-checking election promises, political parties are spending big on social media with a creative blend to connect with voters

Indian bowlers shine, but brands remain wary: Can Bumrah change that?

While the endorsement stars are aligning for Bumrah, other bowlers in the unit await their due

From expats to residents, Delhi's air pollution is driving people out

Embassies have stepped up efforts to deal with the situation; WFH option has residents temporarily relocating to their hometowns

Gold sparkles less this Dhanteras, silver shines; digital buying picks up

Conservative buyers gravitated toward Shagun coins, while younger ones chose lightweight or 18k jewellery