Anushka Bhardwaj

'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

Memes at war

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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