 "Anushka Bhardwaj")
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.
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.
Anushka Bhardwaj
Temasek-backed 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
 "Temasek-backed philanthropy group expands India network, backs 2 ventures")
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
 "Rahul Gandhi's new Gen Z playbook: Less script, more spontaneity")
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
 "GIVA withdraws rakshabandhan advertisement after backlash; stirs a debate")
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
 "Spirit of space: A home that responds to a family's rhythm and lifestyle")
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
 "Animal kingdom: Gucci, LV accessories bring luxury to furry companions")
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
 "AI-led startups face takeoff hiccups as overreliance poses challenges")
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
 "India gets its first indigenous diving equipment brand")
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
 "School audit campaign spotlights infra, hygiene gaps in govt schools")
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
 "Sabyasachi set to expand Delhi footprint with new Mehrauli flagship store")
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
 "Sailors weigh safe harbour against risky passage with higher pay")
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
 "From Priya Nair to Sudha Murty, Hurun India spotlights women leaders")
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
 "Shadows on the snow: A film turns the spotlight on Himalayan climate crisis")
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
 "India emerges as a trusted partner for African youth, finds survey")
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
 "Animal influencers may be one up on humans, with lessons for advertisers")
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
 "Beyond CJP, beyond Delhi: How movement took on a life of its own")
Qcom now a quick hack for personal care, premium products drive growth
Beauty and personal care sales on quick commerce platforms are nearing $1 billion annually, driven by premium products and strong demand, says Redseer
 "Qcom now a quick hack for personal care, premium products drive growth")
Pet parents have food brands on a short leash with focus on transparency
Demand for cleaner labels is pushing brands to compete on science, transparency, and traceability
 "Pet parents have food brands on a short leash with focus on transparency")
Sankriti Museum artefacts, textiles find a new home at Humayun's Tomb
Over 2,000 artefacts and 500 textiles from Sankriti Museum find a new home at Humayun's Tomb World Heritage Site Museum, opening to the public from August 1
 "Sankriti Museum artefacts, textiles find a new home at Humayun's Tomb")
Playing with fire: Loopholes in Delhi's planning weaken disaster management
Urban realities are evolving and therefore plans cannot remain static... people quickly reconstruct the properties against which action is taken
 "Playing with fire: Loopholes in Delhi's planning weaken disaster management")
Can CJP-led protest at Jantar Mantar outgrow its dependence on Wangchuk?
As Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike galvanises support, the CJP faces a defining test over whether its movement can sustain momentum beyond its strongest symbol
 "Can CJP-led protest at Jantar Mantar outgrow its dependence on Wangchuk?")