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From potters to websites, Ram temple frenzy goes beyond street buzz

In a different realm altogether, Gita Press, the world's largest publisher of religious texts, has allowed free downloads of the Ramcharitmanas on its website

Job shift: Gigs get big for white-collar workers, investment hurdles remain

The freelance economy has been booming in 2023

India's first pollution OPD sees flat response despite spike in AQI

Those involved in the project of pollution OPD see it as a long term plan and not a sudden measure to tackle the pollution

MRF to Meta: Brands bowl cricket fans over with ads, watchdog on its toes

Leading labels from diverse industries such as Coca-Cola, MRF, Royal Stag, Meta and Booking.com are running ad and marketing campaigns with catchy phrases

DUSU elections: A battle fought on women's rights lacks representation

Several of the all-women colleges don't even have voting rights in DU elections

Behind the laughter: Unmasking gender bias in the stand-up comedy circuit

Don't just humour us, say women comedians as they battle stereotypes, trolling and pay disparity

Life upended for Delhi's ghat-dwellers as Yamuna breaches 45-year record

Days spent swimming to their homes to salvage their belongings; nights spent cramped in makeshift camps

Underpaid, vulnerable & often abused, domestic helps need a helping hand

Today is International Domestic Workers' Day. The sector remains unregulated, but a clutch of start-ups is trying to change that

In its 15th year, IPL had many firsts, including the impact player rule

According to experts, the high-scoring matches are a result of the newly introduced 'impact rule', which helps teams to bring in an impact player at any time of the game

Indian Premier League: Uncapped players look to carry the India baton ahead

Meanwhile, the big buys of the season have performed modestly with PBKS's Rs 18.5-crore buy Sam Curran's (most expensive buy of the season) scoring an average of 27.6 with a strike rate of 135.9

Cancel culture, brand bias: Why celebs stay silent on uncomfortable issues

Taking a stand can also create sense of authenticity, build goodwill, say brand experts

Jerseys, sippers, coffee mugs: Fans bat for IPL-themed merchandise

RCB, CSK, MI merchandise in top demand, selling at higher rates

How brands use the 'for women' gimmick to sell products at a premium

While brand experts count on aspirational value, the undue premium on personal care remains discriminatory

Is that dishwasher truly green or is it another case of greenwashing?

The US has green codes defined by the Federal Trade Commission to prevent consumers from misleading marketing claims

Performing the business of art: Open mic organisers look to turn profitable

While shows are back after the pandemic lull, the pay-and-perform model still works on small margins

Scarred by boycotts, ad industry treads cautiously this festival season

Experts say brands must evaluate if their social messaging is only oriented towards catching eyeballs

How OTT platforms are becoming a getaway for flop Bollywood movies

The time gap between the theatre and OTT release of movies has reduced to weeks