Sarthak Choudhury

Moving India: So near yet so far for Gujarat's transport infrastructure

The fourth of a six-part series examines why daily commute in Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, and GIFT City remains a challenge despite better bus and metro services, and new infrastructure

Wheels of industry slow down, await workhorses from Bihar Assembly polls

With 30-60% of Bihar's migrant workforce on leave for Chhath and polls, industries from Tamil Nadu to Punjab face production slowdowns and labour shortages across key sectors

When romance meets the rulebook: How cos deal with workplace relationships

Several Indian companies have similar safeguards in place, though few were forthcoming about their policies when contacted

Between home, hostility & hard choices: Illegal immigrants fuel WB's polls

The noise around migrants from West Bengal swelled last month after the state's chief minister, Mamata Banerjee, led a march in Kolkata to protest against what she called the harassment of Bengalis

Kelvinator's revival: Can nostalgia bring vintage brands back to life?

Experts says "Nostalgia can play a powerful role, but it's not a guarantee of success"

Indian Super League: Caught in offside trap, waiting for SC to resume play

Uncertainty over renewal of 15-year master rights deal halts India's top league

India's petcare industry booms with startups, investors, and new mindsets

With landmark deals, like Nestle's investment in Drools, and expanding interest from diverse sectors, the industry looks poised for its next big leap

Punjab trade hubs severely bear the brunt of India-Pakistan conflict

Industries reel, migrants depart, and political voices demand relief. A ground report from Attari, Ludhiana, and Jalandhar by Sarthak Choudhury

Brands look to serve up an ace in Indian tennis amid a long slump

Revathi entered the Mumbai Open 2025 as a wildcard but walked out as India's next tennis sensation

Peace tiptoes in, but businesses remain stalled near Attari-Wagah border

The shutdown of trade at the Attari-Wagah border has sparked concern among local shopkeepers and activists, prompting letters to the prime minister urging financial aid for those affected

Realty check: Trophy homes lure India's ultrarich at home and abroad

Locations like Goa, Alibaug, Lonavala, and parts of Uttarakhand are increasingly attractive to HNIs seeking weekend homes or holiday retreats

BluSmart drivers stare at dead end as payments stall, future unclear

Electric vehicle (EV) only ride-hailing platform BluSmart on Wednesday temporarily suspended bookings in major cities, including Delhi-NCR and Bengaluru, following the financial turmoil

Hire calling: IIM placement season goes beyond Big Tech and Big 4

Offers from offbeat sectors lay out a bigger career canvas

Sour season: Climate change is shrinking Delhi's strawberry harvest

Farms in Palla village are known for producing multiple varieties of strawberries, including Winter Down, Camarosa, Chandler, and Sweet Session

Five years of Covid: Struggles, adaptations and hope for small businesses

From closures to online pivots, how small enterprises weathered the pandemic storm

Delhi's urban villages: Between posh colonies and pothole-riddled roads

Residents of the city's Lal Dora villages face legal confusion, poor infrastructure, and neglect, struggling with outdated policies and exclusion from key schemes. Sarthak Choudhury reports

Banks, matchmakers lend shoulder to self-funded wedding palanquin

Roll out accessible, flexible loans with revolving credit lines, overdraft facilities as wedding business gets bigger, grander

MSP conflict with govt pushes Punjab farmers into stubble burning

Minimum support price has been a bone of contention between the farmers in Punjab and the state and Centre

Stubble burning: From Ground Zero in Punjab, bad news for Delhi-NCR

Govts step up efforts, but farmers say policies unclear, assistance insufficient

J&K startups hope for internet friendly environment post elections

While a Supreme Court ruling in January 2020 curtailed the length of shutdowns, the fallout continues to reverberate through the entrepreneurial landscape