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Brands increasingly waking up to social media influencers' formidable reach

Brands benefit from the awareness that influencers help raise about their events and products; influencers, on the other hand, in addition to getting paid for the content they create

In Paris, the art scene is happening; London had better look out

Paris is certainly being perceived again as a place to do business by international art dealers

Exhibition of rare vintage postcards starts in Delhi; all you need to know

The exhibition, organised by the Foundation has been hosted at Art Heritage Gallery in Triveni Kala Sangam, and curated by US-based collector and author Omar Khan

Man Booker Prize 2018: When solitude-seeking writers come to perform live

In Britain, you can coax the occasional creative writing student into a soft-voiced reading, but most hate the prospect

News digest: Race for Essar Steel, oil supply, Infosys Q2 results, and more

From Essar Steel bid to Infosys results, Business Standard brings you the top stories for today

'Holidaying at home': Is VR technology really a substitute for travel?

As virtual reality technology improves, it creates new opportunities for travellers seeking new experiences

A travelling exhibition showcases 45 years of Manolo Blahnik's work

The exhibition celebrates Manolo Blahnik's avant-garde designs and his passion for stilettos

Female Hindu priests breaking into male bastion, but equality still a dream

A quiet revolution may be just about to get a bit noisy

Imarti to Bhoger Khichuri, some sweet and savoury recipes of the season

Indian culinary habits reflect a deep obsession with pure and impure foods, say chefs and food historians

Exhibition of sculptures from NGMA Delhi's collection has a theatrical feel

It's fitting that the face of Baij, who is considered the father of modern Indian sculpture, should be central to 'Chehre'

Guess who is Indian cooking's new friend? The electric pressure cooker

Of all the genres of electric pressure cooker cookbooks, there are more for Indian food than for any other cuisine

Land and drive off: Countries that allow you to use Indian driver's licence

Here's a list of top countries where you can drive off on your Indian driver's licence

Gorakhpur doctor Kafeel Khan, a man who gets mysteriously arrested

The story of paediatrician, Kafeel Khan- who has become a celebrity of sorts in the backwaters of Gorakhpur

UIDAI begins probe on breach of Aadhaar database, initiates FIR

UIDAI says Aadhaar not a secret number and biometric data was not leaked

A swipe is not enough: Tinder trials extra control for Indian women

Tinder has been testing the function in India for several months and plans to spread it worldwide if the full rollout proves successful

Petrol, diesel may get costlier in Delhi; higher rental to affect 400 pumps

The combined impact on fuel retailing outlets is estimated at Rs 12 billion

Is increasing demand for SUVs and 4WDs putting road safety at risk?

Our analysis of data from safety tests and crash records suggests the move to SUVs is problematic for road safety in the case of large and small SUVs, as well as commercial uses

Virtual or real? What the fashion world thinks about digital supermodels

Computer-generated models at the centre of Balmain's new campaign are the latest example of brands embracing technology to lure younger clients

The dark side of London: Some of it is fictional, a lot of it factual

There are several stories and spots in London that you wouldn't ordinarily find on lists of places to visit form part of the two-hour tour

How data localisation limits possibilities for India's startups, consumers

When governments build barriers to protect companies, then consumers suffer, growth stagnates, and the entire country falls behind the rest of the world