Anushka Bhardwaj

Rekha Gupta sworn in as Delhi CM: BJP's 'Delhi dream' takes shape

The ceremony was attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, and other Union ministers

India's Got Latent row and the challenge of having comedians endorse brands

After the India's Got Latent controversy, agencies say brands are likely to take proactive measures like rigorous vetting of contracts and crisis-management strategies

Memory makers: Wedding photography evolves with global shoots, trips framed

Wedding photography is pushing the limits of creativity with photoshoots around the world. Some couples also want their post-wedding trip framed for posterity, writes Anushka Bhardwaj

From Boardroom buzz to global chants: Chandrika Tandon's Grammy journey

A trained vocalist in Carnatic and Hindustani classical music, Tandon was previously nominated for a Grammy in 2011 in the Contemporary World Music category for her debut album, "Soul Call"

From manifesto headliners to footnotes: Key issues sidelined in Delhi polls

Poll promises ahead of the Assembly elections in Delhi emphasise cash transfers and subsidies, while critical concerns like pollution, women's safety, and civic infra take a backseat

Thousands gather to pay final tribute to former PM Manmohan Singh

Inside the hall, however, Singh's eldest daughter, Upinder Singh, gently reminded the gathering that this was a moment for prayer, not accolades

Schemes, scams, and satire: AI takes over Delhi election campaign

From promoting schemes to fact-checking election promises, political parties are spending big on social media with a creative blend to connect with voters

Indian bowlers shine, but brands remain wary: Can Bumrah change that?

While the endorsement stars are aligning for Bumrah, other bowlers in the unit await their due

From expats to residents, Delhi's air pollution is driving people out

Embassies have stepped up efforts to deal with the situation; WFH option has residents temporarily relocating to their hometowns

Gold sparkles less this Dhanteras, silver shines; digital buying picks up

Conservative buyers gravitated toward Shagun coins, while younger ones chose lightweight or 18k jewellery

Fireworks ban: Sellers refuse to let their business bomb this Diwali

Several states have imposed formal restrictions ranging from limiting hours to manufacturing, storage, sale, and use

Vistara-Air India merger: How these two distinct brands will blend

Experts say the merged entity will draw on USPs of both firms

Regional languages face uphill battle for relevance despite 'classical' tag

Linguists raise questions around selection criteria, emphasise need to link language with employability

Haryana elections: Jobs, infra key poll plank in cities bordering Delhi

Progress in women's safety gets a thumbs up

Professors, batchmates recall new Sri Lanka PM Harini's Hindu College days

Amarasuriya graduated in sociology from the college in 1994. Her batchmates and professors remember her as a disciplined young woman - not flamboyant, but not one to be lost in the crowd

Startups tackle loneliness with services for friendships and companionship

Studies show that loneliness transcends age, affecting everyone from the teenagers to the elderly

Paralympians make giant strides but await India Inc's leap of faith

Para shooter and silver medal winner at Paris Games, Manish Narwal, says it may take 4-5 years more for the corporate world to take up interest in para-sports

If we want big change in sports, we must take big steps: Manu Bhaker

"We won six medals, with eight others finishing in the fourth spot. I am sure India can do way better than this," Bhaker said

Internship woes: Unpaid opportunities, undefined hours hit emerging fields

Unlike medicine, where colleges and hospitals offer internships internally in most cases, students from the fields of media and law are left to the vagaries of the job market

From Paris, with love: A 'brand' welcome awaits India's Olympic stars

Neeraj Chopra, India's most affable athlete with an angelic smile, failed to defend his javelin gold three years ago, to settle for silver