Last year, it was not just the economy that slowed hiring. Employers were also unable to complete the verification process because of the lockdowns, resulting in delays in hiring and an increase in discrepancies between an employee's professed abilities and the reality. The experience is driving many companies to automation. In a recent EY survey, 56 per cent of the companies said they'd automated their processes, while 72 per cent felt technology could be leveraged to digitise employee records.

The start-up mentors debated if they could drive the price further down, but feared an even lower price would raise doubts about its quality, as was the case with the Tata Nano, reports Amrita Singh.

The mind block against online education is crumbling and the demand may be led not just by parents but also teachers.

'I am just an artist trying to establish my own voice and be my own person,' the unconventional designer tells Amrita Singh.

Beauty technicians and hairstylists in PPEs. Constant disinfection of instruments such as scissors and combs, Disposable neck-wraps and fresh towels. That's what beauty may look like now, reports Amrita Singh.

Complicated times can be helped by simple measures.

Bogged down by social distancing? Lethargy is no excuse. Get up, turn to the Internet and exercise those muscles.

Hindi lyrics are no bar to the global appeal of his music.

The Chanakya, a plush mall in central Delhi, is the city's latest magnet for luxury-lovers. Oozing with opulence, it is now also home to one of America's oldest luxury brands, one that helped make New York's Fifth Avenue an iconic thoroughfare. Tiffany and Co, the American jewellery giant that has been around since 1837, made its India debut here.

Munna Master, who has been singing bhajans for 30 years, earnestly believes the Padma Shri is a result of his devotion to gau mata.

CBD oil, found in marijuana, is gaining popularity for its pain-relieving properties. It's now legally available in India

Amrita Singh scours the market for the smartest health devices going.

Customised, personalised products -- objects that are quirky, fun and completely unique -- are the current rage in gifting.

From being a single store in Delhi, The Shop is now in Bengaluru, Mumbai, Kolkata, Coonoor and Noida.

Pegasus, which is capable of attacking both Android and iOS, has been around for three years and is considered one of the most sophisticated spyware in the market.

Sleeplessness is increasingly becoming a lifestyle disorder, says Amrita Singh.

All you need to do is pack your bags and reach the airport, bus terminal or train station, as the case may be, on the day of departure.

Riding solo from the Arctic to the Andes exposed him to a variety of people and cultures while allowing him to connect with himself, Dhruv Bogra tells Amrita Singh.

For podcasters -- those who create podcasts -- the medium's appeal also owes to the fact that its content remains unregulated. Uncomfortable conversations, taboo subjects, stigmatised issues, are all encouraged.

Saurav Chordia's morale patches celebrate bravery and glorify events that are significant for different IAF units or squadrons.