'They jumped my gate, threatened me': Bengaluru woman assaulted in broad daylight by "drunk" group; CCTV footage sparks public outrageA shocking incident occurred in Jigani, near Bengaluru. A woman faced sexual harassment and assault by a group. John Richard allegedly init...
24 Jun, 2025, 11.13 AM IST
Professionalise domestic servicesTech-enabled platforms have professionalized various services over the years, but the domestic service sector remains largely untouched. Ma...
22 Dec, 2023, 10.40 PM IST
Lenders facing known and unknown challenges, need agile responses: Bank chiefsHSBC India CEO Hitendra Dave said though technology has made banking easier, the risks are sometimes unknown. He cited the example of the r...
23 Nov, 2023, 06.17 PM IST
Love Island summer 2023: Here’s all you need to know about release date, complete line-upLove Island is coming for the summer season on ITV2!
29 May, 2023, 10.38 PM IST
Urban Company awards stock options worth Rs 5.2 crore to 500 gig workersAccording to Urban Company’s recent H1 2022 UC Earnings Index, the top 20% service partners earned an average of about Rs 38,000 a month af...
29 Nov, 2022, 02.59 PM IST
After lying under sun for 30 min without sunscreen, woman says her forehead begins to 'resemble' plastic. Read details hereA young woman after taking a sunbath for around 30 minutes without sunscreen, woke up to find that her forehead had crumpled and looked lik...
24 Aug, 2022, 12.24 PM IST
Salons go for makeover before throwing doors openGrooming services are getting back to business armed with new safety protocols and products.
06 Jun, 2020, 07.56 AM IST
'A hands-on approach can fix most issues'In the run-up to the Startup Awards 2018, ET is running a special series on some of the toughest decisions entrepreneurs have to take while...
15 Aug, 2018, 08.39 AM IST
Love your monthly spa treatments? Watch out, salons can be a petri dish of germs and infectionsTo avoid ruining your looks and health, be alert to potential health hazards the next time you go to a salon.
23 Jan, 2018, 10.29 AM IST
Beauty and the beast: Startups deliver beauticians to your home but are they safe in a stranger's place?The services industry focuses on customers but they should also worry about the safety of their women employees.
03 Feb, 2016, 12.38 PM IST
How some online beauty services are trying to draw users away from brick-and-mortar salonsBeauty services is a highly specialised field and hyperlocal startups don’t have the skills on their own to be successful in this space.
03 Jan, 2016, 04.19 AM IST
Doorstep beauty care emerging as top revenue generator for startups providing at-home servicesThe beauty industry is estimated at about $1.4 trillion, with India among the top five markets, after China, Brazil, the US and Indonesia.
30 Dec, 2015, 04.00 AM IST
Former InMobi executive Atul Satija launches NGO to skill IndiansThe /Nudge will train below-poverty level individuals, teaching them skillsets for grey collar jobs like delivery, driving, housekeeping et...
28 Jul, 2015, 10.30 PM IST
Beauty specialist Shahnaz Husain to co-author book on beauty“The book is about how a mother is the first beautician for a child,” said Currimbhoy. The Malyalam version, being published by Malayala Ma...
04 Feb, 2015, 04.17 PM IST
Aam admi cheers but fingers crossedIt was like any other day. No grand celebrations on the streets, only a moment of intense joy and anticipation for those who had voted for ...
29 Dec, 2013, 11.48 AM IST
- Noida Metro line extended to Dwarka Sec-21
Delhi Metro's over-crowded Noida line was on Saturday extended up to Dwarka Sector 21 with the opening of a small stretch, benefiting thous...
30 Oct, 2010, 04.30 PM IST
Tharoor battles allegations, Cong says he should explain for himselfThe Congress first appeared to defend him but within hours did a U-turn to say, "let him explain."
13 Apr, 2010, 11.07 PM IST