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How to deal with bad performance review at workplace

by Kaushambi on February 16, 2012 |

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While some employees allege that annual performance appraisals are an organization’s way to play politics with employees that they want to get rid of, others say that it’s a company’s way of passing down individual biases and cutting down perks and bonuses. The HR team alternatively will always argue that performance appraisals are critical for [...]

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The Most Preferred Investment Destination States in India!

by Arun Prabhudesai
Investment by Sector

Gujarat attracted maximum investment proposals compared to any of the 20 industrial states in India. According to the recent study undertaken by ASSOCHAM, Gujarat attracted investment proposals of Rs 16.28 lakh crore in year 2011. After Gujarat, Maharashtra was the most preferred destination followed by Andhra Pradesh, Odisha and Karnataka. Most Preferred Investment Destination states [...]

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Indian Smartphone Market Overview – Android to dominate

by Arun Prabhudesai
Smartphone Sales in India

Globally, Smartphone Market grew 61% in 2011 with total shipment volumes reaching 491.4 million units in 2011, a whopping increase of over 304.7 million units in 2010! Smartphones are replacing features phones at much faster rate than expected, thanks to consistently falling pricing. In comparison to Global Smartphone Market, growth in India is expected to [...]

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BSE Sensex crosses 18000 on declining Inflation & Rate cut prospects !

by Viral Dholakia
Inflation

BSE Sensex is back to its winning habit – the Indian benchmark index has crossed a key psychological resistance of 18000 to be comfortably perched at the highest level since August 2011, backed by emergence of favorable macroeconomic scenario over the last one month. Not surprisingly, leading the race among the key index (S&P CNX [...]

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A primer on Apple’s Trademark Infringements!

by Sriram Vadlamani
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Apple has its share of trademark infringements. Apple has grown into such a big organization that any trademarks or names, would be attributed to Apple first. Anything with an i in front, would be Apple’s. Such is the popularity. When Apple announced iCloud platform, on June 6 2011, no one wondered if there is something [...]

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Indian Funding, M&A deals of the Week [5th Feb - 12th Feb 2012]

by Arun Prabhudesai
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Lets take a look at the funding & M&A deals happened in India for the week starting February 5th 2012. Funding, M&A Deals of the Week [Feb 5th to Feb 12th 2012] Funded Company / Acquired Company Deal Type Who Funded /    Who Acquired Funding Amount Remarks Helios Hospitals Acquisition Nova Medical Centers Undisclosed Strategic Acquisition [...]

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Now, get birth certificate & school mark sheet on your mobile !

by Viral Dholakia
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A few noble hearts in the top political circles have truly understood that the best way to tackle corruption in public services is by going hi-tech and reducing public interface with the government employees in order to curb manipulation with citizens. At first, the government made it mandatory for filing online tax returns and making [...]

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No Social Media Censor in India ever, says Kapil Sibal

by Arun Prabhudesai
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Kapil Sibal seems to have made a U turn on the statements he made couple of months back. Internet and Social Media censorship has been the talk of the town since past couple of months, since a Delhi High Court Judge commented that “Like China, we will block all such websites” if objectionable content was [...]

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Google celebrates Valentines Day with awesome Doodle

by Arun Prabhudesai
Google Doodle

Today is Valentines Day – Google is celebrating it, as it usually does, with an awesome valentine Google Doodle which features a real vintage classic song “old old heart” performed by Tony Bennett. Play the song, and you will automatically get into the Valentine’s day mood! And the animated video is even better – It [...]

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How Offline Networking can bring you real results

by Kaushambi
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Whether you’re on the top of the game at your workplace or you’re a fresh graduate looking for jobs, networking online and offline will come handy when you really need it. Unfortunately there are no fixed rules for increasing your opportunities through networking. But one thing’s for sure – in India, you can’t afford to [...]

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How Social Media is Revolutionizing the Agriculture Sector

by Dr Vikram Venkateswaran
Facebook Turmeric Council

Recently farmers in Maharashtra have found an unusual ally in Facebook. The turmeric farmers there were facing a challenge as over supply had reduced the prices drastically. So they struck on an innovative solution. They formed a group on Facebook and started inviting farmers from across the region to join the group and have since [...]

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Small Business Social Media Cheat Sheet [Infographic]

by Arun Prabhudesai
The Small Business Social Media Cheat Sheet

This infographic is strictly for Small Businesses and Individuals who are just starting out in Social Media space. Folks at Flowtown have put together a infographic that will help the newbies to understand how and what they can do on various social media platforms. Infographic gives quick overview, their pros & cons and how they [...]

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Weekly Wrap-up: SMS Train Tickets, Flipkart’s Letsbuy acquisition, Yahoo desperation & more

by Arun Prabhudesai
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Here are some of the popular posts published last week on Trak.in. In what could be a boon to millions of Indian Railway travelers, Indian Railways have announced that a simple IRCTC SMS confirmation will be treated as a valid ticket for traveling. Did you know that Indians are not only most aware of Wikipedia [...]

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Breaking: Amazon gets FDI approval to set up Logistic Arm for its Online Marketplace!

by Arun Prabhudesai
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Amazon.com, world’s largest retailer today received Indian Government’s FDI approval to set up its logistics operation for “soon to be launched” online marketplace. In December, Amazon had applied for the same with Indian authorities and in just over a month it has been approved in  Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) Meeting held on 20.01.2012. Amazon’s [...]

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