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Has Technology made entrepreneurship easier? (Part1)
Today, I want to talk about the impact of technology in entrepreneurship. To me, Entrepreneurship is the most intimate form of work a person does. When you are working for someone else, how so much ever the attachment is, there will always…
Youtube – Creating a new breed of Artists!
I know many people might feel that internet also fills the same criteria but I will talk about the broader perspective some other day. Today, I want to talk about the impact that Youtube has had on the consumption of videos and creation of…
Stand out, stay in shape else crash and burn: Kodak v/s Apple, Kingfisher v/s Virgin Case studies
Select a product, check the number of manufacturers offering the same product, see the difference, and choose the one that suits your requirements the best. Had internet not been so advanced and comparison would have been tedious and…
Browsing hampers productivity – 5 ways to boost productivity by patterned browsing!
Have you ever wanted to take a 2-minute break that extended to several hours of pointless surfing leading to a wasted workday? Don’t worry! You’re not alone. This is especially common in free-culture environments where companies provide…
Gaming Industry & Accessories Market gaining prominence in India
Few years ago, Gaming industry was not even in the consideration set of the economists in India. Today the virtual world has become an unavoidable dimension of its own and people are easily switching between their life online as well as…
Effects of Multi-Brand Retail FDI on Businesses – Good or Bad?
Our current economic situation is bad more due to the lack of initiative from the govt than the global economic crisis. The opening up of FDI has instantly boosted the market health, the Sensex, Indian companies, the ADRs and last but not…
How to remain awake in a sleeping economy!
So the growth rates (GDP, credit ratings etc) show no promise or hint of a genuine rise in the numbers. I don’t think much can be expected, even if there is a phenomenal growth, it is expected to be less than 6 for the next fiscal year.…
3G connectivity in India [My experiences]
This week I finally took the long awaited plunge into the world of 3G. My phone was asking for the fun of 3G for a long time now and last week I gave into its whims. Now, this is not a review exactly as a week is not enough to assess the…
Why “Made in China” products are so cheap? [Ans: Shadow Factories]
More often than not we see a ‘made in china’ tag on products. And more often than not, these products are much cheaper compared to their competition manufactured in other countries. We usually don’t think much about it, but have you thought…
Nimbuzz crosses 100 million downloads [Infographic]
The fast-growing communication Nimbuzz has announced that its user base has crossed the 100 million mark worldwide. The application’s growth has been concentrated in burgeoning mobile markets spanning much of Asia, according to a media…
Indian Rupee to remain under Pressure as Global Economy Lags
In March of 2009, global equity markets bottomed out and the once near - Armageddon status of the global economy began its very slow upward march toward full recovery. Today, over 3 years later, the global economy is still on that upward…
5 off-beat career choices that would change life for good!
It is that time of the year when students finish schooling and look at the various confusing career options. The most popular options being Engineering and medicine, there are some traditional streams in the arts, science, humanities and…
4 Fundamental pillars to create sustainable online presence
Using the power of internet and tapping social media is quite the norm for businesses and individuals. However in the world of search engines and social networking websites, that is easier said than done. Here is a look at the fundamentals…
Tata amongst top 10 firms in Asia for its leadership
In a recent study by HR and consulting giant Hay Group, India Inc's very own Tata Group was amongst the top 10 companies for leadership in India. At the top of the group was Samsung, followed by Toyota and Uniliver. Tata Group grabbed 5th…
Establishing A UK Branch Of An Indian Company [Overview]
There are such organizations like the UK-India Business Council for those UK companies which would like to open a branch in India. As far as I know there are no such resources when it has to go the opposite way. The entrepreneurs have to…
Top 5 niche career areas in for Indians
Although more and more students in India are pursuing niche careers areas out of passion and interest, they are still looked upon as fads that sound fancy but don’t pay much. In fact, the reality about niche jobs in India is actually very…
Why NRIs are watching their favorite Indian TV shows online!
NRIs living in foreign countries have found newer and better ways to keep in touch with their Indian roots. One of them is watching a constant stream of Indian TV shows on their Satellite TV, Internet TV or just a regular notebook. It…
Top 5 handsomely paying careers to in India
Your search for top paying jobs in India ends right here. If you're studying in any of the courses below, you have a better chance of earning those big bucks. Read on to know about some of the best paying jobs in India. Best Paying Jobs in…
Top 5 tips for parenting kids of the digital age!
"Dad, can I use your iPhone to play Doodle Truck?" If this annoying statement sounds evergreen to you, then you're amongst the many sets of parents in the world who are perplexed and frustrated over their kids being addicted to…
5 great Indian entrepreneurs to be inspired from!
Success stories of great entrepreneurs are truly inspiring, aren’t they? Even better when they are India, because it infuses a spark and a ray of hope within us, that entrepreneurial success is definitely possible in the land of Babus.…