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Recently I was reading an article regarding individuals who went to study in US years ago finally returning to India to transform the startup ecosystem in this country. I couldn’t help but smile and wonder at the number of such articles I…

Everyone talks about the Right to Education Act these days. It seems to have become the most important policy decision for our government. Obviously it doesn’t have the power to overthrow a government like say talking about terrorism,…

Money-making has become a tough proposition in this highly-competitive world – where keeping competitors at bay on a constant basis is always a challenging task. Under such circumstances, it would be dreams come true if you’ve an…

The Indian retail industry is expected to grow to around US$ 800 billion by 2015 with more than 20% being contributed by the organized retail formats. Despite poor infrastructure, lack of cold chains – a necessity for food retail,…

Oh! Yes, the media-savvy junior Ambani has a knack to narrate bad news in a pleasant way to his shareholders and investors. He extracts the positive news from a related report on any ADAG group issue and uniquely gets through with the…

On 5th November 2010, whole India was gung-ho on India growth story which saw the benchmark index close at a high of 21005-points on the BSE Sensex. The surge in optimism, then, was supported by a record FII inflow of $6.4 billion in the…

Starbucks, the most famous coffee chain in the world is finally all set to enter the world’s second fastest growing country. After trying for the past 3 years and having issues with India’s rules on FDI cap for foreign retail chains, the…

There is one good news and one bad news! Of course, the good news first – the growth engine of the world, the United States, is recovering with a surge in exports to their highest level in 2 years helping it narrow their trade deficit. And,…

I must say that India has been quite patient with Uncle Sam in waiting for him to reverse the nuclear isolation of India led by the ban on high-end technology exports, particularly in defense and space research areas. During his recent…

The Indian telecom sector continues to grow at a breakneck speed. Needless to point out over here, that idle funds always chase growth sectors where the prospects of gaining superior returns are far out-weighed. This wave of optimism is…

Though it is no where in the writing; a humble belief – for individuals and corporate both - is that more you give, the more you get (the rule of reciprocity). That’s being alive! In the corporate world, this conscience is better known as…

The 2G spectrum allocation scam has already been busted and claimed the portfolio of former telecom minister A Raja. But, that does not decouple the government from being accountable on the controversy over licenses and radio airwaves that…

Onion prices had risen to a high of more than Rs 100/kg in December bringing tears to the entire country. This coupled with tomato selling at Rs 40/kg and garlic at Rs 300/kg, the entire country seemed in a desperate situation. The ban on…

Don’t get shocked with that headline...that’s the face! Kidnapping, Murders, Rapes, Robberies – A day didn’t go by when one of these things didn’t happen during Lalu’s regime in Bihar. He and his family members held onto their seats in…

As a kid, growing up in India, one is taught that the world’s biggest diamond – the ‘Kohinoor’ was found in India but seized by the British when they ruled us. It is a painful tale, embedded in my mind. That diamond is on display in the…

Every year, Springboard research releases IT market predictions for many countries including India – we have been covering it for last couple of years and this year is no different. But, before we look at 2011 IT predictions, lets look at…

Social Entrepreneurship isn’t a new word for India at all. From NGOs to companies engaging in activities to support the nearby communities, social entrepreneurship has for long been around. For NGOs it is regarded as their utmost duty to…

You have heard of the Ivy League, haven’t you? These 8 institutions are some of the the most prestigious in the world. They are prestigious because of the difficulties in getting admission, the quality of their students, the curriculum, the…

Inflation has kind of become a Yamraj (the god of death) – It is gaining in strength day by day and taking a toll of things. Obviously, you have heard of onions touching close to 60 rupees a kg and Garlic going upwards 300 rupees a…

Last five years have been of tremendous growth with entering of millennial (Gen Y) in the work force. A generation that has grown with internet and with most child centric environment, and has changed the way transactions happen. After all…