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Vikram Bajaj was never meant to be the centre of global tech attention. He built his reputation quietly inside labs and research institutes. Now he stands beside Jeff Bezos as co-CEO of Project Prometheus. The sudden rise has triggered intense curiosity across the tech world. Why did Bezos choose a
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India’s highways are filled with countless stories, but few begin as quietly and unfold as dramatically as this one. The story starts with a young IIT graduate who watched a freight yard slowly grind to a halt. Trucks stood waiting with no clear direction, drivers grew frustrated as hours
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‘Deck the stores with boughs and holly’ for it is time for customers to start planning their Christmas gifts this year. But as the festive season comes knocking, its magic unfolds across the vibrant landscape of India. In between all the sparkle of decorations, brands across the world are now
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Robert Kiyosaki is an American author and businessman who became famous for his Rich Dad, Poor Dad series of self-help finance books. He founded the Rich Dad Company that offers personal finance and business education through videos and books, and Rich Global LLC. The book ‘Rich Dad Poor Dad’ became
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People who are a part of the data analysis world know Alex Karp as a visionary recognized for his contribution to national security. With a detailed education in philosophy under the tutelage of Jurgen Habermas and a degree in art, Karp set himself as a key player in the field
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Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and you know what that means - spending time with great food, fun family moments, and a great way for businesses to connect with customers. In the first week alone, holidays offer a value of $6.5 billion. Thanksgiving is a fantastic opportunity for
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Black Friday is no longer just a shopping holiday; it's an educational goldmine. Shoppers are in "buy mode" and actively searching for deals that help them grow, upskill, or transform their careers. In 2024, online Black Friday sales exceeded $10.8 billion in the U.S.
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Every November, our inboxes explode with “Biggest Sale Ever!” alerts, and somehow, even when we promise ourselves we’ll just browse, we end up checking out with five items we didn’t even know we needed. Sound familiar? Black Friday isn't a shopping day anymore; it's
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Black Friday 2024 saw a big rebound in brick-and-mortar shopping as pandemic fears waned. In fact, 90 million Americans shopped in-store on Black Friday 2024 (versus 87M online). This was the highest in-store turnout since before COVID. A Deloitte survey shows US consumers set 37% of their holiday budgets for
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What happens when a man who once claimed he “never planned to join a startup” ends up leading one of India’s biggest fintech powerhouses? Enter Amrish Rau, the quiet disruptor of Pine Labs' meteoric rise. He’s not your typical Silicon Valley hustler or a CEO who loves
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Kapil Sharma's meteoric rise from his initial days to becoming one of India’s most celebrated comedians is an inspiring tale for many people. Hailing from Amritsar, his early life was filled with struggles and hardships. His father, who served in the police force, passed away due to
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Gita Gopinath’s iconic role is that she serves as the first female Chief Economist at the International Monetary Fund (IMF). She is on leave from Harvard University’s Economics department, where she serves as the John Zwaanstra Professor of International Studies and Economics. Ms. Gopinath’s research, which focuses
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Jawed Habib is best known for snipping, styling, and making Bollywood stars look red-carpet ready for decades. Jawed Habib is one of India's most celebrated hairstylists, but nowadays he has been trending for all the wrong reasons. From viral workshop antics to multi-crore crypto fraud allegations, the man
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India is considered home to some of the successful entrepreneurs across the globe. Young entrepreneurs in India are rewriting business with their latest ideas. Moreover, with access to technology and digital tools, they are transforming their ideas into reality faster than ever. Despite having to endure numerous challenges, these business
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SaaS buyers, it’s that time of the year when you get the best Black Friday deals in 2025 on your favourite SaaS tools. If you have already decided on buying a SaaS tool, then you would not find a better money-saving offer than the Black Friday offers. Whether it
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Every sale sparks a rush to win over customers, but Black Friday takes that competition to a whole new level. Not only is it one of the biggest single days for sales, but it also skyrockets the holiday shopping season. This is the major time of the year when retailers
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When a leadership shake-up suddenly happens at a powerhouse like Nestlé, there is tension created in the business world. After the unexpected departure of Laurent Fréixe in early 2025, Philipp Navratil stepped into the top job role that highlights both his 20 years of experience and Nestlé’s faith in
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Shark Tank India is all set to make a spectacular comeback for its fifth season, bringing new opportunities for ambitious entrepreneurs across the country. One of the biggest talking points this season is the onboarding of Mohit Yadav, co‑founder of the skincare brand Minimalist, to the panel of investors.
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When you hear the name Kiran Deshpande, you may only think of his popular son, Shantanu. But Kiran's own story in India's technology world is no less inspiring and filled with innovation and bold leadership. From the study of engineering at BITS Pilani and IIT Bombay,
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The story of Dadasaheb Bhagat is a classic example of entrepreneurial folklore. A tenth-grade dropout who comes from a village hit by drought. A person who came up with DooGraphics, India's indigenous alternative to Canva. Bhagat was born in Sangvi Patan in Beed district of Maharashtra. He was
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When Selena Gomez launched a makeup brand named Rare Beauty back in 2019, some expected it to become one of the most talked-about beauty brands in the world. However, in just a few years, Rare Beauty has grown into a company worth around $2 billion. The specialty of this makeup
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India is the land of spirituality. People from every corner of the world have travelled here, hoping to find meaning or simply a moment of stillness, for centuries. Lately, though, that search isn’t just coming from outside. More and more young Indians are beginning to explore their own spiritual
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Starting a furniture business in India takes tremendous effort and creativity. Whether you are stepping into entrepreneurship for the first time or already have business experience, having a deeper understanding of the latest design trends and customer preferences is key. The investment may seem large at first, but choosing a
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When Thomas Kurian stepped into Google Cloud’s corner office in early 2019, some people expected the quiet executive from Oracle to spark such a turnaround. Drawing on more than two decades at Oracle, Kurian brought structure to a division once known more for its potential than its profits. Under