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This article has been contributed by Mr Sanjith Mukund, Co-Founder, JrnyOn The tourism industry has perhaps never been as dynamic as it is today. Advances in technology, shifting population demographics, and changing values are redefining how people travel and what they seek in their travels. Likewise, the creator economy has
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It is fun and very easy to design by using AI tools like invitation card makers. Smart templates, drag-and-drop, and ready-made stylistic suggestions make this fun. Fast editing of colors, fonts, and images is also available. Some tools even add event details or match those from a certain photo. Also,
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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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Piyush Pandey, a name synonymous with Indian advertising, changed how brands spoke to a nation. From the heart of Jaipur to leading Ogilvy India, Pandey transformed creativity with ads for Fevicol, Cadbury, and political campaigns like “Ab ki baar Modi sarkar,” reflecting real people, everyday emotions, and India’s unique
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This article has been contributed by Mr Amol Date, CRPO of Loyalty Division at Vernost Tech Ventures Scale no longer secures leadership alone. In a landscape shaped by rapid change and rising customer expectations, the organisations that lead are those that move decisively, learn fast, and evolve constantly. True competitiveness
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This article has been contributed by Mr Rohit Pateria, CEO & Co-founder Lark Finserv India’s credit ecosystem is undergoing a seismic shift ,technology, data intelligence, and open banking are dismantling traditional barriers to financing. As digital lending matures from convenience to infrastructure, Lark Finserv stands at the forefront, enabling
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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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This article has been contributed by Mr. Kaushik Chatterjee, Founder & CEO of lendingplate India's financial ecosystem is defined by sharp contrasts. On one hand, we have Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions, one of the world’s most progressive financial ecosystems crossing 20 million per month and digital
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Effortlessly, text-to-video AI converts one's words into a very short film. After just typing in your preferred prompt, it will turn it into a minute-long moving clip that takes up screens with luminous scenes, live images of art, and the smoothest possible motion. The AI watches the style,
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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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This article is contributed by authored By Satinder Aggarwal, Founder, EQBAC Corporate cash reserves typically sit idle, waiting for emergencies or major investments. But there's a growing recognition that these funds could serve a dual purpose: protecting the business whilst actively supporting employees through welfare programmes, performance bonuses,
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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
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Mehli Mistry has long stayed away from the media glare, yet his name carries quiet significance in India’s corporate world. A first cousin of the late Cyrus Mistry, Mehli has been a trusted associate of the late Ratan Tata for years. When the Tata Group faced one of its
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The celebrations of Diwali and Dhanteras are not just festivals - they are moments of light, prosperity, and family all woven together. For most people, it is also a time of buying gold and jewellery to symbolise new beginnings and blessings. So, for a jewellery brand, this is the perfect
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Maharashtra is a state that stands as India’s most undisputed financial powerhouse. It is the nation’s commercial capital, and it has seen the rise of some of the most visionary minds, thanks to the tech-savvy people in Pune who have reshaped India’s economy. Known for its blend
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Ather Energy’s stock has quietly turned into one of India’s most surprising market stories, jumping over 66% since its debut in May 2025. Its rival, Ola Electric Mobility, has taken a different road altogether, losing nearly a quarter of its value since going public last year. Both companies
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Something interesting is happening beyond India’s metros. Most of the Tier 2 & Tier 3 cities like Nagpur, Coimbatore, and Surat are quietly becoming the new business hotspots. With better infrastructure, rising incomes, and a growing middle class, people in these cities now want the same quality and comfort
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This article has been contributed by Sai Krishna Musunuru, Director & CEO of Payinstacard In less than 10 years, the monetary system of India has changed drastically. It went through an extremely fast and turning point change, where it moved from cash-based transactions to one of the most digitally connected
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AI assistants for meetings are changing the game when it comes to teamwork. Note-taking was long since expunged from the team's soul by listening, recording, and composing concise task-oriented summaries. The tools catch the gist of the conversation, assigning follow-ups and logging decisions, leaving nothing to chance. The
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This article has been contributed by Akansha Agarwal , Co-Founder & Chief Marketing Officer, Int2Cruises More Indians are now looking at cruises as a serious vacation option. Rising incomes, better awareness, and a wider choice of routes are making a huge difference. Cruise operators have also realised that the Indian traveller
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In consideration of this code-writing AI agent, it may represent an auxiliary means for converting ordinary language into executable code. The AI can read your input, understand the code's real-world significance, and translate this instruction into appropriately functioning code. One could think of it as a partner, which
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If the merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. actually comes through, and if TikTok somehow joins the mix, then Larry Ellison could end up commanding one of the most powerful media empires in modern history. For years, Larry Ellison was the wild child of Silicon Valley, the brash Oracle co-founder
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An AI coupon finder makes shopping smarter and easier, with most of the work dedicated to helping users save money with the least effort. It scans thousands of offers in seconds and matches the best discounts with what people need. Simple to use, it quietly operates in the background and