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This article has been contributed by Amruta Kharnal, Senior Manager - People & Culture at Beyond Key. In the modern workplace, independence goes beyond adaptable timetables and remote work policies. It is about empowering people to give their all to their employment, make important contributions, and connect what they do
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Nokia was once the top name people thought of when it came to mobile phones. Nokia’s durable phones and classic ringtones made it popular around the world. But after a few wrong moves, Nokia lost its place in the spotlight. You might not see Nokia phones everywhere anymore, but
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This article has been contributed by Vivek Chadha, Founder at AccelerateX Ventures | Angel Investor & Author of Startupology There was a time when the only way to do things was to have a regular workday with set hours, a set place, and set rules. For a long time, the only
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Gone are the days of sitting, typing, backspacing, and rewriting the same deleted sentence over and over again till you end up being stuck. You guessed it right, writing an essay. For novices, a 1000-word write-up can take up to a good 4 hours. Again, the more complex the topic,
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This article has been contributed by Mr. Saurabh Sharma, Founder & CEO at Agile 360 Degree Consulting & Career Mentor A software engineer who works for a mid-sized SaaS company in Bengaluru starts her day at 11 AM. She works in short bursts, skips meetings that aren't necessary,
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Vinod Khosla stands out from most billionaires with his fearless approach to investing in bold, high-risk ideas. From founding Sun Microsystems in the 1980s to establishing Khosla Ventures, one of the most forward-thinking venture capital firms today, he has consistently believed in big, bold ideas. While some investors are growing
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Making billing straightforward and lightning-fast for everyone, AI invoice generators have intelligent automation that handles the generation of invoices with extreme clarity, accuracy, and speed in seconds, thereby removing the need for manual typewriting and math errors. It enables you to complete your business data, customize the brand image, and
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When former CEO Andy Byron resigned amid a wave of media attention, the company didn't turn to external talent. The company instead turned to Pete DeJoy, who had been with them since the beginning. In the fast-changing world of data orchestration, Pete DeJoy is quickly making a name
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This article has been contributed by Ms. Hemalatha R, Co-Founder and CHRO- Sekel Tech Independence Day is a celebration of our nation’s freedom and it is also a reminder to us of the freedoms we need to nurture albeit responsibly and cultivate the same in our workplace: the freedom
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AI virtual assistants are set to make a quiet takeover of administrative scheduling functions. They can handle scheduling, reminders, project tracking, file management, and answering emails at light speed. Your rock-smart helper will learn your habits, so it will just stay put and get right down to work. Your smart
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This article has been contributed by Gaurav Bhagat, Managing Director, Consortium Gifts In the contemporary rapid pace and globalisation of the world, employees increasingly look to derive meaning and purpose in their work. This is very conspicuous in India, where most employees, particularly the Gen Zs, prioritise corporate responsibility and
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Company Profile is an initiative by StartupTalky to publish verified information on different startups and organizations. BlueStone is a renowned online jewelry brand that has revolutionized the way consumers shop for fine jewelry in India. With a focus on quality and design, BlueStone ensures that each piece is crafted with
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Indian food is so aromatic and full of flavour, so foreign dishes often struggle to become popular there. Pizza didn’t make much of a splash when it was first introduced to India in the early 1990s. It was seen as exotic, expensive, and frankly, unfamiliar to the majority of
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This article has been contributed by Siddhant Jain, Partner, Three Fourth Solutions As India celebrates another Independence Day, it’s time we re-examine the idea of freedom not just in political or personal terms, but in the creative and cultural context of Indian marketing. For decades, the narrative in Indian
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As India gears up to celebrate its 79th Independence Day on August 15, 2025, e-commerce giants are turning the celebration into a battleground where deals, discounts, and digital shopping carts are skyrocketing too. Each brand has launched a mega campaign, teasing early-access perks, bank discounts, flash deal mechanics, and brand-exclusive
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This article has been contributed by Rajeev Jain, MD & Founder, RN Faucets Pvt. Ltd. As we are heading close to our Independence Day, when the tricolour unfurls against the August sky, a wave of patriotism will usher amongst us. This sentiment has traditionally translated into a time-honoured ritual: a
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AI ticketing system is developing a customer support process, which could be faster and easier for managing customers. It understands the urgency of a message, assigns it a rank, and forwards it to the right recipient. Most basic questions receive the answer on their own-even at night or during weekends.
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In India, festivals are where cherished traditions meet heartfelt connections, and Raksha Bandhan perfectly captures that beautiful sibling relationship! From childhood memories to today's loving teasing, this festival celebrates every aspect of the brother-sister bond. Rakhi is just around the corner, and we're just as excited
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AI tools are to speed up and smarten the software testing process. They automate boring and repetitive manual tasks. These tools write and update test cases quickly. Some can even repair broken scripts on their own without human intervention. These tools also use machine learning to identify bugs early, improve
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Revolutionize your social media strategy with AI-driven text-to-carousel solutions, the next generation of tools that help transform simple concepts into sophisticated swipeable stories that grab attention. The new platforms use the latest language models along with design intelligence to automatically generate multi-slide carousels with a simple prompt, in which each
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Customer support automation enables corporations to assist clients both quickly and efficiently, whether it is day or night. It performs tasks that are simple, repetitive, forwards queries to the correct teams, and provides instant answers to basic issues and common questions. While these are usually performed through FAQs, chatbots, and
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In a world obsessed with quick success and viral fame, Naval Ravikant played a different game. He focused on clear thinking, smart strategies, and long-term results. Instead of just starting companies, he built systems that lasted. He didn’t chase attention, yet became one of the most respected voices in
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What do you get when a Mumbai-born engineer sets out to replicate the investing playbook of Warren Buffett, down to the last principle? You get Mohnish Pabrai, a man who transformed a modest $1 million fund into a compounding machine and then chose to give away most of his fortune