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Brand licensing is moving beyond merchandise. Discover how Indian businesses can use established brands, characters and IP to enter new categories, reach consumers and create additional revenue streams.
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Mr. Milin Dholakia, COO at Beyond Key, explains why workplace safety depends on employee trust, transparency, and accountability, and why organizations must move beyond mere POSH compliance to create truly safe and inclusive workplaces.
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Looking for the best daily money-earning apps in India? Discover trusted Android apps that help you earn through surveys, cashback, referrals, gaming, and simple tasks to generate extra daily income.
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Commercial real estate developers are increasingly turning rooftops into revenue-generating assets through solar energy, unlocking cost savings, sustainability benefits, and long-term asset value.
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In a pointed open letter, the billionaire founder who walked away from Silicon Valley argues that India's technological fortunes and the global respect of Indians are inseparable, and that the window to act is now.
In a recent LinkedIn post, Zerodha's Nithin Kamath explains why AI cannot guarantee profits in trading. While tools can reduce emotional decisions and improve discipline, real success still depends on behaviour, strategy, and realistic expectations in today’s efficient markets.
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Vygr News is building a new kind of creator ecosystem, one that empowers women from Tier II–IV towns to produce credible, hyperlocal informational content. By combining training, editorial support, and stable income opportunities, the platform is helping regional women become trusted voices in their communities. In this conversation with
For many investors, the past 18 months have felt like a financial purgatory. The market, a once-reliable engine of growth, appears to have stalled, leaving many to wonder: Is this the new normal, or simply the calm before a storm? A recent LinkedIn post by prominent financial voice Radhika
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When we speak of Shark Tank India judges, we can easily visualize experienced venture capitalists or renowned startup founders with several decades of industry experience. But Pratham Mittal brings a fresh and deeply meaningful perspective, that of an educator-entrepreneur who believes that entrepreneurship begins with learning by doing, not
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When we think of startup judges on Shark Tank India, we often expect investors from tech, consumer brands, or SaaS founders. But Hardik Kothiya brings a unique and powerful perspective that of a renewable energy pioneer who has helped build one of India’s fastest-growing solar manufacturing companies from
Shekhar Natarajan, Founder and CEO of Orchestro.AI, explains how the misuse of facial recognition software impacts legal narratives in this opinion piece.
Ghazal Alagh, Co-founder of Mamaearth and Chief Mama at Honasa Consumer, has delivered a sharp message to India’s startup ecosystem, urging early-stage founders to stop chasing quick exits and start building long-term businesses. In a LinkedIn post shared on Thursday, Alagh addressed what she described as
Nutrify Today, the global catalyst for the nutraceutical industry, has premiered a landmark feature in its documentary series, Legends of Lifesciences, featuring Rajeev Juneja, Vice Chairman and Managing Director of Mankind Pharma. The documentary offers a rare, high-level perspective on the evolution of Indian healthcare, chronicling Juneja’s journey
- The global economy is overly reliant on AI, and if it fails, growth could drop by 0.4 percentage points this year. - The growth forecasts for the U.S., Canada, and China look promising for 2026 and 2027. - Reality check: Only 30% of the increased revenue was due to AI, says a PwC survey.
India’s startup ecosystem may be facing global headwinds, but Zerodha Founder and CEO Nithin Kamath believes optimism is not just necessary, it is essential. In a recent LinkedIn post shared on National Startup Day, Kamath addressed growing concerns around India’s economic growth and geopolitical instability. He acknowledged the
- Senior Google engineer Jaana Dogan says ‘not joking’ in a series of posts on 'X.' - She clarified why big techs like Google take longer to build systems. - Although Claude Code built the systems in an hour, they were not perfect.
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Smart AI tools empower small businesses to easily find and attract new customers. They leverage online behavior for activity tracking, scoring prospective leads, and sending targeted messages to grab attention. Based on certain parametric data, they find out which prospects are ready to buy and which ones are to be
He says live shows, concerts, and in-person events will become the new gold and a profitable industry after AI...
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This article has been contributed by Mr. Manoj Dhanda, Founder and CEO, Utho Cloud As the world accelerates toward a digital-first future, cloud infrastructure has already been established as a crucial factor in driving economic growth, governance, security, and innovation in the tech sector. Governments, large corporations, and small
Zoho’s Sridhar Vembu sparked a debate after advising young entrepreneurs to marry and have children in their 20s. Namita Thapar reacted strongly, urging business leaders to focus on real issues like women’s health, workforce participation, and the challenges women face in the startup ecosystem.
Zerodha founder and CEO Nithin Kamath has shared a reflective post on the recurring nature of market booms and crashes, pointing out that greed and leverage continue to drive financial cycles, much like they did a century ago. Kamath Recommends Andrew Ross Sorkin’s 1929 as Essential Reading In a
The internet will soon verify if the users are, in fact, humans. Here's why?
Robert Kiyosaki, author of ‘Rich Dad Poor Dad,’ warns of a historic 2025 market crash, citing risks to traditional savings. He highlights silver and Ethereum as potential safe-haven assets amid rising economic uncertainty.
Thomas Kurian, the CEO of Google Cloud, has refuted popular concerns that AI will replace tech employment, claiming that AI will enable humans to do tasks that they were previously unable to do. Kurian stressed that AI's main function is to augment human talents rather than completely replace
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AI tools help you tweet quickly and easily by writing posts on autopilot. With smart technology, those thoughts instantly translate into publicly engaging Twitter copy. So useful in saving time and circumventing writer's block in the nick of time, they can generate new topics, maintain the same touch,
"GPT-5 is already smarter than me," where the job replacement that took 75 years will shrink down to 5. What's going to happen?
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Inputs by US CPA and CA Mr. Kamal Chhabra, Founder & CEO at KC GlobEd
Satya Nadella, the CEO of Microsoft, has acknowledged that he has a disturbing notion that keeps him up at night: what if the computer giant fails to survive the AI revolution? An innocent query about workplace culture ultimately led to a rare moment of weakness from the guy in charge,
Big companies spending $350 billion this year on AI-related capex is a potential waste of money, says Chris Wood, and here's why.
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In this digital age, it is complicated to understand what you believe by watching online. Misinformation is rapidly spreading everywhere, from videos that look impossibly real to news stories that twist the truth. Deepfakes videos, images, or audio altered using AI are becoming increasingly common, and they can be used
The question of whether the new models will soon be able to outperform humans in the majority of jobs we perform now or achieve a level of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) has been a hot topic in the AI community as artificial intelligence systems continue to advance. Although he avoids
According to Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi, Rapido has surpassed Ola in the category and is now the company's fiercest rival in India. "Ola used to be our biggest rival. Rapido is, in my opinion, the more formidable rival in India right now. They aggressively entered the two-
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This article has been contributed by Neeraj Gupta, GM-PeX Head Global (India/Africa), Bharti Airtel Ltd Reflecting on my 17 years in the Indian telecom finance domain, the transformation has been nothing short of breath-taking. I began my career in an era of paper ledgers/Tally and manual
Elon Musk accused Apple’s App Store of favoritism, directly citing OpenAI. Now, he gets a stern response from Sam Altman. Here’s what he said…
In a viral post on the X platform, Elon Musk accused Apple of playing favorites with its competitors and not allowing another AI to rank #1 on the App Store. Find out why…
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This article has been contributed by Ronik Patel, Founder & CEO, Weam.ai “Have you, till now, used AI for something apart from generating content?”. This was my question in one of the recent public speaking opportunities I was a part of. Automation, AI, MCP, trendy words that most have
On 9 July, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) said that it had begun a significant crackdown on the illicit online betting site "Probo," carrying out search operations on July 8 and 9 throughout its four Haryana locations. The online platform "Probo" was created by Probo Media Technologies
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has granted a prepaid payment instruments (PPI) licence to Zinka Logistics, a subsidiary of listed logistics giant BlackBuck. The business stated in an exchange statement that its fully owned subsidiary, TZF Logistics Solutions Pvt Ltd, was awarded the licence by the central bank. Banks
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Thinking about coffee? Yeah, me too! And when it's about coffee, no one can beat Starbucks! The most delicious American coffeehouse and company. But what keeps this company incredibly successful? So, to bring a better perspective to the business model of Starbucks, we have presented this article for
WhatsApp to Introduce Log-Out Feature Without Data Loss According to reports, WhatsApp is working on a new feature that will allow users to exit their primary account without permanently erasing their data. WhatsApp does not yet allow you to log out of your account on your primary device without
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India’s AI startups are increasingly targeting global markets early, driven by unpaid PoCs, slow sales cycles, and risk-averse enterprises at home. The “Skip India” trend reveals deep flaws in local innovation culture and poses a risk to India’s tech future.
Is 35 already too late, or just the beginning? That’s the question Prabhkiran Singh, Co-founder and CEO of Bewakoof, recently reflected upon in a heartfelt LinkedIn post that struck a chord with many. Having turned 35, Singh shared the internal conflict many professionals face, torn between societal milestones
Sridhar Vembu, the founder and Chief Scientist of Zoho, recently took to the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) to offer a sobering perspective on the tech industry, warning software professionals not to assume their current advantages will last forever. His comments have since sparked widespread discussion, echoing across industry
Warren Buffett did not pull punches when dealing with the subject that took center stage at his company’s annual shareholder meeting: the U.S. trade policy under President Donald Trump. Speaking to a full house in Omaha, the 94-year-old investor expressed disapproval so strong it could be
BluSmart's financial scandal has sent shockwaves through India's startup world and has led many business leaders to contemplate the true role of ethics and governance. Among the co-founders who has quite vocally addressed the situation is boAt's Aman Gupta. On the heels of
The head of the discount broking stated on the microblogging site "X" that there will only be four trading days in the next ten days due to the Indian stock market's scheduled closures for the forthcoming festivals.
Aadit Palicha highlights the impact of companies operating in the consumer internet space in the Indian startup ecosystem in response to Union Minister Piyush Goyal's comments.
'This story' is garbage, said White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt in response to a tweet about the Politico revelation.
At a recent internal town hall meeting, Amazon CEO Andy Jassy highlighted a major change in the company's promotion strategy, stressing that growing big teams will no longer be the route to promotion at the e-commerce behemoth. Jassy informed staff that Amazon is actively altering its perspective
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This article has been contributed by Sanya Bajaj, Founder, Column Inches. Brands use PR to stay in the public eye, whether they are startups trying to get noticed or established names looking for a refresh. Airbnb’s “We Accept” campaign stood out because it championed inclusivity in a way that
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Ramesh Damani established himself as a market expert who brings together astute investment decisions and visionary market strategies. Since joining the Bombay Stock Exchange in 1989, he has built his reputation through the identification of mispriced assets and their transformation into profitable investments. The investor Ramesh Damani stands out because
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The internet is ablaze, and for once, it’s not because of a viral dance trend or a celebrity breakup. The India’s Got Latent controversy involving Samay Raina and Ranveer Allahbadia has sparked a firestorm of debates, legal battles, and moral outrage. What started as a seemingly fun comedy
India is an "incredibly important" market for the massive artificial intelligence (AI) company, according to Sam Altman, founder and CEO of OpenAI. Altman stated that India ought to be among the front-runners of the AI revolution at a fireside chat with Ashwini Vaishnaw, the minister of information
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Ola Cabs is India's largest mobility platform growing into a worldwide perspective. It has a strong friendly global presence as rides are hauled around nearly every continent. Ola Cabs is driven by the mission to provide sound transport solutions to the billion Indians through technology, connecting users and
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In this fast-moving world, who has the time to have a set up in their living room to sit back and watch the cricket match? That’s where Mr. Pankaj Chhaparwal’s brain clicked and he came up with the idea of Cricbuzz. Cricbuzz was founded in 2004 and
Dallas (Texas) [USA], January 30: In an era defined by technological innovation, artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud computing have emerged as the driving forces behind industrial transformation. Together, these technologies are reshaping how businesses operate, delivering unprecedented efficiency, scalability, and insights. Avinash Khanderi, a senior data engineer and industry thought
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On January 26, 2025, India is celebrating its 76th Republic Day, commemorating the day the Constitution came into effect and the country became a republic. This year’s theme, ‘Swarnim Bharat: Virasat aur Vikas,’ highlights the balance between preserving India’s rich cultural heritage and embracing modern progress. It beautifully
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India is a country with a bit different thinking than what people believe and opt for in other parts of the world. The south Asiatic region has cultural differences that affect the youth and families, who try to ignore the risks, critical thinking, and odd decisions. A simple question of
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StartupTalky presents Recap'24, a series of exclusive interviews where we connect with founders and industry leaders to reflect on their journey in 2024 and discuss their vision for the future. Eyewear is no longer just a necessity—it has become a statement of style, identity, and self-expression.
Union Minister Piyush Goyal stated on 28 November that the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology is still considering new rules for India's laptop import policy. "I think this is still under deliberation," Goyal responded when asked about the import authorisation mechanism for IT hardware products
In the midst of its ongoing legal battle with a national news agency, the Indian government has placed the online encyclopaedia Wikipedia under notice. The government has complained to Wikipedia on multiple occasions about the website's bias and falsehoods. The government has also reportedly indicated that a small
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India] October 4: India's ambitious goal of achieving a $5 trillion economy by 2026-27 requires a multifaceted approach. To transform this vision into reality, the country needs to foster a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship, especially in the early stages of learning. As per a
California [USA] September 19: Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming various industries, and the pharmacy sector is no exception. With over 12 years of experience in regulatory compliance, medication therapy management, and health insurance exchanges, Fayazoddin has witnessed firsthand how AI is reshaping pharmacy operations, optimizing patient care, and enhancing
Elon Musk has highlighted the revolutionary power of artificial intelligence (AI) as well as the dangers it could cause to humanity in two separate scenarios. Earlier, Musk, the CEO of Tesla, gave an interview to the podcast titled "All In" in which he discussed his thoughts on the
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In this exclusive interaction with StartupTalky, Ms. Payal Nambiar, Founder and Director of B-Square Solutions, shares her journey and insights into the IT industry. She explains how B-Square’s innovative solutions, like the Pothera ERP, are making a big impact in the tech world. Nambiar talks about how
New Delhi [India], May 21: While mythological fiction is doled out in generous quantities in the Indian publishing scene, it is rare to come across historical fiction, especially if it is set in the recent past. Kumar Kinshuk’s latest novel “The Indian Emergency” is a welcome addition to the
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National Technology Day is celebrated on May 11th as an occasion to honor Indian scientists, engineers, and technologists. It's a time to recognise the endless possibilities technology offers and ensure responsible innovation. Nowadays, with AI being the talk of the town, or better to say, the talk of
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Since artificial intelligence was first presented to the public, it has quickly become the topic of conversation in the world. The question of whether it will be able to take over jobs previously performed by humans is the primary subject of these discussions. Because of the widespread use of this
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This article has been contributed by Manyyaa Adlakkha, Founder, Vastu Guru Manyyaa. Every business aims to be the best in the market. Every entrepreneur wants progress and success more than anything else. But seeing the amount of competition and rivalries that exist around us, it would be challenging for every
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This article has been contributed by Dr. Somdutta Singh, Founder & CEO Assiduus Global Inc, LP Angel Investor, Author and Ex-Member Niti Aayog. * E-commerce sales are expected to surpass $8.1 trillion by 2026. * 95% of all shopping will be done online by 2040. * 205 million people worldwide
New Delhi (India), March 16: opositive.io, the center of excellence for search, made a powerful impression at TiEcon'24, India's largest startup event held on the 8th and 9th of March. As a coveted exhibitor, opositive.io showcased its expertise in helping brands achieve ad-free,
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The question of whether AI and ML are powerful enough to displace humans from the workforce is hotly contested. Some in society worry that this shift will eventually put people out of work, while others see it as a way to help people out and make their careers better. One
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Media outlets have reported that in 2023, India saw the highest number of new MLM schemes launched in five years, with over 400 schemes. This information comes from Strategy India, an associate member of the Indian Direct Selling Association (IDSA) and a policy, compliance, and direct-selling consultancy. Companies like
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This article has been contributed by Aman Mohunta, Co-Founder, Aminu Wellness. Sustainability has become a crucial factor for the long-term survival and value creation of any brand, regardless of trends or profitability. Sustainability has emerged as a pivotal factor in influencing the long-term survival and value creation
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It might make you feel nostalgic to remember the days when you saw artists painting movie posters. You surely miss the smell that pushed through your nose when a bunch of women crushed and ground spices. Those days were really precious when you wore a handmade sweater, knitted by your
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Personal development is a continuous process of learning, growth, and self-improvement. It entails the quest for self-awareness, improving skills and knowledge, and the development of constructive habits and attitudes. It is a one-of-a-kind, ongoing process for each individual. Understanding yourself also allows you to understand
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> This article has been contributed by Vishnu Sharma, CEO, Rannkly. In the era of the digital world, where every business transaction and personal interaction occurs online, managing your online reputation has become an indispensable component of success. With just a few keystrokes, potential customers can form an opinion about
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The origin of the word ‘book’ comes from the Germanic root ‘bok’ from which the old English word ‘boc’ was coined, leading to the modern word ‘book’. Books are the doorway that has the power to lead a reader into a world of imagination and fantasy. They also hold the
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> StartupTalky presents Recap'22. This is a series of interviews in which we conduct in-depth discussions with founders & industry leaders to understand their growth in 2022 and their predictions for the future. Food vlogging is a type of vlogging (video blogging) where the vlogger creates and
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Before we explore the idea of B2B lead generation, let's enquire why B2B leads are crucial for a company. If we had strong connections and marketing know-how, we could dominate the sales market. But. Yes, it is the core of sales, in my opinion, as B2B leads
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> An opinion shared by Mr. Arjun Nijhawan, Director, Nijhawan Group. Finding seed capital, which converts a "two dudes in a living room idea" into something with considerably more promise, is one of the most thrilling occasions for a startup. Here are some of the areas where we
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Wiztales is a SaaS startup that helps businesses connect with their teams and audiences to build relationships via virtual events services. The Bengaluru-based SaaS startup is founded by Sumanyu Soniwal. Startuptalky took an initiative to know about their strategy in hiring employees to build a great startup team and
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The conversation is our primary way of expressing our ideas, opinions, goals, and feelings to those we come into contact with. It is also the primary means of beginning and establishing friendships and relationships. Starting a conversation with someone you have never met before can be stressful and difficult unless
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With the growing digitalization, a famous crypto trend is moving along. And that's NFTs, Non-Fungible Tokens. NFTs are shining all over the internet. Through this, many creators and investors have made remarkable figures that have literally changed their lives. NFTs began with 69.3 million sales, which
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Nowadays, we visualize a variety of things, including movies, news, and purchasing products based on advertisements, but our forefathers and mothers grew up listening to the radio, where they could listen from current affairs to sports commentary. Radio broadcasting kept people informed about what was going on in the world
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What is your opinion on the Gender Pay Gap in India? Have you experienced it? As the number of women working in every profession shot up, the difference in the wage gap between them and their counterparts became ever so evident. We call it the Gender Pay Gap. It is
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> An opinion by Tanya Swetta, Co Founder and CEO - id8 media solutions. 2001 - the year I graduated from college in Mumbai, the education scenario for PR professionals was just emerging, this means that there really weren't many good institutions to choose from to pursue public relations. One
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Indian Startup Ecosystem is growing hugely with 60,000 startups creating opportunities of employment as well as investment opportunities for investors. StartupTalky got an opportunity to get an opinion of Milan Ganatra, founder of 1SilverBullet as an investor. 1SilverBullet is a fully digitalized, cutting-edge investment and insurance B2B gateway
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Red Bull is an energy drink manufactured by the Austrian firm Red Bull GmbH, founded in 1987. It sells its famous energy drink all around the world. It sold 7.5 billion cans of energy drinks in 2019. To put this into perspective, that's nearly a can for
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> An opinion shared by Siddharth Chaturvedi, Founder and MD, Boys and Machines. Buckle up to start your journey in building a business from scratch. The culture of start-ups is very central and flows directly from the founder. A comparatively smaller team set to achieve the same goals and
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Shark Tank is a business reality show owned by ABC and is the no. 1 business reality show in the world. The concept of the game show involves ambitious entrepreneurs presenting their breakthrough business concepts to ruthless investors or “Sharks” to convince them to invest in the concept. The most
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> This article is contributed by Mr. Chattanathan Devarajan, Co-founder, Arya.ag Agriculture sector in India continues to be the backbone of rural economy employing almost 50 percent of the country’s population with a contribution of 19.9% on the GDP. There has been an increased focus on
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> This article is contributed by Mr. Harminder Singh Multani, CEO of MyDentalPlan Healthcare Pvt. Ltd. The dental care industry is in an abysmal state! According to the Indian Dental Association, only 2% to 3% of the Indian population visits the dentist on a regular basis, and further adding to
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> This article is contributed by Mr. Shiraz Khan, Founder/Director, Spicetree Design Agency. SDA is an integrated digital solutions agency with expertise in developing strategies across web design/development, print designs, digital marketing to brand identity and consultation in products & services. When you start a business and see
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Indian women are no longer bound to a housewife's job in today's society; instead, they are redefined. They freely and enthusiastically contribute to the household and lead a business. Currently, the retail business is booming, and women are eagerly joining this sector to get information from
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Have you ever thought about this? What is money? You might say that money is currency notes that are accepted as a legal tender by the government of a nation. Well, you are not wrong here but think more deeply, think of the concept of money, how it came to
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Past One and a half years have been hard for everyone. We were in a global pandemic that confined everyone to their homes. The social aspect of being a social animal was almost cut off and thrown out of sight. One of the most affected or I would say affected
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The world is currently getting more and more focused on eco-sustainable packaging. Understanding completely about sustainable packaging considering the reality that eco-sustainable packaging is now the thing to stay in the packaging industry, is very important. This is what a common opinion within the packaging industry is as
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Cryptocurrencies have been gaining popularity and with cryptocurrencies, in the recent times, a new crypto asset called the Non-Fungible Token (NFT) had amassed a huge amount of popularity. Many believe NFTs to be the future for art and other valuable items. But Fred Ehrsam has a difference in his
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This post is not something we publish on StartupTalky very often. The purpose of this post is not to get it ranked on Google. Nor are we expecting anyone to give a backlink on this. This article is my random thought about the whole scenario that we can see happening