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Digital growth hacking is an intangible form of marketing strategy that is incorporated into the businesses rather than firmly applying. It includes both traditional and trending marketing strategies that are focused on growth. With Covid-19 effects seemingly not allowing the companies to see an upw ...
SIA has requested the government to exempt startups from the foreign direct investment curbs placed on investors from neighboring nations. China is one of the neighboring nations which has been investing in Indian ecosystem for many years. The association of startups in India, Startup India Associa ...
Big Data has proven itself exceedingly beneficial across all business verticals. To begin with, entrepreneurs can use big data to research if their business idea is worth materialising. They can understand its market, target audience, their needs and ways with which the startup can fulfil them.
The COVID-19 outbreak has affected the businesses and made a big dent in the revenues. That doesn’t mean a marketer lose all the hopes and stop their marketing activities. Marketing managers need to remain motivated during this time and keep on promoting the brands. This is a time when marketers c ...
Amid Covid-19 pandemic, the Department of Telecommunication (DoT) has relaxed norms for facilitating work from home (WFH) for IT firms till July 31, 2020. Earlier, Union IT Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said that work from home will become the norm and had relaxed the norms till April 30, 2020. Prior ...
Domestic rating agency CRISIL has revised its projections for India’s GDP forecast to 1.8 per cent from 3.5 per cent which it had earlier predicted for FY20-21. Pre-Covid-19 prediction by the agency was 6 Percent which was later revised to 3.5 percent in March. The agency predicts total losses of ...
SEQUOIA India picked 15 early-stage startups from South-east Asia and India for its third Surge Cohort on April 27, 2020. Surge’s third cohort kicked off on April 13 and the 16-week long program will last up to August. Amid the Covid-19 pandemic, there is a travel ban and other restrictions due t ...
The idea of ActiPass originated when the founders Kunal and Ritika’s daughter changed three classes in just two weeks. Their friends also shared similar experiences. It was then, this idea of 1 common pass for multiple activities clicked, and the journey of ActiPass commenced.
Recently, there have been a lot of online banking scams. But, a little caution can save you from bank-related frauds. So, SBI has alerted its customers to be careful from online banking scams. Check out SBI's six protocols to safeguard your Personal Information from Fraudsters.
Preparing a startup pitch is an amalgamation of mathematics and creativity. The perfect ones manage to find a balance between the two. An impressive startup pitch tops the long list of key determinants of whether the investor should invest in your startup or not. Let us help you with that..
The equity markets across the globe have crashed due to the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown. The India stock and bond markets have met the same fate and have collapsed drastically. In a latest move, Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund, one of the top fund houses in India, has closed down six of its open-e ...
The majority of companies are still using traditional ways of drawing contracts and deals. The lockdown due to Covid-19 is forcing even the most traditional companies to change this trend and go paperless. Startups in India, like Leegality are here for their rescue!
Due to the Corona pandemic, oil prices have fallen as much as 64% in 2020. The COVID-19 pandemic has led to the steep fall in demand for oil across the globe. The entire world is flooded with oil, as there is virtually no movement of vehicles and flights. Most of the industries are also not operatio ...
With the rise in COVID-19 cases and complete lockdown, demand for health gadgets have surged. People are seeking fitness and wellness solace online. Not only general users, but doctors and other healthcare providers are finding the devices beneficial.
Facebook, one of the largest Social media platforms in the world, has picked up a 9.99% stake in Mukesh Ambani's Jio platform. Mark Zuckerberg's Facebook is spending Rs 43,574 crore ($5.7 billion) to buy this stake. The valuation of the Jio platform now stands at over $65.95 billion (around 4.62 Lac ...
The RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das in his second press briefing since the COVID-19 outbreak rolls out arrays of measures to counter the economic slowdown. The governor said that the financial situation has deteriorated in a few sectors. Small and mid-size companies have taken a hit due to Covid-19 pan ...
Pariksha, a Pune-based ed-tech startup, has raised funds amid COVID-19 lockdown. The funding round was led by INSEAD Angels, IIT Kanpur Angels, Nikhil Vora, and Swati Mehra from Sixth Sense Ventures, Saahil Bhatia from Temasek Holdings India Pvt. Ltd, and Sitanshu Shah from Bain & Company and ot ...
Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Industries and Zuckerberg’s Facebook are exploring the possibility of creating a super app, just like the Chinese super-app WeChat. The super app will be leveraging the already existing Facebook-owned WhatsApp platform and user base. The super app will come with various ...
The Work from Home(WFH) is no more a new term in today’s world due to Coronavirus Pandemic. Now, every industry (who can work remotely) is forced to adopt and adapt to this new work culture to keep their operations running.
The government has given some relief as part of the new lockdown guidelines issued by the Union Home Ministry. As announced by the PM, the farmers, daily wagers, and others will get some relaxations from April 20. However, the relief will be provided only after assessing the ground situation in each ...
The Brand Global team had reported earlier that the bug in popular Zoom app has made it vulnerable, and it has become a target for potential hackers. The security loopholes in Zoom can give attackers access to windows password. And now the Ministry of Home Affairs has also issued an advisory that Zo ...
The food delivery platform, Zomato is in talks to buy the Softbank backed online grocery startup, Grofers. The merger between the two entities will be a significant consolidation move in India’s consumer internet sector. The all-stock deal is expected to close at approximately $750M
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while addressing the nation on April 14, 2020, announced the extension of the nationwide lockdown till May 3. The government is preparing the new guidelines, which will be shared with the general public on 15th April. PM Modi hinted that there would be more strictness t ...
SiGMA Group has announced that, due to the COVID-19 global crisis, both the SiGMA Manila and AIBC Manila expos, planned for June 8-9 2020, will now be rescheduled to May 27-28, 2021.
For many startup companies, work from home and remote working are not desirable. They are finding it difficult to thrive or even survive amidst the COVID-19 lockdown and crisis. Despite various warnings and assurances from Prime Minister Narendra Modi to private and public sector companies not to cu ...
OYO puts employees across the globe, excluding India, on furloughs. This means that the employees will be on leave without pay until further notice. However, in this lockdown period, the online grocery and e-commerce companies like Bigbasket and Grofers are experiencing a surge in demand.
The communication between the employees and the meetings are happening via various platforms. Consequently, the WFH has led to a boost in the downloads of video conferencing apps across the globe. The recent favourite, Zoom is under fire and has lost the trust of many professionals. Try these six Be ...
Ecotech Visions Foundation announced that from 4th April, 2020 they will be donating 10 Apple computers to youth in need during this uncertain time of COVID-19. Miami Dade and Broward County schools have been closed. Teachers and students alike are learning virtually and Ecotech Visions Foundation i ...
The government of India has set up a Covid-19 committee headed by NITI Aayog. The aim is to tie-up with healthcare companies that can provide innovative and cost-effective solutions to fight Covid-19. NITI Aayog has invited 8 startups for the same.
Green Agrevolution Pvt. Ltd, which operates agricultural technology startup DeHaat, has raised $12 million (around Rs 90.75 crore) in a Series A funding round. The Gurugram and Patna based company, presently has over 165,000 farmers in their service network. It aims to bring it to 5 million farmers ...
The government is planning to allow domestic and international flight operations in India in a staggered manner after lockdown period. Airlines are free to take bookings for any date post April 14," a senior Civil Aviation Ministry official said. "However, if the lockdown is extended post April 14, ...
Amid Corona crisis, SIDBI is providing financial assistance in the form of quick working capital to startups. A Covid-19 Startup Assistance Scheme (CSAS) has been announced by the Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI). Read to learn about the eligibility criteria.
The World Health Day is an annual event, which is celebrated on April 7, under the sponsorship of the World Health Organization (WHO), to draw attention to particular priorities in global health. This year the event is dedicated to the International community of Nurse and Midwife, with the tagline- ...
Zomato and Swiggy have started bearing the brunt of lockdown now. Both the platforms witnessed a sharp decline in the orders immediately after the lockdown. According to the reports, the food delivery orders for Zomato and Swiggy have dropped 70% amid the pandemic. Most of the restaurants are shut, ...
Zoom Users are at risk as Hackers can use Zoom application to steal users’ Windows credentials with no warning. According to the security researchers, there are some underlying vulnerabilities in the Zoom app. In a recent report, two security researchers have claimed that they have found a securit ...
There were over ninety African companies that raised over a million dollars each in 2019, with Nigerian companies attracting the lion’s share of over $650 M
COVID-19 is not only impacting the health of the people worldwide but also has a more significant impact on the economy and travel industry mainly. It has taken a toll on every industry, but travel and tourism have been the worse hit. With no airlines operating throughout the world, and all of us sh ...
"I want 9 minutes of yours on Sunday, 5 April at 9 pm. Kindly switch off all lights at your homes, stand at balcony or doorstep with a candle, torch or mobile phone's flash light" - PM. While addressing the nation on April 3, Narendra Modi asked for 9 Minutes at 9pm on Sunday, April 5 to end the dar ...
Shorts will be feature inside the existing Youtube mobile app and will include “a feed of brief videos posted by users.” The users would be able to post videos just like its rival platform. Shorts will have an advantage over TikTok as it will have access to YouTube’s catalog of licensed music. ...
The Rs 31,700 crore mega-deal was first announced by HUL in 2018 to acquire GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare Limited (GSKCH). The merger of GSKCH is complete now and HUL has additionally paid Rs.3,045 Crores to acquire the Horlic ks brand for India. This marks one of the largest deals in the FMC ...
The 2020 edition of FinTech World Forum will be held in London UK from May 21, 2020 to May 22.2020 at Kensington Town Hall. The Forum will bring together the FinTech ecosystem, help build relationships, share knowledge, and create business opportunities.
Indian Startups and Medtech Innovators are being encouraged to find Solutions to tackle Corona Virus. To ensure that India is prepared well for any future threat, the government is also looking forward to the innovative solutions for Covid-19. Indian government is encouraging, startups, entrepreneu ...
An unprecedented damage has already been done by the Covid-19 this year. The entire world is now facing the economic damage caused by the deadly virus. The United Nation (UN) is calling for a USD 2.5 trillion rescue package for the developing nations. This will spell serious trouble for developing c ...
The merger of the public sector banks, that would come into effect from April 1, 2020 was approved by Union Cabinet in March 2020. From April 1, six public sector banks will cease to exist. The ten government run banks will merge to form 4 banks. The government has also assured the bank employees th ...
The borrowers who are impacted by the Covid-19 lockdown are heaving with a sigh of relief. The banks are deferring EMI payments of vehicle loans, housing loans and personal loans. The small businesses will also be benefited as the EMI payments of MSME loans are also being deferred by banks. This is ...
A news report was published by a popular news portal owned by a reputed journalist carrying the headline ‘Modi govt could extend coronavirus lockdown by a week as migrant exodus triggers alarm’. Will The Lockdown Extend After 21 Days? Cabinet Secretary, Rajiv Gauba says reports of COVID-19 lockd ...
If you are an office worker, and you do your most of the work on a computer, then you are 100% working from home during this lockdown. The companies have asked the employees to Work From Home (WFH) where possible. Work from Home is a concept still new to a lot of us. Here are some tips to make your ...
C-CAMP is India’s premier bio sciences innovation hub and is one of the largest bio incubators in the country. Amid Covid-19 pandemic, the C-CAMP is inviting Startups, innovators and entrepreneurs who can help fight the pandemic.
Amid Covid-19 crisis, the G20 leaders interacted via Video conferencing on Thursday. All the leaders were united and pledged to stop the spread of Covid-19. The G20, or the Group of Twenty, comprising 19 countries and the European Union, is the premier forum for international economic cooperation.
Are you thinking or planning to start your own business in the UAE? Then look no further... just Read On! The UAE is one of the fast-growing economies in the world. The ease of doing business and economic growth is attracting a number of businesses to the country.
Mylab Discovery Solutions Pvt Ltd, a Pune based molecular diagnostic company has developed the first Made-in-India test kit for Covid-19. The company which specialises in molecular diagnostic kits did this job in just six weeks. The company has named this kit -Mylab PathoDetect COVID-19 Qualitative ...
"From midnight tonight, the entire country will go under a complete lockdown. Every state, every Union Territory, every district, every village and every locality is being put under lockdown," – PM. While addressing to the nation on March 24, 2020, PM Modi announced that the entire country will g ...
India is under Lockdown to prevent the spread of Covid-19. All Schools and colleges are closed across India. Therefore the worried Parents and Students are looking for online learning platforms. Amid Corona Lockdown EdTech Startups offering free online classes to students. EdTech Companies are becom ...
Corona Virus has emerged as the villain for the biggest crash. Lockdown in major cities as Corona cases continue to rise in India. The foreign investors trading on the Singapore Stock Exchange (SGX) triggered huge selling on March 23, leading to the collapse. The Bombay Stock Exchange, in one of the ...
Gurgaon based MilkBasket is giving a tough competition to Bigbasket […]
The countdown has begun for one of the greatest and largest events ever staged in the UAE. So are you ready to experience the World Expo Dubai 2020? Expo Dubai 2020 will start from 20 October 2020, and will run for 6 months till 10 April, 2021. It will be open seven days a week.
The deadly disease is creating havoc across the globe with almost all the countries in the world have reported the Corona infection. The Corona outbreak has also infected the economies and financial markets around the world. The companies and workers all over are worried about the anticipated finan ...
Planning to start your own business, Looking for some good business ideas,Want to know how you can get funding for your Startup? We will show you how you can start your own business in USA if you have any business idea. What are the legalities and the funding options for your business
A payment gateway enables safe and secure information transfer from a website/app to the merchant account. It is very crucial to choose the correct payment gateway for your start-up business. We have listed 6 tips which will help you to choose a payment gateway
Sonal Jindal is a successful entrepreneur who has disrupted the niche fashion exhibition scenario in Delhi with Medusa Fashion. Now, she has two more companies under her wings- Medusa Source & Mood Board Consultancy. Here is her amazing entrepreneurial journey which is sure to awe and inspire yo ...
“Hackathons provide great platforms for youngsters to test their ideas […]
Government of India has set up a Science & technology (S&T) Core Team to coordinate efforts to tackle Covid-19 and spread Corona awareness in India.
Malta AI & Blockchain Summit is one of the world's leading events for blockchain and emerging tech, operating on both a European and world stage.
The first edition of Thrive Haryana was held on 10th December 2019 at The Leela, Gurugram by the Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) in association with the Government of Haryana. This initiative is expected to be the biggest Haryana Tech-Start-up event.
Get ready to get inspired and motivated through the treasure troves of words by women leaders like Mary Kom, Michelle Obama, Greta Thunberg and more...
Know from young women entrepreneur of India how you can empower your business with digital solutions. Best tips to empower your Business
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The startup world has come up with a combined co-living and co-working spaces at gorgeous destinations.
Happiness is the key to success. All hustling entrepreneurs out there often ponder about happiness and how it equates to achieving goals and success in the long run
Health Tips for Aging men. Beginning work at the age of 24-25 and struggling until retirement for wealth, men tend to forget that this often takes a toll on their health
Travelling with Your Partner? Right before the trip starts, define your roles so that you both have different sets of tasks and don’t clash.
What is Blockchain technology in real estate and how is it going to transform the real estate industry? How it is revolutionizing the real estate industry.
Looking for financing or funding an idea of starting up a business? An entrepreneur can raise funds for their business ventures in many ways.
You can start your journey any time. Reid Hoffman was 43 when he made Linkedin public. Mark Zuckerberg founded Facebook when he was only 19 and Gordon Bowker founded Starbucks at the age of 52.
Medical tourism is on the rise in India as our country's healthcare institutes have been drawing steady visitors. Find how and why India is a medical tourism star.
Meet the celebrity fitness coach and owner of Fab and Famous holistic health centre, Delna Pooniwala. Read and burst your health myths...
If you dare to dream, then you should have it in you to make that dream come true. Hina Shah is a testimony to this saying
The digestive system is an efficient factory in the body. Unhealthy habits will ruin your digestive health. Eat Healthy Stay healthy.
The two most prominent choices of funding in the startup ecosystem is Venture Capitalist & Angel Investors. Know the difference between the two.
In a country obsessed with marks, Aptitude takes a back-seat while choosing a career. Career Counseling can aid the student in overcoming the infinite doubts that come with the weight of the decision. Additionally, they also clarify the falsified beliefs about a given profession by acknowledging its ...
When was the last time you had a conversation with your neighbour? Do you know the name of the watchman who guards your society? Or the name of the person who drops the newspaper at your place?
According to various studies, half of the population aged 18-34 check their phones as soon as they wake u ...
We belong to a generation where all we need is hassle-free entertainment and inexhaustible internet. Our appetite for binge-watching videos online is remarkable. With the advent of top OTT players like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Hotstar, etc Indian players too are have penetrated the market. Read ...
What comes to your mind when you think of the Indian Higher Education System?. Here are some ways to transform learning environment in Higher education. Adult Learning Principles state that Adults learn mostly by Choice & Application
"Can we get a logo?", "Can you give us a cool name and design our logo?", "Our competitors have changed their logo, can you design something better for us?" Brands and Branding have always been challenged by changing and growing consumer needs. Branding expert, Kunal Vohra of ABND explains how to t ...
The Motorcycle ride is always full of emotions and enthusiasm, the talks with myself inside the helmet were the best suggestions I had ever given to myself.
Marketing plays a major role in the success of a business. It is one of the most potent tools to build your business relationship with your customers and maintain it. We are listing below some top low budget marketing ideas that can work for a small or big business to promote their brands without sp ...
Living a millennial life means being on-the-go all the time. They are the ones who've made 'perfect' look normal, and 'good' has now become disposable. There is no stopping them. They like their coffee strong and avocados soft. Millennial stereotypes make good headlines. Some label them as 'lazy,' ' ...
Fast Food is Killing You Fast? One in five deaths around the world is due to poor diet. According to a study, unhealthy diets are responsible for 11 million preventable deaths per year globally, even more than smoking tobacco. We can ban smoking tobacco in public places, but can we ban eating unheal ...
Do you sometimes feel that your grandparents are healthier and fitter than you are? Do you ever wonder why? The food that ate was naturally organic. They had ingredients in their purest form. There was no adulteration in their food ingredients. Now there are no food ingredients without adulteration
In India, a startling percentage of the population is disabled. According to the NSO report, 2.2% of India's population suffers from a disability. There is a big challenge to able the differently abled in India Most of the public transport, educational institutes, hotels, travel destinations are no ...
Ayurveda is the combination of two Sanskrit words: Ayur which means Life and Veda, which means Knowledge. India has a rich tradition of medicine, and there are many ancient legends regarding healing through Ayurveda. It has found its prevalence globally since the past few centuries. But, it is one o ...
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