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STARTUPS August 3, 2019 K-Startup Grand Challenge 2019: Meet the 4 startups from India that are all set to fly to Seoul
By: Loknath DasThe K-Startup Grand Challenge is a startup accelerator programme held every year in Seoul, Korea, supported by the Government of South Korea. Launched in 2016, it offers startups from all over the world a fantastic global platform to break into the Asian market using Korea as a launchpad. South Korea, conveniently located in East Asia, between China […]
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ENTREPRENEURS June 4, 2019 Meet 4 women entrepreneurs who are in the business of developing creative spaces
By: Loknath DasYourStory is the outreach partner for SheLeadsTech from Facebook Across the world, the creative economy is one of the most rapidly growing sectors, in terms of income generation and export earnings, apart from being a flagbearer for a country’s cultural identity. But in India, the story is different. The creative industry here, with around 250 million artists […]
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March 6, 2019 4 Secrets to Living a Bold, Creative Life
By: Loknath DasIn his new book Feck Perfuction: Dangerous Ideas on the Business of Life, artist and designer James Victore shares 77 refreshing lessons for creative professionals on how to pursue a fulfilling career and make bold, meaningful work. Drawing on his own experience pushing boundaries as an art director, graphic designer, and teacher, his plucky words of […]
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QUOTES January 12, 2019 Modi govt to announce DBT of Rs 4,000 per acre for farmers, to provide interest-free crop loans at a cost of Rs 2.3 lakh crore
By: Loknath DasThe Central government is expected to make an announcement this week regarding the benefits targeting farmers. This comes close on the heels of the BJP government’s poor performance in three state elections. In a possible relief to the farmers across the country, the Centre is likely to announce direct benefit transfers (DBT) worth Rs 4,000 […]
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ENTREPRENEURS July 11, 2018 4 Surprising SEO Tactics Unofficially Supported by Google & 5 Things They Don’t
By: Loknath DasGoogle is doing a much better job of communicating with the search community of late. Whether it’s the announcement of the latest updates, posting extensive documentation, or answering questions posed directly to a member of the team, Google is generally quick to state what does and doesn’t work in search. Saying that, I’ve done some digging […]
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NEWS October 27, 2017 4 Areas You Need to Assess to Improve Customer Relationships
By: Loknath DasAnytime we’re dealing with people, life is going to be messy. This truth is clear to anyone who has worked in customer service. People can be downright nasty sometimes. But most of us have also experienced terrible customer service reps who have made us never want to return to a particular business again. Fiascos such […]
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NEWS October 24, 2017 Is Your Partner Being Too Generous with Contractors? 4 Questions to Ask
By: Loknath DasWhen a contractor does great work for you, it’s natural to want to compensate them generously. Being generous with others isn’t just a selfless act; it makes you feel good, too. In fact, researchers at the University of Michigan proved that being generous improves your mental and physical health, and promotes longevity. Is Your Business Partner Being Too […]
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ENTREPRENEURS August 16, 2017 4 Ways to Master Risk in Your Small Business Without Breaking a Sweat
By: Loknath DasRisk is something that few people enjoy. Sure, there are always daredevils who push things too far, but the majority of people are relatively cautious. And while there’s something to be said for protecting yourself, successful entrepreneurs don’t shy away from risk altogether. The Role of Risk in Entrepreneurship and Business When most people think […]
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PODCASTS July 12, 2017 Why Podcasts Are Popular (And 4 Content Lessons To Learn From Them)
By: Loknath DasIn case you weren’t aware, podcasts are seeing an enormous surge in popularity. At least 112 million Americans have listened to podcasts, a figure up 11 percent from last year, with 67 million listening to podcasts at least monthly. Content producers and advertisers both are clamoring for more visibility (or listenability) in the space, and there’s […]
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QUOTES July 4, 2017 Independence Day 2017: Quotes, poems and messages to share this July 4
By: Loknath DasMillions of Americans around the world will celebrate Independence Day today. There’ll be feasts and fireworks as well as family and friends travelling from miles around to see one another. The date is an important one in America as it is a reminder of when the country gained its freedom from the British empire. Here […]