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Connected World, No Boundaries
In the early eighties, I secured one of the first marketing management positions in the new zealand electricity industry. Macro-economic reforms unleashed…
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Careers and the Art of Mimicking Tendulkar’s Centuries Count
Sachin Tendulkar played over 700 international cricket matches in a career spanning nearly 25 years. In this period, he scored 100 international…
Entrepreneurship & Business
Healthy Business Habits – How To Build (and Keep!) a Successful Company
Having a successful business is every entrepreneur’s dream. But how do you build a successful company and – most importantly – how…
Career Tips
Survive and Thrive in the Gig Economy
The gig economy is all the rage these days, and an increasing number of individuals are becoming a part of it. To…
Education & University Insights
The Imperative of Sustainable Consumption: A Necessity, Not a Choice!
The 21st century, currently plagued by the Covid-19 pandemic, is witnessing immense struggles on all fronts: socio-economic inequality, global value chains, national…
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Dimensions of Entrepreneurial Mindset: Swing Your Career to New Heights
There is a thin line between being a Job Seeker and a Job Creator. The entrepreneurial mindset is accepted as an inherent…
Entrepreneurship & Business
Customer Centric Innovation – Understanding the Story Behind the Numbers
Innovation has been a primary priority – and a source of frustration – for leaders for as long as we can remember.…
Entrepreneurship & Business
FAQs on Startup Terminology
A startup can be defined as a business venture that aims to develop and bring to market a unique product or service.…
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Finding My Purpose – A Winding Path
I have often spoken at various forums about the numerous initiatives that I and Karma Lakelands, my current company, have been taking…
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Q&A with Fashion Designer Payal Jain
"Fashion has gone through a phase when everyone thought it was the easy road to being rich and successful; sadly, this couldn’t…
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Dreams Do Come True – My Entrepreneurial Story
"One of my biggest learnings is – never seek external validation" Although I led a successful and happy professional life, I was…
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My Unconventional Corporate Journey
"Take time out for yourself to learn a new skill every couple of years, no matter what. It keeps you mentally active,…
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Business and Globalization
"Those who understand that being globally connected today is no longer an option, but a necessity for success, will be the ones…
Entrepreneurship & Business
The Future of Retail – Lessons from Select CITYWALK
"Shopping malls are not only meant for shopping – they also act as community centres for the public" Select CITYWALK has been…
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From Georgia to the World
My personal growth and career trajectory are both the result of almost 20 years of perpetual and tireless work. Each obstacle and…
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Uncharted Path to Destination Success
"My life’s journey from those humble beginnings to the glossy metropolis of Singapore reflects the coming of age of India, where children…
Entrepreneurship & Business
Food Speaks for Itself – The Rise of Ghost Kitchens
What is a Ghost Kitchen? The food industry in India is an ever-growing sector which sees a growth in demand every year.…
Entrepreneurship & Business
How To Survive Squid Game – 7 Clever Marketing Strategies To Learn From the Show
This Netflix series has taken the world by storm, and it is not only Netflix viewers who are infatuated with this series.…
Entrepreneurship & Business
Impacting the SDGs: Building the Global Economy on Collaboration
"Collaboration is a mindset, and to be successful during this time of disruption, we must recognize that, as global citizens, through the…
Entrepreneurship & Business
Sustainable Impacting Investing: Investing in Tomorrow, Today
"Committing to growth and sustainability is our impact, and impact requires investment" As young professionals embark on the career phase of their…
AI & Technology
Training and Education in the Services Sector – Time for an Overhaul
"The future workforce has to, therefore, compete with smart machines and persevere to get smarter, which simply means they must develop superior…
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A Conversation With My Younger Self
"Make the decision to be courageous, knowing that courage is the antivenom to regret" If I could turn back the hands of…
Entrepreneurship & Business
A Little Less Conversation, a Little More Action Please
"As much as starting a business is not an easy choice, we should do more to fight the stereotype that entrepreneurship is…
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The ‘Business’ of Giving Back
"..in a world that is ever conscious of our global footprint both environmentally and socially, companies are being forced to re-evaluate their…
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Steering Your Entrepreneurial Ambition
"Entrepreneurship is a lifestyle. It transforms you as an individual, completely" So, you want to be an Entrepreneur? This is indeed a…
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Q&A with Chef Manjunath Mural
Chef Manjunath Mural’s lifelong dream is to be able to present Indian cuisine in a manner that is relevant to diners from…
Career Tips
The Professional Value of Your Network
"..recognizing the importance of a strong network and knowing how to build and nurture that network are often two very different elements"…
Entrepreneurship & Business
Reimagining the Business Model of the Future
"For those entrepreneurs or business leaders who want their businesses to not only recover in the wake of Covid-19, but who also…
AI & Technology
FAQs on NFTs
"NFTs are digital collectibles, just as people collect physical objects of value such as coins, art, baseball cards. An NFT is a…
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The Power of Mentorship to the Success of Business
"For young adults stepping into the career world, their choice of mentors plays a significant role in the degree of achievement they…
Entrepreneurship & Business
Entrepreneurs: How to Survive Covid19?
"The pandemic has really highlighted the resilience and ability of the best entrepreneurs" When the virus first arrived, we were incredibly concerned.…
Entrepreneurship & Business
The Transformation of Business in 2021
Entrepreneurship is the foundation on which the future of business will be built. With the fractures in manufacturing and supply chain, which…
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World of Modern Beauty Entrepreneurs
We all know how beauty entrepreneurs and influencers have taken the driver’s seat when it comes to captivating people’s attention with innovative…
Entrepreneurship & Business
LaVar Arrington’s Complete Athlete – Empowering the Next Generation
“Dream big, work hard, and don’t give up.” LaVar Arrington is a legend in football. Widely regarded as one of the top…
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India’s QSR Industry and My Journey
The contribution by the Indian food service sector is multi-dimensional. Being a people intensive industry, it engages more than five million people…
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Hospitality – Experiences and Innovation
Although becoming a hotelier was an impromptu decision for me, I can’t see myself doing anything else! My career has enabled me…
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‘Smart Switching’ in Good Leadership
Going through the textbook descriptions of leadership traits, one would likely come across dozens of chapters on integrity, dynamism, charisma, vision, positivity,…
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The Future of Business Belongs to the Youth
As we see the disruptive environment that Covid has thrust on us as business owners, leaders and professionals, one must wonder if…
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Leap of Faith – Corporate Leader to Entrepreneur
They say “Grown men don’t cry”. I did, in the initial stages of becoming an entrepreneur! Flash back – thirteen years ago…
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What Does It Take to Be a Successful Real Estate Agent?
First off, let us define 'successful' as personally fulfilling and financially rewarding. Follow some important rules and a career in real estate…
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Restaurant Franchise – Is It for Me?
"As a franchise you don’t start a journey, you actually board a running train" The restaurant industry employs the highest number of…
Education & University Insights
Way Forward in the New Normal – Hospitality Education Post Covid-19
India is poised to be one of the fastest growing tourism industries over the next decade, with the Hospitality and Tourism sector…
Career Guidance
Entrepreneurship versus Family Business: A Difficult Choice
Life becomes tough at points where we have to make some important decisions which have a lifelong impact. One such decision is…
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Who wants to be an Entrepreneur?
We all have choices to make about the career we want to go into. When we make this vital choice we are…