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March 16, 2016 Can your idea really become a business?
Starting a business is very motivating yet an emotional roller-coaster ride. Photo: Priyanka Parashar/Mint With the start-up scenario growing and becoming pervasive in India, entrepreneurs are bubbling with new ideas, believing their idea to be the next billion-dollar one. Today, it feels as though everyone wants to be an entrepreneur. This is very heartening for […]
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March 16, 2016 Blueshift raises $8 million in Series A funding
Blueshift allows marketers to customise their messages based on customers’ interests, purchase patterns and browsing behaviour, thus increasing engagement. Bengaluru: Blueshift Labs Inc., a marketing automation solutions provider, on Tuesday announced that it had closed an $8 million Series A round of funding led by Storm Ventures, with participation from existing investor Nexus Venture Partners, […]
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March 16, 2016 20 Postures For A Healthy Heart
Yoga is the art of reposing in different postures while keeping focus on the breath. As a result, every yoga posture has a particular effect on the respiratory system; and therefore affecting the heart as well. The following postures begin with mild ones, gradually increasing to more demanding ones that require greater stamina and strength. […]
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March 15, 2016 Checklist for Finding a Small Business Mentor
Having a business mentor can really help you advance your goals and avoid some common business mistakes. But not just any mentor will do. Finding a small business mentor that meets all of the requirements listed below can ensure that you find someone who is going to be helpful and relevant to your business. Tips […]
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March 15, 2016 9 Questions to Ask When Building a Mobile App
“The next big thing” is a phrase that gets tossed around often. Entrepreneurs dream of creating it but often don’t know where to look, so they head down a long, bumpy road that sucks their wallet and their inspiration dry. Of course, failure nearly always precedes success, but it doesn’t hurt to avoid failure when […]
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March 14, 2016 Breathe Your Way to a Calm Mind with Yoga
Breathing exercises or pranayamas strengthen the body and make the mind pleasant ••• The mind never gets a day off. It’s either busy with ‘who-said-what’ or mulling on the past or the future. With yoga and meditation, train your mind to stay calm, happy and relaxed. Imagine going on a long drive to the countryside […]
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March 12, 2016 India Funding Roundup: A Pre-Owned Fashion Marketplace, E-Commerce Enabler, and More
A total of 23 tech startups got funded in this week, according to sector analysis provided by data tracker Tracxn. Our latest funding roundup compiles seed and late stage investments in firms engaged in e-commerce enablement, self-drive car rentals, B2B listings, and pre-owned fashion. Yana Mobile personal assistant app Yana has reportedly raised an undisclosed […]
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March 10, 2016 JustRide raises $400,000 from a group of angel investors
A screen grab of JustRide website New Delhi: Self drive car rental aggregator JustRide has raised $400,000 in a pre-Series A round from a group of angel investors including Dheeraj Jain, partner at Redcliffe Capital. JustRide said it will use the money to enhance its technology. The company is in advanced talks with an Indian […]
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March 9, 2016 Flipkart secures a credit line of over Rs450 crore from HDFC Bank; Amazon’s localization of mobile tech boosts demand for its app
Photo: iStock What to watch out for • Capital markets regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India to fast-track market reforms, ease start-up funding. • Amazon’s localization of mobile tech boosts demand for its app. • Flipkart has secured a credit line of over Rs.450 crore from private sector lender HDFC Bank, according to latest […]
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March 9, 2016 Apple’s New San Francisco Office Could Be a Tool in Tech Talent Wars
From Apple’s earliest days, executives insisted that employees work from its headquarters in sleepy suburban Cupertino. The thinking, championed by Steve Jobs, was that a centralized campus would put the CEO “within walking distance of everyone,” said Steve Wozniak, who founded the company with Jobs. That stance may finally be softening as Apple prepares to […]
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March 9, 2016 Xiaomi Mi 5 India Launch ‘in a Month’, Says Hugo Barra
Xiaomi at the Redmi Note 3 India launch on Thursday confirmed that the Mi 5 flagship smartphone will be “coming to India in a month.” Xiaomi’s Global VP, Hugo Barra, during the event stressed that the team in India is trying to get the handset here “in a month” without specifying an exact date. The […]
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March 9, 2016 Samsung Galaxy S7, S7 Edge Pack a Moisture Sensor in USB Port
Samsung’s new Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge premium smartphones also feature a moisture sensor in the USB port that alerts the user when they are plugging in their charger. The company clearly points that users need to dry the USB port before plugging the charger in the user manual of the Samsung Galaxy S7 […]
