Here’s What Prime Minister Modi’s Startup India 2016 Plan Looks Like
The much awaited startup India event by the Indian government took place today. A series of stimulating sessions and talks by the most…
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India’s First 75-Seater Solar Ferry Readies To Test The Waters
India’s first solar ferry is getting ready to be launched shortly. The ferry, with a capacity of 75 passengers, will not pollute water and air, be silent for the passengers and the environment and have little operational expenditure as it will not require any fuel.
How Elon Musk Declared War On Acronyms
Acronyms. So Space X CEO and all-round badass Elon Musk really hated them. They made him go fml and wtf. So when employees at Space X were having conversations about how the JTB was going to impact the TKRM of the VSR, Musk stepped in.
Why Do Indians Not Say Thanks At Work Or Otherwise
People in India, as well elsewhere, need to say thanks more often. Whether for a job done as responsibility or as a favour, how does a plain thank you hurt everyone? A salary doesn’t mean an entitlement for being ungrateful.
Paytm Founder Vijay Shekhar Sharma Rocks Company Party
Paytm founder Vijay Shekhar Sharma comes across as mild and soft-spoken in his interviews. But there’s a side to his personality that only his company’s employees are privy to. While speaking at a company event, Sharma let loose. Here’s how.
These Indians Trolled Their Interviewers & Still Got The Job!
Interviews are usually a sacrosanct affair. It’s a matter of getting a job and advancing your career, and people put their best foot forward. However, there are some cases when candidates take a leap of faith and instead of playing it safe and giving well-thought out, stock responses, end up putting their foot in the mouth. Here are a few shining examples of when people said or did some rather crazy things AND got the job! Whether they got lucky, or their cheek paid off, is a anyone’s guess, but these make for some very interesting and hilarious interview stories.
24 Year Old IAS Officer Quits Job To Launch E-learning Startup
There’s no surer sign of the changing times. Until recently, a job with the Indian Administrative Service meant the pinnacle of professional success – it represented status, great money, and an opportunity to touch the lives of millions. But 24 year old IAS officer Roman Saini had other ideas. He’s quit his job as the assistant collector of Jabalpur to launch his own startup.
Facebook Has Spent Rs. 300 Crore To Advertise ‘Free Basics’ In India
According to media buyers, Facebook has spent close to 300 crores – or almost 90% of its yearly revenue from India – on promoting this campaign across digital and offline media.
Top 6 Most Sought-After Startup Jobs In 2016 And What They Do
While job roles for most companies are more or less similar, some jobs are a reflection of the current economy. India’s in the midst of booming startup culture. Most of these startups operate online, and often ecommerce, the man power required has shaped accordingly. We crunched some data on the various job portals and startup communities in India and found the following job roles were the most sought after. We have also analysed some salary trends for these roles to come up with a range.