The Woman Who Baked Queen Elizabeth II’s Birthday Cake
31-year old Nadiya Hussain would know, for it is she who baked the cake ordered for the 90th birthday celebrations of Queen Elizabeth II on April 21.
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Pakistani Startups Inspired By Every Top Indian Startup
India’s neighbour and archrival, Pakistan has a counterpart for every top Indian startup there is, right from Flipkart to Naukri.com to Zomato. Pakistani startups may have a long way to go in terms of investment rounds, the look and feel of the website and app, and market penetration, the presence of these established startups is a handy reckoner of its potential. And while India is sometimes accused of following US and China models of startups, it’s in a way redeeming to say that many of India’s homegrown startups have inspired the same in its neighbour country.
Here’s a look at top 12 Pakistani startups, along with their Indian inspiration.
Managing the Many Moving Parts During Acquisitions and Exits
Directi CEO Bhavin Turakhia talks about how to make sure mergers and exits go off smoothly.
Deepika Padukone’s Letter From Her Father Is A Charming Read
Deepika Padukone is one of the most stellar success stories of Bollywood today. With 30+ films and billions in money under her kitty, the leggy model from Bengaluru has come a long way. But Deepika is also known to be a grounded, humble and deeply family oriented girl.
In philanthropist and Infosys founder Narayan Murthy’s wife Sudha Murthy’s book “Legacy”, Prakash Padukone’s letter to her daughter Deepika talks about her success, but most importantly expounds on her journey there. It also includes valuable lessons on staying humble and down to earth in the face of a charmed life.
Facebook Spends Rs. 7 Lakh A Day On Mark Zuckerberg’s Security
In his grey T-shirts and faded jeans, Mark Zuckerberg can come across as the boy next door. But he’s not a boy next door at all. He’s the founder and CEO of one of the most powerful companies in the world. And with his VVIP status, comes an elaborate security detail.
Business Accelerators – Changing the Face of Startups in India
While there are many accelerators operating in the Indian marketplace, one that stands out from the crowd is Jaarvis Accelerator (JA). Sponsored from Hong Kong and Singapore and operating in India, JA is an innovative venture by the Jaarvis Group, which strives to identify early stage sustainable startup ideas and help them turn into scalable business models.
Dear Colleague, Please Stop Eating Noisily: An Open Letter
An open letter to the colleague who eats noisily in office.
Narayan Murthy’s Letter To His Daughter Is Essential Reading
Murthy is also very private, and little is known about his personal life. But he’s offered a glimpse into his family life in an open letter to his daughter. He letter talks about her upbringing, the family’s struggles when they didn’t have enough money, and has sage advice that shall resonate with all young Indians.
5 Out Of The 6 Richest Young Indians Are Startup Founders
Amongst all the reasons quoted for starting a startup, the most common ones are “wanting to create something”, “passion to do”, and “be independent”. Very few founders would blatantly admit “to be rich” as one. However, being rich just happens to be one of the by products of a successful startup. Nine out of ten startups fail, but the ones that do sustain really rake in the moolah. And it can happen very, very quickly. So it’s no wonder that in a burgeoning startups ecosystem in India, some of the youngest richest Indians are startup founders.
Here’s the list of these startup flounders in the order of wealth and age.