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.
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.
Coverfox’s Office In Mumbai Is All Things Green, Clean And Fun
Coverfox is an online insurance aggregator based of Mumbai. The young and energetic startup has just moved into a new office at Andheri, Mumbai and we got a chance to look at it.
This massive vibrant space of 20,000 square feet space strikes one as a sprawling office with a green ‘cover’ as trees and vines – both real and faux – adorn the walls, the cubicles and other spaces, giving it a natural, eco-friendly appeal.
Working In Retail: 5 Things You Need To Know To Nail The Job
Let me tell you from experience: working in retail is unlike any other job out there. You need to equip yourself with a particular set of skills. Unfortunately, a lot of them don’t transfer over from a traditional office-based environment. It’s going to be difficult if you’re new to the job and still learning the ropes. Here are a few things you’re going to need to know.
Things To Consider If You Want To Run Your Own Hotel
Running a hotel is one of the most potentially lucrative positions there are in the world of business. But it’s not the easiest things to do there is. To run a hotel requires a significant amount of drive and energy. Hospitality is an inherently fast-paced industry, and so you will need the ability to roll with the punches. While not everybody has such a way of being, if you do, then you know it. You probably know, deep down, whether you have what it takes or not. If you think you do, then you might well enjoy a long and prosperous career in what is one of the most exciting industries around. However, there are some things that you need to take on board before you get started. Like any business, some forward-thinking and planning is required. If you are planning on starting up your own hotel business, then consider the following well.
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.
Uber Is Suing Ola For $7.5 Million Over Fake Bookings
In addition to the roads in the cities around India, Uber and Ola will now battle it out in the courtroom. Uber has sued Ola for $7.5 million for trying to sabotage its platform by repeatedly making fake bookings and then immediately cancelling them.
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.