3 Indians Make It To The List Of 50 Richest People In The World
The United States is home to 29 billionaires on the list, more than any other country. While, only four billionaires from China and three from India made the top 50.
Microsoft India Increases Maternity Leave To 6 Months
Microsoft India has joined the league of companies which have increased maternity leave for their women employees. From February 1, women employees in the company will be eligible for maternity leave of 6 months.
Foodpanda Looking For Buyer, Finds No Takers: Reports
Foodpanda is looking to sell out, and has approached both Swiggy and Zomato for a possible sale. Though the company is now being valued as little as $10 million, it still has no takers. Foodpanda has so far raised $218 million from investors.
Your Corporate Events Suck. Here’s Why
Face it. Event agencies, banquet halls, planners, travel agents, and no matter what high level BS you toss around in the planning war room, your corporate event is going to be just the same as anyone else’s.
Your employees hate these parties and dinners. They’re awkwardly standing in their own groups. Management is on another table chatting up business and what not and as the only member from L&D you’re politely nodding along hoping your review on the event goes through well.
Practo Ventures Into E-Commerce; Starts Selling Medicines Online
Practo now allows its users to do more than just looking up doctors and specialists on its app. In a new feature that the company is testing out in Bangalore, users will now be able to order medicines online.
Mumbai No. 15 On Global List Of Cities That Attracted Most Venture Capital
Two Indian cities have made it to the top 20 cities that attracted the most venture capital in high tech startups, according to a new report. Mumbai was placed at No. 15 with $ 497 million of venture capital raised, followed closely by Bangalore at no. 17 with $ 419 million raised. Predictably, San Francisco occupied the top spot with over $ 6 billion raised.
The Social Media Savvy Mumbai Police And Their Hilarious Puns
After changing how brands are created and enhanced on social media, looks like the medium has found its most prolific use case yet with the Mumbai police adopting it and how.
Microsoft Is Not Buying InMobi, IPO Is The Way To Go: Founder
However, clearing the air and dismissing the possibility of an acquisition by either of the global companies, InMobi founder and CEO, Naveen Tewari, an ex McKinsey Consultant and Wharton alumni, has finally spoken up. In an interview with ET, Tewari states that there is no acquisition is on the cards and that the company will look to release an IPO as the only way.
YEA! To Open 2 Centres In India For Student Entrepreneurs
The Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!) is set to open two centres in India to teach entrepreneurship to school students between 11-18 years. The centres would launch at the American School of Bombay in Mumbai and at Shri Ram School in New Delhi.