SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Stairs made of cash? Dubai tycoon wows girlfriend with unusual gift, vid goes viral
The person in question is Sergey Kosenko, an entrepreneur and social media influencer. Hailing from Moscow, Kosenko has garnered an impressive 7.2 million followers on Instagram. His posts frequently offer glimpses into his relationship with his girlfriend, candid moments with his child, and his travel adventures.
Mass entrepreneurship movement: How India's economy is getting reshaped
India's mass entrepreneurship movement, supported by cross-sector partnerships, aims to create 90 million non-farm jobs by 2030.
India, UK begin talks on recognising and mapping skill gaps
India is discussing skill mapping and mutual recognition of skills with the UK to enhance job opportunities for its workforce. The focus is on linking the NCS portal with the UK job portal and facilitating worker exchange in labour-intensive sectors under the MMPA.
Seeking success? 7 secrets to succeed in life from Netflix co-founder Marc Randolph's father
Marc Randolph, co-founder of Netflix, recently shared a handwritten note from his father outlining seven essential rules for success. The note advises exceeding expectations, maintaining integrity, being courteous, offering constructive criticism, making decisions confidently, using data analysis, and embracing a balanced perspective. Randolph's post has sparked widespread interest, with viewers praising the timeless wisdom encapsulated in his father's guidance.
While Apple backtracks, a Chinese phone maker has raced ahead
Geely Auto and BYD Co., known for knock-offs, are now innovative. Xiaomi Corp., from cheap smartphones, aims to rival Tesla. Apple cancels EV project; Lei Jun leads Xiaomi's $10 billion EV venture.
Out of school, into startups: Young founders are on the rise, ready to even pause studies to chase their entrepreneurial dreams
In 2023, Ayush Pathak and Aryan Sharma founded Induced, assisting businesses in automating workflows with AI. Apoorv Singh launched Connect AI with Asta. Himanshu Rajpurohit's startup, Strangify, provides corporate mental health solutions. Dyumna Madan's ProjectClay helps students find career paths.
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Pav in Ford Mustang? Vada Pav Girl Chandrika Dixit hints at a big surprise after dispute with residents, Delhi Police
Delhi's famous "Vada Pav Girl," Chandrika Dixit, famed for her street food stall, grabbed headlines anew with a luxurious addition to her life - a Ford Mustang. A viral video showcased her cruising in style, has ignited online chatter. Dixit's social media presence, often flaunting lavish purchases, continues to fascinate.
ETPWLA 2024: Fuelling funding for female entrepreneurship and enabling women-led ventures in Tier I and Tier II cities
Dr. Srimathy Kesan, Seema Chaturvedi, and Mitali Nikore dived into the funding landscape of Indian women entrepreneurs, with an emphasis on those outside metropolitan cities and in challenging sectors such as deep tech, at a panel discussion as part of the ETPWLA 2024 International Women’s Day summit. Discover how inherent biases, structural barriers, and a lack of confidence in women’s capabilities continue to hinder access to funding despite progressive schemes.
From digital literacy to women entrepreneurship: How Nasscom Foundation is championing technology for social good and SDG push
Nasscom Foundation is focused on driving social change through technology, and its broad spectrum of initiatives are aimed at holistically harnessing technology for social innovation, says Nidhi Bhasin, CEO.
IIT-D launches MA in culture, society and thought
The application process for admissions will begin on March 20 for the academic year starting July 2024. The last date to apply is April 4. Interested candidates with a bachelor’s degree in any discipline (with a minimum 55% or equivalent CGPA in BA and first division for all other degrees) can apply through the institute’s PG admission portal.
Empowering women in entrepreneurship: A journey of resilience and overcoming obstacles
"Together, we can break down barriers and shatter stereotypes," says Neha Suyal.
India's 'drone sisters' steer farming and social change
The Drone Sister program in India empowers rural women by providing them with training to become drone pilots. It challenges patriarchal attitudes, reduces labor costs, and promotes rural entrepreneurship. Women in the program gain confidence and inspire others to join.
'Shark Tank India' judge Namita Thapar teases project with MS Dhoni, shares pics
Namita Thapar, renowned business figure and 'Shark Tank India' judge, recently hinted at an upcoming collaboration with cricket icon MS Dhoni, sparking excitement among fans. The duo's stylish photos together have left followers eagerly anticipating further details about their joint venture. As Thapar continues to mentor entrepreneurs on the show, this unexpected partnership with Dhoni promises a fusion of business acumen and glamour.
Telcos made Rs 10,000 cr extra capex in 2022-23 to support large apps: COAI
Telecom operators spent Rs 10,000 crore in 2022-23 to support traffic from large apps. COAI estimates the government lost Rs 800 crore in revenue. Operators demand contributions from Netflix, WhatsApp, Instagram, X for network infrastructure costs. India crossed the 100 crore subscriber mark in mid-2015 and in last 8.5 years it has added only around 19 crore connections.
Starting up after 50: Lessons on entrepreneurship from the ‘wisdom generation’
Entrepreneurs over 50 are finding success by leveraging their years of expertise and experience. Vivek Srivastava, founder of Integrated Brand Heuristics, emphasizes the need for persistence and building a committed team. Daisy Malik, founder of The Roots Organic and Natural Store, highlights the challenges of marketing and advocating for organic food. Rekha Kochhar, founder of Boutique Bites of Health, shares her accidental journey into entrepreneurship and the importance of lifelong learning and innovation.
MoU signed on knowledge-exchange in entrepreneurship education for indigenous youth of Australia and India
This unique Australian-Indian partnership between two youth-focussed organisations, Young Change Agents and AVENUES Meghalaya, aims to strengthen the bilateral relationship between the two nations through innovation education and global learning pathways.
Govt should encourage MSME-focused procurement: GAME’s Ravi Venkatesan
Addressing access to finance and mitigating delayed payments hold the key to MSMEs’ growth in the country, says Ravi Venkatesan, GAME’s founder.
View: A fiscally tighter budget than market expectations
The FY26 budget is expected to be even tighter, with a lower fiscal deficit target. The government surprised everyone by not announcing any new social schemes or expanding existing ones. Allocation for popular social schemes like MNREGA and Jal Jeevan Mission remains unchanged. The budget focuses on boosting the investment cycle, with a significant increase in government capex, particularly on infrastructure projects. The tight fiscal situation may lead to lower interest rates and the possibility of policy rate cuts.
View: Budget gets bigger picture right on walking the fiscal tightrope
The biggest positive in the interim budget was the fiscal discipline displayed by capping the fiscal deficit for 2024-25 at 5.1%. The fact that the government has not curtailed capital expenditure and has, in fact, enhanced it to ₹11.11 lakh crore only builds on the foundation laid in the previous years and takes it forward. This is a budget that seeks to balance growth with fiscal prudence.
Explained: How fundraising works on Social Social Stock Exchange
Investing through SSE is different from direct donations. It offers a structured way to support social causes, with added benefits like transparency, legitimacy and potential tax benefits, not usually available with direct donations. Further, investing in stocks or bonds of social enterprises also provides a financial return potential.
BTech Paani Puri wali: Anand Mahindra is hugely impressed by Golgappa seller who owns Mahindra Thar
22-year-old street food vendor, Tapsi Upadhyay, wins hearts with her entrepreneurial journey from a humble panipuri cart to towing it with a Mahindra Thar. Anand Mahindra, Chairman of Mahindra Group, praises her on social media, highlighting the SUV's role in realizing dreams. The video goes viral, emphasizing the Thar's popularity and symbolizing the spirit of hard work and growth. An inspiring story resonating with millions on X and beyond, showcasing the power of determination and support.
Sustainable entrepreneurship: Finding the perfect equilibrium to create profit and social impact
Sustainable entrepreneurship is a practical approach that integrates eco-friendly and socially responsible practices into the very fabric of business models.
2023 Year in Review: Meet the executives who donned the founder hat
Along with executive search firm Longhouse Consulting, ET has compiled a list of high-profile executives who launched their ventures this year. Former Flipkart senior vice president Prakash Sikaria and ex-Swiggy CTO Dale Vaz are some of them.
How place-based intervention for MSMEs is a desirable solution for India’s $30-trillion goal
We should not undermine the existing industrial clusters and more than 63 million MSMEs who are in existence.
India not just observing the future unfolding, but actively shaping it: Amb Kamboj
Co-Founder of 1M1B Manav Subodh told the summit that 1M1B is a "bold dream" to "activate a million young people who will activate a billion people and create a world with balanced prosperity." Subodh added that 1M1B is focussed on taking change-making, problem-solving, technology and digital skills "not just to the top students but also to the grassroots of India, so that we can have participation from everybody."
BITS Pilani’s PIEDS and Aditya Birla Capital Foundation to launch startup programme for women entrepreneurs
‘Womenpreneurs for Bharat 1.0’ is aimed at providing funding and incubation support to women entrepreneurs who are creating solutions for or from tier 2, 3 and 4 cities across the northeast region, Rajasthan, Haryana and J&K.
SBI Foundation and Villgro join hands to support entrepreneurship and climate resilience in agriculture
The program endeavours to help accelerate agriculture startups to grow sustainably by providing them with equity seed funding, grant capital and incubation support.
Plugging gaps for creator economy will boost entrepreneurship in influencer marketing sector
The influencer marketing sector in India has grown to over $146 million in 2022, but aspiring creators face challenges due to the lack of education and training in content creation and entrepreneurship. To address this, comprehensive educational programs should be developed to equip content creators with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in the creator economy. These programs should cover various topics such as portfolio building, content monetization, branding, marketing, and financial management. By bridging the educational gap, aspiring creators can transform their passion into lucrative career choices and establish sustainable businesses.
Navigating mid-career turning points
As people live longer, we need to rethink how we plan our careers and finances. The Stanford Center on Longevity has proposed The New Map of Life, mapping out a possible 100-year life. With the opportunity to keep learning throughout life, mid-career professionals can transition into entrepreneurship, social impact careers, or freelancing, and can use their existing career relationships to help them.
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