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Unicorn India Ventures is selling its stake in six startups to a US-based fund. The companies include technology, and healthcare startups Unicorn India Ventures is selling its share in six firms to a US-based investor for Rs 50 crore. With this the  early-stage investment has doubled returns  for its limited partners (LPs). Robotics company Genrobotics, cybersecurity firm Sequretek, customer experience analytics startup Clootrack, digital business newspaper Inc42, digital media startup Inntot, and healthcare startup NeuroEquilibrium are among the six firms involved. These were investments from the firm's first tranche of cash, which was raised in 2016 and distributed to 17 early-stage firms. The lifespan of this fund will conclude early next year. In 2019, the business exited Boxx.ai, an ecommerce personalization startup, and Pharmarack, a pharmaceutical supply chain startup, in 2021. Majumdar stated that the VC company will remain involved in two of its mos...

Google Ads is among the best tools for business success. Learn the steps to  advertise on Google Adwords that will help you grow your startup. One of the smartest moves you can make to help your startup grow is to advertise on Google.  A business success tool, Google Ads (previously called Google AdWords) is the world's largest and most commonly utilised online advertising network. Because of this advertising on Google can help you reach millions of people. Google Ads has a number of options that may help you market your brand, acquire new consumers, and create leads from social media. However, there is more to Google AdWords than just campaign management. You must use all accessible technologies (such as Google Analytics) and combine them into a unified plan. How Google Advertising Works Google Ads works like an auction. But, unlike in a traditional auction, it's not simply your bid that counts. The auction considers the quality and relevancy of you...

Speaking on the country's Independence Day, PM Modi said India will have to become developed within the coming 25 years. BharatNet is set to play a key role in connecting the country. Bharatnet, the world's biggest rural broadband project, aims to connect all 2.5 lakh gramme panchayats (gps) across India. Prime Minister Narendra Modi remarked from the parapets of the Red Fort, on August 15, 2022, that the current decade will be characterised by technology, dubbing it a 'Techade.' PM Modi stated, "This decade is a techade for humanity - a decade of technology." He went on to say that India's startups, the Atal Innovation Mission, and the government's incubation centres are providing chances for the next generation. However, the Prime Minister did not just discuss the importance of technology in the future decade. On the 75th anniversary of the country's independence, Prime Minister Modi threw down the gauntlet, saying that India...

A financial aid of Rs 3.29 crore has been announced to a Hydrogen StartUp from Maharashtra.The funding would help India become a green hydrogen hub. Dr. Jitendra Singh, Minister of State in the Prime Minister's Office, stated that the Hydrogen Startup funding aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of the National Hydrogen Mission (NHM), which aims to assist the government in meeting its climate targets and making India a green hydrogen hub. On Friday, the Minister announced a financial help of Rs 3.29 crore to a Maharashtra-based Hydrogen StartUp for indigenous development of Hydrogen Sensing & Analysis Technology. "This will contribute to fulfilling the aim of producing 5 million tonnes of Green hydrogen by 2030, as well as the related growth of renewable energy capacity," the Minister stated. On India's 75th Independence Day last year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the National Hydrogen Mission from the ramparts of the ...

In an effort to preserve its diminishing foreign exchange reserves, Bhutan has decided to place a restriction on the import of all automobiles, with the exception of utility vehicles, large earthmoving machines, and agricultural machinery. In order to conserve the country's dwindling foreign exchange reserves, the government of Bhutan has announced in a notice that was seen by Reuters on Friday that it will prohibit the import of all vehicles, with the exception of utility vehicles, heavy earthmoving machines, and agricultural machinery. The tiny nation, which has a population of less than 800,000 people and is located between China and India, is struggling to recover from the effects of skyrocketing oil and grain prices brought on by the conflict in Ukraine. Additionally, the nation is dealing with the ongoing effects of the pandemic, including a stringent zero-COVID policy that has banned foreign tourists for the past two years. According to statistics that was mad...

The Prestigious Award organized by The Sakal Media Group, 90 years old, largest independently owned media business in Maharashtra. The newspapers and magazines owned by the group in Marathi and English have a combined readership of over 6 million. '𝐒𝐚𝐤𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐝𝐨𝐥𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐚𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐭𝐫𝐚 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟐' recognizes and honours extraordinary journey of individuals and professionals who are on the path of excellence and achievements. Transformational Life Coach Praful bags the spot in the prestigious list this year for bringing the real transformation in people lives. Touching and inspiring hundreds of lives to achieve breakthroughs with his Life Coaching and Mentoring. How we think about something influences how we feel about it. This has a significant impact on our actions, decisions, and, eventually, consequences. Change your thoughts and you change your life , as the right mindset can help you achieve the success you desire. A mindset transformation coach can h...

It is not easy to launch and simultaneously run a successful business. Navigating the waters of entrepreneurship is difficult. Successful business leaders had worked diligently and dedicatedly to make their way to the top. Getting inspired, motivated and learning few crucial lessons from those powerful business minds can be very valuable for aspiring entrepreneurs— especially if it’s your start-up. Here is a list of six top business leaders and influencers who have not only motivated their team, investors and consumers to believe in a vision, but also lead innovation in their respective companies. 1.Nitin Chawla Nitin Chawla is an Indian entrepreneur and founder of ONEDIOS. He has worked in IBM for 12+ years and supported multiple organisations in improving the business processes. He has been one of those people who jumped to entrepreneurship after spending good 15 years in the industry when in 2019 he launched his startup named ONEDIOS which is first of its kind...

Social media platforms along with short video making apps have completely changed the dynamics of advertising in the modern day world. While earlier companies had to depend on advertising agencies for the purpose of creating ads which were then telecasted on TV channels, now brands also have option of using social media platforms for promotions. Content creators on video platforms who have a good fan following are also hired for marketing products because of the reach that they enjoy and also for the fact that with this method, brands have more chances of attracting their target segment. Such content creators are called influencers but there are times when a content creator with huge following fails in getting offers from brands and on the other hand, a content creator with less following gets good number of endorsements. In such a scenario, firms like Zred Media are of great help to influencers because they provide a platform to the talented youth where they can earn name, ...

Zomato started a restaurant funding platform, last year, to ease equity funding for restaurants or cloud kitchens by introducing them to investors.   This article shows why Zomato has halted operations of Zomato Wings, the funding funding platform. Zomato has ceased operations of its 'Zomato Wings' platform, which it established late last year to assist restaurants connect with investors in order to acquire finance. The investment community has fled due to the funding winter.  Things have been put on hold at Zomato Wings since the first quarter of this financial year. but, there is a chance that it will reopen towards the end of the year. Zomato Wings was created in November of last year as an intermediate platform for restaurant/brand/cloud kitchen equity financing. The platform brought these entrepreneurs and investors together on a single platform. However, since Zomato's stock price fell during the first six months of 2022, the company opted to focus on...

Suzuki Motorcycle India has created an Independence Day campaign to honour the spirit of India's frontline Covid-19 warriors. The company will release footage of the two-wheelers on its official social media accounts as part of the campaign. Suzuki Motorcycle India has started an Independence Day campaign with the goal of easing the load on our frontline pandemic warriors. It also includes a digital clip showing Indian individuals revving their stationary automobiles and urges that people not leave their houses on August 15th unless absolutely necessary. Our frontline fighters have been battling Covid-19 responsibly, and we can assist them on Independence Day by keeping at home. Given the present pandemic crisis, this is the finest return gift we can give them. In these exceptional times, critical service providers and healthcare professionals have been a source of strength and stability. We have never witnessed a scenario like this in our lives, when the entire country ...

Tea-vendor-turned-entrepreneur Gadhagoni Chakradhar Goud doesn't find happiness in stashing cash bundles in the safe or seeing his bank accounts swelling. For him, pleasure comes from his hard earned money wiping the tears of a bereaved tenant farmer's family. Or, in preventing a farmer from abruptly ending life, and making him a fellow entrepreneur. Chakradhar, whose life is a perfect live example for the 'Rags to Riches' idiom, spends half of his income on helping poor tenant farmers. Having been supporting the farmers in different ways since his young age, he founded Farmers First Foundation in 2020, to extend the help in an organized manner. He succeeded in preventing many farmers from committing suicide by extending support to shape their future. For instance, when he knew from his volunteer about a farmer in Tirupati attempting suicide, Chakradhar arrived there and extended Rs 2 lakh help to enable him to buy an autorickshaw. Now, the farmer-turned-auto...

It's tough to resist feeling occasionally overworked these days. By juggling your duties to your family, employment, and other obligations, you run the risk of becoming overworked and stressed out. But you must schedule downtime otherwise your physical and emotional health may suffer. Though it may take practise, you can and must learn how to manage your stress . Here are some ideas to get you started. 1. Exercise Regular exercise is one of the best ways to relax your body and mind. Additionally, exercise will make you feel better. But you have to do it frequently in order for it to work. What kind of exercise should you do each week? Up to 2 hours and 30 minutes of moderate intensity exercise, like brisk strolling, or 75 minutes of vigorous exercise, such swimming laps, jogging, or engaging in other sports, are recommended. Establishing reasonable workout goals will prevent you from giving up. Remember above all that any activity is better than none at a...

Education is the first step in acquiring the knowledge, critical thinking skills, empowerment, and abilities that we need to live better and happier lives. But, more than just knowledge of facts, we need high-quality education to promote social mobility, decrease inequality within a society, and thereby enhance economic development. The importance of high-quality education became clear when Father-of-the-nation Mahatma Gandhi said, "What is really needed to make democracy function is not knowledge of facts, but right education."  High-quality education can be achieved only through the hard efforts of an educational reformer who helps to uplift the country's education system. Meet one such person, Mrs. Tarla Lall , whose well-known training, coaching, and counseling center, Aasha Nu Zarnu , recently received an award as the Institute of Most Impactful Learning Methods . She is known for her impactful training modules and motivational talks. She champions the behavio...

Noted motivational trainer and philanthropist Mrs. Tarla Lall was recently conferred with the prestigious National Education Award, 2022, for being the Educational Reformist of the Year Award . The award, held in Mumbai on 22nd May, was powered by the Ministry of MEMS & corporate Affairs in collaboration with Times applaud, a renowned digital media network. Mrs. Tarla Lall, who goes on to make a difference in the lives of others with the utmost care, compassion, and love, won the award for her outstanding contribution to the upliftment of the education system and the nation-building process. Mrs. Tarla Lall's strong intention and future vision to raise the bar of education in the country, especially for women, was visible in her statement where she pronounced, "There is a huge percentage of women in our society who are either isolated at home or excluded from making any financial decision, just because they are not well educated. Imagine if these women are give...

Healthcare is one of India's largest sectors, as far as revenue and employment are concerned. It not only plays a key role in improving the quality of our lives but also helps in the country's economic growth. For their significant contribution to the healthcare sector of India, Haryana-based Nutrimed's founders Mr. T.N. Tiwari and Mrs. Mina Tiwari have been honored with the SME BIZZ CEO Star Award 2022. Proper infant nutrition is fundamental to a child’s continued health, from birth through adulthood. Correct feeding in the first three years of life is particularly important due to its role in lowering morbidity and mortality, reducing the risk of chronic disease throughout their life span, and promoting regular mental and physical development of infants. This is where a company like Nutrimed comes into the picture. Through its complete range of Baby foods - Infant milk formula and Baby Cereals, the Faridabad, Haryana-based company plays a key role in helping us...

It’s proud moment for all of us as Indian. We are celebrating 75 th Independence Day on 15 th August 2022. It’s long journey for a nation indeed. We are celebrating democracy freedom and achievements- we Indian earned and accomplished in this period. Today we can observe vibrancy, joy and happiness all around. We are proud and feeling great about our collective achievements as Indian national. People are flying tri colour flag with sense of joy by celebrating  Azadi ka Amrut Mohotsav . As an Industry Jogani Reinforcement has decided to celebrate 75 th Independenceday with very different way as a organization we took commitment to come up 75 innovative solutions for reinforcement industry in next 5 Years. Our work for sure will help to build new India. Our innovation and solutions will help building and infrastructure industry for durable and sustainable growth with environment friendliness as reference point of growth. Jogani Reinforcement is committed to provide rein...

The youngster, who was seven years old when she went missing on January 22, 2013, was reunited with her family around 8:20 p.m. on Thursday. The 16-year-old was discovered 500 meters from her house in Andheri (West). Assistant Sub-Inspector Rajendra Dhondu Bhosle of Mumbai's D N Nagar Police Station handled the cases of 166 missing females between 2008 and 2015, the year he retired. He and his colleagues were able to apprehend 165 of them. She remained Girl No. 166, whom Bhosle pursued for two years as a cop and seven years after she retired. The youngster, who was seven years old when she went missing on January 22, 2013, was reunited with her family around 8:20 p.m. on Thursday. The 16-year-old was discovered 500 meters from her house in Andheri (West) . While Harry Joseph D'Souza (50) was detained, his wife Soni (37) is also charged. The pair allegedly abducted her in order to have their own child. In this period, a lot has changed. While her fathe...

Mukesh Ambani's JioGames has launched its own streaming platform. JioGames Watch allows producers to go live with any device and display their greatest content to millions of fans. JioGames, which is owned by Mukesh Ambani, has established a streaming platform named JioGames Watch. According to the firm, it is a one-stop shop for viewing all forms of gaming material. The platform's goal is to empower and enable producers to go live with any device and expose their greatest content to millions of people. It also incorporates many viewer interaction features, including as audience polls and Emotes, to help creators and influencers remain ahead of the competition. JioGames, for those who are unfamiliar, is a one-stop platform that has revolutionized the online gaming space in India.  It is a one-stop shop for incredible online games, competitions, and esports for casual gamers, game publishers, and developers. JioGames Watch is the result of extensive research i...

In the recently held ET Ascent and Navbharat Times' 'Changemakers' Felicitation Program on 20th July at Novotel, Juhu, NBT Mumbai, Dr Surabhi Dhanwala was bestowed with the 'ET Change Makers Award' for his outstanding contribution in Physiotherapy and Naturopathy. The event was organised by Megha Shrey NGO and witnessed many business icons from different industries. The awards were conferred to stalwarts from the medical, tech, digital marketing, and architecture industries who possessed a zeal to transform society. Dr Surabhi Dhanwala and his success story speak a lot about how he has made a difference by battling all the challenges and has made a difference by laying the foundation of change through his work. After receiving the award from the hands of renowned Bollywood singer Kumar Sanu and Seema Singh of Megha Shrey NGO, the celebrated Physiotherapist and Naturopathist explained the importance of this specialised medical field., "The general per...