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Online Education Sector To Witness 8x Growth In 5 Years

The Indus Entrepreneurs (TiE), Mumbai’s seventh annual programme “SmashUp 7.0” was held on Saturday 22 July, 2017 in Mumbai. SmashUp is the flagship programme of TiE that brings together aspiring startups and angel investors to exchange ideas, peer learning from successful entrepreneurs and helps ideas mature into action plans and build successful companies. On the sidelines of this annual event, Anand Desai, Managing Partner of leading law firm DSK Legal and President, TIE Mumbai shared his thoughts on the evolving startups landscape in the country and TiE’s mentoring role in it. TiE, founded in 1992 by a group of successful entrepreneurs, is a non-profit global community.

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Prem Kumar Malhotra, former Law Secretary, Govt of India and now Chairman, Suncap Insolvency Professionals Pvt Ltd., is a Post Graduate, MA (Pol.Sci.) and LL.M. He is a gold medalist in International Law and has more than 45 years experience in the field of law. He retired as Law Secretary from the Ministery of Law & Justice, Govt of India where he worked for more than 25 years as an officer of Indian Legal Service. He is a recipient of awards from International Jurists Association for contribution in the field of law in government sector.

India To Be The Largest Market For Energy

According to the recent report released by British Petroleum (BP) on World Energy Outlook (to 2035), China is expected to be the largest growth market for energy, although it is likely to be overtaken by India.

Bad Is Good!

The phoney financial markets currently flirting with record highs and the underlying real economy struggling with earnings and job growth are exhibiting unparalleled paradox. Domestic benchmark equity index Nifty is trading at a PE multiple of 24 while small-cap index trades at 70, three-times the valuation premium. There is another divergence: Companies are queuing at the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) filing for corporate insolvency resolution plan (CIRP), aka Chapter-11 bankrupcy filings in the US.We also know the party is at its peak when it’s just about to end.History provides enough proof the weakest investors join the euphoria at the end of the bull market. This bull market has run its course for eight years since the March 2009 lows and is throwing signs that the ride for equity investors from mount-9300 Nifty onwards may be very challenging.

Sebi Makes Sweeping Changes In Norms

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has got a new chairman.

Blockchain Technology To Power Every Financial And Regulation App

“Every informed person needs to know about Bitcoin because it might be one of the world’s most important developments.” – Leon Louw, Nobel Peace prize nominee

India Will See An Explosion In Bitcoins Over Next 2 Years

“The first generation of the digital revolution brought us the Internet of information. The second generation — powered by blockchain technology — is bringing us the Internet of value: a new platform to reshape the world of business and transform the old order of human affairs for the better.” – Don Tapscott, Author of The Digital Economy

World & Minds Go Hybrid

The world is heading towards Hybrid, which is the next future for the human race and this planet.

Where Will The Year 2017 Fit In

AN investor sentiment survey carried out by Credit Suisse shows India is the second-most preferred market (overweight) in the Asia (excluding Japan) region.

The Night Of The Long Knives

Many course-changing events have happened in the month of June in Indian and world history.

‘You've Got To Find What You Love'

Commencement address delivered by Steve Jobs, CEO of Apple Computer on June 12, 2005.

Kriti Industries (India) Ltd: With Best Cash Conversion Cycle In Industry

Kriti Industries (India) Limited is engaged in the production of plastic pipes, ducts and mouldings after demerger of its solvent extraction division into a separate entity named Kriti Nutrients Ltd and of its auto component manufacturing division into a 100% subsidiary named Kriti Auto and Engineering Plastic Pvt. Ltd. (KAEPPL) in January 2010.

​​​​​​​Now GIFT Is Ready To Attract Global Funds

The Securities and Exchange Board of India’s (Sebi) has now allowed international funds to pool investments in GIFT to trade in stocks listed on NSE, BSE and other Indian exchanges.

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Prof Dr Anil Sharma,MBBS, MD, DM (cardiology), FAcc (uSA) is a renowned Senior Interventional Cardiologist, who has contributed extensively to the growth and development of Interventional Cardiology in India. He has worked at prestigious Mount Sinai Hospital, New York, USA and University of Torino Hospital Italy. Dr Anil Sharma is one of the few Indian Cardiologist who got Advanced Fellowship in Complex Angioplasty from Italy. He has been attached to Bombay Hospital since 1997. Recently, two of his Angioplasty cases were selected for “Challenging Angioplasty “ in most prestigious Angioplasty Conference TCT at Denver Colorado US. Although he is an expert in Angioplasty for Heart attack, his dream is to make India free of heart attack by prevention.Dr. Anil Sharma can be reached at dranilheart@yahoo.co.in or at Room no 120, MRC 1st Floor, Bombay Hospital between 9am to 5pm. Also can be contacted at 09820071077/ 09820028666/ 022 40511333.

Patanjali Vs MNC Goliaths

Patanjali Vs MNC Goliaths

Hooray For The Orange And Blue

Hooray For The Orange And Blue

A Home Buyers Checklist

A Home Buyers Checklist

Focus On Buying Bargains And Buy Things That Are Out Of Favour

In the realm of the stock market, there have been numerous folks who have come and disappeared within a few years. However, there are a few gems who have stood the test of time and have made a dent in the universe of the stock market.Shri Ramesh S. Damani, Member Bombay Stock Exchange is one such rare jewel who has been in the markets for over two decades. In a conversation with Soumya Malani, he shared his incredible journey and laid out his investment philosophy.

The Lending Libraries Of Madras

Tamil Nadu is witnessing the worst drought in 140 years and there is no daily supply of drinking water in Chennai.

A Goan Sojourn

Think Goa, think idyllic beaches and cozy shacks! The coastal destination immediately conjures up images of swaying palm trees, mesmerizing sunsets, quaint cottages and churches, distinctive forts, sumptuous seafood, cacophonous flea markets, groovy trance parties, water sports and casinos that are bound to give you an adrenaline rush.

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Ajai Kumar Agarwal, VP Corporate Relations, the CBSL group of companies and former national president of the Public Relations Council of India (PRCI), was heading Corporate Communications of Central Bank of India before retirement. He is an advisor SME Chamber of India and was a keynote speaker at international conference on Media held in Rome. He has delivered many Radio talks and participated in various discussions on TV. He is a visiting guest faculty to Osmania university, Rajasthan and Agra university besides Rotary club, Lions Club, Jaycees, BHEL, Ministry of Information & Public Relations, SBI RD institute Hyderabad etc. He was UP state Hockey player and is a qualifi ed Hockey umpire. He is recipient of Indira Gandhi National Integration Award, Unity Award, Kamal Patra Award, Hall of Fame, National Award for Most Promising PR Person of the year, Outstanding LOM President Award by Jaycees to name a few.