Monthly Archives: October 2015
In Sports, history is made every day. Here are the top stories of the past week:
» Indian vs South Africa 1-2 in 5 match cricket series
» Pune on top of Indian Super League table
» PV Sindhu loses final of Denmark Open
Cricket: Finally a victory for the Indian team. This win came in the 2nd ODI against South Africa and...
Ishwar or Allah, ultimate aim being God ‘The Almighty’ in different forms.
Beef or Pork, both being animals with differently believed religious significance.
Joining hands to worship Bhagwan or opening hands to Worship Allah, what is the penultimate goal? To show our devotion towards our Bhagwan and Allah or something much beyond?
Adoption of an orphan child or rejecting the adoption of...
Apart from their titles and their successful present, they share a history of dejection and hardships. All of them have had to jump their fair share of hurdles to be experienced enough to tell you a thing or two about startups.
Are you ready to learn their stories?
We present to you:
Dissecting Startups from Day 2 of TiECon Delhi 2015 with:
Dayson Pais,...
ED had the privilege of being a part of the #FeedToDefeat campaign by Medela India during Raahgiri at Connaught Place, yesterday.
In order to mark October as the Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Medela India, producer of technologically advanced breastpumps, organized an awareness campaign on the 18th of October to encourage women to breastfeed their baby to alleviate susceptibility to breast cancer.
The...
A luxurious car, palatial bunglow, looking immaculate in shining diamonds and formal suits, how many of us are not fantasizing already?
Who doesn’t like to be rich?
And what is that one thing that will get us closer to all that we desire.
Yes that one, sole thing is money.
Our financial priorities change with time. What we want in our 20’s will...
Welcome again to my weekly desi take on the top news and trends of this past week.
Yes, people say stupid stuff, and some go ahead and DO even more ire inviting stuff. My goal is to be unbiased to their degree of stupidness and bring to you the top 3 mentions of the week that can induce a migraine even in the...
Gearing up for day 2 of TiECon Delhi 2015, I have to admit, I was amused to see 'Women Entrepreneurs Unconference & Networking Lunch' mentioned in the agenda for the day.
This was preceded by a keynote by Farzana Haque from TCS and Rimy Oberoi, from OysterConnect with Vani Kola, MD, Kalaari Capital as the session chair.
And the female attendance far surpassed my expectations.
Needless to say, there were...
As we bid adieu to the Wildlife Week, it does not mean we also wave goodbye to the initiative, the responsibility and enthusiasm we had for this duration, and this sensitive issue in general.
We all seem to be sensitive towards protection of wildlife and just wish we could do something, while we do almost nothing for the animals right...
"Amazon as a company is very boring, we do the same stuff always; focusing on a large inventory, low prices and faster deliveries."
I hope the statement was sarcastic enough to amuse you.
This and much more happened at Day 2 of TiECon Delhi, 2015.
As the keynote speaker, Amit Agarwal, Vice President & Country Manager, Amazon India talked about championing Customer Obsession in India,...
Wildlife Week was celebrated all over the country from 2nd to 8th October with the view to preserve the fauna which is precipitously numbered.
When the Government of India envisaged a Wildlife Week, the aim was to arouse the interest of the general public for the environment and those little beings which inhabit them. They wanted to make the people...
Maggi held a special place in India since it was the first favourite instant food that gained so much popularity. To so many people’s chagrin, Maggi got banned last June.
Food Safety and Standards Society of India banned Maggi few months back citing the presence of lead in excessive quantities. And there goes a hullabaloo where people protested and the...
Now, when religion is a soft spot that writers would hate to talk about, we should look into some age old customs and traditions that teach us religious brotherhood.
ED is celebrating The Brotherhood Week here, do join in the celebrations!
Lotus flowers, the national flower of India are one of the flowers used most frequently in poojas.
Come behold in Thirunavaya...
The 4 days of Durga Pooja are always mystical. Pandal hopping and vibrant night life best describes Durga Pooja. The celebration, fun and fervour during Durga Pooja has no replica!
So we here at ED decided to go down the memory lane and share that one crazy unforgettable moment during Durga Puja days.
See if your friend are here:
Looks like losing in...
Continuing from our Day 1 Part 1.... (what we did at TiEcon Delhi 2015 on Day 1 till lunch)
Lunch was no less exciting either, because we ended up bumping into 5 of our friends and acquaintances. (small world got big?) It was as if so much of Delhi was here to attend TiEcon today.
By the way, lunch was happening not...
We just got back from Day ONE of, undoubtedly, one of the biggest entrepreneurship events around.
TiEcon The Balancing Act which is spread over 2 days i.e. 16 & 17th October, 2015 at Taj Palace Hotel in New Delhi, is literally worth every minute spent there, we felt.
From great learning sessions, to speed networking, to crazy amount of real opportunities,...
Thinking of doing something adventurous and fun while in Delhi?
Head to Chor Bazaar a.k.a. the thief market on Sundays.
Also known as Kabaadi (junk) Bazaar, it is located in the Daryaganj area extending up to the Jama Masjid.
You can buy amazing stuff from here at dirt cheap price and you get to do awesome things at the same time.
A few booksellers...
Have you been hogging on Domino's pizza without batting an eye on its logo? Have you been piling Nike and Adidas, and unscrupulously Googling your questions, conveniently ignoring the symbols? You didn't even care when Wikipedia saved your day?
Well, regret no more because here is a list of some subliminal logos of famous brands that finely capture what they...
Television, whether here in India, or in the USA is always all about a few shows. No matter how many shows the idiot box may have, most of us will always have a small, distinct set of shows one will always catch on cable.
And involuntary or not, this irresistible habit of ours, will make or break a TV show.
Chuck...
HDFC Bank’s digital banking is enabling customer convenience as never before. HDFC Bank’s products and offerings, from banking service, to loans, investments, one click payments and one click shopping, are all digitally accessible to customers using mobile phones and the internet in order to save time, paperwork and needless hassles such as visiting bank branches.
From conducting simple banking operations...
Every parent of the 21st century wishes to brag about their children in this so called "society” so as to gain the “fake appreciations” for their parenting! So, does it really begin and end with bragging alone? Of course no! They need content to brag about their kids. And where will this content come from unless they irritate us...
On 12th October, Femina hosted Femina Powerlist North 2015, to award and felicitate 10 influential and powerful women achievers from various fields.
ED was also present there and it surely was a magnificent event with everyone dressed in their ravishing gowns and shining jewels.
Sexy, Sassy and Socialites… What More? Achievers.
The award celebrates the most powerful achievers from the North region. Ten influential women...
Age is but a state of mind. Choosing the right travel insurance policy will go a long way in helping you explore the world no matter how old you are. However, with so many policies available in the market it can be a daunting task to find a policy that suits your needs.
Here are some factors to consider before...
Hola Fellas,
This week on Friendly Fridays we have the very popular, the very good looking, Johnny Gaddar a.K.a Neil Nitin Mukesh with us (*cheering loudly*).
He is surely a man with great looks and a big-big heart. And well of course, after ED was there at the recent PETA photo shoots, we know he is a very dear animal lover too.
This heart throb...
The much-awaited South African tour of India started this month. All the excitement and anticipation surrounding the fact that it was finally here died down in the matter of a couple of hours; coincidentally about the same duration as that of a T20 match.
Actually, it was less of a coincidence and more of a directly-proportional cause-and-effect relationship.
The First Match-...
In Sports, history is made every day. Here are the top stories of the past week:
» Indian Cricket suffers string of losses
» Andy Murray ranked 2 in ATP
» Sania Mirza and Martina Hingis win another title
Cricket: It is blues season for the Men in Blue as they seem to be losing everything that comes their way. After the 2-0...
