[TechSparks Grand Finale Speaker] Manu Jain: from co-founding Jabong to leading Xiaomi India

[TechSparks Grand Finale Speaker] Manu Jain: from co-founding Jabong to leading Xiaomi India Manu Jain is the India Operations Head of Xiaomi and he joined the company on June 11, 2014. He is based in Bangalore and is responsible for setting-up and kick-starting operations in India. Before Xiaomi, Manu co-founded Jabong.com, India’s leading fashion & lifestyle player. He was Managing Director for two years and was integral...

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EffiaSoft: bringing affordable and comprehensive cloud ERP for SMEs

EffiaSoft: bringing affordable and comprehensive cloud ERP for SMEs Effiasoft is a Hyderabad-based startup launched in November 2012 which provides enterprise grade cloud Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solutions for SMEs. Having served as a technical architect and responsible for the development and implementation of ERP solutions and technologies in Oracle Corporation and Bernhard Schulte Ship Management for over a decade, Koushik...

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Our journey with TechSparks

Our journey with TechSparks It was during a NSRCEL event in IIMB, sometime in early July 2012, that I first met Shradha! The event was about “How to Network” (quick test: What was the first thing that came to your mind when you saw “Network”? If you thought TCP/IP, you are probably not an entrepreneur (yet)! This is “People Networking” and she was the star speaker of the show! My friends and I had just started Little Eye Labs (in fact...

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Delhi based SaaS hiring enabler GrownOut raises funding from Matrix Partners India

Delhi based SaaS hiring enabler GrownOut raises funding from Matrix Partners India Delhi based GrownOut, a business-to-business startup based on a SaaS model has raised its first institutional round of founding from Matrix Partners India. GrownOut will use the funds for deepening its analytics expertise, product development and growing its business. They have earlier raised seed investment from Outbox Ventures. This is the...

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How does your computer know how much ink is left in the cartridge?

How does your computer know how much ink is left in the cartridge? If you bought your ink by the gallon instead of tiny amounts, you might perish from sticker shock. Depending on the make and model of your printer, you could easily drop $100 or more for a new round of cartridges – all so that you can continue using a printer that may have only cost you $89. So when you want to maximize the number...

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5 performance review mistakes to avoid

5 performance review mistakes to avoid Performance reviews are instrumental in improving employee productivity and morale. Effective feedback on employee performance is not just important for the employee but is critical for the organisational growth also. It is imperative that these are handled professionally and in a mutually beneficial manner Performance review is a very crucial exercise. The way reviews are dealt with determines how...

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5 ways to deal with a biased boss

5 ways to deal with a biased boss You worked long hours and put your heart into your last assignment, but that just didn’t cut it with the boss. No matter how hard you try, your boss, who plays favourites, never thinks you’re good enough for the next promotion. ET guides you on how to cope with such a situation. 1 Set a Rapport with the Super Boss If your boss is repeatedly favouring others over you, build a ‘skip...

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Top 5 jobs that pay attractive salaries

Top 5 jobs that pay attractive salaries Some of the most sought-after job profiles in India Inc require niche skills, are at senior levels – often a level below the CXO — and generate crore-plus salaries. ET examine these profiles. You Need any soft-skills Training with placement just contact us Contact number : 8904762432. Website: www.moxiestars.com. Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/moxiestarssolutions. LinkedIn...

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Top 5 benefits of earning IT certifications

Top 5 benefits of earning IT certifications As the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) domain evolves, demand for IT skills is also changing. For IT professionals to be relevant to the changing scenario, they need to constantly upgrade their skills Up-gradation of skills by certifications or online learning courses can offer IT professionals a number of benefits including higher salary package and better career growth. With a...

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Tips to boost productivity on a stressful workday

Tips to boost productivity on a stressful workday Stress is a common workplace adversity all employees face every day. The reasons or levels may differ depending on the hierarchy or one’s level in the management cycle… Stress has a direct impact on an employee’s productivity. The success and failure of an employee as well as the organisation depends on how well employees and employers manage stress. As a matter of fact, stress is a common...

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Next-generation iPad Air to be thinner, won't have 16GB option: Report

Next-generation iPad Air to be thinner, won't have 16GB option: Report The report did not include pictures, but did describe some of the design differences in as much detail as possible. Technology columnist Michael Andrew and his team at The Michael Report claim to have obtained photos and illustrations of the second-generation iPad Air from sources within Apple. The report closely lines up with rumors we've heard...

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Facebook's WhatsApp acquisition now has price tag of $22 billion

Facebook's WhatsApp acquisition now has price tag of $22 billion The acquisition, which Facebook announced in February and recently received regulatory approval in Europe, underscores the sky-rocketing values of fast-growing Internet startups, and the willingness of established players such as Facebook and Google Inc to pay out for them. Facebook Inc (FB.O) closed its acquisition of mobile messaging service WhatsApp...

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Cognizant acquires digital marketing firm Cadient for $30 million

Cognizant acquires digital marketing firm Cadient for $30 million Cognizant has acquired digital marketing company Cadient Group, that serves a broad spectrum of life sciences companies, for an estimated USD 30 million. NEW YORK: Nasdaq-listed IT company Cognizant has acquired digital marketing company Cadient Group, that serves a broad spectrum of life sciences companies, for an estimated USD 30 million....

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Can Hewlett-Packard survive the tablet trend?

Can Hewlett-Packard survive the tablet trend? Hewlett-Packard, the Silicon Valley stalwart that was once the world's biggest seller of personal computers, is splitting off its PC and printing businesses. SAN FRANCISCO: Personal computer sales have been in a slump for years, as customers flock to increasingly powerful smartphones, tablets and other mobile devices. Now Hewlett-Packard, the Silicon Valley stalwart that...

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4 reasons why digital media is not going disrupt the consumption of movies

4 reasons why digital media is not going disrupt the consumption of movies There is no denying the fact that digital industry in India, as a whole, is growing. Ad spends by brands are increasing albeit slowly, more and more users are accessing it thanks to the internet penetration, there is a new generation of consumers aka millennials, and more and more businesses are taking shape in the online space. The signs are positive. If we focus...

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