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Is McDonald's in India on the Same Path to Decline as Subway?
McDonald's in India seems to be on a declining trend. Here, we explore why
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What's Changing Matters Less than What Stays the Same
We spend way too much time debating and discussing things that change in an everchanging world, when actually we should focus on what stays same.
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Will Zepto learn from Byju's?
There seem to be some uncanny resemblances between Zepto and Byju's
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Unpopular Hiring Opinion: Don't Hire for Past Expertise
Contrary to popular ways of recruiting, perhaps hiring for past expertise is not really a great strategy
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The Story of Tata Sumo
A great lesson in strategy is the story of Tata Sumo
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The Economics of Gifting
The average Indian spends approximately ₹5,000 (~$62) on gifts during festive celebrations each year. Learn more about the economics of gifting
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Why is India's biggest budget airline expanding its business class offerings?
Indigo, known for its no-frills model, is investing in business class seats. Why is this so?
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Remembering Dr. Manmohan Singh
Dr Manmohan Singh deserves more credit than any other person for India's economic success today. And here is why.
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Slow Decision Making in Large Orgs
Understanding why decision making slows down as organisations scale
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Pitch Advice for Entrepreneurs by Reid Hoffman
Reid Hoffman's best contribution to entrepreneurs is his Series B pitch deck to Greylock with his detailed notes. Sharing some of my takeaways from this
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What's the Deal with Pickleball?
Pickleball is among the fastest-growing sports globally. So, I wondered what's the deal with this sport anyway?
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Xerxes Desai, Titan founder and the OG Steve Jobs of India
Xerxes Desai, the founder of Titan, was known for his visionary leadership and a meticulous eye for detail. Things that have made Steve Jobs world famous- but he was just decades earlier.
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Taylor Swift, Swiftonomics & Concerts
Taylor Swift is the first musician to make the billionaire ranking primarily based on her songs and performances! There have been other billionaires like Rihanna, but who made most of their money owning other businesses versus from the music alone. This is a big precedent / legacy for all artists.
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Are billing counters obsolete?
Lenskart has no POS machines in offline stores. Azorte by Reliance Retail is targeted at self-checkout kiosks. Soon, POS-less counters are likely to be unbiquitous
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Bluey - Best show ever!
Bluey, an Australian animated show, is a welcomed series for children and adults alike. Here's why
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