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Heading out for a quick business trip or a short family vacation? Dubai Airports (DXB) has a fantastic summer offer on long-term parking, running from August 15 to September 15, 2024. Enjoy significant savings on parking across Terminal 1 Car Park B, Terminal 2, and Terminal 3. Discounted Parking Rates Take advantage of these reduced rates: Typically, parking for three days would cost between Dh300 and Dh400, but with this summer offer, you can park for just Dh100. How to Book Your Parking Spot Dubai Airports’ car parks use licence plate recognition technology, so ensure your details are correct. While…

Gaurav Teotia’s journey from esteemed educational institutions to co-founding Tumbledry, a prominent laundry and dry-cleaning chain, exemplifies entrepreneurial success driven by strategic vision and academic excellence. Teotia, a graduate of both IIT Dhanbad with a B.Tech in Electronics Engineering and IIM Ahmedabad with an MBA, stands at the helm of Tumbledry, which he co-founded in 2019. The company has rapidly expanded its footprint, boasting over 1000 stores across 360 cities nationwide. His educational achievements underscore his dedication and aptitude, having been recognized as a rank holder at IIM Ahmedabad and a Gold Medalist at IIT Dhanbad. With over seven years…

Shiv Nadar, renowned as Delhi’s wealthiest individual, has amassed a remarkable net worth of Rs 2.79 lakh crore. Beyond his financial success, Nadar is celebrated for his extensive philanthropic efforts, including daily donations of Rs 5.6 crore to charity in 2022-2023. His remarkable journey from humble beginnings to becoming a leading figure in both business and philanthropy is a testament to his dedication and impact. The Man Behind the Fortune: Shiv Nadar Shiv Nadar’s rise to prominence is highlighted in Forbes’ list of the world’s billionaires, where he stands out with a staggering net worth of $35.6 billion (approximately Rs…

Rajesh Dongre, a 48-year-old entrepreneur, has turned his early life struggles into a remarkable success story. Forced to leave school after seventh grade due to financial hardships, Rajesh, known as Raju, is now the proud owner of Mahalakshmi Griha Udyog, a flourishing business in Solapur that employs 6,000 women. Nearly 400 kilometers from Mumbai, Solapur is home to Rajesh’s thriving papad (pappadum) manufacturing venture. Born into a family that faced economic adversity, Rajesh’s parents worked at a local mill. The mill’s closure plunged the family into further financial difficulties, compelling him to abandon his education and seek work to support his family. In the…

India is brimming with success stories of individuals who have risen from modest beginnings to helm multi-crore enterprises, and Bipin Hadvani’s journey is a standout example. As the Chairman and Managing Director of Gopal Snacks Limited, Hadvani’s story of dedication and perseverance exemplifies the spirit of entrepreneurship. Hadvani’s fascination with the snack business began in his childhood, watching his father run a small namkeen shop in their village. His father’s traditional Gujarati snacks, sold from a bicycle across local villages, inspired Hadvani, who assisted in the family business after school. In 1990, Hadvani took his first entrepreneurial step, co-founding a…

Footwear giant Bata India Limited is currently negotiating with quick commerce companies to invigorate its sales, which have plateaued over recent quarters. Amidst a challenging market environment, the company is aiming to enhance its delivery capabilities and meet growing consumer expectations. 10-Minute Delivery in the Pipeline Gunjan Shah, MD and CEO of Bata India, revealed that the company is in the final stages of discussions with two quick commerce firms to implement a 10-minute delivery service. This new initiative will involve stocking inventory at dark stores, allowing for rapid fulfilment of high-demand items. “We are on the verge of finalising…

Dubai authorities have unveiled a new pilot program designed to reduce working hours for government employees during the summer. Known as the ‘Our Flexible Summer’ initiative, this scheme will shorten work hours to seven per day at 15 government entities from August 12 to September 30. Additionally, work will be suspended on Fridays for the duration of the pilot. Extended Weekends for Government Employees With the new initiative, employees at participating government departments will benefit from an extended weekend. Typically, Dubai government employees enjoy a two-and-a-half-day weekend (half-day Friday, Saturday, and Sunday). This initiative will provide an extended weekend for…

Renowned UPSC expert and educator, Dr. Vikas Divyakirti, garners widespread attention across various platforms for his expertise in UPSC subjects. With engaging snippets of his lectures shared on Instagram, he has amassed a substantial following. His coaching institute, Drishti IAS, boasts over 11 million subscribers, while his personal YouTube channel has an impressive 2.95 million subscribers. Born on December 26, 1973, in Haryana to a middle-class family, Dr. Vikas Divyakirti’s academic upbringing was deeply influenced by his parents, both esteemed educators. His passion for learning was nurtured by his father, a renowned professor of Hindi literature at Maharishi Dayanand University, and his mother, a dedicated PGT…

Jay Chaudhry, an Indian-American entrepreneur, embarked on his business journey at the age of 65, achieving an impressive net worth of $11.5 billion. His entrepreneurial path began with modest roots in rural India, and he is now the founder and CEO of Zscaler, a leading cloud security company valued at $30 billion. Chaudhry’s rise to prominence is a testament to his remarkable journey from an unassuming start to becoming a significant figure in the tech industry. A Shift from a Traditional Career Path Growing up in rural India and later moving to the US in 1980 to pursue engineering and…

On August 7, 2024, Deepinder Goyal, CEO of Zomato, took to platform X to announce an exciting update for the food delivery service. Zomato is rolling out a new feature designed to streamline cash-on-delivery transactions. This enhancement allows customers to request that any excess amount from their cash payment be added to their Zomato Money account. Simplifying Payments with Zomato Money Deepinder Goyal shared that this new functionality aims to tackle the common inconvenience of not having exact change when paying for cash-on-delivery orders. “Starting today, our customers can pay delivery partners in cash and request that the remaining balance…