Olympics 2016 is just around the corner and we are totally excited about it. To educate you a bot about what's special this year, we thought of presenting to you a fun chart filled with facts. Take a look at it and increase you IQ a bit more. Have fun!
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Here are some interesting Web strategies that you may use to enhance your business and grow your revenue. To make it a little less boring, I have taken the aid of an infographic.
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Infographics are taking the place of images and articles these days. Have you ever wondered what is an infographic and what are its powers in the marketing industry where Content is King? Here's an infographic that'll explain the content type a little more to you.
Just so simple. Its a story teller after all. If you have some interesting stories to share, let me know and I shall try creating them through these wonderful content pieces!
A lot of Indians aspire to travel and settle abroad. However, little do they realize that there may be so many issues that will need external help to solve. For instance, what will you do if you suddenly need a vehicle to drive you to the hospital or a carpenter to fix your door? Where do you look for help if you don't have anyone known already? Here's your rescue route. Watch this video to find out for yourself who could prove to be your Savior!
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Each one of us is extremely conscious of how we look and feel these days. We all are slowly accepting the fact that beauty is permanent and not temporary, contrary to what people believe. So, to encourage and spread this thought wider, we felt we must add a few tips that you could use to enhance your beauty.
1. Charcoal + Coconut Oil = Black Eyeliner
All you have to do is add 3 capsules of activated charcoal and half a teaspoon of coconut oil. There you go! You have an extremely nourishing organic eyeliner with you that not just lasts long but also makes your skin feel good as it is 100% natural.
2. Face oil + Foundation = Glowing hydrated skin
Just add a few drops of face oil to your foundation before applying on your face. You will be mighty surprised to see your skin glowing like a million lights. Try it to find out for yourself.
3. Replace your current hair oil with Castor oil
This trick works wonders on your hair, making it feel voluminous and smooth at the same time. Enjoy the extra shine on your tresses and thank us later :P
4. Vaseline and its million uses
Use Vaseline with a cotton dab under your eyes to rub off the kohl that you've neatly applied. It gives your eyes that perfect smoky look without much effort. Vaseline is also the best lip balm that is available on planet Earth. To get rid of ankle cracks, just apply Vaseline every night and wear socks to leave them moist throughout the night. So, who do you think wins the most popular beauty product of the year?
For more such beauty tips and tricks, simply click here.
Microsoft has confirmed its definitive agreement to acquire the world’s most valued professional network, LinkedIn. The talks were finalized on Monday (13th June 2016) and the firm agreed to settle for $26.2 billion all-cash transactions. Being the costliest acquisition by Microsoft, this deal had also aroused the experts and entrepreneurs around the world with several questions. There is enough significance that this deal could construe drastic impact on the tech market. While the predictions about the future of these firms keep flooding the business world around every nook and corner, this blog crisply checks out the intentions and possible outcomes of this deal,
To dominate the Cloud Realm!
Microsoft once dominated the technology market with its remarkable software products. But those days were through when various other vendors planted their dominance. In spite of being a pioneer in the software market, Microsoft still remains in fourth in CRM share market. Cloud and networking platforms played a vital role in defeating the dominance of Microsoft. After many years, Microsoft had made its ambitious attempt to dominate the software market. Yes, by acquiring LinkedIn, now it can have a stronghold on the opportunities to connect with the entrepreneurs around the world. It can now push its cloud computing platform to enterprises around the world. In fact, there are bright chances where the open-source Azure for clients could be integrated with the LinkedIn professional network.
Though the acquisition of Yammer in 2012 and Skype in 2011 did not help Microsoft to grow its social network, now it could prove useful. It also owns powerful business tools like Outlook, OneDrive, SharePoint and Dynamics. These suites can now be effectively integrated to create the most powerful online business suite inside a familiar professional network, LinkedIn. And the primary purpose of CRMs being the relationship management, there could be no better platform than the huge social network like LinkedIn.
Better place to test its AI robots!
The world started hoping that the AI (Artificial Intelligence) is certain to be future. Leading Tech giants like Google are already preparing their prototypes to run their future games. Microsoft too was keen on marking its presence in AI technology. Recently, it introduced its AI chat robot to Twitter in the name of ‘Tay’. But soon it was deleted when this teen chat girl turned into Hitler-loving and sex-promoting chat robot. The main reason for this was the unhealthy interactions it had with the Twitter users.
Unlike any other social network, LinkedIn has genuine and legitimate users bonded with their professional network. So, incorporating the AI robots in LinkedIn and restricting any abuse would definitely help to reach success in incorporating Artificial Intelligence.
What Microsoft actually says about this deal?
Though both firms already shine successfully in the market, Microsoft claims that this move is intended to further accelerate the growth and progress of both. The CEO of Microsoft, Satya Nadella stated that,
“The LinkedIn team has grown a fantastic business centered on connecting the world’s professionals. Together we can accelerate the growth of LinkedIn, as well as Microsoft Office 365 and Dynamics as we seek to empower every person and organization on the planet.” He also added that “It’s really the coming together of the professional cloud and the professional network “
How LinkedIn sees this deal?
LinkedIn is arguably a strong and one of the rapidly growing businesses and it had incorporated several remarkable innovations that helped it to achieve tremendous growth. In addition to being crowned as the leading professional networking platform, LinkedIn also had become a strong job portal with more than 7 million job listings on its site. The CEO of LinkedIn, Jeff Weiner said,
“Just as we have changed the way the world connects to opportunity, this relationship with Microsoft, and the combination of their cloud and LinkedIn’s network, now gives us a chance to also change the way the world works. For the last 13 years, we’ve been uniquely positioned to connect professionals to make them more productive and successful, and I’m looking forward to leading our team through the next chapter of our story.”
And the co-founder and executive chairman of LinkedIn said,
“Today is a re-founding moment for LinkedIn. I see an incredible opportunity for our members and customers and look forward to supporting this new and combined business. I fully support this transaction and the Board’s decision to pursue it, and will vote my shares in accordance with their recommendation on it.”
What Tech Experts say?
Mitch Kapor (founder of Lotus Development Corp.) – “Sadly, history has shown [synergies] are very difficult to realize when two big companies combine, especially to the extent LinkedIn is remaining an independent fiefdom within the Microsoft empire.”
Steve Phillips (Chief information officer of Avnet Inc.) – “Tech companies and their customers are looking for ways to get even more out of social media.”
Michael Wade (Professor of innovation and strategy at Switzerland) –“The LinkedIn hasn’t lived up to its potential for a while. And, it hasn’t evolved quickly enough beyond its roots as a recruiting tool and job-search site. Most of its users aren’t looking for a job, and LinkedIn has so far done a poor job of getting them to come back to the site regularly to connect with and expand their professional networks. Only about one-quarter of LinkedIn’s 400 million “cumulative” users return to the site every month.”
Considering costliness of the deal and the history of failures incurred by previous acquisitions, there must be a vital and progressive plan for Microsoft to dare to take such a huge move. If rightly used to its maximum potential, Microsoft could make a remarkable change in the way cloud and professional networks work!
An Indian in the United States of America often finds it difficult to get used to the life there. For instance, you can seldom find a "tapri" (local tea stall), an Indian beauty parlor and many such necessities that are common to spot in the native land. To assist you with staying in touch with India, here are a few tips that you could use:
1. Connect with fellow Indians: Join other Indian members in your locality for a dinner or simply visit a religious place of worship and get chatting with other Indians with whom you could discuss your issues and also figure out solutions to some of your problems.
2. Join Forums: It is essential for you to join relevant forums to stay updated in the foreign land. You may join an NRI group or Indian Singers group or even Indian Mothers or Fathers group. These forums may be available as a site on the internet or even as a Group on Facebook. Make sure you join these groups and regularly check for updates that may serve as help to you.
3. Turn to Sulekha for all your local needs: You may want to locate an Indian beauty parlor near your house or even look for a good Indian cook to assist you in your kitchen. For all such necessities, you could browse Sulekha US and figure out respective answers. They also have a mobile application that lets you access every service at your finger tips.
4. Never miss a desi party: Be it a grand Diwali bash or a Holi gathering, ensure that you mark your attendance in each of these events and be a star at these parties.
Summer is here and we are listing down the places to visit in USA with your family to make this season even better. So, here you go.
1. Portland, Oregon:
It is indeed a pleasure to taste summer in
this northwestern city flocked with top-ranked farmers’ markets bursting with
berries, fresh-caught salmon at interesting bistros, and plenty of cool summer
drinks. The sumptuous cuisine will drive you to get active, whether you’re
bicycling around Portland or hiking near the waterfalls outside town.
2. Seattle:
The infamous drizzly city—which came in last
place for winter visits—actually stays pretty dry and sunny throughout the
summer. It’s a great time to get outdoors, whether buzzing around in seaplanes
or hanging out in the great city parks. You can also get a good look at massive
Mount Rainier, which, for the rest of the year, often hides behind clouds.
3. Portland, ME:
What, did someone say lobster? These big,
seasonal crustaceans are one of the biggest summer lures of this New England
city. Between meals you can always paddle off in a kayak or walk the
cobblestoned streets of the Old Port. It’s also a perfect destination if you’re
the early-to-bed type.
4. San Diego:
You would totally love the year-round beach
weather and good-looking locals here—even if June can be cool and gray. Summer
also brings the kooky ComicCon convention and events at the Del Mar racetrack,
an old-Hollywood star magnet. And the city’s zoo, SeaWorld, and Legoland are a
natural draw for families on summer vacation.
5. Providence:
Summer nights glow in the Rhode Island
capital, thanks to Waterfire, a series of small bonfires that light up the
rivers downtown.
6. Denver:
Tourists generously applaud the Mile High
City for its great outdoors and active locals—and summer makes for fabulous
hiking and mountain biking. Denver’s also a magnet for summer festival fans:
come for the Chalk Art Festival, the Underground Music Showcase, and the
classic, western-themed Buffalo Bill Days.
7. Anchorage:
By travel industry standards, summer is the
one-and-only season in Alaska, whether you’ve come for a classic cruise, a trek
across glaciers, or caribou-spotting in Denali National Park. Some tourists
found trips here pricey (to cut costs, come in early June or late August), but
loved the great photo-op views.
8. Minneapolis/St. Paul:
The Twin Cities fell into last place for its
overall weather, but still made it to summer’s Top 10. Indeed, after a long
winter, people in Minnesota are practically busting at the seams to get
outside. Things get especially festive at the acclaimed State Fair in August
and the celebratory Target
9. Chicago:
Who cares if there’s no ocean in Chicago?
People still find beachy fun on the lakeshores, soaking up rays and spiking
volleyballs. The Windy City also landed in the top 5 for being
pedestrian-friendly—a nice way to take in the great skyline views.
10. Honolulu:
Though many people flock here in winter, summer is
actually the dry season in the Hawaiian capital. That means more sunny weather
and more accessible waves for surfing. There are arguably more deals during
summer too. Yet another reason it’s a fine time to unplug in Honolulu—rated the
No. 1 city for relaxing.
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We all have that urge to find our perfect match in every walk of our life. So here's another phase of life where we'll get an opportunity to choose our right match! Watch the video to figure out what exactly this is all about.
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A lot of us have the privilege of selecting our course of preference during Graduation, However, almost 50-60% of the population end up taking a software job that only offers a lucrative pay package. After a few years, it hits us that we are stuck at the wrong place with the wrong skill. Seldom do we get a chance to reverse that mistake. However, here's your golden opportunity.
If you've identified yourself to be stuck in a similar situation, then visit this site for better job opportunities based on your terms and conditions.
Ever wondered how difficult it could be to make a successful career? Well, here are some really easy steps that you could follow and boost your career at the right phase of your life.
To raise a toast to a healthy and nutritious lifestyle, we thought of compiling a list of some of the easiest dishes that you could make for breakfast. Not only are they tasty but super healthy too. The best part about most of these dishes is that they can be made with the simplest of ingredients, readily available in any vegetarian kitchen.
1. Peanut Butter and Banana Smoothie: Blend together frozen bananas, a generous dollop of peanut butter, skimmed milk, honey and some ice cubes to create one of the most delicious and healthy morning shakes. Relish this chilled wholesome smoothie with some oatmeal cookies and loads of love!
2. Tofu Sandwich: An extremely tasty and healthy delicacy that not only allures children but elders as well. Apply some green chutney (made by blending together coriander leaves, mint leaves, green chillies, garlic, onions, ginger, salt and a dash of lemon) on a slice of whole wheat bread. Place a slice of fresh tofu, rings of onion and bell pepper on this slice. Sprinkle some crushed black pepper on this and place a plain slice of bread on top of this. Toast this on the grill/tawa for a few minutes and there you go! This high-on-protein snack is ideal for breakfast with some orange juice.
3. Quinoa Fruit Salad: Glamourize the plain quinoa with some fresh fruits, honey, lime and fresh herbs to enjoy a really healthy and delicious breakfast dish.
4. Kaandha Poha (Flattened Rice Flakes Upma): This Maharashtrian delicacy takes just a few minutes to prepare and is packed with taste and nutrients. Cook soaked poha, onions, green chillies, cumin seeds in some oil. Garnish with roasted peanuts, coriander leaves and a good squeeze of lemon juice. You have a hot and happening dish ready to eat!
5. Banana on Toast: You absolutely need no skill and time to prepare this super nutritious snack. The name is self-explanatory when I say banana on toast - literally place slices of a banana on toasted wheat bread with peanut butter spread on it and drizzle some honey on top. You just made yourself an amazing dish for breakfast!
Treat your taste-buds to some nutrient-packed recipes and celebrate a healthy lifestyle in the most apt manner. Share some of your ideas to living a healthier life through food and beyond!
All of us have this small wish list that we target to strike off indefinitely. So I thought, this time I must keep a time frame within which I must have struck off each and every item on the list. So let me say in the next 5 years I should have hopefully done all of the below mentioned tasks. Let us take a glimpse of what these tasks are!
1. Solo Euro trip:
Backpack..strangers..new cities..interesting stories..history of various streets and cultures..delicious delicacies..camera..YOU! Stop dreaming and make it happen. Here are a few sites that can help you plan this dream trip:
- The Savvy Backpacker
- Blonde Chic Travels
2. Bike trip all the way to Leh-Ladakh:
Leh is one of the most beautiful and serene places in India and is situated at a good height in North India. Race through the cool breeze on a sexy Royal Enfield bike and cruise the high peaks with swag. This journey would be the closest to nature as it can get. Here's a link that you could use to arrange for the trip - LehLadakhIndia.
3. Start your own blog:
Passionate about cooking, traveling, reading, playing or simply watching TV? Start penning your views and opinions about whatever you love and dream about. Use this guide to start your own interesting documentation of ideas - StartBloggingOnline
4. Learn a new skill:
It may be SAP, CorelDraw, JAVA or it may be painting, cooking or anything else that interests you. Try Sulekha to look for a course of your choice near your area.
5. Learn a new Language:
Here I am not referring to any computer programming language but a real spoken language like Spanish, Sanskrit or Mandarin. You could use Duolingo for this and get fluent with a new language of your choice.
6. Join a non-profit association:
Spend at least one weekend in a month for a social cause that you support. It may be for the welfare of orphans, special kids, old people or even animals. You may not have enough money to donate for these causes, but you could definitely spend 3 hours monthly to spread some happiness. You could also enroll for a program like Teach For India and do your bit for the society and its welfare!
A lot of training providers come up with great structures for their online courses, but hardly do they evaluate the performance of these courses. Here's a quick and easy guide that'll help you evaluate your campaign's performance among different people who opt for your courses.
Everyone owns a site or a blog these days. It's the next thing that one owns after a smartphone. So when there is so much competition out there in the digital world, how will you survive and rise up to be one of those really popular sites that people keep coming back to? There are some very simple things that one ought to follow, in order to create an elegant yet stylish website that is not just user-friendly, but also speaks volumes about your brand or yourself (in case of a personal blog). I have compiled a humble comparison between some good and bad elements of website design that you may incorporate in your layout.
1. It's either high-res or useless!
Your site is the link between you and your customer. It is your brand's identity. Make sure that the images that you use on your site are high resolution ones that are taken from legitimate sources. You could use Pexels for this purpose.
2. Minimalistic is the new fantastic!
Simple and elegant designs are many day more appealing than a jarring website filled with unnecessary content and images.
3. Are you socially visible?
If your social media buttons aren't positioned strategically, you are bound to lose your customers who could be potential influencers for your brand. Place your social media icons in such a way that they are in the first fold of your homepage and pretty prominent for users to click and follow your profiles.
4. Less is always more!
It is a myth that your site must be loaded with content. All you need to ensure is that your content is of good quality and relevant. Keep minimum text on all your pages, so that viewers landing on your site are not stressed out to read huge volumes of random words.
5. KISS - Keep It Simple Silly!
Always adhere to this golden rule while designing your homepage. If your homepage is simple and easy to follow, you have higher probability of visitors navigating deeper into other pages on your site.
6. Clear Call-to-Action is the key to Increased Conversion!
CTA buttons are an integral part of your revenue system. Make sure that there is high clarity in the suggestions, positions and meanings of each of these buttons used on your site.
7. Move the coins smartly
Navigate your users very wisely when they land on your website. Ask them the correct questions that makes them view the most relevant and intended pages on your site.
Hope these tips help you in designing a really kick-ass website for yourself! In case you are stuck and need further help regarding this, click here to get in touch with some really great website designers.
Marriage is a sacred and pristine feeling that ties two individuals and their families eternally. It is but natural for each and every one of us getting married, to have jitters right before the wedding. It is also quite possible for us to forget a few things owing to our nervousness. So, here's a quick checklist that you could use for your last week before the D-Day!
1. Contact the caterer to freeze the menu, charges and head count; the photographer to finalize the venue, date, timing and other details that may be relevant in this case
2. Ensure that you have everything sorted with respect to signing the official Marriage Certificate/license
3. Visit you stylist for that one last round of fittings. In case you have piled on a few pounds in those last few months, you could alter your dresses to fit you impeccably
4. Spend a super relaxed day at the spa and salon and get rejuvenated with some good massage packages and beauty treatments. Pamper yourself to the best of your capacity. Trust me, the future holds a lot of stressful days for you
5. Check your finances thoroughly. Make a list of how much you ought to pay to which vendor and by when. These small nuances can be confusing when you are handling multiple vendors at the same time. Also ensure that you keep some cash handy for immediate and intermediate rituals
6. Confirm with your personal stylist who's responsible for your hair and make-up on the D-Day
7. Arrange for rooms and transportation for your friends and relatives. Keep printed copies of direction to the venue ready in hand, so that you can it out to the drivers who are in-charge of escorting everybody to the venue
8. Delegate small D-Day tasks to close friends and relatives. You could make one person in-charge for each of the tasks including catering, flowers, gifts, music and other details
9. Contact the venue and check if everything is in order. Decoration, seating, lighting, back-up, etc.
10. Pack your stuff for the venue including dresses, jewelry and other essentials that you may need for your wedding
11. Last but definitely the most important, pack carefully for your honeymoon ;P
For more assistance regarding wedding services, you could check out Sulekha!
This article is dedicated for all you folks settled abroad. You may call it patriotism or love for your motherland or simply just a feeling that cannot be described with a single word. A lot of Indians who have migrated away from the country, feel a sense of missing something that is close to the nation they were born in. So, here's a small list of things that you could do to stay connected to your roots.
Hope this helps you stay a little closer to your country. In case you are facing major missing scenes, you must visit this site for some true Indian flavor.
The sun is shining brighter than ever and there are many side effects of these unpleasant rays falling on our skin. As it is rightly said that prevention is better than cure, it is imperative for us to follow certain key rules before stepping out in the sun. Here's a graphical way of representing the care that you must take to stay protected.
The world started hoping that the AI (Artificial Intelligence) is certain to be future. Leading Tech giants like Google are already preparing their prototypes to run their future games. Microsoft too was keen on marking its presence in AI technology. Recently, it introduced its AI chat robot to Twitter in the name of ‘Tay’. But soon it was deleted when this teen chat girl turned into 
