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Good Leaders Are Good Learners - HBR
Although organizations spend more than $24 billion annually on leadership development, many leaders who have attended leadership programs struggle to implement what they've learned. It's not because the programs are bad but because leadership is best learned from experience.
Still, simply being an experienced leader doesn't elevate a person's skills. Like most of us, leaders often go through their experiences somewhat mindlessly, accomplishing tasks but learning little about themselves and their impact.

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Food/FMCG
After 25 years in India, Coca-Cola is getting ready to reinvent itself

Twenty-five years on, Coca-Cola is involved in a new search - that of a new identity to bolster its presence among consumers in the country


Food/FMCG
Amway India launches the 'Power of 5' campaign to address childhood malnutrition in India
Globally, the 'Power of 5'* has been benefiting over 1 lakh children in around 23 countries every year In India, Amway aims to educate mothers to


Food/FMCG
Adult Toothpastes Market to Set Phenomenal Growth| Dabur India, Hindustan Unilever, Henkel
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Consumer groups allege Google misleads kids in FTC complaint

San Francisco, Dec 19 (AP) Nearly two dozen consumer, privacy and public health groups are urging US regulators to investigate whether children are being endangered by deceptive apps in Google's app store for smartphones running on its Android software.



 IT Audit -26th Sept'18 , Mumbai

Software
Numbers-focused Salil Parekh gets Infosys on growth track

Parekh has rebuilt sales teams that focus on large deals, including hiring external consultants mostly in the newer digital areas.


Software
Capgemini raises fresher salary by 20%, adds 25,000 more people this year

Capgemini looks at leveraging India base for driving innovation


Software
IT sector to generate 2.5 lakh jobs in 2019, says TeamLease

Average salary hike to range between 10% and 13%


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A research team at the Indian Institute of Technology is developing an app to help people quit smoking

The Indian Institute of Technology is working aggressively to develop a mobile application that can track all unhealthy activities of the users including smoking.



Ecommerce
[YS Exclusive] Straight talk with Flipkarts Kalyan Krishnamurthy, the Indian CEO the world is watching

In an exclusive interview with YourStory, Flipkart CEO Kalyan Krishnamurthy gives a peek into the Walmart-owned company's roadmap for the future. Find out how India's largest ecommerce company is solv...


Ecommerce
E-commerce: Watchdog unlikely; discounts may go What consumers need to know

While the policy has clearly barred such discounts by e-tailers, the perception has been that the designated agencies –RBI and Enforcement Directorate – have been lax in enforcing it.


Ecommerce
FEDEX: We aren't afraid of Amazon

Joe Raedle/Getty ImagesFedEx addressed concerns around Amazon's growing shipping ambitions on its quarterly earnings call on Tuesday, stressing it doesn't


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Cash is still king for Indians: Study

Cash usage recorded on the CMS cash index went up to 117 in October 2018, against 46 in December 2016




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Digital
India's chances of building a rival to Silicon Valley will be lost: Anand Mahindra on angel tax

Industrialist Anand Mahindra said angel tax certainly goes against all the tenets of #StartupIndia and needs immediate attention or else all chances of building a rival to silicon valley in India will be lost.


Digital
Facebook had a secret data sharing agreement with Amazon, Microsoft and Netflix

Meanwhile, Facebook has removed 25 Facebook pages, 135 Facebook accounts, 17 Facebook groups and 15 Instagram accounts linked to Myanmar military.


Digital
Byju's becomes world's most valuable edtech company; How mobile users are driving Indian digital industries

Ed-tech unicorn Byju'shas raised $540 million from Naspers, a global internet and entertainment group.The funding round also saw participation from Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB). With t...


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Freecharge founder's VC fund, others invest in pharmacy retail chain Generico

Generico, a pharmacy retail chain which sells low-cost generic medicines, has raised $3 million (around Rs 21.5 crore at current



Franchise
Online travel agencies playing divide and rule tactics, says hotel body

Online travel agencies playing divide and rule tactics, says hotel body - Federation of hotel associations said online travel agencies are misleading members into signing new individual contracts



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HR
Tata Consultancy Services ranked 'Top Employer' in Asia Pacific region

Top Employer Institute certifies the Indian IT major as number one in several countries across the region including Australia, India, Hong Kong, Malaysia and Singapore


HR
#MeToo effect: Pro-active companies seek advice to make workplaces safer

After GST and other tax issues, addressing #MeToo-like situations and taking pre-emptive measures top their corporate clients agenda, say law firms.


HR
How to set the right reward communication strategy

Employers often have difficulty in effectively communicating Rewards Programs Check out these 5 steps to enable a better reward communication strategy in your organization


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Forget India's Ivy League. Teach your children well

Expecting children to attain quality education without key learning skills is like wanting a child to run even before she learns to walk



Logistics
Your travel cost between Christmas New Year may fall as last-minute airfares fly south

Airlines are junking traditional economics, selling last-minutes tickets cheaper than advanced bookings.


Logistics
Logistics start-up LetsTransport raises $12 m in Series B funding

The company plans to use the funds to expand its operations into more cities, mainly the smaller cities


Logistics
Irrational ticket pricing, financial health of Indian airlines are a concern, says Boeing

India will need 2,300 aircraft valued at $320 b in next 20 years


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Delhi govt approves much-awaited Phase-IV of Delhi Metro

Briefing reporters about the decision, Sisodia said, "The cabinet has approved the Phase-IV of Delhi Metro. It will boost public transport in Delhi."




Construction
What kind of home Rs 1 crore will get you in Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru

Rs 1 crore can get you a studio apartment or a posh 3 BHK flat or even a villa, depending upon where you choose to live in India


Construction
NCDRC order that builders cannot cite excuses for delay in delivery to have pan-India impact

Most common excuses given by real estate developers range from hurdles in land acquisition, labour issues, restrictions on extraction of ground water, NGT orders


Construction
Jaw-Dropping Contemporary Homes from Across the Globe

A new book compiles some of the most gorgeous new homes by world-class architects


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The Story Behind Frank Gehry's Iconic Wiggle Design

Gehry had a brief but memorable foray into cardboard furniture



Marketing
Advertisers bat for IPL 2019 on home ground

Apart from the April-May general election, the World Cup in England and Wales is scheduled to be held between May 30 and July 14. The IPL is typically held in April-May.


Marketing
Take my word: Why brands need to invest in creating 'brand advocates'

Take my word: Why brands need to invest in creating 'brand advocates' - Besides creating a superior product, it is crucial for brands to systematically engage with stakeholders in the right manner to create brand advocates


Marketing
The Face Of Affiliate Marketing In India In The Upcoming Year 2019
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Ankit Singh joins Leo Burnett to head planning in Gurugram

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Politics
Arvind Kejriwal, Vijay Goel Clash On Twitter Over "Deletion" Of Voters
Arvind Kejriwal, Vijay Goel Clash On Twitter Over
AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal and Union minister Vijay Goel crossed swords Wednesday over alleged mass deletion of voters from the city's electoral list, with Delhi chief minister alleging that votes of Purvanchalis and traders were deleted at the behest of the BJP


Politics
NITI Aayog targets $4 trillion economy by 2022-23
NITI Aayog targets $4 trillion economy by 2022-23
The idea is to take steps that will keep India's $2.7 trillion economy steadily expanding by about 8%, which could quicken to 9-10% by 2022-23, making India a $4 trillion economy


Politics
Constitution Lacks Provisions To Deal With Anti-Nationals, Says Minister
Constitution Lacks Provisions To Deal With Anti-Nationals, Says Minister
The Constitution does not have any provision to deal with anti-nationals raising slogans against India, Union Minister Hansraj Ahir said, admitting some residents in Jammu and Kashmir have been influenced by elements inimical to national interests.


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Govt undertook 325 grant projects in partner countries since 2014: V K Singh
Govt undertook 325 grant projects in partner countries since 2014: V K Singh
Singh, in a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha, also gave details of the expenditure on projects in various countries



Sports
IPL 2019 Auction: Manoj Tiwary questions 'what went wrong' after remaining unsold
IPL 2019 Auction: Manoj Tiwary questions 'what went wrong' after remaining unsold
Indian batsman Manoj Tiwary on Tuesday expressed his disappointment on Twitter after going unsold at the IPL 2019 Auction.


Sports
How Carolina Marin reignited fire in the belly
How Carolina Marin reignited fire in the belly
Olympic champion Carolina Marin says she sought help from her psychologist and read motivational books to overcome mental battle post Rio Olympics.


Sports
India vs Australia: Virat Kohli is 'disrespectful' and 'silly', says Mitchell Johnson
India vs Australia: Virat Kohli is 'disrespectful' and 'silly', says Mitchell Johnson
Tensions flared up between India captain Virat Kohli and Australian skipper Tim Paine during the 2nd Test between the two teams at Perth.


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Delhi court issues bailable warrant against Gautam Gambhir
Delhi court issues bailable warrant against Gautam Gambhir
A Delhi court Wednesday issued bailable warrants against retired cricketer Gautam Gambhir for not appearing before it despite repeated summons in a case related to alleged cheating of flat buyers in a real estate project.




Entertainment
Akshay Kumar, Karan Johar meet PM Modi to discuss issues faced by film industry
Akshay Kumar, Karan Johar meet PM Modi to discuss issues faced by film industry
A delegation of Bollywood producers and actors such as Akshay Kumar, Ajay Devgn and Karan Johar on Tuesday called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who was on a one-day visit to Maharashtra,


Entertainment
Eros Now launches mini-series, to spend $50-70 million annually on originals
Eros Now launches mini-series, to spend $50-70 million annually on originals
The Eros Now mini-series will be 8-10 minute narratives that will play out over 8-10 episodes and multiple seasons each.


Entertainment
Multiplex count to double in south India by 2021
Multiplex count to double in south India by 2021
About 70-75% of the exhibition sector in south India is currently taken up by single screens, as compared to 25% for multiplexes, say industry experts


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Anil Kapoor: Netflix great for Indian talent to show capability to the world
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Work
2018 saw a whole new breed of Indian startup unicorns emerge
2018 saw a whole new breed of Indian startup unicorns emerge
The average time taken by a Indian startup to achieve $1-billion valuation has come down.


Work
GlaxoSmithKline and Pfizer merge healthcare arms
GlaxoSmithKline and Pfizer merge healthcare arms
Drug giants GSK and Pfizer are combining their consumer healthcare businesses.


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European Union diplomatic communications 'targeted by hackers'
European Union diplomatic communications 'targeted by hackers'
It involves thousands of messages in which diplomats discussed Trump, trade and other issues.




Life
Great news, women: Economic parity is only 202 years away
Great news, women: Economic parity is only 202 years away
A sobering update from the World Economic Forum.


Life
How popular are educational apps in India really?
How popular are educational apps in India really?
Half of those surveyed were ready to spend over $3.5 per month.


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Dust storms to floods, India saw extreme weather in 2018
Dust storms to floods, India saw extreme weather in 2018
From the Kerala floods to deadly dust storms, India bore the brunt of brutal weather conditions this year.



Retail
Cash is still king for Indians: Study
Cash is still king for Indians: Study
Cash usage recorded on the CMS cash index went up to 117 in October 2018, against 46 in December 2016


Retail
Clovia to open 75 stores; aims 35 pct revenue from offline channel
Clovia to open 75 stores; aims 35 pct revenue from offline channel
Find the latest Retail Insight, News & Articles from all top sources for the Indian Retail industry on ET Retail.


Retail
Ikea to finally come to Noida, promises to create 8,000 jobs
Ikea to finally come to Noida, promises to create 8,000 jobs
Ikea has signed an MoU with the Uttar Pradesh government in a bid to expand its footprint in the state and hence, the nation over the next few years.


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Here Is Why PepperTap Failed as a StartUp
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Telecom
India's data must be controlled and owned by Indians: Mukesh Ambani

Ambani said that data of an individual or business belongs to them and not to corporates who could use it to monetise from them.


Telecom
95% of phones sold in India are made locally: Xiaomi

India Business News: Kochi: Smartphone brand Xiaomi said it is locally manufacturing nearly 95% of the phones sold in India.


Telecom
Telcos say QR code as good as biometric authentication

Telecom operators said revival of Aadhaar-based verification may not benefit their customer acquisition strategy much


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Companies insisting on Aadhaar to face Rs 1 crore fine, jail for staff

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Finance
FinTech Vs Banking: The Difference Between Banks New Entrants

  The emerging technologies have played a huge role in bringing newer innovations in the banking industry. For instance, 4G internet and chatbots transformed the banking sector massively, paving the way for a smooth customer interaction. Also, at the same time development of online businesses had built the ground for non-banking online-payment solutions, when the…


Finance
Binny Bansal seeks $100 mn from Walmart after Flipkart exit

Binny Bansal's Flipkart exit makes him eligible to receive an immediate, smaller payment from Walmart for his stake worth $850 million in the e-commerce firm


Finance
Opinion | India's shadow-bank risks put even China in the shade

China's shadow banking may be a lot bigger than India's, but India's is already too big to fail


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HNIs and ultra HNIs are shifting to financial assets. Should you?

One of the advantages of financial assets over physical assets is the convenience of buying and selling. For example, if you want to buy equity shares, you open a broking account and simply give an order to buy from exchanges




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