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Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin When crisis strikes, we tend to look to our leaders for what we can do to help. Right now, as so much of the world watches in horror at the invasion of Ukraine, many of us have fretted from afar about what we can do to help. Impressively, business leaders outside of Ukraine has leapt into action. Companies I admire like A.Team , for example, were quick to launch social media fundraising campaigns. Many others have splashed “We stand with Ukraine” on their home pages and social accounts. And while that’s helpful, I’ve been impressed by two particularly inspiring startup companies that are leveraging their unique business propositions to make a difference—beyond moral and simple financial support: Who’s Helping The Babies In Ukraine? Embrace Global. According to Embrace Global , 260,000 women were pregnant in Ukraine when the war started. “Over 1,000 women are giving birth in Ukraine every day,” says Jane … [Read more...] about Beyond Moral Support: How Two International Startups Are Bringing Clever Aid To The People Of Ukraine

In his book, The Golden Tap, serial entrepreneur Kashyap Deorah had described how Lee Fixel, a former partner with Tiger Global, used to filter potential startups on the basis of the founders' caste and JEE (advanced) ranks. Only candidates with high JEE (joint entrance examination) ranks make it to India’s premier technical institutes -- the central-government owned Indian Institutes of Technology, commonly known as IITs. “Fixel preferred North Indian Marwari banias with single or double-digit JEE ranks who were young and first-time entrepreneurs. An analysis had probably revealed that such entrepreneurs were the best performers in the companies Tiger liked funding,” Deorah had written. Fixel had led negotiations for funding rounds for Tiger Global in unicorns like Flipkart and Ola, which were among the New York-based hedge fund’s largest bets in India. Both the companies best fit Deorah’s description as Sachin and Binny Bansal, founders of Flipkart, come from IIT Delhi, … [Read more...] about 73 of India’s 100 unicorns have at least one founder from IIT

Last month, researchers found microplastics -- small, microscopic pieces of plastic fragments -- within human lungs for the first time. This comes on the heels of news that microplastics were found in human blood, which may travel around the body and enter organs. Microplastics find their way into our bodies through, among other methods, breathing them in as well as through contact with plastic bottles, packaging, clothing and other manufacturing processes. An example is the release and leaching of plastic flakes from containers into food and drinks, leading to our direct consumption. The food and beverage (F&B) industry plays an integral role in our journey to reduce plastic waste and prevent its negative impact on human health, given that 60% of total plastic leakage into the ocean in Thailand originates from the packaging sector. The extent of the challenge has been severely exacerbated by the Covid-19 pandemic, which led to an expansion of food delivery services and … [Read more...] about We need new weapons against packaging waste

Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya. The Union health ministry is set to organise a three-day "Chintan Shivir" from May 5 with states beginning to prepare the roadmap for India's healthcare system for the next 25 years. The meet, to be chaired by health minister Mansukh Mandaviya, will be held in Gujarat's Kevadiya. It is organised after a gap of two years. The main objective of the meet is to promote healthcare that is accessible and affordable and touch themes like "Heal in India" and "Heal by India". Health ministers and health secretaries of all the states have been invited to participate in the meeting. The objective of the three-day conference is to review the implementation of policies and programmes related to medical and public health sectors and to recommend ways and means for better implementation of these policies for benefit of the common people, a statement by the ministry said. The conference will have panel discussions with eminent speakers and … [Read more...] about Health ministry to organise three-day meet to prepare healthcare roadmap for next 25 years

A researcher examines solutions being tested for use in drugs to treat thrombosis at a Bayer Pharmaceuticals research centre in Wuppertal, Germany. Photo: Peter Ginter Health crises and emergencies such as Covid-19 have brought into sharp focus the critical need for preparedness. The unprecedented pandemic has led to a dynamically changing environment across the healthcare industry, posing challenges that call for innovative solutions. Prior to the pandemic, major progress was being made in improving the health of millions of people. The world has made remarkable strides in increasing life expectancy and reducing some of the common killers associated with child and maternal deaths, according to the United Nations. At the same time, more efforts were being put into fully eradicating a wide range of diseases while addressing many persistent as well as emerging health issues. Ensuring healthy lives and promoting well-being at all ages is now considered essential to sustainable … [Read more...] about Post-pandemic healthcare

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Do you hear that? It’s the painful sound of business owners around the world throwing their money down the drain. Every business owner (especially new entrepreneurs) is guilty of it at some point or another. But, there are plenty of ways you can steer clear of throwing your money away and save that dough for more important things, like growing your business. Ways To Stop Throwing Your Money Away Want to stop throwing your money out the window when it comes to your business? If so, you’ve come to the right place. Let’s break down six ways to put an end to the waste. Ready, set, go… 1. Budget, Budget, Budget Your business budget is a nice little guide to keep you on track financially throughout the month, quarter, year, etc. But if you don’t know how to properly budget expenses and/or if you include things in your budget that are unnecessary, you could (heck, will ) wind up throwing your money away. To ensure … [Read more...] about 6 Ways To Stop Throwing Your Money Away

Arun Sirdeshmukh, previously the head of Amazon Fashion for India, joined Ola in April last year and was appointed as the chief executive officer of its vehicle commerce platform Ola Cars in October SoftBank-backed Ola's vehicle commerce CEO Arun Sirdeshmukh and its chief of group strategy Amit Anchal are leaving the firm, people familiar with the matter said, marking crucial exits when it is grappling with a delay in its listing plans, even as quality issues dog Ola Electric's scooters. "Sirdeshmukh was also in charge of the go to market for Ola Electric but has decided to leave. Amit was supposed to lead Ola's IPO and also played a key role in fundraising but with listing plans uncertain for now, he has decided to move on," one of the persons cited above said. He was persuaded to stay on for the IPO but that is now delayed", the person said. An Ola spokesperson confirmed Siredeshmukh's exit in response to queries from Moneycontrol, but she firmly denied Anchal was … [Read more...] about EXCLUSIVE: Ola Cars CEO Arun Sirdeshmukh and Ola group strategy head Amit Anchal to exit

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Developing sustainable urban policies is seeing a momentum, as cities have to quickly roll out local strategies to continue their journey into becoming more equitable and resilient in light of the climate crisis and post pandemic. Between the 11 and 13 May, the international three-day ICLEI World Congress by the Local Governments for Sustainability network ICLEI , brought together over 100 cities, regional governments and urban practitioners. Held in the Swedish city of Malmö, the congress aimed at showcasing best practices in local sustainable development in order to thrive towards a climate neutral future: “The fact that the entire world is spending billions of dollars to mitigate and recover from the COVID19 crisis, shows that local and regional governments indeed need to adopt a broader understanding of resilience in their jurisdictions and, consequently, take integrate preventive risks measures in the urban planning … [Read more...] about From Covid19 To The Ukraine Crisis, Cities Leaders Meet To Discuss Sustainable Urban Development