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The Panipuri Vendor’s ₹40 Lakh GST Notice: A Wake-Up Call for Pico Entrepreneurs

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The digital revolution in India has brought with it immense opportunities for businesses of all sizes. But with growth comes responsibility, as illustrated by a recent incident involving a panipuri vendor who received a GST notice for ₹40 lakh in UPI transactions. The case has sparked a nationwide discussion about the preparedness of small businesses—especially …

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EdTech Insights: Turning Setbacks into Opportunities from Project Handsfree

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In 2006, I started my first EdTech initiative, Project Handsfree for Teachers. My goal was ambitious yet simple: to revolutionize the way teachers approached remedial and advanced learning. The idea was to take these sessions out of the traditional classroom and into a computer lab where students could engage in online study. This would free …

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Speak Like a Leader: Build Trust and Authority as a New Entrepreneur

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As a first-time entrepreneur, your words are one of your most powerful tools. Whether you’re pitching to investors, leading your team, or engaging with customers, the way you communicate can establish your authority, build trust, and shape your leadership style. However, your words can also be misinterpreted, leading to challenges in building credibility. Learning to …

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The Power of Consistency: How 12 Months of Focus Changed My Business and My Life

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Building a business is a lot like growing a plant. At first, it’s just a seed—a tiny, fragile idea. It holds potential, but that potential means nothing without care, attention, and patience. This is what my experience taught me: even when you do things consistently without much focus, they often yield good results. But when …

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How Entrepreneurship Can Transform Education and Well-Being

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Education is the foundation of progress, yet many government schools and institutions are falling short of their potential. With outdated infrastructure, unethical practices, and a focus on rote learning, these institutions inadvertently contribute to unemployment. The time has come to shift the narrative and reimagine education—not as a mere pathway to jobs but as a …

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The Weight of Nonconformity: A Woman’s Stand Against Male Exploitation

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In a world where trends often dictate behavior, I’ve always believed in the inherent goodness of people. I held firmly to the notion that harm inflicted upon others is rarely deliberate—that mistakes, misunderstandings, or ignorance must be at the root. But life, with its unrelenting lessons, has shattered this idealism. The truth I’ve come to …

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Weaving Success: The Journey of FLA

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In the ever-changing world of business, the road to success was not a straight path but a carefully woven tapestry of learning, doing, and improving. These three threads—distinct yet interdependent—were the foundation of my journey with FutureIcons Learning Academy (FLA). As a tutoring service initially offering online and offline solutions, FLA was evolving into a …

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The Dark Side of Digital Convenience: How to Stay Safe in the Age of Cybercrime

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The digital revolution has brought immense convenience and connectivity into our lives. From banking and shopping to communicating across continents, the benefits of digitalization, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and seamless connectivity are undeniable. But, like every coin, this one has a flip side—cybercrime is at an all-time high, and fraudsters are leveraging the very tools designed …

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Clean Washrooms: The Unsung Curriculum of Good Schools

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Ah, schools—the hallowed grounds where minds blossom, friendships flourish, and futures are forged. But beneath the façade of academic glory often lurks a neglected underbelly: the washroom. Yes, the unsung—and usually unseen—hero of any great institution. Imagine stepping into a school that screams excellence in its hallways but whispers negligence in its washrooms. It’s like …

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