Govt grants 100 per cent FDI in Online E-commerce Market place

In a move that is required to help Foreign Investments in the e-commerce space, the government on Tuesday elucidated its position on foreign investment in e-commerce and allowed 100 per cent FDI in the marketplace configuration of e-commerce retailing under the automatic course. 

While FDI has not been allowed in stock based model of e-commerce, the government extended the meaning of marketplace to incorporate bolster administrations to sellers as for warehousing, logistics, order satisfaction, call center, payment accumulation and different administrations. 

In spite of the fact that the elucidation comes without clear FDI guidelines on different online retail models, the online marketplaces in India have as of now seen substantial outside ventures by a few worldwide players, (for example, Amazon) and into homegrown players, (for example, Flipkart and Snapdeal) who are working in the space. 

To bring clarity, the DIPP has additionally turned out with the meaning of 'e-commerce', 'stock based model' and 'marketplace model'. 

Marketplace model of e-commerce implies giving of an IT stage by an e-commerce element on a digital and electronic system to go about as a facilitator in the middle of buyer and seller. 

The stock based model of e-commerce implies an e-commerce movement where stock of merchandise and administrations is possessed by e-commerce element and is sold to shoppers specifically, as indicated by the guidelines. 

A marketplace substance will be allowed to go into exchanges with sellers enlisted on its stage on business-to-business premise, DIPP said. 

It said that an e-commerce firm, notwithstanding, won't be allowed to offer more than 25% of the deals influenced through its marketplace from one vendor or their gathering companies. 

"So as to give clarity to the surviving strategy, guidelines for FDI on e-commerce part have been planned," DIPP said. 

The government has as of now permitted 100% FDI in business-to-business (B2B) e-commerce.

Prachi Garg’s ‘Superwomen’ showcases inspiring stories of 20 women entrepreneurs

Superwomen by Prachi Garg is a recent release by Srishti Publishers, one of the leading names in Indian publishing. It endorses the idea that entrepreneurship is inherent in women and describes how they have a tremendous capacity to take risks in everything in their life, and how all they need is just a trigger!

These twenty women entrepreneurs nurtured their innate quality of entrepreneurship and made real what remains a far-fetched dream for most. These ladies come from the age group of 20-30 years as this is most crucial age when women go through tremendous societal pressure of marriage/kids/jobs. The USP of the book is the spirit with which these women have fought all odds as well as the society to reach where they have.

Their innovative ventures encompass a varied range of services in social to retail/ e-tail to educational to sustainability genres – from supporting victims of acid attacks, to providing free skin care solutions; from online retail of lingerie, handmade bags and fashion accessories, to eco-friendly products of everyday utility; from pet care products, to quirky merchandise; from empowering folk artists, to providing clinical assistance to those going through tough times; from image consulting to house hunting; from arty solutions, to innovative marketing and corporate communication; from creating happy readers to making religious ceremonies simpler – these entrepreneurs have opened avenues formerly unexplored.

Superwomen is an interesting journey of how they played all their roles to perfection, aligning their families with their ambitions, showing the world their true mettle.

About Prachi Garg

Prachi Garg is a writer, avid traveler and entrepreneur. She started ghoomophiro.com, an enterprise where the team organizes corporate tours based on the customers’ requirements, budget and provide them with a bouquet of options. This initiative was taken up by her during college days. She also delivered workshops on entrepreneurship and has been part of panel discussions related to entrepreneurship. A computer science graduate from Miranda House, University of Delhi, and an MBA from Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai. 

Team DP2Web's best wishes are always with Prachi Garg and all women entrepreneurs. You can order your copy of SuperWomen from Amazon.

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Wolfgang & Company: It's Adventure in the Kitchen [Grub Festival]

The foodie in us had one of the most amazing weekends at the Grub Fest. Among other things, a major highlight for us was the Wolfgang & Company. Though yet to open in Outer Circle Connaught Place, the place was already buzzing with people and brimming with some scrumptious food.

The stall displayed a part of the menu and believe you me, they have really set the standards high. Whether it is for the aesthetic sense or the quality of food or the vibe of the place, Wolfgang & Company has been successful in striking the right chord.

We were welcomed with some refreshing non-alcoholic shots. I totally loved them for the simple fact that such cute things on a hot summer evening are a great way to brighten you up. The chef's done a great job with the flavours. :)

Read the complete review here.

5 Ways to Reduce Your Fuel Costs, NOW!

Every penny saved is every penny earned, they say. If you invest in smart every day practises and indulge in proper upkeep of your vehicle, you’ll be surprised at the fuel economy you can achieve. Even though you might not be able to avoid some things, such as actually combining your routine tasks so you don’t take your vehicle out multiple times, there are small measures that you can consciously adopt so you aren’t burning excess fuel – and mounting on running costs. Here’s how to optimise consumption without developing big, ambitious plans. 

Avoid rush hour drives: Not only does constant clutch-brake tire you out, it takes a toll on the wellbeing of your vehicle. Every time you turn the engine on, it needs a huge amount of fuel to kick start your car. Driving in first and second gear are equally bad because it wastes a lot of fuel. In this sense, you can also bring about less wear and tear by keeping at a low but steady pace. The jerks to your car when you accelerate and halt suddenly burn excess fuel. So, if you can’t avoid going out when traffic jams are unavoidable, keep the drive slow and smooth – maintain a safe distance from the car in front so you’re covered in stop/start traffic conditions too.

Shut those windows at high speeds: The law of aerodynamics claims that every time your car witnesses the wind sound is when it’s struggling. Even though car engineers invest a lot in designing a car so it can withstand pressure, it’s possible that you might be stretching it beyond the limits. For instance, if the car feels a “drag” when running on high speeds, it’s time to roll up the windows to keep the running expense on your vehicle low.

Check the tyre pressure: Make sure that your tyre pressure is in line with what’s recommended by the manufacturer – anything lower can exert additional pressure on the car to trudge along and fuel economy can take a serious hit. It also pays to ensure that the tyres are well-aligned.

Switch gears on time: Driving your car up an inclined plane or on corners on a high gear is a sureshot recipe for fuel wastage. In an ideal scenario, switch to a higher gear much before your engine starts to labour. The key is to upgrade as soon as the car is comfortable in a higher gear without having to accelerate too much.

The aircon rule: In general, you can save up to 10% fuel when the A/C is turned off. This, however, changes if the car is driving at more than 80kmph. Rolling the windows down at this speed will cause an aerodynamic drag and actually make it more efficient to run the car with the air-conditioning on.

Get your budget friendly meals with these apps

Budget has been already announced and everyone already planned to move in Save Money Mode. While some will be planning to cut their expenses, other will be planning to invest it smartly. But before the tension of budget nudges you, prepare your wallet for a budget friendly meals by having these 5 apps:

BiteClub: Feeling home sick? Missing home-cooked food. Now delete away your worries by downloading BiteClub app in your phone. Order your favourite home styled cooked meal from ​their daily menu of lunch and dinner which is designed
​by ​home chefs. BiteClub not only assures healthy option but also is a better alternative for restaurants.

TravelKhana: If you love the rush of travelling in trains but aren't sure what kind of food you will get while travelling, do not worry! TravelKhana is here to serve you. If you are interested in going on a long or short trip but worried about the food you will get, TravelKhana will surprise for you with their affordable meals.

Faasos Bored with the regular food? Try something new with Faasos by ordering a variety of meals such as wraps, all day breakfasts and rice & biryani at pocket friendly prices from their personal kitchen. Serving all 4 meals, 365 days a year & within minutes!

FoodPanda: Want to explore the world on your plate? But can't due to limited budget? Google your favourite nearby restaurant on FoodPanda and get delicious meals which suits your pocket.

HolaChefs: Want to try chef prepared meals from the personal kitchen? Go Holachef! Try a number of healthy and exotic meals with the blend of fresh ingredients and expertise of select chefs.

The Grub Festival:Entry to the biggest and most happening food and music event. Book Now!

Following an effective debut a year ago, Grub Fest is back once more hosting food lovers at two venues in the city and is outfitting to make its debut in Pune towards the month end. 

Grub Fest, a brainchild of foodies such as Aman Kumar, Arjun Jain, Chaitanya Mathur and Mani Singh is executing three fests - with the pilot launch at DLF CyberHub from March 3-5 with another idea called the 'Grub Mile' that offered a preview of the Fest. 

The celebration would make a beeline for its base Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium from March 18 to March 20 with an intend to showcase a greater, more delicious and exciting celebration in comparison to their first celebration held a year ago in April. 

The celebration would see the involvement of best of restaurants, artists and chefs of the city with documentary screenings, talks by top food experts, cook offs for sprouting chefs, and an all new form of Grub Stories. 

The organising team aim to host nourishment lovers, devotees and authorities of India and unite them on one sustenance, fun and amusement filled stage. 

"We concentrate on showcasing new and up and coming cuisines, chefs and brands and allow to the foodies to appreciate the unique taste of Old Delhi. We plan to present new distinctive idea inside of the celebration," Chaitanya Mathur, fellow benefactor, Grub Fest said. 

The coordinators plan to take the fest to different urban communities in the nation after the second season. 

"We will be curating and arranging our April 2016-17 schedule. Arrangements are to take the celebration to urban areas such as Mumbai, Bangalore, Kolkata, Chandigarh and abroad also," Aman Kumar, fellow benefactor, Grub Fest said. 

More than 50 restaurants including Social, ATM-PCO, Indigo Deli, Flyp at MTV, Depot 29, No Filter, Big Fat Sandwich would be a part of the Fest. 

Setting out on its nationwide journey, the 'Grub Fest' likewise goes to Pune from March 25 to March 27 at Royal Palms in Koregaon Park. 

"The city is extraordinary, it's dynamic, heaps of understudies and adolescents. Along these lines we knew it would be an incredible idea to begin our all inclusive journey with Pune and acquaint the nourishment celebration scene with the exquisite Puneites," Kumar said. 

Artists like Raghu Dixit, Vir Das, Nikhil Chinappa, Nucleya, Hari and Sukhmani would entrall the group of onlookers with live performances in Pune. 

Date: 18th, 19th, 20th March 2016 
Event Timings: 12 PM to 10 PM. Entry By Gate No 14 
Unique experience: India’s first multi storied pop- up restaurant, Grub Stories 
Ticket Amount: INR 250 (Ticket Valid on the date of event purchased for)

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seeDoc launches a revolutionary new medical service changing the way people consult Doctors

seeDoc launches a revolutionary new medical service that is changing the way people consult Doctors and access medical care from the comfort of their homes or office, providing unparalleled convenience and quality of service. Employing India’s leading Doctors from top institutions with years of experience in General Medicine, Internal medicine, Sexual Health, Dermatology, Diabetes, Psychiatry, Pediatrics, Gynecology and other key areas enables the company to ensure a high quality of service. The convenience of consulting Doctors 7 days a week from the comfort of your home or office is of immense value to patients.

seeDoc users can opt for either an immediate high quality paid video consultation or ask a free question from leading specialists and doctors, which gets answered within 48 hours. With over 300,000 users already and growing rapidly, seeDoc is serving upto 500 video consultations daily originating all across the nation, making it India’s #1 video consult company. It is led by one of India’s strongest team in the Internet Industry and currently has over 50 employees and doctors who are 100% utilized and who have contributed in establishing this market leadership position.

The strong technology experience of the founders, Jaideep Singh and Vivek Bansal, who have created over $2 Billion of startup value as entrepreneurs in the US, has enabled seeDoc to create useful and unique technology in areas such as low bandwidth video, audio, analog voice to make sure the service works in India. Additionally the company is focused on creating artificial intelligence allowing Doctors to make fewer errors, reducing misdiagnosis and therefore provide the highest quality of care possible at a global level. Speaking at the launch Mr. Vivek Bansal, a founder of seeDoc said “One of the founding principles at seeDoc is transparency. Transparency at each step ensures that patients receive the highest quality of care at affordable prices. There is an acute shortage of quality medical care, and seeDoc is witnessing unprecedented demand as it fills that vacuum perfectly.”

seeDoc integrates physical examinations at Doctors’ clinics, delivery of medicine through local chemists, and lab and diagnostic tests via India’s leading providers in a few select cities. There will be a lot more to come in this area, and the company will have a major announcement in the next 30 days.

“Our team of doctors has been handpicked from the best in the medical fraternity. They are MCI and state registered from top medical institutions and colleges such as AIIMS, Fortis, Medanta, Max, AFMC, MAMC, and Manipal. We have combined the best medical practices from the NHS in the UK, and from India, to make sure that patients receive the highest quality of medical care. Not only can patients rely on us when needed, Doctors love working with us too as their time is fully utilized, they can provide care conveniently, and they earn significantly higher income. This makes our model powerful and unique in the world. Our doctors are currently available 7 days a week and the service will soon be available 24x7,” said Dr. Anuj Agarwal, Chief Medical Officer & co-founder at seeDoc.

About seeDoc

seeDoc, India’s fastest growing online medical consultation company, is founded by two Silicon Valley serial-entrepreneurs Jaideep Singh and Vivek Bansal. seeDoc combines advanced video, voice, mobile, and artificial intelligence with the medical knowledge and experience of India’s leading Doctors. It focuses its practice on providing the highest quality of medical care in a transparent and trustworthy manner, while integrating delivery of medicines and lab tests giving unparalleled convenience to patients. 

Click here to download the seedoc App now.

O Captain! My Captain! #IStandWithAmitSengupta

"O Captain! my Captain! our fearful trip is done,

The ship has weather’d every rack, the prize we sought is won,

The port is near, the bells I hear, the people all exulting,

While follow eyes the steady keel, the vessel grim and daring"

Two of my friends from the 2013-14 batch of IIMC Dhenkanal aptly described him, 'O Captain! My Captain!. Amit Sengupta, the man needs no introduction. As one of my friends and his former students says, "His life speaks for itself". 

The past few days have been quite eventful for the students in this country. Unfortunately, for all the sad reasons. While these incidents have been disturbing me, the resignation of Amit Sir came in as a shock. For this man changed my perspective towards life. The ease with which he would transfer his unwavering strength of thoughts to his students is unparalleled. A teacher who always stood for the freedom of thoughts and expression. A friend, philosopher, guide.

"No matter what anybody tells you, words and ideas can change the world" said John Keating in the Dead Poets Society but I understood it from you Sir. And when today my Kafka decides to move out of this ghetto, I would like to thank him for making us believe in the power of our dreams. 

When I see some people denouncing your decision as a disgraceful act I feel agitated. But what makes me your proud student is the fact that your students have decided to shield you Captain. Such is the grandeur of your influence. As Priya rightly said,"His ideas, his energy level, his mere presence is capable enough to undermine the brightest of minds that we have in our IIMC faculty today."

I still remember the day you appreciated me for an article I had written in the daily newspaper. This was a fresh surprise for a young student, who had been reading the pink papers for eight months without any hopes of guidance, let alone appreciation. Sir for you it might have been natural but for students like me it wasn't. I still remember the way students wanted you to read their articles. The only reason why we would flock around you was because nobody had ever validated our thoughts. Not that we ever wanted any but at that tender age all we wanted was a guiding star. Probably, we were a bunch of 40 young minds waiting for a twilight. And today, we have 'sparked an inferno'. For in this fight of grace and disgrace, we are sure of one truth that our guiding star can't be heading in a wrong direction. We stand with you Sir. And I know you don't need to prove your metal to spineless arguments. You must be really proud when you see that your students have decided to speak. "I am his student. Tonight, let me bask in his glory. My radiant professor. Ever heard him say "beautiful"? No? And you claim to know what beautiful stands for?," read one of the Facebook updates by Sourav, another proud student of yours.

As Ishani aptly quoted,"Our real comrade, Amit Sir ! When he sat with us in the computer lab before the annual magazine and edited word by word without getting impatient at us. For hours, he kept editing and then after finishing it, he smiled at all of us and said, 'You all write really well'...He is an epitome of a 'real teacher' and a 'comrade' who makes us learn and not judge at things."

My dad who is a teacher himself says 'the success of a teacher is determined by the way he is treated by his students once they part their ways from the formal structure of the institution. That is the true report card of a teacher.' If this is true than Sir you have passed the exam with flying colors. :)

"That the powerful play goes on and you may contribute your verse" I choose to #StandWithAmitSengupta.

TiccleConnect a smart mobile app today is transforming the way ‘safety’ is defined

TiccleConnect - a smart app aids people to monitor/watch over everything around the globe right from your loved one to your priced possessions through real time location information. Making this possible is the SIM based monitoring application that makes you travel along with no boundaries to stop you – not even GPS. Yes, the end user can continue to monitor the movement without his/her GPS on. TiccleConnect a classy app has been crafted in such a way that the need for a high-end mobile is only for the user who is monitoring the other person/possession – making it truly cost effective. Having said that TiccleConnect provides Real Time Location Information of Idea SIM user along with Location based information and history to safeguard the well-being of common public.

In a time where safety has become an issue of uncertainty, TiccleConnect has rightly stepped in offering the public a way to break their anxiety and once again fill their life with serenity and safety. With global search option TiccleConnect allows monitoring people/ belongings from across the map breaking the boundaries. Keeping it simple and smart, TiccleConnect has its registration process to usage of this app simplified to an extent where people of all age groups can find it easy. TiccleConnect allows users to create infinite geo fence upto a radius of 300 m making the process straightforward and smooth.

This application is designed carefully to help easy access to people of all age groups and introducing to the world of technology in an effortless manner.

To have a first-hand experience of this App, Visit Google play store to download the App.