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2022 FIFA World Cup

The Most Controversial VAR Decisions at the 2022 FIFA World Cup

Sandeep February 7, 2023

The footballing world has welcomed many new technological developments in recent times. Its goal is to make decision-making more accurate and provide a better experience for players and fans alike. These technologies include the video assistant referee (VAR), semi-automated offside technology (SAOT) and sensor-equipped footballs, all used extensively during the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

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Self-funding Your Startup? Follow These Expert Tips from Proven Entrepreneurs

Self-funding Your Startup? Follow These Expert Tips from Proven Entrepreneurs

Nidhi Singh February 7, 2023

Starting a new business can be an exciting and challenging endeavor, with securing funding being one of the biggest obstacles. Traditional funding options, such as venture capital and angel investing, can be time-consuming, especially for new and untested businesses. In such cases, self-funding, or “bootstrapping”, might be a viable option.

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Navigating Ghost Job Postings: How to Avoid Them

Navigating Ghost Job Postings: How to Avoid Them

Nidhi Singh February 7, 2023

Job searching can be a daunting task, especially with the risk of encountering scams or fraudulent job postings. Ghost job postings, which refer to open job positions that are not actively being filled, are a common issue that jobseekers should be aware of. According to a survey by New York-based financial consultancy Clarify Capital.

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Can AI Help You Flirt Better

Can AI Help You Flirt Better?

Alinda Gupta February 6, 2023

“Excuse me, but I think you dropped something: my jaw.” This is the pick-up line the famous artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot ChatGPT dished out when we asked for some viable options. Not the most original, sure, but not bad for a trained algorithm.

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Don't Make These Common Legal Mistakes As A Startup

How to Avoid These Common Legal Mistakes as a Startup

Samiksha Jain February 6, 2023

Getting a business off the ground is a challenging and complex process that requires dedication, resources and a market-fit product. However, many entrepreneurs often neglect the legal aspects of their endeavor, which can lead to costly and lengthy proceedings and even shutdowns.

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4 Popular Companies Offering the Best Vacation Policies

4 Popular Companies Offering the Best Vacation Policies

Nidhi Singh February 5, 2023

The work-life balance is becoming increasingly important to many employees, and a comprehensive and generous vacation policy plays a crucial role in achieving this balance. Vacation time gives employees the chance to recharge, pursue personal interests and reap numerous benefits, such as increased job satisfaction, reduced stress and improved overall well-being

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Is Using AI for Academic Writing Cheating?

Is Using AI for Academic Writing Cheating?

Kamya Pandey February 5, 2023

From films written and directed by ChatGPT to Kindle authors writing books with artificial intelligence (AI), we are seeing more and more reportage on AI writing tools these days. While writing with an AI may seem harmless and possibly helps improve work efficiency, the use of these tools in the sphere of academic writing has generated serious concern. Teachers are worried that the use of AI writing tools is equivalent to plagiarism or cheating.

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7 Creative Ways to Reward Employees without a Salary Raise

7 Creative Ways to Reward Employees without a Salary Raise

Samiksha Jain February 4, 2023

Giving your employees a raise is a significant way to show your employees that you value their work and compensate them appropriately for their contributions. Failing to acknowledge the work of your employees can be ‌costly for startups. A OnePoll survey of 2,000 workers found that almost half of ‌American workers (46%) have quit a job due to feeling unrecognized

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The Pros and Cons of Human Cloning

The Pros and Cons of Human Cloning

Kamya Pandey February 4, 2023

Clones, human or otherwise, are genetically identical copies of a living organism produced artificially in a laboratory. Over the years, many animals have been cloned. Starting from the cloning of a tadpole in 1952 to the cloning of a sheep named Dolly from adult mammal cells in 1996, cloning has come a long way.

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Hong Kong’s Offshore Tax System

Reform of Hong Kong’s Offshore Tax System

Raymond Tang, Doris Chik and Carmen Cheung February 3, 2023

Further to the introduction of the proposed Hong Kong’s new Foreign-Source Income Exemption (FSIE) regime as discussed in our article A Challenge to Hong Kong’s Long-Established Offshore Tax System in October 2022, the relevant legislation has been enacted and became effective on January 1, 2023.

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What India's EdTech Industry Must Prioritize in 2023?

What India’s EdTech Industry Must Prioritize in 2023?

Samiksha Jain February 3, 2023

2022 was a tough year for the majority of education technology (EdTech) in India, with the “Tracxn Geo Annual Report: India Tech 2022” reporting a 39 per cent decrease in funding during the January-November period compared to 2021. To overcome this, many businesses, including industry-leading players like BYJU’S, Unacademy and Vedantu, had to resort to job cuts.

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Smart and Sustainable Development

The Path Forward for Hong Kong’s Smart and Sustainable Development

Kamya Pandey February 3, 2023

For Hong Kong to elevate its status as a world-leading innovation hub, it needs to continue to evolve as a smart and sustainable city. The reason is simple: Smart city initiatives can serve as a catalyst for start-up-led innovation, particularly from the city’s already well-developed fintech sector.

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How To Make Instagram Work For Your Business

How To Make Instagram Work For Your Business

Samiksha Jain February 2, 2023

Instagram is more than just a fun way to share photos and videos with your friends—it’s also a powerful marketing tool that can be tailored to suit the needs of your business. With around 1.2 billion monthly active users worldwide, Instagram is the fourth most popular photo and video-sharing social networking service and the perfect place to advertise services or products.

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Jacinda Ardern’s Resignation Is Not a Teaching Moment in Gender Politics

Jacinda Ardern’s Resignation Is Not a Teaching Moment in Gender Politics

Alinda Gupta February 2, 2023

On January 19, 2023, New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced her resignation in a surprise move, citing that she just “no longer had enough in the tank” to carry on. This news followed a slew of gender-related headlines—expectedly. Media houses seemed to enjoy their “I told you so” moment, with the BBC posting an archaic and sexist headline: “Jacinda Ardern resigns: Can women really have it all?”

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How To Tap into YouTube As A Small Business Owner

How To Tap into YouTube As A Small Business Owner

Samiksha Jain February 1, 2023

Business owners often struggle with boosting website traffic, lowering their bounce rate and converting followers into paying customers. However, many are unaware of the great potential offered by YouTube. Since its launch in 2005, YouTube has established itself as a world-renowned platform for modern media. As per Alexa’s global ranking, YouTube is the second most trafficked website in the world.

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Smart Home Gadgets You Need to Try in 2023

Smart Home Gadgets You Need to Try in 2023

Nidhi Singh February 1, 2023

Revolutionize the way you live with smart home devices! The smart home industry is booming and for good reason. With the advancements in technology, there are now numerous gadgets and devices available to make your home not only smarter and more convenient but also safer and more energy-efficient.

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