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Comment on Yahoo Publisher network in India? by Yogesh Patel

Yogesh Patel — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 02:34:22 +0000

Its now clear that Yahoo Publishers will not be coming to India and YPN has closed compltely.

Comment on Yahoo Publisher network in India? by Jeyasithar

Jeyasithar — Sat, 19 Feb 2011 07:28:11 +0000

I m waiting for the anouncement of YPN launch in India. Please inform me instantly on announcement.

Comment on Does Indian Govt hate VCs and Entrepreneurs? by deepak tongaonkar

deepak tongaonkar — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 05:27:01 +0000

Dear Mr Ajwani,
Well. U r right upto a certain extent.there r n number of problems if u want to start a new venture.
Every human being wants to be big & in order to be big he has to compromise a lot.
But over the years I have experienced that business is always run on ethics & internet has made the world too small.To become big now we need to work as a team & when we people with the same dream,same thought process,same likings,same passion to work hard & hard & smart–we can do wonders.
We Indians r capable of doing anything,what we lack is the fair competition in the business.
Yes,as far as the Govt is concerned,we have to accept the system as it is as we cannot change the way it works but yes we can change ourselves.
Do u think i talk sense,I think I do sometimes.

Comment on India Software / Application development capability hyped? by Md Aijaz

Md Aijaz — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 15:32:51 +0000

Try with a new partner atleast.

If someone giving a quote of $10000 and another for $1000 then think twice for the bigger one. Atleast for major products.

Freelancers provide a good support but for smaller projects though. So it is better to go for a growing business firm too.

Comment on Making of Largest Retail chain in India : Subhiksha by Sudeep Kumar

Sudeep Kumar — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 17:51:17 +0000

Dear Sir,

I want to take franchisee of SUBHIKSHA MOBILE in katihar(BIHAR). SO, please mail me full details. I shall be very thankful to you.
Waiting for your early & positive reply

Thanks n Regards

SUDEEP KUMAR
09471670882

Comment on Making of Largest Retail chain in India : Subhiksha by Ravish Nanda

Ravish Nanda — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 06:44:00 +0000

Hello,
I am from USA and have more than 25yrs experience in retail grocery business in USA. I used to have grocery stores, super market, wholesales, import & export …….
in USA.
I am sure about that I can improve your co.. If your co. think I am a helpful for them so please don’t feel any hesitation in contacting me.
Ravish Nanda, Delhi/NCR
091-9873555074,091-9999441702,
0120-4294414
ga444@yahoo.com

Comment on Making of Largest Retail chain in India : Subhiksha by Rahel

Rahel — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 14:32:54 +0000

Hi Sir,

I am highly interested in having a Franchisee outlet for Subhiksha in Bangalore. Can you please confirm the details and requiremenst for the same.

Comment on Making of Largest Retail chain in India : Subhiksha by Pankaj Garg

Pankaj Garg — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 04:11:54 +0000

I am surprised to see so many people still queing up to take Subiksha Franchisee.. Are you people not aware that the all stores in Delhi NCR are closed and they have not paid to their staff for last four month.

Good if you can take up the business and help company with some much required fund.

Comment on Yahoo Publisher network in India? by Amarjeet

Amarjeet — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 12:29:58 +0000

It will be a boon for small and medium publishers. Presently we carry ads by Google Adsense in Filmytown while yahoo and MSN have not yet settled in India.
Hope to see them set up shop here..

Comment on India Software / Application development capability hyped? by Ajay Agrawal

Ajay Agrawal — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 05:39:45 +0000

There is an apt saying – ‘If you pay peanuts, what you get is monkeys’.

More often than not, the perception in the global market is that the Indian talent is cheap. Yes, it is cheaper than Europe, USA etc. for a variety of reasons but the buyer also has to be cautious and has to give due credit for quality. Quality costs money. If the buyer is looking for quality, then they have to be ready to pay adequately else they end up losing in the bargain. The short sightedness of some buyers in selecting the lowest bid is what dooms a project even before it has begun.

Another aspect essential for the success of any project is the communication skills of the buyer and the focus that they are able to give to a project not only in freezing the specs before the start of the project but also giving timely feedback for deliveries.

We have been in situations where the client kept on changing the specs very frequently because their business processes were not well defined but were not willing to pay for the extra effort!! When we refused further work on the project unless we were paid for the extra effort we were cited the fixed price contract. We walked out of the project rather than lose money. In the end, we were the ones who were bad mouthed and threatened with legal action.

In another instance, mid-way through the project the client got involved with some thing else and could not allocate adequate resources for testing the deliverables as per the contract. Our team was sitting idle resulting in time and revenue losses for us. When we asked for compensation, we were the ones who ‘did not understand the tough situation’ they were in etc. etc.

The reasons being put forward by the client may be quite different from the actual situation.

So far we have heard the story of just one side – the buyer. Let us also hear what the other side (the service provider) has to say.