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A Women Livelihood Service Centre under the Vazhndhu Kattuvom project was inaugurated by Collector Kavitha Ramu at Poomalai Complex here on Friday to help promote rural entrepreneurs. According to the Collector, the centre will serve as a one-stop centre to provide various services to entrepreneurs in need of guidance and support to take their business ideas forward. The centre will offer business development services such as screening of entrepreneurs, business ideation and business plan preparation. Facilitation services including support to initiate entrepreneur activity, access to finance, mentorship, advice from functional experts, and appraisal of the business plans by the mentor and experts will be available at the centre. The project aims to develop and empower rural businesses, as well as form micro and macro entrepreneurs, manufacturers and producers groups. It also supports capacity building through community schools. Vaazhndhu Kaattuvom project has been implemented … [Read more...] about Women livelihood service centre launched to empower rural entrepreneurs

There's a critical debate in Washington happening right now that will shape the future of technological innovation for decades to come. In response to an internet that has grown increasingly calcified, with only a handful of large players dominating commercial activity, Congress has actually stepped up to the plate: The Senate and House are poised to pass bipartisan legislation that would create a more level playing field for startups and entrepreneurs to compete. The bill, S2992 or the American Innovation and Choice Online Act, was introduced by Senators Klobuchar and Grassley to end platform overreach by the world's largest tech companies like Facebook and Google . And we in the community of independent developers are closely watching its progress. The bill would address an obvious problem: A few dominant tech companies have become gatekeepers of the internet, boosting their own products and undermining smaller competitors. Consider the story of one of the most … [Read more...] about Take it from a software engineer: Big Tech’s monopoly is stifling innovation | Opinion

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Monday unveiled five SIDCO industrial estates, set up in Chengalpattu, Namakkal, Pudukkottai, Salem and Tiruvannamalai districts at a total cost of ₹171.24 crore. They are expected to provide direct employment to 7,200 persons and indirect employment to over 15,000 persons. He also unveiled a new building in the Integrated Textile Park at Thandarai, constructed at a cost of ₹2.22 crore. A 67.69-acre estate had been set up at Alathur near Tiruporur taluk of Chengalpattu district with the potential to provide direct employment to 2,000 persons and indirect employment to over 4,000 persons. A 57.18-acre estate had been established at Periyakolapadi in Chengam taluk of Tiruvannamalai district to provide direct employment to 1,800 persons and indirect employment to 4,000 persons, an official press release said. The 56.81-acre estate at Periyaseeragapadi in Salem district aims at providing direct employment to 1,000 persons and indirect … [Read more...] about CM unveils five SIDCO industrial estates

New Delhi: Having taken advice from early adopters of Google Glass, Google complied a list of Dos and don'ts informing them of the best practices and basic etiquettes to be followed while using the device. "Our Explorers have gotten a lot of attention when they wear Glass out and about. Reactions range from the curious - "Wow! Are those the 'Google glasses'? How do they work?" - to the suspect - "Goodness gracious do those things see into my soul?!" Luckily as the Explorer Community grows, so does their collective wisdom. We asked some long-time Explorers for their advice," said the company in a post. Google asks users to use the Glass camera function carefully. It is no different from a cellphone so behave as you would with your phone and ask permission before taking photos or videos of others. The company suggests users not to get snappy whenever people have questions related to their Google Glass. Google asks users to be polite and explain enquirers what Glass does. In … [Read more...] about Dos and don’ts: Google tells Glass users how not to be a ‘Glasshole’

US President Joe Biden and other G7 leaders have unveiled ambitious plans to mobilise USD 600 billion in funding by 2027 to deliver transparent and game-changing infrastructure projects in developing countries like India, in a move seen as a counter to China’s Belt and Road Initiative. The Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment (PGII) unveiled on Sunday during the G7 Summit relaunches a scheme unveiled at last year’s G7 talks in England. President Biden said the plan would deliver returns for everyone. “Today, the nations of the G7 launched the Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment (PGII),” Biden said. “Collectively, we aim to mobilise nearly USD 600 billion from the G7 by 2027 to invest in critical infrastructure that improves lives and delivers real gains for all of our people,” he tweeted. “I want to be clear the G7’s announcement of a new global infrastructure partnership isn’t aid or charity. It’s an investment that will deliver returns for … [Read more...] about G7 Leaders Unveil USD 600 Billion Plan to Rival China’s Belt and Road Initiative in Developing Nations

Dyslexia has affected some of history's greatest minds, including Leonardo da Vinci, Albert Einstein, Pablo Picasso and Sir Stephen Hawking. This list includes entrepreneurs like Sir Richard Branson and Steve Jobs - who went on to build billion-dollar companies. Now scientists have discovered that people with dyslexia have special skills that enabled our species to survive. They are better at solving problems and adapting to challenges and could hold the key to tackling climate change. Those with the common learning disability specialize in exploring the unknown - likely to be vital in the coming decades. The findings published in the journal Frontiers in Psychology have implications both at the individual and societal levels. Lead author Dr. Helen Taylor, of the University of Cambridge , U.K., said: "The deficit-centered view of dyslexia isn't telling the whole story. "This research proposes a new framework to help us better understand the cognitive strengths of … [Read more...] about Dyslexia helped evolutionary survival of humans, research suggests

Arizona Republican Blake Masters is pushing for policies that encourage young Americans to get married and have children, he said during an interview on Breitbart News Sunday . Masters, who is running for U.S. Senate in Arizona, expressed that in the wake of the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade , state lawmakers should shift their focus to creating what he views as a “pro-life, pro-family culture.” “It’s a tremendous victory, you know, millions of Americans’ prayers have been answered, and a tremendous victory for life. … Now the fight goes to the state legislatures and governors across the country,” Masters said. “We just have to continue to create a pro-life, pro-family culture in this country again.” Listen: Breitbart · Blake Masters – June 26, 2022 Masters, who served as president of billionaire entrepreneur Peter Thiel’s eponymous foundation before pursuing political office, has made encouraging the making and maintaining of families a critical element … [Read more...] about Blake Masters Urges ‘Pro-Life, Pro-Family Culture’ in Post-Roe America

Elon Musk, who was born on June 28, 1971, is celebrating his 48th birthday today. The South African entrepreneur and engineer is changing the world with one invention at a time. His groundbreaking ideas and projects, ranging from space travel to saving the planet, has made him one of the 21st century’s greatest minds. Changing the face of technology, innovation, and creativity, Musk has given the world some great inventions bringing in a huge turn in the fate of mankind. Here’s a brief list of things that Musk has done for this world: Tesla Motors: Tesla, the publicly traded electric-car company, boasts revenues of $1.24 billion and claims strong guidance for future deliveries. Beginning with the Roadster, Tesla Motors have continued to deliver the Model X, Model S and soon-to-arrive Model 3, with each model being environment-friendly compared to the competitors. X.com/PayPal: In 1999, Musk co-founded X.com, which focused on financial services and email payments. X.com merged … [Read more...] about Happy Birthday Elon Musk: 5 Great Inventions That Have Changed The World, in a Way

Who doesn’t know Elon Musk? The Tech Giant is celebrating his 48th birthday on June 28, has been one of the most brilliant entrepreneurs the world has ever seen, with a wealth of US$11.5 billion. Elon Musk is the co-founder of world’s largest payment processing company PayPal, Tesla Motors, Solar City, ZIP2, and SpaceX. The ever-inspiring entrepreneur started his journey at the age of 10, becoming one of the most powerful people in the world today. An amazing and skilled entrepreneur, Musk has been known for his magic of words. From writing the most bizarre tweets, to giving out inspirational speeches, the Tesla Founder has given motivation to many. Here are the 10 most inspirational quotes from the billionaire: 1. When something is important enough, you do it even if the odds are not in your favor. 2. Persistence is very important. You should not give up unless you are forced to give up. 3. Failure is an option here. If things are not failing, you are not innovating enough. … [Read more...] about Failure is an Option Here: 10 Inspirational Elon Musk Quotes From His Tesla And SpaceX Days