The Science of Nutrition: Tips and Strategies for Eating Healthily

Healthy eating has always been a hot topic, but it has become even more so in recent years. As our lives become busier and more hectic, we frequently reach for convenient, processed foods that are high in preservatives and unhealthy additives. However, nutrition science tells us that the key to a healthy body and mind is to eat whole foods that provide our bodies with … Continue reading The Science of Nutrition: Tips and Strategies for Eating Healthily

Planning a pop-up megacity at the Kumbh Mela

The word Kumbh means a pitcher and Mela means fair in Hindi. The Kumbh mela is the biggest mass held in the Hindu religion where pilgrims gather to bathe in a sacred river. It is the world’s largest religious gathering and there is practically no scientific or statistical method of predicting the number of pilgrims that might turn up for the congregation. This year, approximately … Continue reading Planning a pop-up megacity at the Kumbh Mela

Learning from Jugaad Innovation

“Jugaad” is a term popularly used in India. It originated from Sanskrit word yugat later converted as jugat, jugad, and jugaad in modern use. It means having a creative idea or an alternative to solve a problem. The theory originated when people found the need to work around creative solutions due to lack of resources, equipment and money. In the past few years, a jugaad … Continue reading Learning from Jugaad Innovation

Business lessons from Albert Einstein

Albert Einstein was a theoretical physicist, philosopher, author, and is perhaps the most influential scientists to ever live. He published many scientific and non-scientific works and is popularly known for his explanations & research on the Quantum theory. He is considered the father of modern physics and has influenced many modern day entrepreneurs. Here are a few business lessons to learn from Einstein: Curiosity is … Continue reading Business lessons from Albert Einstein

Redefining Singularity

Originally propagated as a mathematical theory, the term Singularity has gone through a series of changes and has been finally redefined at the Singularity University: According to the researches at the institute, the concept of Singularity relates to the unexpected moments of dramatic technological change and the need to foresee their implications and opportunities. It is defined as the point in time when computer intelligence … Continue reading Redefining Singularity

Data Mining – the power of the spreadsheet

Data mining is a method of identifying and extracting hidden patterns from within data. Identifying unusual patterns or behavioral anomalies is the key goal of this process. By analyzing the numbers your business produces, you can see what the normal ups and downs of your business look like on a chart. When something out of the ordinary occurs, it will stand out like red flag. … Continue reading Data Mining – the power of the spreadsheet