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On the occasion of Mother's Day, I wanted to make sure both my grandmother (Nani) in Gururgram and my mother in Kanpur received the same special treat: a cake from our favorite bakery, Bakingo ,for which i turned to Zomato. However, what I didn't anticipate was the significant difference in cost between the two cities. While ordering the same cake from the same outlet, I was surprised to find out that the one in Gurugram came with a hefty 20% surcharge compared to the one in Kanpur. This simple transaction highlighted a profound reality: the massive disparity in the cost of living between tier 1 and tier 2 cities in India. As a student who has experienced the transition from a smaller city to a metropolitan area, this price gap made me pause and reflect. We often leave behind the comfort and familiarity of our hometowns to pursue opportunities in bigger cities, hoping for a better future. But as I stared at the receipt, I couldn't help but wonder: is the trade-off truly worth it? The allure of urban life comes with its perks, no doubt. Access to better education, career prospects, and a vibrant lifestyle are undeniable attractions. However, as we immerse ourselves in the hustle and bustle of city life, it's easy to overlook the notional and implied costs it brings with it. This Mother's Day, as I celebrated the women who shaped me, I couldn't shake off the nagging question: are we sacrificing too much for the allure of big-city dreams? While building a new life is undoubtedly rewarding, we must pause to evaluate whether the cost, both literal and figurative, is justified. Perhaps it's time to reassess our priorities and reconsider what truly matters in the pursuit of happiness and success. #CostOfLiving #LifeReflections 🏙️🌆 #Mother’sDay #Gurugram #Delhi

Jagriti Yatra reflections from Varanasi. Sharing the context behind each takeaway - 1. How to win in disagreements Convince, Confuse, Corrupt : Data, People, Both (!?) Very controversial & experienced gyaan by Manish Kothari 2. HIEERA (UNCTAD) 3. Me to myself after some discussions with some college students on the Yatra. I want to solve the hiring problem in India. It is a bold statement but in case anyone is working on something similar or has something in mind, let's talk 4. Notes to self, breathee 5. I was talking to someone who mentioned that they are so happy about building their company that the timeline of the "good stuff" doesn't matter as much 6. Control the controllable. Great things will happen. It's just about "when" so keep striving for things, and leave outcomes on time

#sharktankindia Dilkhush Kumar from losing Chaprasi Job, rickshaw puller to hiring IITians and IIM graduates for his startup. Dilkhush Kumar's story is amazing. He was born poor in Bihar and faced many tough challenges. But he didn't give up. In Delhi, life was tough. Dilkhush did many odd jobs like pulling rickshaws and selling vegetables. He faced a lot of rejection, even for simple jobs like being a security guard and Chaprashi. People said he didn't look polished enough. When Dilkhush saw a smartphone for the first time, he didn't even recognize the Apple logo. But instead of feeling defeated, he felt curious. He wanted to learn more about the modern world. Then the pandemic hit, and Dilkhush lost whatever little stability he had. He had to go back to Bihar, but he didn't lose hope. He saw a chance in the chaos. That's when Rodbez was born. Dilkhush saw an opportunity in the taxi business, focusing on one-way travel. Even though big companies like Ola and Uber were around, Dilkhush believed in his idea. Instead of going after big investors, Dilkhush chose a different path. He asked regular people to invest small amounts. And it worked! He showed that good ideas can attract money, no matter where they come from. Rodbez became a big success, shaking up the taxi business in Bihar and beyond. Dilkhush's journey from a rickshaw puller to a startup founder hiring top talent from places like IIT and IIM inspired many people. It showed that with determination and the right idea, anyone can make a difference. Follow me for Advertising, Sales, Corporate Legal, Investment & Government relations Dhananjay Kumar Singh #dnaofsales

Zomato delivery boy to an officer at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru - I wanted to express a small portion of my journey.   Is it my struggle that helped me reach this position?   While I was in college, I knew my family's situation, commitments, and how they were managing my college fees. I didn't want to ask my parents for money. So I pushed myself to do a part-time job as a Zomato delivery boy. From 6:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m., I was roaming here and there by delivering food to feed someone by risking myself. Again, my college hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. Somehow, I managed to sleep in between. This became my daily routine. After some days, it was the first wave of corona, which made it even more difficult. Finally, I saved some 7000 rupees for my college fees, but this is what is called man proposes God disposes, and I lost my father unfortunately. No one had one rupee at that time; finally, what I earned came to be used for my father's funeral. Unless you face any hard situations in your life, you never know what life is like. This situation taught me what life is. He was with me on my bad days; now he may be watching me from the sky.    To anyone who is facing difficulties in their work life, here are my four golden tips:   💡Your health is more important than your job. Accept the situation and face it.   💡Learn from others experiences. Your life is too short to learn from your own experience.   💡Failure is the first step to success. Focus and try until you reach it.   💡Respect ground-level staff; they are the real executors. PS: Don't forget the lessons learned from Maatha, Pitha, and Guru (mother, father, and teacher) in your life. Indian Institute of Science (IISc) ACS College of Engineering Post Credit - Rakshith Rangappa All the best for future endeavor, Warm wishes from team The Folks of Delhi NCR!

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𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞: 𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐭𝐡 𝐢𝐧 𝐁𝐢𝐡𝐚𝐫 The last couple of months have taken me across regions in India helping me experience its diversity and its people. I started my first stint in the Bihar for Mondelēz International. The time may be brief to truly be part of a state, but you do get a flavour of the values that each culture represents. So, naturally I got a lot of stories worth telling :p As an MT, you’re being trained for a management position in the company which gives it a certain seniority in the hierarchy. On a day to day, my job was to understand the ways of working of a salesperson on the field and the challenges they face in the market. One fine afternoon, we were looking for a place to have lunch. He recommended a small stall that he’s been visiting for years, which served amazing bread omelettes and tea. And it indeed was fantastic, especially on a rainy day! After multiple delicious rounds, what really touched me was what came after. As a senior, its common courtesy that you pay for the meal. When I went for it however, he not only stopped me but he actually felt bad. I was confused until he said, “Sir hum aapko hamari khaas jagah laaye hain, achha lagega agar hum aapko paise dene bolenge?” (I’ve brought you to my favourite place, would it look good if I let you pay?” I insisted a bit, but I could understand the underlying emotion in the moment. It wasn’t about money, and it didn’t matter to him. Money suddenly seemed trivial. It was all about heart, and the feeling of care for the people who’ve come to your city. He felt proud that I liked the flavours of his city, and that he was able to help me experience it. It’s such kind actions that people remember you for in the end, and I’ve felt this warm hospitality across people I met in Bihar. They have a big and welcoming heart. It’s something that I haven’t heard mentioned before when the state is talked about, thought it needed to be put out! #culture #people #bihar #business #fmcg #sales #stories

For many years after moving to Delhi, I thought this city was the land of opportunity. Some say Mumbai is. It didn’t matter. Delhi was IT for me. However, as I look back today, I realised that it is not. There is no land of opportunity, really. 🤷♀️ In this global, very web-and-well-connected world, the power of getting your next big gig lies in your hands. Does location matter? Sure, it does! However, it only matters to those who have the WILL to show up for anything offline. In my experience as an #Entrepreneur, I have hired professionals from the city (and those not, also) only to realise that they are comfortable in their posh bungalows, with their Daddy’s money and high power. Sure, my father had power and connections, but I am happy that he threw me in the wild, like a child learning how to ride a bicycle. He was there, but I was on my own. When I landed in Delhi, I wanted to "make it" on my own. Whatever that meant. I wanted to know what I was about. I was super under confident, to be honest. This came from the fact that I was never good at anything in school. Just an above average student. Top that with the fact that I passed out from Kendriya Vidyalaya, Dinjan — a small town in Assam. A lot has changed since I arrived in this city in 2010. That 18 year old and this 31 year old are very different individuals, sure. However, there are some things that have not changed — the biggest being: Seeking Opportunities To Grow. Many-a-times, those opportunities were hidden — I found them. Sometimes, it was about general networking where one thing/person led to another, and I found myself at the right place at the right time, saying YES. Sometimes, great opportunities have come when I’ve said NO. It has provided space for growth and bigger opportunities. My BEST: Over time, my creative mind couldn’t find things that “floated my boat” — so I just got fed up and CREATED the opportunities! Sometimes you need to get your foot in the door. Sometimes you need to build the door. Build that opportunity. City doesn’t matter. Nothing does. Sometimes, you have to build it alone, and yes, everyone beside you starts "moving ahead" — and that’s okay. Remember, this is your journey, your life, your dreams — you must go at your pace. You will make it. What’s better? You’ll make it THE WAY you want to make it. 📸 :: At The Top, Burj Khalifa, Dubai — I made this happen for me!! ➡️➡️ Share one thing that you are proud to say that YOU made happen FOR you. 👇 *********** 🚀Follow Gurnoor Kaur Behl for more! *********** #Success #Opportunity #Mindset #CareerGrowth #GigEconomy

"Small Town Boy in a big arcade" 🎧 (Not just a song but my story) I belong to Ranchi - A small town from India which is still unknown to many Indians. When I headed out to bigger cities for studies, I was: → Shy → Scared. → Under-Confident. & that's nothing new, Every small towner is that way. I had inhibitions about → How to adapt. → How to make a mark. → How to make more friends But the people I met, the surrounding I got transformed me into what I am today. 🧭 Met some amazing people. 🧭 Got some fantastic teachers. 🧭 Gained growing experiences. The bigger cities: Called me, I went. Challenged me, I grew. Bored me, I stuck with it. *** But why do I share this today? - To ask you to head out to bigger cities. - Meet people different than you. - Explore more opportunities. - Leave your small towns. World is not a level-ground. It's not equal for everyone. Grab your spot ASAP. Being in a bigger city, gives more leverage in early days than any other thing in your career. *** 𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗮 𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗼𝘄𝗻? Raise your hands in the comments 🙌 *** Hello, I am Akshay! I write content on #marketing If that's something that excites you, find my post in the comments, You will love it ❤️

Why I failed over and over again from 2004 to 2006. I come from a middle-class Bengali family. Born in Kolkata but brought up in Guwahati. Don't follow these 10 things in your early days if you want to make it big. 📌I always believed in the 9 to 5 job. Practically speaking, I have never seen anyone in my family to be an entrepreneur. My Grandfather was a CA and my father was a successful planter. I was brought up with a perception in my mind that if you want to be successful and grow you got to get a good 9 to 5 job. 📌I choose my career on the basis of the society. I saw my father have an opulent cabin in his office being in a behemoth tea company. As my father is a Mech. Engg. I quickly chose to be Mech Engg. never understanding my own passion, which I discovered much later in my life. 📌I was afraid of failure in any work. I desist from taking up any new task for fear of failure. Before I even tried, my unconscious mind filled me with doubt and I quit. 📌I took advice from unsuccessful people. I was the first one in line to take advice from everyone if any idea came up in my mind. Before any concrete plan or research, I took a shortcut by asking those people with the least knowledge of those subjects. 📌I focused on savings instead of earning. I never took an interest in learning the money game. Whatever little I had I saved. Never thought of making money work for me. 📌I always assumed that rich people are very lucky. Visiting clubs and expensive restaurants with my parents, I used to perceive these rich people are very lucky or they have just inherited wealth from their ancestors. I was of the mindset, that I would have the same life without any hard work, I am very lucky. 📌I never set any financial goals for myself. If I ask 20-self, I would fail to even calculate how much money I should have for a month if an emergency or mishappening occurred. Again, I thought GOD loved me. HE will always be kind to me and never let any bad day even touch me. 📌I always spend more than my first salary of Rs. 7500/- back in 2005. Before that a bit of background. Back in 2005, Rs. 7500 was a good amount for an intern in Guwahati. However, it is definitely not a big amount for an intern who eats out every evening after office and goes out with friends every Saturday and Sunday to the nearby hill station Shillong whenever there is an impromptu plan. 📌I never learned new things. I hated reading, reading books. In the absence of YouTube and social media in those days, my best friend was TV. The time I was at home, 80% of the time I was in front of the TV minus the sleeping hours. 📌I lacked self-discipline. I never had a routine. My routine was circulated around my working hours. My office was a stone's throw distance from my house still I was the last one to enter the office. I had no sleep routine and forgot about my morning routine and exercise. I did not make up anything here. It's nothing but the truth. #career

Life & Career Update: After spending the last decade moving from one metro to another, I’ve decided to move to Lucknow for the foreseeable future. While there’s a rational side to this decision, I’m just sticking to the fundamentals here—seeking my truth! I've lived away from home for almost 20 years now, and being closer to home makes the most sense to me right now. Apart from my self-professed love for the city, I truly believe in the immense potential of such sleeping beauties (read: giants). There are multitudes of problems to be solved. I'm starting with the education & tech sector. If you’re in Lucknow and wish to catch up on anything, I would love to talk. This image accurately captures what life has been like in Week 1.