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3 rules of using technology to deliver content in classroom education

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 4 min read

Someone once told me that learners can broadly be bifurcated into two categories: the AGs and the BGs.BG stands for Before Google. This generation was probably born before 1995 and typically grew up in a pre-liberalised India. Their parents advocated the benefits of frugality and any new invention was probably too expensive for them to ...

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Nutraceuticals: The billion dollar market of opportunities and growth

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 3 min read

The Indian consumer’s way to being fit is not just about going to a gym today, but also consulting dieticians and following a balanced diet. This shift in consumer behaviour has come as a blessing for the nutraceuticals market for India that was struggling for growth a decade ago, but is a hot market now.The ...

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How international curriculum is taking over the State boards and creating a new need of teacher occupation

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 4 min read

Number of schools offering an international syllabus have risen significantly over the years, as students are increasingly moving away from state boards and opting for one of the 3 International boards operational in India –the International Baccalaureate (IB), Cambridge International Examination (CIE) and Edexcel Examination Board.As per a study conducted by the National University of ...

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The Shift from Brick and Mortar to Online Test Preparation

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 5 min read

Even a decade back, learning equated to regular classes attended in a brick and mortar classroom. Once time was up, if you needed more clarification, you’d either have to wait till the next class, or you’d have to run to the library for extra research. In the last few years however, the future of education ...

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My Apple School looking for franchises to replicate its model of success

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 5 min read

My Apple School is a well renowned pre-school in Vadodra nurturing young minds to become pioneers of tomorrow. Children at My Apple School have the self confidence which distinctively communicates how well they are prepared to face the outer world. Having set a benchmark in early learning education, the brand looks forward to replicate the ...

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Malaysia's Impulse Studios is getting 'fast fitness' to India with a new technology

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 5 min read

The Indian fitness industry is worth over Rs 4,500 crore and growing at a CAGR of 16 to 18 per cent year on year. In fact, it is expected to cross Rs 7,000 crore by 2017. The numbers point at the huge market that the Indian fitness sector has become. As the market becomes bigger, ...

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Insights on running a business in Beauty and Wellness sector

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 3 min read

Indian healthcare, beauty and wellness as a whole is a trillion dollar industry, growing at 15-17 per cent per annum. While there is huge opportunity for starting new businesses in this sector in India, making those businesses succeed is not an easy task.At Franchise India 2016, the experienced leaders from the industry as well as ...

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Will have 12 more schools by 2017: Stepping Stones

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 7 min read

A study by market research analysts states that preschool or child care market in India will grow impressively during the period 2016 to 2020 and will also post a CAGR of almost 22 per cent by 2020. Analysts have identified that the low regulatory requirements in the country to start a preschool or child care ...

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We want to grow more organically through franchising: Aditya Poddar

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 2 min read

Remembering the times when we had to stand in a queue to book a taxi, who would have thought that few years down the line the entire market would be in the palm of our hands? To deal with the love-hate situation between new-age aggregators and traditional transport industry, TYGR has come up with an ...

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Looking at a Rs 350 crore revenue and 250 salons in the next 5 years: TBC

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 6 min read

As the beauty industry of India becomes bigger, brands are understanding the need for following and expanding with a 360 degree model. Beauty brand today are not just about salons and products separately, but an effective amalgamation of both, along with consultations and advisories.The TBC family is doing just that with skin care products, hair ...

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Will open 120 centres in the next 5 years in India: Times & Trends Academy

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 5 min read

It is true that our young generation needs to be skilled in order to get employment. It is very important to get skills and only then we can think of a bright future of a country. Nowadays, employers usually face this problem where a candidate is knowledgeable but not skilled enough to do a particular ...

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Beauty and Wellness offers: Getting it right this Diwali

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 4 min read

If you’re not on a promotional bandwagon during the festive season, you’re probably not running a business. The world of beauty and wellness has become so competitive that it has become a mandate for brands to come with the most exciting offers during the festive season.Diwali is round the corner and the bumper packages and ...

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How to become a successful edupreneur

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 3 min read

According to India Ratings, the Indian education sector’s market size is likely to increase to Rs 741,214 crore ($110.84 billion) by FY17 due to the expected strong demand for quality education. Indian education sector’s market size in FY12 was approx Rs. 341,180 crore. This makes clear that Indian education business is set to swing into ...

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Recognising growth & glory in Franchising

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 2 min read

To discern and acknowledge the endeavors, initiatives and achievements of individuals and companies that have contributed significantly towards the growth of the franchise sector in India, Franchise India had organised the Franchise Awards 2016 for the 14th consecutive year at Hotel Lalit, on October 16th, 2016. Franchise Awards have always been a special occasion for ...

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Teachings from the masters of Indian education sector

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 3 min read

At the Franchise India 2016, we witnessed many edupreneurs share insights at the education session ‘The rising tide of edupreneurs changing the future of education business’.We’ve got 10 key takeaways from the session featuring an eminent panel with Shreevats Jaipuria, Vice Chairman, Jaipuria Group; Amit Agrawal, Chairman, Times & Trends Academy; S.K.Rathor, Managing Director, Sanfort ...

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