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  • Gujaratilexicon’s Mobile Avatar Goes Live !

    Gujaratilexicon’s Mobile Avatar Goes Live !

    Gujaratilexicon Launches Five Mobile Applications

    Gujaratilexicon, the pioneering and leading Indian language portal on the internet, announced the launch of five mobile applications. The Gujarati portal’s all popular features like Gujarati Dictionaries, Proverbs, Idioms are now available as Mobile Application. Users across the world can enjoy Gujarati Crossword, English Crossword, Quick Quiz and Games on all the major smartphone and tablet platforms including Apple iOS, Android and Blackberry.

    The Gujarati World’s leading author and columnist Kajal Oza Vaidya launched the Gujarati Mobile Applications. She is an epitome of what Gujaratilexicon stands for – Gujarati Language and World Class Technology ! Kajal Oza Vaidya is a path-breaking author and has brought an unique freshness to Gujarati Literature. Similarly, she has leveraged the Technology in a very engaging way. Her Facebook page is very popular !

    Speaking on the occasion, Kajal Oza Vaidya complemented the Gujaratilexicon Team and Shri Ratilal Chandaria for the wonderful work done. She said carrying Gujarati books on head, or complaining about death of language, or asking for Government help – does not help Gujarati language. Instead, leveraging technology and moving with the times helps us to save the language. She said people proudly display their Gujarati Tag – I Am Proud To Be A Gujarati. But their Gujaratiness is limited to Khaman, Dhokla only – nothing else.

    As an avid Gujaratliexicon fan, she was happy to note the launch of the mobile version of the site. And the app was free – which every Gujarati always loves !

    In 2013, Gujaratilexicon Project achieved an important milestone of 2 Crore Visits on Gujaratilexicon website – a milestone achieved within 6 years. Gujaratilexicon has added one more feather to its cap – Gujaratilexicon Mobile Apps. Gujaratilexicon has launched five Mobile Apps and they will support all major platforms – iPhone, Android & Blackberry. Gujaratilexicon Mobile Application will act as a handy tool for Gujarati Lovers.

    Gujaratilexicon Mobile Applications are:
    1. GL Dictionary – It includes English to Gujarati, Gujarati to English, Gujarati to Gujarati Dictionaries. It also has the popular features like Word Of The Day & Quote Of The Day.
    2. GL Plus – It includes Opposites, Idioms, Phrases, Thesaurus and Proverbs.
    3. GL Special – It contains Agatyana Pauranik Patro (Famous Ancient Personalities), Pakshi (Birds Details), Chhand (Type of Gujarati Grammar), Vanspati Vishayak (Plants Details).
    4. GL Games – It consists of popular GL Games like Quick Quiz and Crossword
    5. Lokkosh – The popular crowd-sourcing website’s Mobile version. It Includes Search Words, Recent Words, My Contribution, Contribute Words, Juni Moodi

    Speaking on the launch occasion, Shri R P Chandaria, the founder of Gujaratilexicon commented:
    “ The Future is Mobile Devices – Smartphones, Tablets, Smart TVs ! GujaratiLexicon Team has always ensured that the Gujarati Language Tools and Technologies are compliant with the latest technological trends. Hence, we decided to make the GujaratiLexicon resources available on the Major Mobile Devices. ”

    Mr Ashok Karania, Mentor of Gujaratilexicon Team said : “The internet version of Gujaratilexicon was launched on internet on Jan 13, 2006. In the last seven years, it has millions of visits and loyal fan base. People from all walks of life have adopted, loved and recommended Gujaratilexicon. Today, we are launching the mobile version to take the power of Gujaratilexicon to the millions of mobile users across the world. It is a very exciting feeling !”

    The User will be able to explore the GL Mobile App in the same fashion as the popular website. The User will type a Word in English or Gujarati and get the meaning and other details of the world. There is a facility to use the online keyboard and type the Gujarati word.
    Even the highly popular features like Crossword and Quiz will be made available on Phone. The Application will work on Smartphones like iPhone, Android Devices, Blackberry and Tablets like iPad, Galaxy Tab etc.

    Deval Talati and Maitri Shah, Directors at Arnion Technologies are equally excited. They commented: “The Team has faced extreme challenges on the project. The major challenge was the plethora of devices with different OS, Screensize and Features. The team ensured that the maximum devices were supported. Another challenge was the humungous about of data. GL database contained millions of words whereas the Mobile Phone had limited memory and screensize. Hence the database was rearranged to support mobile devices. “

    About Gujaratilexicon

    Gujaratilexicon is a landmark work in the history of Gujarati language containing resources of
    more than 45 lakh words. It aims to preserve, popularize and develop Gujarati language through the power of information technology. Lovers of Gujarati language can develop vocabulary, enjoy literature, read exclusive literature and join our mission through http://www.gujaratilexicon.com

    GujaratiLexicon projects include Digital Bhagwadgomandal – the crown jewel of Gujarati language and Lok Kosh – the dictionary of the people, for the people and by the people.

  • Mobile Retail Summit 2013 – London – Highlights

    The 2nd Mobile Retail Summit, which took place on 24 April 2013 at London’s Grange Hotel, was a great experience. Here is the quick snapshot of the event:

    Mobile Retail Summit 2013 – Highlights from MobileMarketingMag on Vimeo.

  • Phd Research – Where To Start?

    PhD is the pinnacle of learning about a subject.

    Many professionals and students are interested in pursuing PhD these day – which is a very welcome sign. India has one of the lowest PhD Ratio in the world.

    So where to start?

    Ahmedabad Management Association is organizing a informative session on “PhD Thesis Research : Where Do I Start?”. The session will be conducted by Dr Paresh Kariya, a leading PhD Authority and Director Of Otis.

    Details:
    Date: June 1, 2013
    Time: 6:30 PM
    Venue: Ahmedabad Management Association.

    Check it out !

  • Ahmedabad Book Fair Experience

    I have stopped visiting book fairs including the legendary Strand Book Sale. Because I have run out space in house (credit card takes care of running out of money !) I am an impulsive buyer when it comes to books. I am always ready with rationale for books : Books are the best investments – true friends – windows to culture!

    I made an exception to the rule by visiting Ahmedabad Book Fair. I had heard lot of positive reviews about the book fair. And I think the exhibition was worth the hype. It was a really well organized book fair with more than 300 book stalls. There was an exhibition of books converted to movies. I was very impressed by the eBook section of the fair – it was a nice and informative initiative. There were lectures and workshops. Also there was the mandatory food court for the foodie Amdavadis ! GujaratiLexicon Team conducted a workshop on Gujarati Internet World, Gujarati Typing and GujaratiLexicon.

    The Book Fair had special treat for Gujarati Book Lovers. The best collections were on sale. All religions and trusts were well-represented through their book stalls. Amish Tripathi, Chetan Bhagat ruled the show as usual in popular section. Children books, self-help books, cooking recipe books and religious books dominated the show.

    I was very pleased to see thousands of people visiting the book fair. It was a heartening sight to see kids in very big numbers. The love of books is second to none.

  • Amitabh Bachchan PhD Scholarship !

    Amitabh Bachchan PhD Scholarship !

    Australia’s La Trobe University is rolling out a new scholarship named after the Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan. The scholarship is meant for PhD students, and the student who receives this award would be called a ‘Shri Amitabh Bachchan scholar’. It will be given to Indians opting to study any subject relevant to India, including media, philosophy and films. The four-year scholarship will be worth $25,000.

    The University will also honor Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan next month with the La Trobe University Global Citizenship Award.

  • eChai Insights – UI / UX Session – April 20

    Point10, International Center of Entrepreneurship & Technology ( icreate ) and Gujarat Chamber of Commerce & Industries ( GCCI ) Youth Wing are launching eChai Insights – theme based knowledge sharing sessions with the theme – User Experience & User Interface Design ( UI/UX ) on 20th April 2013, Saturday from 4 pm on wards.

    The eChai Insights sessions will provide an opportunity to entrepreneurs, professionals, and students interested in understanding more about UI/UX to learn from experienced UX professionals and have an interactive dialogue. The session has an amazing line-up of Entrepreneurs & UX professionals to present and discuss their work, their thought process and share their insights along with having an interactive discussion with the participants. It would also provide an opportunity to participants to discuss their design challenge with presenters and other participants.

    Details:
    eChai Insights @ icreate in association with GCCI Youth Wing –Theme – UI/UX :
    Date : 20th April 2013 Time : 4.00 pm to 6.30 pm
    Venue : icreate City Office, 1st Floor, GMDC Building, 132 ft road, Nr. Helmet Cross Roads, Ahd – 380 052.

    Presenters for eChai Insights @ icreate in association with GCCI Youth Wing – Theme – UI/UX :
    • Himanshu Khatri, Co-Founder, MediaShala, Mayavi Telecommunication, Gaatha Handicrafts
    • Pankaj Bengani, CEO, Chhavi Media
    • Harsh Panchal, UX Designer
    • Ravi Pathak, Co-Founder, Tatvic
    • Design Team from Digicorp

    Register Here

  • Is The Mobile Web Vs Native App Debate Over?

    Is The Mobile Web Vs Native App Debate Over?

    Mobile Web Vs Native App – One of the most interesting debate in the recent times ! However, gradually, it seems that Mobile Native App has proven to be an preferred choice by both consumers and enterprise mobility technologists.

    Venture Beat declared that the mobile war is over and the app has won: 80% of mobile time spent in apps. According to app analytics firm Flurry, which tracks app usage on a staggering 300,000 apps on over a billion active mobile devices, Americans spent an average of 158 minutes each and every day on smartphones and tablets. Two hours and seven minutes of that is in an app, and only 31 minutes is in a browser, surfing the old-school web

    Native Apps offer rich User Experience, intuitive features, integration with multiple systems and stronger encryption for Enterprise Companies.

    Leading retail companies prefer Native Apps over Mobile Web to drive special promotions and deals, give product information, leverage loyalty programs also provide added features such as games and interactive tools related to their brands.

    Interestingly HTML5 is a useful tool for creating Hybrid Mobile Apps.

  • Tesco Shopping App – Example Of Future Of Retail

    We have been working on a long list of innovative ideas for Retail Industry and helping global retailers maintain their brand leadership.

    The Tesco App is an good example of embracing mobility in retail industry. VB shared a link about the Tesco Shopping App – The Future of Retail.

  • The Blank Check Theory – Achieving Breakthrough Results

    The Blank Check Theory – Achieving Breakthrough Results

    Recently, I Revisited An Unusual Management Technique – The Blank Check Theory. The Theory Inspires Managers To Pursue Audacious Goals Without Worrying About Budgets.

    The Thought Is Simple. Managers And Leaders Are Taught To Work Within Limited Available Resources. Budgets Restrict Creativity And Imagination Of Managers – As Everyone Is Always Making Trade-Offs. What If Resources Were Unlimited? What If Managers Were Free To Dream Big And Act Without Worrying About Budgets?

    The Blank Check Theory Believes That When Teams Work With Blank Check, They Deliver Outstanding Results. The Are Accountable For Results But They Decide Their Budgets. They Are More Inspired And Act With More Ownership.

    The Concept Of The Blank Check Was Floated By Sanjay Khosla, Kraft’s President Of Developing Markets, And Mohanbir Sawhney, A Professor At The Kellogg School Of Management At Northwestern University, Writing In Strategy & Business Magazine. They Shared Multiple Examples Of How Blank Check Allowed Teams To Envision And Achieve Breakthrough Results.

    For Instance In 2007 Tang, The Old Powdered Breakfast Drink, Was Doing Poorly Around The World, So Executives At Kraft Gave People In Charge Of The Brand In Various Countries A ‘Blank Check,’ Essentially Urging Them To Dream Big And Not Worry About Resources. The Results Were Astounding. In The Five Years, Tang Doubled Sales Outside The U.S.

    Kraft Applied The Same Theory In Mexico And Got Amazing Results. Kraft Gave Its Cadbury Brand In India A “Blank Check,” And The Innovations There Included Doubling The Use Of Store Display Cases That Both Presented The Chocolate Attractively And Kept It From Melting; Greatly Increasing The Advertising Budget; And Marketing The Product With A New Focus On The Indian Tradition Of Having Sweets At Important Social Moments. The Result: Record Revenues.

    The Blank Check Teams Are Held Strictly Accountable For Quantifiable Results. They Have Freedom To Act But Within The Set Of Ground Rules To Ensure The Initiatives Stay On Strategy And Produce Results.

    There Are Five Rules To Make The Blank Check Theory Work:
    1. Pick The Best Bets – Carefully Figure Out What Part Of The Business To Target, Looking For An Area With Past Success But Definite Room For Real Growth.
    2. Select The Team – Pick The Team To Bet On, Looking For People Who Are Naturally Accountable For The Business Area But Who Also Show Great Potential.
    3. Define Goals And Plans – Define The Goals And Plans, Setting Clear, Measurable Targets And Quickly Getting A Basic Proposal From The Team, Not More Than Two Pages Long.
    4. Kickoff The Initiative – Write The Blank Check, So That The Team Really Knows It Is Authorized To Proceed And Can Do Whatever It Needs To Do.
    5. Monitor Results – Monitor The Results, Setting Milestones With Clear Metrics, And Of Course Expecting A Certain Amount Of Failure Along The Way.

    The Typical First Reaction To A Blank Cheque Challenge Is Skepticism. People In Corporate Settings Have Been Trained To Think In Terms Of Budgets And Belt Tightening.

    Khosla And Sawhney Feel They’ve Proven That The “Blank Check” Can Make Great Things Happen. They Conclude:

    Even Seemingly Sleepy Businesses Hold Tremendous Untapped Potential. If Business Leaders Can Liberate Their People From The Limitations Of Budgets And Resources, They Will Find That Their People Will Surprise Both Leaders And Themselves With What They Can Achieve. This Is The Power Of Blank Checks.

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