Famous classical bhajan singer from Varanasi Channulal Mishra and Vishveshateertha Swamiji Sri Pejavara Adhokhaja Matha Udupi, who passed away recently, have also been given the highest Padma award -- Padma Vibhushan.

Padma Awards - one of the highest civilian Awards -- are conferred in three categories-- Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri.

Sixteen people have been given the Padma Bhushan and 118 the Padma Shri.

Padma Vibhushan is awarded for exceptional and distinguished service; Padma Bhushan for distinguished service of high order and Padma Shri for distinguished service in any field.

From Bollywood, filmmakers Karan Johar and Ekta Kapoor and actor Kangana Ranaut have been awarded Padma Shri. | To read full story, visit https://startuparound.com/read/1580013005.355859/Padma-Vibhushan-for-Jaitley,-Sushma,-Fernandes-posthumously;-Parrikar-given-Padma-Bhushan?ref=audio_experience

Launched in 2014, PhotoSparks is a weekly feature from YourStory, with photographs that celebrate the spirit of creativity and innovation.

Pune-based Sheil’s Photography recently hosted the ninth edition of the Pratibimba exhibition, featuring 60 photographs by 38 photographers.

Sheil’s Photography was launched in 2009 as an education, networking and exhibition platform for photographers.

It provides a forum for amateur as well as professional photographers to share their experiences in the art and science of photography.

His photographs are priced from Rs 5,000 to Rs 10,000, and paintings from Rs 8,000 to Rs 96,000. | To read full story, visit https://startuparound.com/read/1580011208.3666496/Composition,-communication,-creativity-–-photographer-tips-from-the-ninth-annual-Pratibimba-exhibition?ref=audio_experience

If you are a budding entrepreneur with an incredible idea to start an online retail brand, you may be wondering how you could possibly ensure success.

However, there are several aspects you will need to consider to ensure your budding business idea ends up an impressive success.

Determine Your ProductsBefore you can get started on your website and advertising, you will need to determine your line of products.

Even though you will be able to make a profit reselling mass-produced products, customer behaviour shows that unique products are often the more appealing option.

Your customers will need to be able to identify your brand easily once your customer base starts picking up. | To read full story, visit https://startuparound.com/read/1580009407.2945461/Simple-Solutions-To-Ensure-Your-Online-Retail-Business-Is-A-Success?ref=audio_experience

Ultimately, is technology increasing or decreasing our productivity?

Online productivity statistics suggest that workers, on average, are only productive for five hours on the computer during a typical eight-hour workday.

It means you’re far more productive with technology than without it, but you’re still highly likely to waste time while you’re using that technology.

Because of technology, you are probably getting more done than your grandfather did 50 years ago, but also because of technology, you’re not getting nearly as much done as you could be.

To improve your productivity using technology and limit its productivity downsides, put these five strategies into practice:1. | To read full story, visit https://startuparound.com/read/1580007607.8233945/Is-Technology-Improving-or-Sabotaging-Your-Productivity??ref=audio_experience

While the TicWatch E came without waterproofing, the TicWatch E2 remedies that.

Since the TicWatch E2 runs on Google’s WearOS, Google Fit is the default primary application that records all your fitness data.

Our only gripe is there is no support for NFC or Google Pay in the TicWatch E2.

For a price label of Rs 13,999, the TicWatch E2 is better placed than, say, the Huami Amazfit GTS.

If you’re sold on the WearOS platform then the TicWatch E2 is one of the best value-for-money options out there. | To read full story, visit https://startuparound.com/read/1580005807.200279/Mobvoi-TicWatch-E2:-makes-the-best-of-Google’s-WearOS-platform-and-offers-good-value-for-money?ref=audio_experience

This means you might be a little short on time to actually visit China for the festivities, but hey, that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the best of Bengaluru’s Chinese food.

'Bowl food' is trendy across the world nowOne of the latest food fads in town is ‘bowl food’.

Grain bowls, harvest bowls, Buddha bowls, smoothie bowls, burrito bowls, poke bowls, mashed potato bowls—from a mix of superfoods, to regular meals, people are eating more food than ever out of bowls, than opting for regular plates now.

This year will see an increase in Bollywood-inspired vacations, according to Travel Trends Report 2020.

Read all about the latest travel trends among Indians in 2020 and get ready to pack your bags and make some travel plans of your own. | To read full story, visit https://startuparound.com/read/1580004007.4798758/Best-of-Weekender:-A-tête-à-tête-with-filmmaker,-Amoghavarsha,-where-to-get-authentic-Chinese-food,-and-how-Vi?ref=audio_experience

As Amit Somani, Managing Partner at Prime Venture Partners, says,“A moat is always the castle’s first direct line of defense.

Technically, it is known as an economic moat of the brand.”What is an economic moat?

An economic moat is a set of defense mechanisms that enterprises have in their business models to provide some kind of protection against the market competition.

Cost moatIn an emerging market like India, many enterprises look to achieve the cost moat.

The cost moat is indeed solid in any economy. | To read full story, visit https://startuparound.com/read/1580002206.6759355/Amit-Somani-of-Prime-Ventures-explains-why-startups-need-economic-moats-to-shield-themselves-from-competition?ref=audio_experience

According to YourStory Research, the research arm of YourStory Media, startup funding trends in 2019 showed healthy investor interest in Indian startups.

Homegrown Indian startups raised $11.1 billion in 2019, a fall of just 2.4 percent when compared to the corresponding period in 2018 (data used is as of December 27, 2019).

Here's what you need to know to stay caught up on Indian startups, innovations and more...

The growth of Pune's startup ecosystem has been led by its wide tech talent pool, Maharashtra’s innovation-friendly policies, and other factors.

Bhanu Chopra, Founder and Chairman, RateGainEntrepreneur and angel investor Bhanu Chopra launched RateGain before the word ‘startup’ entered Indian consciousness. | To read full story, visit https://startuparound.com/read/1580000405.8333173/Startups-raise-$11.1-billion-in-2019-amid-economic-slowdown-(and-other-top-stories-of-the-week)?ref=audio_experience

Led by the digital wave, technological disruption has found its way into everything around us including the way we work.

Workspace design has now become an intrinsic part of any business’ key decisions and important for its growth, success, and futuristic outlook.

Individually, employees are inclined towards flexibility in terms of where, when and how they work, for more stress-free and compelling work experience.

Holistically inspiring work environments that invoke all the senses go a long way in enhancing employee experience and happiness quotient.

It is important that our workspaces are more inclusive, appealing and transient in order to cater to the taste of the millennial workforce at large. | To read full story, visit https://startuparound.com/read/1579999191.6406403/Inspiring-Modern-Workspaces-For-The-Digital-Workforce-Of-Tomorrow?ref=audio_experience

It’s still early — the 2020 SaaStrAnnual.com isn’t until March 10-11-12 in the SF Bay Area — but we can already start seeing some of the hottest VC sessions at Annual.

The Next Iteration of “Software is Eating the World” 2020 with Atrium and Andreessen HorowitzI guess it’s not a total surprise this session is so popular.

State of the Cloud 2020 with Bessemer Venture PartnerA core piece of SaaStrAnnual.com content for 4 years straight, the Cloud team at BVP is back to share the latest trends in Cloud for 2020 and 2021!

Growing Product and Engineering Orgs from Zero to IPO with Redpoint Ventures and LookerOk this a session is a ringer.

We’ll hear what she and SaaStr Annual veterans Hilarie Koplow-McAdams and Dug Song have to say on this critical topic. | To read full story, visit https://startuparound.com/read/1579996807.7560966/The-20-Trending-VC-Sessions-at-2020-SaaStr-Annual!!?ref=audio_experience