The Top 15 Most followed Twitter accounts in the World

Ever since the twitter social networking site was launched in 2006, it has become the favorite for the who’s who of the world. Twitter has more than 336 million users per month in the world. It has become a rage among the singers, actors, politicians, businessmen, athletes, authors and other famous celebrities.

Here we look at the most followed people on Twitter in the world.

1. Katy Perry

Katheryn Elizabeth Hudson, better known as Katy Perry, is an American singer, songwriter, and television judge. Her account @katyperry has the maximum number of followers on Twitter. She has a very strong presence on Twitter with more than 9,000 tweets & active since February 2009. Katy Perry has a whopping 109,597,154 Twitter followers.

2. Justin Bieber

Justin Drew Bieber is a Canadian singer, actor and songwriter. Justin Bieber remains the second most followed celebrity on twitter with 106,531,186 Twitter followers. He has more than 30,000 tweets & active on Twitter since March 2009.

3. Barack Obama

Barack Hussein Obama II is an American leader who served as the 44th President of the United States from January 20, 2009, to January 20, 2017. Though he is no longer president, his account remains one of the most followed and popular accounts in the world. He has 103,210,420 Twitter followers & 15,000+ tweets. He ranks third for number of followers among all Twitter users and joined in March 2007.

4. Rihanna

Robyn Rihanna Fenty is a Barbadian singer, songwriter, actress, and businesswoman.With 88,784,027 Twitter followers, she holds fourth position among all Twitter users. She has more than 10,000 tweets and joined in October 2009.

5. Taylor Swift

Taylor Alison Swift is an American singer & songwriter. One of the world’s leading recording artists, she is best known for narrative songs about her life, which have received overwhelming media coverage. She has only 99 tweets since 2008 & 85,538,173 Twitter followers. She holds fifth position among all Twitter users.

6. Lady Gaga

Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta is better known as Lady Gaga, is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. She is known for her unconventionality and provocative work as well as experimentation. In addition to tweeting about her music and tours, Lady Gaga has used her Twitter presence to share details of her struggle with fibromyalgia and to champion the rights of LGBT people.With 78,880,697 Twitter followers she is ranked sixth for most number of followers among all Twitter users & joined in March 2008.

7. Ellen DeGeneres

Ellen Lee DeGeneres is an American comedian, host, actress, writer, producer, and LGBT activist. Ellen DeGeneres is Twitter’s most popular TV personality. In 2014, her Oscar-selfie tweet broke records for the most retweeted tweet ever, at the time. She has been active on Twitter since August 2008, Ellen DeGeneres made has a whopping 78,101,313 Twitter followers and ranks seventh for number of followers among all Twitter users.

8. Cristiano Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo is a Portuguese footballer who plays as a forward for Spanish club Real Madrid and the Portugal national team..He is the highest paid athlete in the world according to Forbes. Active on Twitter since June 2010, Cristiano Ronaldo has 73,928,451 Twitter followers and eighth most followed account on Twitter.

9. YouTube

YouTube is the most popular website on Twitter. The world’s most popular video portal is among the top accounts on Twitter. It has been active on twitter since November 2007 and has 72,303,921 followers. Youtube is ranked ninth most followed account on twitter.

10. Justin Timberlake

Justin Randall Timberlake is an American singer-songwriter, actor, dancer, and record producer. Justin Timberlake is the reigning star in the Twitterverse. He has been active on Twitter since March 2009, and has 66,062,827 Twitter followers. Justin is ranked tenth for number of followers among all Twitter users. He has more than 3,900 tweets.

11. Twitter

Intriguing that Twitter is not the most followed or popular site on Twitter. Since February 2007, Twitter has 62,798,822 Twitter followers and ranks eleventh for number of followers among all Twitter users with more than 6700 tweets.

12.Kim Kardashian West

Kimberly Kardashian West is an American reality television personality and socialite. Kim Kardashian West tweets a lot, with an average of 16 times a day. Active on Twitter since March 2009, Kim Kardashian West has 60,178,518 Twitter followers and is ranked twelfth most followed account with more than 27000 tweets.

13. Britney Spears

Britney Jean Spears is an American singer, dancer, and actress. She has been active on Twitter since September 2008, Britney Spears has 58,193,578 Twitter followers ranks thirteenth most followed person in the world. She has more than 5400 tweets.

14. Ariana Grande

Ariana Grande Butera is an American singer and actress. Active on Twitter since February 2009, Ariana has 57,631,768 Twitter followers and ranks fourteenth most followed account. She has more than 41,100 tweets.

15. Demi Lovato

Demetria Devonne Lovato is an American singer, songwriter and actress. Demi Lovato is one of several former Disney stars who dominate Twitter. She has been active on Twitter since February 2009, and has 57,221,276 Twitter followers. She is currently the fifteenth most followed account on twitter and has more than 17,000 tweets.

June 21, 2018 0

International Yoga day!

The whole world is doing Yoga asana, but you are doing moorkh asana (idiotic posture) as usual.

June 21, 2018 0

I am excited to see India Grow under PM Modi says Vijay Goel, Chairman Assocham, UK

Vijay Goel

Vijay Goel is a familiar name in the UK business circles. He is currently the Chairman of Assocham, UK & former Chairman of ASIAN business association at London Chamber of Commerce. A Senior Partner at Singhania & Co. London, advisor to governments on policy matters and facilitating reach of India to all businesses around the globe.

Vijay is a recipient of several awards including law day award from President of India & Asian Achievers ‘Award for Professional of the Year.’ He is close to the power circles and wields influence on trade matters. He is also advising & working with the Indian government on Make in India initiative.

Kreyon Media recently interviewed Vijay Goel to get his perspective on success, achievements and future plans. Here are some amazing insights & valuable lessons from him.

How would you describe your journey so far?

I was born in Uttar Pradesh, Northern India and I spent all of my childhood in this area. I completed my LLB and I joined Singhania and worked in their office in New Delhi. My life took me to London and I head the office here. I am joined with my wife and my 10 year old son who studies in the UK. I do not have many regrets in life and I believe that I have achieved a lot coming as an immigrant to a country which demands a lot from its immigrant community.

Chairman Assocham, UK

What is your definition of success?

I see success through a psychological lense. I believe in equality of opportunity and I believe that everyone should be given the same life chances, however, success is best achieved through mental strength. If you believe that you can be successful and if you put yourself to any task without thinking about the barriers physical or mental that you may face, then you can achieve what you want to achieve.

Can you please share with us some of your significant achievements & their impact?

I have come a long way from where I started in a village in UP. It has been a fulfilling journey so far and I am happy with what I have achieved so far. Some of my achievements include assisting Andhra Pradesh government in Smart City projects, creating an Indo-EU business forum, being a chief coordinator of Pravasi Bharatiya Divas in 2014, Former advisor on Emerging Markets to Nick Clegg, Former Deputy Prime Minister of UK.

I have thoroughly enjoyed every role that I have played so far. I will continue working with more energy and support sustainable business initiatives for common good.

Indo-EU business forum

How was your tenure as the Chairman ABA at London Chamber of Commerce? You’re currently the chairman of Assocham London, how is it going?

In that time, I introduced the LCoC to 100 new members which had never been seen before. I bought royalty, Hinduja brothers, Modi and very high profile business people. I took the LCoC to another level.

I am enjoying my tenure as the chairman of Assocham London and I hold various events with high-level business people to raise India’s profile in European markets.

London Chamber of Commerce

Are you taking any initiatives to promote Indian businesses in UK & Europe? Would you like to talk about them?

Through the Indo-EU business forum which I founded, I have been able to enhance India’s standing within European and British markets. As the main partner at the Indian law firm Singhania and co in London, I have managed to connect myself with top Indian players.

More importantly, I have managed to persuade many of them to invest in the UK and Europe. I am a foreign policy advisor and I am very close to Prime Minister, Narendra Modi’s inner circle. I work very closely with him on his ‘Make in India’ initiative.

Vijay goel 'Make in India’ initiative.

What measures should an Indian business take to succeed in the UK & European markets? What are the avenues for them to leverage?

There will be a lot of unpredictability on the European continent as Brexit approaches us. The negotiations are not going very well for both Britain and the EU. The best thing for Indian businesses would be to try and get ahead of the game. What I mean by this is that Indian businesses should use their leverage to lobby the British governments and the EU governments to best suit their needs.

It is very important for Indian business to get their voice heard especially because India is the 3rd largest FDI investor to the UK and so the UK relies on Indian businesses for investment and income.

What would be your advice to companies with global business ambitions?

Always stay humble and never get ahead of oneself. Commercial awareness, networking, drive, and most importantly, realism are the necessary characteristics for any business to go global.

global business ambitions

Tell us about your struggles and failures.

I was born and brought up in an extremely remote village in Uttar Pradesh, India. I did not come a very affluent family and I went to a modest school. But these things merely decided where I started, not where I would finish in my life.

“Failure will never overtake me if my determination to succeed is strong enough.”

– Og Mandino

What are the most important lessons you learnt from them?

“See the good in people and help them.” Mahatma Gandhi. I learn a lot of my lessons from Gandhi as he has one of the most inspiring stories in the history of mankind. I use this quotation to drive my life whether it is in the office at Singhania or whether it is guiding my 10 year old son through life.

As Gandhi himself said, I like to see good qualities in people, and I always do my best to help them.

What next? Do you have any special message that you want to share?

I want Singhania and Co to expand, and on a personal level, I am looking forward to India’s progress on an economic and political level. I am excited to see India grow under the ‘Make in India’ strategy and under Prime Minister, Narendra Modi.

“The woods are lovely, dark and deep. But I have promises to keep, and miles to go before I sleep.”

– Robert Frost

June 19, 2018 0

10 Qualities that Make Highly Successful Professionals

The best professionals learn the art of dealing with stress, perform consistently, manage work life balance & attain great success. Here is a look at traits that make start-up employees highly successful.

June 18, 2018 0

The only 8 Countries to Win the Football World Cup

8 Countries to Win the Football World Cup

Football is the most popular sport in the world. And fans around the world are going crazy. It is world cup time again. The 2018 FIFA World Cup is underway now in Russia. Germany won the last world cup in 2014, which was held in Brazil.

There have been 20 world cups prior to the current one. And the excitement and craze for football has only increased with every world cup. The World Cup is the most widely viewed sport, surpassing even the Olympics. There are only eight countries that have won the world cup so far.

Interestingly, only Brazil has participated in all world cups since 1930. They have also lifted the trophy 5 times. They have also won more matches than anyone else in the football world cups.

Germany & Italy are second to Brazil with four world cup victories. Germany has entered world cup finals eight times, more than any other team. Argentina & Uruguay have won the cup twice. England, Spain and France have won the title once.

As per FIFA, 77 countries have participated in the football world cup atleast once since its inception in 1930. Only twelve countries have managed to play in a football world cup final.

Here we look at the teams that have won the football World Cups so far.

1.Brazil national football team

Brazil national football team

The Brazil national football team represents Brazil in international men’s association football. They have been a member of the FIFA since 1923. Brazil is the most successful team in the World Cups. They have lifted the World Cup five times: 1958, 1962, 1970, 1994 and 2002,and appearing in two finals:1950 & 1998.

Brazil has the best performance in the World Cups, with a record of 70 victories in 104 matches. Over the years, Brazil has been widely regarded as the most entertaining football team with amazing skills and talent.

2.Germany national football team

Germany national football team

Germany is one of the most successful teams in international football competitions. They are a close second to Brazil, having won a total of four World Cups in 1954, 1974, 1990 & 2014 and appearing in four finals in 1966, 1982, 1986 & 2002.

Germany is the only nation to have won both the men’s and women’s World Cups. Germany has also played the maximum number of World Cup matches and finals. In 106 games, they have won 66 games.

3. Italy national football team

Italy national football team

Italy is one of the most successful national teams in the history of the World Cup. They have won four titles like Germany. They have won in 1934, 1938,1982 & 2006. They have appeared in two finals in 1970 & 1994. In 1938, they became the first country to defend their World Cup title.

With an outbreak of World War II, they retained the title for a record 16 years. Italy has played in 83 World Cup matches, winning 45 of those.

4.Argentina national football team

Argentina national football team

Argentia is among the top countries representing football. They have two World Cups in 1978 & 1986. They have appeared in three finals in 1930, 1990 & 2014.

Argentina also happened to play the first World Cup final with Uruguay. They have played 77 World Cup matches, winning 42 of these games.

5.Uruguay national football team

Uruguay national football team

The Uruguay team has won the FIFA World Cup twice. They were the winners of the first World Cup in 1930 as hosts. They defeated Argentina 4–2 in the finals. They won their second title in 1950, upsetting host Brazil 2–1 in the final match.

Uruguay won both the World Cup finals they played. They have played 51 World Cup matches and won 20 of them.

6.France national football team

France national football team

France won one FIFA World Cup in 1998. They appeared in finals of 2006 as well. France lost the final to Italy in the penalty shoot out 5-3. France was one of the four European teams that participated in the inaugural World Cup in 1930.

France has played in 58 World Cup matches. They have won 28 matches

7.England national football team

England national football team

England won the 1966 World Cup, when they hosted the finals. They have reached the finals only once. England beat West Germany 4-2 in the finals. They were the fifth nation to win the World Cup and third host nation to win after Uruguay in 1930 & Italy in 1934.

England has played in 62 World Cup matches. They have won 26 matches so far.

8.Spain national football team

Spain national football team

Spain is among the top eight countries to be crowned as the World Cup champions. They won the 2010 tournament in South Africa. Spain defeated the Netherlands 1–0 to become to first European country to win the World cup outside Europe. They have also played in only one final.

Overall, Spain has played 59 games at the World Cup so far, winning 29 of them.

The excitement of the 2018 football World Cup is now gripping people around the globe. It is the most expensive football championship in history, budgeted at US$11.8-14 billion reported USA today. The prize money and number of people who are following is astounding.

So, this is all about the Football World Cup champions. It will be intriguing to see whether who wins the Football World Cup 2018.

You can name your favorite team for the 2018 trophy in the comments below.

June 15, 2018 0

Police Priorities

police-priority

Crimes like dacoity, kidnapping, violence, rapes and murders are rising.But police is occupied and busy punishing the common man for forgetting to wear the helmet.

June 15, 2018 0

Boardroom

“No, not the product. Let us revise our user agreement to escape from corporate ethics, security, privacy, and trust issues.”

June 13, 2018 0

The 10 Most Valuable brands in the World

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This is the dream of every business to be recognised among the most valuable brands in the world. These brands rule the roost and capture the imagination of the world. They continue to amaze people with their exciting products and services.

But, what makes a brand valuable? Perhaps, it is the stories these brands are able to tell their customers that creates a bond with them. It is the value that their products and services provide. It is the purpose, authenticity and the experience they create for their customers.

Not surprisingly, Apple tops the list of the most valuable brands in the world. The iconic Steve Jobs built one of the best ever companies captivating the audience with brilliant products and stories that built an emotional bond with them.

Apple is a design led company that rules the hearts of its customers and continues to grow at mind boggling pace.

The brand value is an estimation of a brand’s value in the marketplace. The technology companies with their global reach continue to be surge higher. They continue to influence customers, employees and investors with their execution capabilities and momentum.

Interestingly, the list of the most valuable companies in the world is dominated by software companies. Infact, the top five companies are all technology companies. Coca-Cola, Disney and Toyota are the only three companies in the top ten that are not technology companies.

The world’s biggest technology companies have dominated and got unprecedented power. They own the data and market making them stronger than most governments around the world. Apple, Google, Microsoft, Facebook and Amazon are controlling almost every aspect of our lives with their products and services.

With technology and software penetrating our day to day lives, it is expected that the dominance of these brands will continue longer. Infact, more companies around the world are increasingly adopting software and technology for their business processes & operations.
Here we look at the most valuable brands in the world.

1. Apple

Apple

Brand Value: $182.8 B

Brand Revenue: $228.6 B

Industry: Technology

CEO: Mr. Tim cook

Apple Inc. is an American multinational technology company headquartered in Cupertino, California. Apple designs, develops, and sells consumer electronics, computer software, and online services. Apple was founded in 1976 by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak and Ronald Wayne. It has been one of the most influential companies that has shaped the computing industry.

2. Google

google

Brand Value: $132.1 B

Brand Revenue: $97.2 B

Industry: Technology

CEO: Mr. Sundar Pichai

Google is an American multinational technology company that specializes in Internet-related services and products, which include online advertising technologies, search engine, cloud computing, software, and hardware. Google was founded in 1998 by Larry Page and Sergey Brin. It has become one of the most prominent brands in the world. It’s headquartered at Mountain View, California. Google search has a dominant market share, indexes billions of pages and controls how people use the web.

3. Microsoft

microsoft

Brand Value: $104.9 B

Brand Revenue: $98.4 B

Industry: Technology

CEO: Mr. Satya Nadella

Microsoft Corporation is an American multinational technology company with headquarters in Redmond, Washington. Microsoft was founded by Bill Gates and Paul Allen in 1975. The company has had a major role in shaping the computing industry. It develops, manufactures, licenses, supports and sells computer software, consumer electronics, personal computers, and services. The best known software products from Microsoft are Windows line of operating systems. The company is also a major player in enterprise software and cloud computing.

4. Facebook

Brand Value: $94.8 B

Brand Revenue: $35.7 B

Industry: Technology

CEO: Mr. Mark Zuckerberg

Facebook is an American online social media and social networking service company based in Menlo Park, California. Its website was launched on February 4, 2004, by Mark Zuckerberg, along with fellow Harvard College students and roommates Eduardo Saverin, Andrew McCollum, Dustin Moskovitz, and Chris Hughes. It is now the most popular social networking sites in the world & Facebook reports over 2 billion active users around the world.

5. Amazon

amazon

Brand Value: $70.9 B

Brand Revenue: $169.3 B

Industry: Technology

CEO: Mr. Jeff Bezos

Amazon is an ecommerce and cloud computing company based in Seattle, Washington that was founded by Jeff Bezos in 1994. Amazon is the largest internet company by revenue in the world. The tech giant is also the largest Internet retailer in the world as measured by revenue and market capitalization, and second largest after Alibaba Group in terms of total sales.

6. Coca-Cola

coca-cola

Brand Value: $57.3 B

Brand Revenue: $23.4 B

Industry: Beverages

CEO: Mr. James Quincey

Coca-Cola, or Coke, is a carbonated soft drink produced by The Coca-Cola Company. Originally intended as a patent medicine, it was invented in the late 19th century by John Pemberton and was bought out by businessman Asa Griggs Candler, whose marketing tactics led Coca-Cola to its dominance of the world soft-drink market throughout the 20th century.

7. Samsung

samsung

Brand Value: $47.6 B

Brand Revenue: $203.4 B

Industry: Technology

CEO: Mr. Kim, Ki Nam

With the surge in smart mobiles, Samsung has become a household name around the world. It is now one of the most powerful tech companies in the world with a wide range of consumer electronics products. In addition to the Galaxy phones, Samsung offers tablets, TVs, home appliances, home security, and more. The company was founded in 1938 & headquartered in Seoul, Korea. A business conglomerate with over 489,000 employees.

8. Disney

walt-disney

Brand Value: $47.5 B

Brand Revenue: $30.4 B

Industry: Leisure

CEO: Mr. Bob Iger

The Walt Disney Company or more commonly known as Disney is an American multinational mass media and entertainment conglomerate, headquartered at the Walt Disney Studios in Burbank, California. It is the world’s second-largest media conglomerate in terms of revenue, after Comcast. Disney was founded in 1923 by Walt Disney and his brother. A company widely hailed for its animations & cartoon videos across the globe.

9. Toyota

Toyota

Brand Value: $44.7 B

Brand Revenue: $176.4 B

Industry: Automotive

CEO: Mr. Akio Toyoda

Toyota Motor Corporation popularly known as Toyota, is a Japanese multinational automotive manufacturer headquartered in Toyota, Aichi, Japan. Toyota is the world’s second-largest automotive manufacturer. Toyota was the world’s first automobile manufacturer to produce more than 10 million vehicles per year which it has done since 2012. It was founded in 1937. The company is widely recognised for its impeccable supply chain management.

10. AT & T

AT-&-T

Brand Value: $ 41.9 B

Brand Revenue: $160.5 B

Industry: Telecom

CEO: Mr. Randall L. Stephenson

AT&T Inc. is an American multinational company headquartered at Whitacre Tower in Downtown Dallas, Texas. The company was founded in 1983 as was called SouthWestern Bell corporation formerly. It is now the world’s largest telecommunications company, the second largest provider of mobile telephone services, and the largest provider of fixed telephone services in the United States.

A great brand is one of the most valuable assets for a company. It helps them to influence, attract and build loyal customers. It also helps to attract the right talent, motivate them and build things that shape the future.

June 13, 2018 0

Everything is Connected: Here’s how!

Everything in this universe is interconnected and interrelated to teach other. We’ve all
heard this before. Now there is glaring scientific evidence into how our universe works
and things are connected.

The human foray into space and technology has given clues into how the universe
developed into what it is today. Everything looks miraculous. The mysteries of the
universe and existence has captivated the most brilliant minds for centuries.
Our heart, mind and breath are all connected to the cosmos in ways that seem
unbelievable. Yes, the stars formation and explosion, galactic collisions and so many
other happenings around the galaxy affect us.

Three billion years ago, the planet had no oxygen. The viruses that lived transformed
carbon dioxide into oxygen. It was their work that created space for human life on earth.
Even the organisms that lived for as little as two weeks impacted things and did their bit.
Human beings exist as individuals, but seem to be connected as a whole with the
existence. Every living organism that has lived in this universe has had an impact. It is
quite staggering to see how the universe impacts us and how we impact the universe.
“Every atom in your body came from a star that exploded, and the atoms in your left
hand probably came from a different star than your right hand. You are all stardust;”
Lawrence Krauss, scientist and cosmologist.

Over the years, there has been growing evidence into how the universe may be organised
and interconnected. It seems quite incredulous but even random events happening in the
remotest corner of the galaxies affect our lives.

Here is an amazing Ted talk video that illustrates how everything is interconnected. It’s a
fascinating video that will open the doors of your perception to the infinite possibilities
that our universe holds.

June 9, 2018 0

10 Most Amazing Places to visit in the World

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The world offers amazing experiences and adventures for those who travel. The bountiful nature, different landscapes, waterfalls, and on the other hand there are human made spectacles that bewilder the mind.

Traveling is a sure fire way to expand the boundaries of your experiences, broaden your horizon and revitalise your energies. Here we explore some of the breathtaking destinations that you should visit atleast once in your lifetime. Some of the best known and others not so famous but beautiful places for leisure.

1. The Gardens at Marqueyssac, Vézac, France

The-Gardens-at- Marqueyssac

The Gardens at Marqueyssac is a scene for the Gods. The 17th century gardens located at Vézac, in France. The Gardens was built at the end of the 17th century. It has captivating cliffs & Dordogne Valley. A destination that is soothing & peaceful to the mind.

2.Pulpit Rock, Preikestolen, Norway

Pulpit-rock

Pulpit Rock is one of the most visited tourist places in Norway. A huge cliff over 600 metres, opposite Kjerag plateau. The top of the mountain is flat making it easy for people to gather and look at the beautiful water body and the valley. It is a hikers paradise with 3.8 Km track.

3.Taj Mahal, Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India

Taj-Mahal

The Taj Mahal is located in the town of Agra. It has been long regarded as one of the seven wonders of the world. The Taj Mahal is one of the most artistic creations of mankind. In the background, there is the Yamuna river, beautiful gardens and up close, some very impressive marble work. Tourists from all around the world flock this monumental architectural marvel.

4. Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia

Plitvice-Lakes National-Park

Plitvice Lakes National Park is regarded as one of the oldest national parks in Europe. It is the largest national park in Croatia. The park was added to the UNESCO World Heritage register in 1979. It is situated in the mountainous area of central Croatia. Just on the border with Bosnia and Herzegovina. A beautiful place where nature unleashes its magic.

5. Benteng Chittorgarh, India

Benteng-Chittorgarh

Benteng Chittorgarh is Located at the southern part of the state of Rajasthan Berach River, India. It is one of the largest forts in India. A place where history, music, culture, language, & architecture narrate the story of humans, love, and war. This place attracts tourists from all across the world.

6.The Dark Hedges, Northern Ireland

The-Dark Hedges

The Dark Hedges was planted in the 17th century. It stands as one of North Ireland’s most amazing places. The beech trees stand along the Bregagh Road between Armoy and Stranocum in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. The beech trees have been featured in the show Game of Thrones.

7. Tian Tan Buddha on Lantau Island, Hong Kong

Tian-Tan-Buddha

Tian Tan Buddha, also known as the Big Buddha, is a large bronze statue of Buddha Shakyamuni. The statue was completed in 1993. It is located at Lantau Island in Hong Kong. The statue is situated near Po Lin Monastery. It symbolises Buddha’s teachings and harmonious relationship between man and nature, people and faith. A major tourist attraction in Hong Kong for people of all faiths and religion.

8. Kuang Si Falls, Luang Prabang, Laos

Kuang-Si-Falls

The Kuang Si Falls also spelled Kuang Xi or known as Tat Kuang Si Waterfalls, is a three levelled waterfall about 29 kilometres (18 mi) south of Luang Prabang. These waterfalls are a favourite side trip for tourists in Laos. The falls begin in shallow pools but lead to the main fall with a 60 metres drop into a heart warming azure pools.

9. Antelope Canyon, Arizona

Antelope-Canyon-Arizona

Antelope Canyon is a well known location among photographers, sightseers, and travellers. It has been accessible by tour only since 1997. The Navajo Tribe made it a Navajo Tribal Park then. The visits to this place are through the operators. It takes around 1-2 hours for the visit.

10.Red Mountains, Utah

Red-Mountains-Utah

The Red Mountains of Benton County Washington, Utah is a circular 7 mile long mountain range. The small Red Mountains are almost circular but on its southeast. The highpoint of the range is unnamed, but is about 4,915 feet (1,498 m). It is a mesmerising place for nature lovers.

June 7, 2018 0

Globalisation

We talk about Globalisation on foreign forums. Back home we talk about nationalism
and support protectionist policies. And it works like a charm!

June 6, 2018 0

Microsoft Reaffirms Software’s Prominence with $7.5 billion GitHub Deal

Microsoft

Microsoft’s acquisition of Github would have been unimaginable a few years back. But
with Satya Nadella at the helm, things have changed considerably for Microsoft. GitHub
is a web based software development platform and hosting service offering distributed
version control for source code.

The software giant has acquired GitHub for a staggering $7.5 billion in all stock deal as
confirmed by its CEO. GitHub is the code repository which is very popular among code
developers and tech enthusiasts around the world. Among the most notable contributors
on GitHub are companies like Apple, Google and FB.

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The business world is recognising the importance of software. The dizzying heights of
GitHub’s valuation confirm that notion. They last raised $250 million at roughly $2
billion value, in less than 2 years, they are now valued at $7.5 billion. It may also be
noted that Microsoft made its biggest acquisition ever in 2016, the $26.2 billion deal
with LinkedIn.

Patience has its own virtues. The cofounders of GitHub have proven that yet again.
Bloomberg reported that cofounders of GitHub, Tom Preston-Wener, Chris Wanstrath
and PJ Hyett will be billionaires after this deal. It will also change the ownership ranks in
the world’s largest software company. All the three cofounders will now be among the
Microsoft’s biggest shareholders placing them next to the legendary Bill Gates.

Back in 2001, former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer called Linux “a cancer.” Today,
Microsoft is the top contributor contributor on Github, beating Google, Facebook,
Docker and other competitors. The world has changed for Microsoft after Satya Nadella
took over the reins. While MS has been focused on open sourcing software for almost a
decade, they are now embracing open source and Linux like never before.

Satya Nadella

While many in the open source world have been sceptic about this acquisition, others
point out that Microsoft today is not the same company they were a decade ago.
Microsoft acquired Skype in 2011 for $8.5 billion & Nokia for $7.6 billion in 2013, both
these deals haven’t really gone the way they would have expected. The frequent updates,
versioning issues, integration with existing MS products made many users Skype sceptic.
Nokia has been a write off that Microsoft would have best avoided in hindsight.

Microsoft is doing their bit to show how deeply they care about open source and
developer community by having the largest number of open source contributors on
GitHub. Nadella wrote in his blog, “Computing is becoming embedded in the world, with
every part of our daily life and work and every aspect of our society and economy being
transformed by digital technology. Developers are the builders of this new era, writing
the world’s code. And GitHub is their home.”

GitHub

The resurgence of Microsoft under Satya Nadella has been quite phenomenal. The MS
stock has risen by over 160% in the last four years with Nadella as the CEO. He has taken
brave decisions and made Microsoft more relevant in today’s world. They are moving
away from the closed ecosystem to a more open one embracing diverse platforms and
technologies.

Microsoft has reiterated that GitHub will remain open source and would maintain its
core developer friendly ethos. Satya Nadella remarked,“GitHub will remain an open
platform, which any developer can plug into and extend. Developers will continue to be
able to use the programming languages, tools and operating systems of their choice for
their projects – and will still be able to deploy their code on any cloud and any device”

This deal reaffirms the importance of software in taking on the biggest challenges and
prejudices facing our world today. The world will be a more open and interconnected
place with software and technology playing a pivotal role in shaping the future.

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