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Innovation and creativity are intertwined. An idea emerges as a tiny seed which with time develops into a massive network powered by everyone who helped give it a hand.

It can be hard to come up with new ideas. They don’t hit you on the head like an apple. But fret not, here’s what you need to know to get your creative juices flowing. Celebrity chef Manish Mehrotra tells us there’s a process to genius.

While the world grapples with its ever increasing effects on the health of the planet, one aspect that has been a matter of concern for several years is hunting for sport.

In the age of internet trolls, a lot of people become silent victims of social media malice. Whether celebrities, politicians or regular citizens, everyone is targeted equally through online trolls. In some cases, it starts with a petty quarrel, but most of it is caused by irresponsible netizens trying to deliberately provoke others by posting offensive comments online.

Becoming environmentally conscious doesn’t happen overnight. There’s a whole spectrum of efforts that one needs to put in for a company to achieve that revered status. While there might be endless terms floating about in the beauty industry – like Parabens Free, SLS free, no-animal testing, recyclable plastic and more, it takes a whole lot more to build a business that’s environmentally conscious.

For years, businesses have been exploiting the environment and the communities around them. In recent times, this trend has seen an immense shift towards the better, where businesses are starting to take responsibility of the communities that empower their growth.

Technology is an integral part of our everyday lives. Each day, new technological advancements are made that propel our economic and social growth.

Over the last few decades, technology has changed the way we live and conduct our businesses. The efforts of our government and business corporations have transformed our nation into a digitally empowered society.

We have many dreams, especially when we are young. These dreams usually revolve around a career or success in a sport, profession, art, or being a performer. However, whether we attain any of our dreams depends on many factors.

Do you want to follow your dream but are afraid of the uncertainty it entails? Then this video is for you. Catch the World Champion of Public Speaking 2014, Toastmasters International, Mr. Dananjaya Hettiarachchi, as he talks about how you can get over your fears and find avenues to monetise your passion.

Whether you have identified your core skills or you’re waiting to discover your calling, this video will surely help you out.

Many organisations often get typecast for the work they do or the services they provide. But it’s the leader’s role to stay dynamic and keep evolving the way their businesses function.

Leadership is not a sprint, it’s a marathon. Finding a way to motivate yourself and convey that mood to your team is not easy. But if you are self-motivated and willing to look beyond personal interests, you can cultivate great leadership skills.

Are leaders born or are they made? This is a very important question for those who aspire to lead teams or companies.

If you ask a celebrated artist or a renowned leader what it takes to become successful, each one of them will have a different story to tell. But the one thing that all of them have in common is sheer love for their work and art.

Some conditions fuel creativity, some impede it. But what’s the one thing that drives people to create something new everyday? Find out the answer in this #Spark360 video where we bring you an award-winning Indian chef, Mr. Manish Mehrotra. The Executive Chef at Indian Accent, Mr. Manish Mehrotra’s journey in the culinary world has inspired many young chefs.

Have you ever wondered what goes on in a songwriter’s mind while penning down the most heartbreaking song or composing the biggest party song of the year? Do you want to find out what methods do successful artists use to compose a song? Then watch this #Spark360 video with prolific Indian Lyricist and Playback Singer, Mr. Swanand Kirkire.

There are numerous reasons why some startups succeed and why most fail. Even the most brilliant business ideas never see the light of the day.

Success and criticism are often seen as two sides of the same coin. Every artist, leader, businessman, and even professional individual faces criticism for their work at some point in their career.

Resilience is the ability to ‘bounce back’ when encountering inevitable challenges in life. But it’s a skill that can be learned through practice. Whether at the workplace or in life, changes can be radical, and in the face of a crisis like an economic crash or a pandemic, only those who are resilient cope and thrive.

Realising that you have what it takes to become an entrepreneur keeps you inspired to chase your dreams. In this video of #Spark360, we bring you tips on becoming a successful entrepreneur from India’s most promising young entrepreneurs – Mr. Deepinder Goyal, Founder of Zomato, Mr. Sahil Barua, CEO and Co-Founder of Delhivery, and Mrs. Anita Dongre, Founder of House of Anita Dongre. ​