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Kempegowda International Airport (KIA), a bustling hub located in Bangalore, has firmly established itself as the third busiest airport in India, following the giants of Delhi and Mumbai. Operated by Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL), KIA has witnessed remarkable growth in passenger and cargo traffic, reflecting the dynamic expansion of the Indian aviation industry. BIAL, under a concession agreement with the Government of India until 2068, holds exclusive rights to develop, design, finance, construct, commission, maintain, operate, and manage KIA through a public-private partnership. In simple terms, this means BIAL can exploit KIA until the year 2068. In 2016, Fairfax India acquired a 33% stake in BIAL from the GVK Group for $330 million, implying a total equity value of approximately $1 billion for the entire company.  Fast forward to 2023, Fairfax India acquired an additional stake of 10% in BIAL from Siemens for $250 million, bringing the company's total valuation

In 2016, a woman took her iPhone to an Apple Authorized Service Centre for repair. What happened next was a shocking violation of privacy: two employees allegedly accessed images and videos stored on her device and posted them on her Facebook account, making it seem like she had shared them herself. She only discovered this when a friend alerted her to the leak. Although she quickly removed the content, the damage was done. She sued Apple for privacy violations and the emotional distress caused, leading to a reported multi-million dollar settlement. Speculation suggests she received nearly $5 million, with a confidentiality clause preventing disclosure of the exact amount. This scandal seemed like a major financial loss for Apple due to the negligence of its technicians. However, it also uncovered a new revenue stream. To prevent such breaches, Apple tightened its controls by introducing the subject “Customer’s Responsibility,” in its Apple’s Repair Terms and Conditions. Accordin

Have you ever gone to purchase a smartphone and found the dealer or shopkeeper convincing you to buy an insurance plan, a protective back case, a tempered glass screen protector, and headphones? These are classic examples of upselling strategies, where secondary products are sold alongside the primary product. Similar scenarios include ordering a combo meal with a burger and coke, buying a Royal Enfield branded helmet when purchasing a new Royal Enfield bike, adding accessories like a laptop bag, wireless mouse, and extended warranty when purchasing a new laptop, or buying a matching tie, belt, and shoes when purchasing formal attire. Breaking down these examples: To enjoy a burger, you don't need a coke. To ride your new Royal Enfield bike, you don't need a Royal Enfield branded helmet. To use your new laptop, you don't need a laptop bag, wireless mouse, or extended warranty. To wear formal attire, you don't need a matching tie, belt, and new pair of shoes.

Special acknowledgements to Walter Issacson the author of "Steve Jobs". The facts and events in the blog are based on the biography of Steve Jobs written by Walter Issacson. The book is highly recommended to know more about Steve Jobs. We are highly indebted to the author for the valuable information that he has published in the book, without which the blog would not have taken shape. When I was 12, I watched Toy Story for the first time. Despite not understanding English, the movie's animations conveyed its message. Now, at 22, Toy Story remains a cherished part of my childhood. Somehow, I find myself watching the movie every six months. Curiosity about the Pixar logo alongside Disney's led us to research Pixar. We discovered that Steve Jobs played a key role in managing Pixar and, in 2006, became Disney's largest shareholder, earning billions despite being ousted from Apple. Our research revealed Jobs as both an innovator and a masterful dealmaker. We hope you e

Special acknowledgment goes to Rakesh Maria, the author of "Let Me Say it Now," on which this blog is based. The book is highly recommended for anyone interested to read about crime and investigation. We are highly indebted to the author for the valuable information that he has published in the book, without which the blog would not have taken shape. On 25 September, 1994 a 28-year-old young man called Santosh Pandurang Patole standing outside the Navniram Cooperative Housing Society in Sector 3 was shot when a group of assailants opened fire on him. Who was Santosh Pandurang Patole (herein referred to as ‘Patole’)? He was not a businessman, builder or hotelier who would be the usual targets of such shootings. He was a postman! However, he was not an ordinary postman going door to door, walking up apartment buildings to deliver envelops. Patole was attached to the foreign post office at the Sahar International Airport in its sorting department. He also owned a Maruti 800 car.

In this blog, we will cover two topics: the company behind Karnataka's favorite soap and the concept of the Geographical Indication (GI) tag. Karnataka Soaps And Detergents Limited (KSDL) is a Public Limited Company, incorporated on July 09, 1980. It is classified as State Government company. Mysore Sandal Soap is a brand of soap manufactured by the KSDL. This soap has been manufactured since 1916 when Krishna Raja Wadiyar IV, the King of Mysore set up the Government Soap Factory in Bangalore. The main motivation for setting up the factory was the excessive sandalwood reserves that the Mysore Kingdom had which could not be exported to Europe because of the First World War. In 1980, KSDL was incorporated as a company by merging the Government Soap Factory with the sandal oil factories at Shivamogga and Mysore. A Geographical Indication (GI) is a name or sign used on products that have a specific geographical origin, which grants them certain qualities, reputation, or characteristics