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STARTING A FRANCHISE IN AUSTRALIA - ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW

Planning to buy a franchise in Australia? Or, looking for franchising your current business?  Then, it’s the right time to consider either of the options. Time has come to become your own boss; all you need to decide is whether to be a franchisee or a franchisor. As now you can build a national brand for a specific product or service and achieve higher business growth through franchising than self-funding. Did you know, “ Australia has three times more franchise outlets per capita in comparison to the US, with 79,000 franchised outlets which rake in a combined annual turnover of more than $146 billion and collectively employ 470,000 people?” Among the fastest growing industries in Australia, franchising represents 4% of the country’s economy. Pre-Requisites Franchising in Australia is regulated by the Franchising Code of Conduct . Setting up a franchise involves legal process, thus, it is advisable to consult a business adviser or solicitor to know the core fundame

COME SUMMERS & ALL ROADS LEAD TO THE HILLS

Mind recalled and said: someday you will take a road trip to Leh / Ladakh, roam the snow-capped mountains and meet the world. Heart disagreed and said: No, as planned earlier we will go to Rishikesh for a spiritual renewal. Still in Doubt. The time has come to hit the open road and carve our own path! Yes, it’s the time to experience the summer's greatest pleasures - the verdant landscapes. For jet-set travellers, lifetime experience is like been driven around Himalayas in an adventure car THAR or Safari. If you are bone weary and need to get out of town sap up these spirited getaways aka recharge zones during summer vacations. Soak in the wonders of arid desert in Ladakh with mesmerizing views of Indus River. Fresh organic cuisine, fun pursuits like a Ladakhi cooking class, trekking, exploring your surrounds on a rented Royal Enfield peppered with magical moonlit mountains and starry skies complete your summer sojourn. There is nothing like a dewy kiss b

INTERNATIONAL KITE FESTIVAL

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  Let's Colour The Skies When it comes to kite flying, the illuminated Gujarat sky, dotted with kites of different colours, shapes and sizes says it all. A passionate pastime for nearly three millenniums, kite flying  - even though essentially associated with festivals and celebrations - has become a popular sporting event. Many countries hold kite festivals at a grand scale, giving a chance to kite enthusiasts to show off their skills. Bringing the magic home each year on the day of Makar Sankranti, the vibrant state of Gujrat holds the International Kite Festival, felicitating master kite makers and flyers from all corners of the world and wowing crowds. HISTORY Flying kites was not always a leisurely activity. Rather, back in the days when the country was a predominantly agrarian society without the technological advances of the day, people  used to fly kites to scare off birds from their farms, and learnt about the direction of the winds and weather changes. Host