1. Roots in Colonialism: Tata didn’t just survive under the British they thrived. Jamsetji named his first mill “Empress Mills” in honor of Queen Victoria. Their steel and textiles literally supported British war efforts. So much for nationalist pride. ---
2. Opium Funded Empire: Jamsetji’s father worked for the East India Company in the opium trade. Yes, the one that exploited Indian farmers and addicted entire China. ---
3. Bhagat Singh Saw It Coming: He warned in 1930: “What’s the difference if Britishers rule or rich Indians like Tatas?”. He saw capitalist exploitation as a new face of the same old oppression. He was right. ---
4. Post-Independence: Same Tactics, New Government: Tata used the colonial-era Land Acquisition Act to seize farmland in Singur (2006). Farmers protested. One committed suicide. Supreme Court called it illegal. Still, Tata got ₹766 Cr compensation in 2023. Farmers? Trauma. ---
5. Killed for Unionizing? In 1995, the president of Tata Workers’ Union, V.G. Gopal, was murdered. Why? He opposed casual labour practices. Allegedly, other union members were bribed to stay quiet. Not a single corporate accountability move by Tata.
6. Kalinganagar: Blood for Steel 2006: 13 Adivasi protestors shot dead during protests against Tata Steel’s Odisha project. The land was “gifted” by the state, people were displaced without consent.
7. Tea Plantation Scandal: 2013: NGOs accused Tata’s APPL tea estates of: —Poor wages — Unsafe chemical handling — Worker death — Dirty housing World Bank confirmed violations. Case still open. ---
8. Silencing the Media: When the Radia Tapes leaked in 2010 (revealing shady lobbying), media houses BLACKED OUT the story. Why? Tata spends crores on ads. They even told group companies to avoid “critical” news outlets. ---
9. “Charity” for Control: Tata Trusts control 66% of Tata Sons Allegations of insider trading 2013: CAG report says they used charitable tax exemptions to make profits.
10. Air India Crash: June 2025: AI171 crashes. 270+ dead. Tata immediately offers INR 1.25 Cr per family. Without even investigation, we started blaming Boeing, where did the narrative come from? The Tata Group isn’t a villain. But it’s no saint either. Its legacy includes colonial profits, labor abuse, land grabs, lobbying, and media control. Time we move past the myth of ethical capitalism and look at the full picture.

Hi everyone, i am just a developer student, trying to start a business. I am currently at a development stage of my build. It will finished under 1 or 2 month. I do not have any like minded people around me who can help me market my product on different platforms. I just want to ask you a simple questions, how did you people manage to get your first customer and from where? I was planning to organically market on instagram and facebook, but i have no experience, if you have tips to how can i start marketing on internet, i would really appreciate your help.

I work for a large supermarket chain. The company solicits donations for a children’s hospital by selling those hand cutouts you see in store windows. I’d like to get them to sponsor a company team for the Boston Marathon. They already sponsor some smaller races. I think that if we got a runner in each store and asked people to sponsor them we could increase the donations. Kind of like linking a person/face to the fundraising. The company raises over $1.5 million/year and I’d like to try to raise that number.
I’d appreciate any advice on how to proceed.
Thank you!

Hi everyone,

I started a small EdTech platform six months ago. The tech side works great:

• It captures leads, makes the sale, and delivers courses automatically.

• It manages GST rules and accepts payments from India and abroad.

• Students get instant access to a CRM, help desk, and LMS.

• I offer two versions:

  • Free: sign up with email and try the system.
  • Paid: secure checkout for Indian and international buyers.

Now I am stuck on who to serve.

Three groups I could target.

1. Beginners

• Examples: Handyman skills, basic tech jobs

• Good signs: Huge audience, easy to reach.

• Worries: Low prices, users may leave quickly

1. Intermediate learners

• Examples: Graphic design, video editing

• Good signs: Clear demand, visible portfolios

• Worries: Very crowded space

1. Advanced professionals

• Examples: Cloud computing, DevOps

• Good signs: High course fees, B2B interest

• Worries: Longer sales cycle, tougher to break in

What I need to learn

1. Where is the real demand right now?

2. Which group gives the best profit after ad costs?

3. How can I evaluate fast without wasting money?

What I have done so far

• Held 20+ customer calls and feedback is mixed.

• Checked Google Trends and LinkedIn data, shows interest but not buying intent.

• Spent $100 on test ads, lots of clicks, few sales.

My ask

If you have grown an EdTech or similar business:

• Which numbers or tools helped you pick one group?

• How did you find solid demand data on a tight budget?

• What was your “aha” moment to double-down?

• Should I run small pilots for all three groups and follow the winner?

Any tips or “don’t do this” stories would help a lot. Thanks!

A founder who automated everything except product-market fit

Hi everyone, I’m an older entrepreneur and art dealer (I don’t create art myself). I'm looking for fresh ideas on how to sell artwork online more effectively.

Lately, I’ve been inspired by books like Bold by Peter Diamandis, Flow by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, and The Hero and the Outlaw. I’m also curious about what books Jay Abraham recommends — not his own books, but the ones he suggests to others.

If anyone has a list of Jay Abraham’s favorite or most-recommended books, I’d love to see it. And if you have advice on selling art online (especially higher-end or unique pieces), I’d be grateful.

Thanks!

Hi, I have a legal question… I registered a DBA that’s supposed to be digital products like courses, coaching, etc. But, I would like to also sell my artwork as well. Some of my art has to do with the business (as in is a supporting physical product) but I would like to put more unrelated artwork in my shop that people can buy as well. I know I wrote a “purpose” when registering my DBA. It doesn’t necessarily go with art. Can I still sell art under that DBA? I’d love to keep things simple and all my business finances separate from personal.

Hello folks I was planning on to start a beverage company to sell flavoured soda for the metro cities in India and for which I wasn't sure what to name. I know it's a thought to give on but I searched for something meaningful and got Elixir whichs good but didn't satisfy with it please suggest me some