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SPORTS BETTING AND THE SOCIAL PARADIGM:

  Introduction: Sports betting is a hot topic in the sports world. With the contribution of Internet and social media platforms it is now known to everyone. To those who are still unaware it is basically a form of gambling. The idea of making a little profit is the cause. They take a bet on the sport events a or any sports person on specific day. It demands a sheer knowledge of the game and also the conviction to predict its outcome. In the midst of an era where prices of every good and service   is increasing   rapidly and power of money is undeniable the alluring ways of making money beckons the immature mass which adorn the way for cunning   bookies.   Sports betting and Internet: Though there are some betting in sports that are legal but needless to say most of these are illegal. But this does not stop the spurious effect of the betting. Most countries have imposed a ban on betting . But Internet has made it easier for opportunistic as there is no ...

DIGITAL MARKETING : MARKETING STRATEGY OF CONTEMPORARY ERA

  Introduction: In today’s technology- bound world,  digital marketing    is another evolutionary trend for business management. With the advent of newer technologies it remains an efficient tool for organisations and companies for promoting their products or services before a larger population within a wink of an eye. In layman’s terms digitalisation of marketing refers to the entire process of marketing using digital media. It has surely revolutionized the traditional ways of business marketing irrespective to geographical boundaries, different time zones with high efficiency and growing at a faster pace with each passing day.   Accessibility and Importance of Digital Marketing 21 st  century is no doubt a tech-friendly era. As already    mentioned we are living in a technology bound world where science has blessed us with the boon of Internet. Unlike traditional marketing  digital marketing    vastly rely upon Internet. Internet ...

Welcome Note

 Most welcome to all my viewers... I am willing to share some of my creative zeal teamed with Literature, Mythology & Current Events with you... Really hope & pray that these will be fruitful for you all...  Looking forward for your attention, love & blessings for this new journey .                                                         — Advika's                   

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