There is a lot of things that Western Economies – both European and American economies can learn from the Asian economies. Now if a few Indians were to say that – or Chinese economists were to say that, hmmm the big guys may be offended. However there is one of ‘them’ saying it…and loudly…nice to […]
Actually many of you will find it difficult to understand that leading a simple life can be so de-stressing. However many Indians see people living a simple life. However if you live in America it may almost be impossible to live a simple life. Now there is a big movement towards living a simple life. […]
here is an article to support some of us who like to cycle our way around. It is difficult in Mumbai, agreed, but many examples like Mulund -Andheri, Andheri-Powai …are difficult places – but people are doing it. http://getahead.rediff.com/report/2010/jun/09/bicycling-a-new-lifestyle-choice-for-young-successful-indians.htm
What is an IDR? IDR is Indian Depository Receipts issued by a domestic depository in India and denominated in Rupees. It represents an ownership interest in a fixed number of underlying equity shares of the Issuing company. These shares are called Deposited Shares. Why should a company issue an IDR? A foreign company which cannot […]
There is now a decent size clamor for Sachin getting the Bharat Ratna. Easily the most prestigious award in the country it is normally given when person is dead or dying. There was no dispute when Pandit Nehru got it. Of course that was at a time when people like Maulana Abdul Kalam said government […]
In one of the newspapers Sandeep Shanbag was lamenting about very few Indians paying tax. This is perhaps true from the records. However whenever I eat on the footpath (rarely, but it happens) I speak to the vendors about their income, their savings, and even their investments. One thing that comes out is that the […]
On the 2nd of October it is surely worth thinking about Mr. Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi (a.k.a Mahatma Gandhi) and check out his views on Freedom. Most of us know he meant Freedom from the British. He rightfully argued that we can rule ourselves and we do not need an Englishman to rule over us. However […]