When a rich person (when I say rich I mean a person with a level of net worth – not a level of spending) spends frugally – is he being miserly or being sensible? Frankly I do not know and do not really worry about what other people think – but to me many of […]

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for those of you tracking my running at Stanchart Mumbai Marathon – Scmm – I did a time of 2:29:28…..for my HM   this is of course the nth time I am doing it..and presumably my best timing….remember 5 years ago there were no chips to use….      

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A friend is trying to be as environment friendly as possible…or as less damaging to the planet earth. Actually he says – it is just like going back about 60-70 years and lead a middle class life style. Let us see some of the things he does: drinks water from an earthen pot takes bath […]

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A few days back I did a post asking whether we need a trainer for our physical training. I got a few responses on mail, some on the comments page and some on the phone. Many people did not know what a trainer is supposed to do. Well, a good proper trainer is supposed to […]

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So Sushil Kumar has just won himself Rs. 5 crores – and obviously the first question topmost in his mind should be: How should I invest this huge amount? Well let us assume that he gets Rs. 3.5 crores after all taxes are deducted. The following steps are very important: 1. Invest the whole amount […]

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Mr. Sushil Kumar has just won Rs. 5 crores (R -s. 50 Million) on the KBC – Kaun Banega Crorepati! (for those who do not know, this is the Indian version of Who wants to be a Millionaire). Let us see how it can help Mr. Sushil Kumar in his life. He is currently a […]

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Most stories going around in the world are only about dishonest, misselling, cheating agents..do any of you have any idea about a few honest agents? The agency business is funny. Managers get people who are reasonably good in sales, but not too knowledgeable about the product, and make them agents.. here is a story: “I […]

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