Thanks to the fact that I write and also run a blog, I get a lot of questions expecting ‘Yes’, ‘No’. Invest in ‘Hdfc Growth fund’, or ‘do not touch unit linked plans’ kind of answers. This to me is difficult. Even when people ask me “What do you think of Tata Steel?” (Ok when […]
Well I have no clue whether ‘cash for clunker’ and ‘spend till you drop dead’ are all nice to say, will it really work? Can it work if you say ‘Do not save, spend?’ will it work if people are told “If you are sure about your desire, THE SECRET will let you have what […]
The Government of USA provided bank guarantees and actual bail out cash to the financial services system when they were teetering on the verge of collapse. Now happily for every one the warrants are in the money. This means if the government sells the warrants it can make some decent money – nowhere near enough […]
Gurur Brahma Guru Vishnu Guru Devo Maheshwara Guru Sakshat Parah Brahma Tasmai Shree Guruveh Namah! Most Indians (sorry this may be homogenising all other religions!) know this prayer. Today is Teachers’ day. It is one profession for whom my fascination will never end. I recently met a Pediatrician with 35 years ex experience – she […]
To lose one kilo of fat, you must burn approximately 7200 calories over and above what you already burn doing daily activities. That sounds like a lot of calories does it not? You cannot burn even half a kilo in a day – 3600 calories is also quite a lot. However, every journey starts with […]
There was an amazing news item now. Mr. D Swaroop said Rs. 15,000 crores was paid as commission to the insurance distributors, so they have decided to eliminate commissions. Fantastic idea, should be immediately implemented! Vow! So the investors save Rs. 15,000 crores. A quick calculation showed that the insurance companies paid Rs. 22,000 crores […]
Want to lose weight? Simple! Ask any body. You will get the following answers: • Join a Gym – a good one, ok? • Go for a walk every day for 3 hours • Do yoga. My cousin benefited immensely • Go on a starvation diet • Buy that ‘sauna-belt’ you can reduce weight exactly […]