Momentum trades powers the market, and if you want to benefit from whatever happens in the market then, you do need to master the art of getting in and out of momentum trades. It is not easy, but it can be done. I learn from people and watching nature at work. And I do try… Continue reading Riding a wave by learning from nature
Fundamentals: Understanding Humans and the Markets
Principles on which something is based are known to us as the concept of fundamentals. And the idea that, the core principles don’t change much, and therefore fundamentals are somehow God given, isn’t really a true assumption at all. Whether it’s our society or the financial markets. The core principles do change overtime, and the… Continue reading Fundamentals: Understanding Humans and the Markets
When talking about the Indian economy, are we missing the big picture ?
So the new government got into the office on the back of a pitch that was based on a lot of hope and promises, and while I have been personally quite supportive of the need for change. I have never been in any doubt that, the changes will require time and government will have to… Continue reading When talking about the Indian economy, are we missing the big picture ?
Are central banks now the reluctant gatekeeper of the financial markets?
I am not sure if most banks in the west want to finance productivity, efficiency and sustainable economic growth. And why do I say that? Well, let’s see, a very large part of the banks' balance sheet seems to be allocated towards financial market transactions. Be it growth in lending to private equity firms,… Continue reading Are central banks now the reluctant gatekeeper of the financial markets?
Reinventing money
All aspects of human living are now tied to money. The measurement of productivity, success, wellbeing, influence, living standards, power and authority of a society are all interlinked with money. That is our modern society of today, is it not? But how is money created? Perhaps it is time for us to understand the basics… Continue reading Reinventing money
In Banks, We Don’t Trust?
According to known history, banks as an idea began around 1,800 BC in Babylon. It started replacing moneylenders who would make loans to people. Over time banks, as independent entities became the beacon of trust in society, and started making loans as well as accepted deposits. They also changed money. Modern banking as we know… Continue reading In Banks, We Don’t Trust?
For creating some of the best global CEOs of today, you do need to thank Indian parenting especially the Indian mothers of a specific era.
There is no denying the fact that, whether it is Microsoft's Satya Nadella, Alphabet's Sundar Pichai, along with the top bosses of IBM, Adobe, Palo Alto Networks, VMWare, Twitter and Vimeo, they all have one thing in common, and that is, they are all of Indian descent. And going forward, it is quite likely that,… Continue reading For creating some of the best global CEOs of today, you do need to thank Indian parenting especially the Indian mothers of a specific era.
State of the economy: Inducing a well managed recession is the need of the hour
According to google, the searches for the word “inflation “ has surged this year globally. Consumers are googling for inflation more than at anytime since 2008. There is no doubt that inflation has become a real cause of pain for families across the world. For example, inflation is costing an average US household an extra… Continue reading State of the economy: Inducing a well managed recession is the need of the hour
The Ancient Biohackers
Growing into an old age is natural and by design. Old is associated with tear and wear of a human body, but the pain and the aching of the physical body that comes with it can be reduced to a very large extent. Science is helping us get there, and over time, through a process… Continue reading The Ancient Biohackers
The Collective Reality
Our conscious experience is a part of reality. According to integrated information theory, consciousness is a fundamental aspect of reality. In other words, it exists and is structured, specific, unified and definite. Simply put, consciousness could very likely emerge when information moves between the subsystems of an overall system. So therefore, to be conscious, an entity has… Continue reading The Collective Reality
The existing gaps in how we measure productivity and economic activities: Time for us to acknowledge that being a parent is one of the toughest profession
At times I do wish I could sit down with both my parents and reflect on my journey so far, but I am afraid I can’t do that because I lost them both few years ago. So now I keep them in my imagination, where I tend to keep most of my precious things. I… Continue reading The existing gaps in how we measure productivity and economic activities: Time for us to acknowledge that being a parent is one of the toughest profession
Pandemic – The unraveling of the society
I guess we have all seen posts shared by friends, friends of friends on WhatsApp, Facebook and other social media platforms about the pandemic. Some in complete denial about the virus claiming it to be a hoax, while others raising questions about the draconian restrictions imposed on the society by democratic governments across the world.… Continue reading Pandemic – The unraveling of the society
What is a GOD ?
This is a question that I have been asking myself for decades with no good answer. In my own pursuit to know a God or at least find a working description of God, I have found myself completely lost in religious literatures. I have had endless conversations on the subject matter with my fellow beings… Continue reading What is a GOD ?
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