The currency crisis and lost souls
Demonetisation has suddenly pole-vaulted from being a part of an economist’s jargon on the TV screen to diving into a common man’s conversation. Everyone seems to be bothered about it, talking about it, and holding a strong opinion on it. It appears that the ‘demon’ stationed inside this word has come alive and is kicking...
In defence of spending
I am not an economist nor am I a business consultant, so do not expect this post to be overflowing with graphs and the sort of definitions that meander everywhere before saying: ‘I admit I am lost!’ Let me just say that it is too tempting to talk of an economy that is contracting or...
The smiling side of life
Life smiles when we get more than we expect out of it. There is a twinkle in the eyes, the eyebrows arch like a ballerina does, the nostrils quiver with excitement and the lips seem to forget every other emotion than what we call a smile. When this happens, all the hormones in the body...
Goal setting: Set your sights for success in MBA-entrance
It is not just the football players who rush towards goals. It is their focus and their unflinching sights on the goal that spells success in the sweetest possible way. The same principle applies to students and MBA-aspirants too. Goal-setting makes a lot of sense and it is vital to understand its dynamics properly. Goals...
