What is the best purchase you have ever made? Oh! An interesting question! The best purchase I ever made was shares of Maruti Suzuki, India. I applied through the IPO in 2002, when online submission systems were not yet available. It was a rainy season in Mumbai. On the day of submission, heavy rain and strong wind made it a struggle just to save the umbrella and reach the office of the Stock Holding Corporation of India. Yet I did not surrender to the situation—my instinct was firm to submit the applications, one for myself and one for my wife. We were fortunate to receive allotments. My wife was even luckier–she received 100 shares, while I was allotted half that number.I realized that the company seemed to give priority to women applicants. Why was this the best purchase? The shares of Maruti Suzuki, bought at about $2.00 per share, are now trading above… Continue reading From rain to rise — Maruti Suzuki IPO, the purchase that proved instinct stronger than storm.
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Why name one, when many are of the category as described?
What app eats up most of your screen time — and do you even feel bad about it? Oh! Again, it’s the same story—collection of data. Smart! Why name one, when many apps are of the category as you described? You can start with “A” and go all the way to “Z”—you’ll find plenty with purely commercial aims. And, No feeling bad! My policy is clear: step away from the extracting candidates. 🌝 (Imagge source : Pixabay.)
Aroud the World in a Dollar!
What’s a movie or book that inspired you to travel? I was inspired to travel by the Hindi film Duniya Ki Sair. It is a beautiful world‑tour movie starring the great legend of Indian cinema, Raj Kapoor. If you’re interested, you can find it on YouTube Music to watch and listen—I am sure you will… Continue reading Aroud the World in a Dollar!
Dictatorship—A Trend That Must Fade.
If you could erase one trend from history, what would it be? If I could erase one trend from history, it would be dictatorship. Remember Hitlershahi in Germany and the English empire that ruled countries across the world. The Mughal empire too captured and controlled India for centuries. These rulers lived in luxury while ordinary… Continue reading Dictatorship—A Trend That Must Fade.
Missing the audio pleasure of listening to the cassette player of “70s.”
Which outdated technology do you miss the most, and why? Missing the audio pleasure of listening to the cassette player of “70s.” Music and all other audio art work were recorded on cassettes, and people enjoyed listening to their favourite songs on tape recorders. Two‑in‑one radio‑tape recorders were very popular. Sony, National‑Panasonic, and Sanyo were leading brands that people used with pride. Unfortunately, this system was slowly moved to thrash as compact disc players emerged later on. I miss the… Continue reading Missing the audio pleasure of listening to the cassette player of “70s.”
A clever excuse?
What is the best excuse you have heard lately? The best excuse I heard lately came from someone who was caught lying. In conversation it went like this: Questioner: “I was called out for lying, and I replied, ‘You didn’t tell me I wasn’t supposed to lie.’ Was I wrong to answer like that?” My Response: “It was witty, but not right. With that excuse, you lose the chance for your next lie.” This shows how excuses can be clever in form but hollow in meaning. They may amuse the listener, yet they expose the weakness of avoiding truth. Excuses may sparkle with wit, but they weaken the light of truth. 🌝 (Image source: Pixabay.)
Frame and Hammer: To Change on Experiences Is a Tough Task!
Do you think we’re shaped more by our experiences or by who we are? The majority of people are shaped more by who they are. Family and cultural influences during childhood, teenage years, and early adulthood form patterns that merge deeply with mind and body. Later experiences may come, but they rarely change these ingrained behaviors. To change when situations demand it requires strong mental capacity—a rare but powerful quality. Yet there are a few who stand apart. With strict discipline and adaptability, they can reshape their views and beliefs when confronted with opposite experiences. We are molded early, yet tested later. Nature sets the frame, but experience strikes the hammer. Only those with discipline and strength can reshape the iron when life demands. 🌝 (Image source : Pixabay.)
Lion. The King of the Jungle.
If you had to be an animal for a week, which one would you be and why? Oh, wonderful! You truly seem gifted with the magic to turn humans into animals. Very good—I am ready. Wave your stick, let it sparkle, and revolve around me. My choice? The King of the Jungle—yes, the Lion! Fear… Continue reading Lion. The King of the Jungle.
Life is a classroom without graduation.
Are you a lifelong learner? Yes Boss, I am a lifelong learner. And I believe every human being on the planet earth is also a lifelong learner- they may know it or not. I started learning from the moment I entered into this world. Hunger taught me to cry. Touch taught me to sense the… Continue reading Life is a classroom without graduation.
My country : My motherland.
If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be? I would visit the beautiful places of the world and live there temporarily, but my life journey belongs only to my country—my motherland, INDIA. Exploration is wide, but belonging is one—INDIA. 🌝 (Image source : Wikipedia.)
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