New year investment tips from the news channels. Each and every business new channel are bringing on so call "experts" to give tips to the investors throughout the country. However it has become a more of a PR exercise rather than an informative sessions.
One of the pet peeves of the so called "experts" is to sell gold to investors. Gold is a safe option, gives good return and blah blah blah..
New generation would avoid gold. Who needs them? And even if they want it, they do not want a half a kilo dangling around the neck with quarters dangling on the ears? People are opting for lightweight designs. And come on guys people want lifestyle products they can use in every day life, not something they keep in lockers. Given them a camcorder worth 40K which captures every day life on hard disk at HD resolution. A digital camera for the moments. An iPod, a printer for printing moments, a netbook, a high end mobile phone and if you are flushing with cash, a car, a 42 inch Plasma/LCD TV, a home theater.
Gold would only occupy the place in the locker, not earning interests on it. Just lying there in a corner of the cupboard or a bank locker. The money is not in circulation and hence the economy takes a beating. And who buy gold to sell it later and make profit. Repeat after me, gold is not a stock.
The only people whom buying Gold make sense is the Government, because its value would not diminish in case of currency falling. The current generation is moving from looking good, to feeling good. And when you are feeling good, you are going to look good buddy. Definitely.
I would refrain people from investing in Gold. At the most somewhere around 250 - 500 gm and that's it. Not more than that. There are places to visit, life to live.
Sunday, December 27, 2009
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Myths about Burqa/Hijab
To all fundamentalist - I am no fundamentalist, and this is my view not against Islam. Islam does not recommend Burqa. My guiding principle in life in my own words can be found in one of my previous posts. If you are orthodox, or close minded please do not continue. LEAVE NOW.
Muslims in India are out with knives on the issue of Mr. Sarkozy (prime Minister of France) banning burqa in their own country. Sigh.
Burqa protects the modesty of women.
A woman clad in burqa among man with evil intentions could never be protected. A rapist is a rapist and a Burqa would not stop him from committing a sin.
It protect them from eve teasers?
Eaves teasers are a product of an impotent society. They are not teasing my household women, so why should I bother. This is a wrong notion among such people. Emboldened, these
EveTeasers can one day enter your house and claim the modesty of your women, and your neighbours will think accordingly, its not my household. Just protecting from Evil eye you are
missing running on grass, enjoying waterfalls, various sports, mountaineering, para gliding, sking, enjoying the sun, and quality time with your husband in public.
Moreover revealing your face even while wearing burqa, defeats the purpose. It does.
Rape Incidents are less in Muslim Countries.
Definitely not because of Burqa. The punishment is harsh. More over the probability of a Muslim woman traveling without an Male escort is almost negligible. Also a woman, who is a victim of rape is punished heavily for speaking out. I fear whether most women report it or not.
Some more figures. Jakarta (Indonesia) police registered 2300 cases of sexual assault in 1992, 3200 cases in 1993 and 2000 in first half of 1994.
It also reminds me of class difference when a woman from Saudi Family wanted to wed an Indian Muslim. Saudi Women won't marry Indian Muslims? Even Pathan and Punjabi Muslims can't marry each other. Class differences are throughout the world.
A covered Body sends out a positive signal that says no mischeif will be tolerated (Source Article)
Sick. You mean to say women wearing Sarees, Salwar Kameez, Jeans, Tshirts, Suits would tolerate the mischeif.
Muslim women wear burqa by choice and not by force.
This is one dialogue that I am tired of hearing. Why is Islam on arriving in India becomes liberal. Sample this -
In Afghanistan, during the reign of Taliban (Students of Islam, who could be a better practioner than them) women who showed even an ankle would be flogged in public.
In Saudi woman are not allowed to vote, drive. Women form just 5% of workforce. Women are disallowed to work in mixed sex work places.
Women cannot ride motor cycles, bicycles.
If you support Burqa, do support the above diktat. Period.
So let the French people run the country as they want, and remember. In Rome do as the Romans do, In Saudi do as the Saudis do and in France, do as the French do.
PS: If you come across more such Myths, do let me know. Would try to demolish them.
Muslims in India are out with knives on the issue of Mr. Sarkozy (prime Minister of France) banning burqa in their own country. Sigh.
Burqa protects the modesty of women.
A woman clad in burqa among man with evil intentions could never be protected. A rapist is a rapist and a Burqa would not stop him from committing a sin.
It protect them from eve teasers?
Eaves teasers are a product of an impotent society. They are not teasing my household women, so why should I bother. This is a wrong notion among such people. Emboldened, these
EveTeasers can one day enter your house and claim the modesty of your women, and your neighbours will think accordingly, its not my household. Just protecting from Evil eye you are
missing running on grass, enjoying waterfalls, various sports, mountaineering, para gliding, sking, enjoying the sun, and quality time with your husband in public.
Moreover revealing your face even while wearing burqa, defeats the purpose. It does.
Rape Incidents are less in Muslim Countries.
Definitely not because of Burqa. The punishment is harsh. More over the probability of a Muslim woman traveling without an Male escort is almost negligible. Also a woman, who is a victim of rape is punished heavily for speaking out. I fear whether most women report it or not.
Some more figures. Jakarta (Indonesia) police registered 2300 cases of sexual assault in 1992, 3200 cases in 1993 and 2000 in first half of 1994.
It also reminds me of class difference when a woman from Saudi Family wanted to wed an Indian Muslim. Saudi Women won't marry Indian Muslims? Even Pathan and Punjabi Muslims can't marry each other. Class differences are throughout the world.
A covered Body sends out a positive signal that says no mischeif will be tolerated (Source Article)
Sick. You mean to say women wearing Sarees, Salwar Kameez, Jeans, Tshirts, Suits would tolerate the mischeif.
Muslim women wear burqa by choice and not by force.
This is one dialogue that I am tired of hearing. Why is Islam on arriving in India becomes liberal. Sample this -
In Afghanistan, during the reign of Taliban (Students of Islam, who could be a better practioner than them) women who showed even an ankle would be flogged in public.
In Saudi woman are not allowed to vote, drive. Women form just 5% of workforce. Women are disallowed to work in mixed sex work places.
Women cannot ride motor cycles, bicycles.
If you support Burqa, do support the above diktat. Period.
So let the French people run the country as they want, and remember. In Rome do as the Romans do, In Saudi do as the Saudis do and in France, do as the French do.
PS: If you come across more such Myths, do let me know. Would try to demolish them.
Tuesday, June 09, 2009
Australia and Maharashtra
Born and bought up in Mumbai, I am a admirer of Shivaji and Tilak. I like these rebels rather the path of Gandhiji.
But what is India? India is a collection of states, whose great people have not learn a lesson from the rich history. Still divided, dim witted youngsters who form opinions without verifying facts.
ISKCON bhakts were beaten back and blue in Austria
Indians were kicked in Fiji
Indians were kicked in Nepal
Indians were kicked in Sri Lanka
Indians are being kicked in Australia
Indians are being kicked in India.
Since I am in Maharashtra, I would take this as an example. I loved Shivsena and I've voted for the party 3 times in a row. I remember the incident in which serial bomblast happened in South Mumbai in Taxis, and one UP Taxi driver had identified the culprits. It was Shiv sainiks who guarded his place, under preceived threat from those who wanted to harm or threaten the witness.
Shivsena was also spreading in India, just like it did at the time of the Maratha Empire. And now here comes an aspirant Raj Thackarey who finished it. At time when Bhagwa was to flutter once again in Delhi, it is bought to Maharashtra again. The only people who gained were Congress and NCP who would keep encouraging them. According to NCP speaking for Maratha reservation was cause of poor performance as they alienated OBC votes.
Did Shivaji stopped at after liberating Maharashtra?
When will people learn? Parat Sankranti Kosalnar kya aaplya vaarti?
It was Marathas decision to go all alone and not to take help of N Indians allies the Sikhs and the Jats was one of the reason for the debacle in Panipat.
When will we unite?
I need a leader who says, there are 1 crore job aspirants, i would create 2 crore jobs.....no need for reservation dear, it is a sick word.
Btw Ram ate Shabri Bair. Ram kids were bought up in Valmiki ashram, and its Valmiki Ramayan which is revered most. Mauryas and Guptas ruled the country for majority time and they were Non Brahmins. And anybody who says Manusmriti is by Brahmins, should read it first, the Brahmins are at the receiving end. More about that in my other blog where I would mention the shlokas too!!
Meanwhile Indians keep getting beaten elsewhere and we are beating each other in India.
But what is India? India is a collection of states, whose great people have not learn a lesson from the rich history. Still divided, dim witted youngsters who form opinions without verifying facts.
ISKCON bhakts were beaten back and blue in Austria
Indians were kicked in Fiji
Indians were kicked in Nepal
Indians were kicked in Sri Lanka
Indians are being kicked in Australia
Indians are being kicked in India.
Since I am in Maharashtra, I would take this as an example. I loved Shivsena and I've voted for the party 3 times in a row. I remember the incident in which serial bomblast happened in South Mumbai in Taxis, and one UP Taxi driver had identified the culprits. It was Shiv sainiks who guarded his place, under preceived threat from those who wanted to harm or threaten the witness.
Shivsena was also spreading in India, just like it did at the time of the Maratha Empire. And now here comes an aspirant Raj Thackarey who finished it. At time when Bhagwa was to flutter once again in Delhi, it is bought to Maharashtra again. The only people who gained were Congress and NCP who would keep encouraging them. According to NCP speaking for Maratha reservation was cause of poor performance as they alienated OBC votes.
Did Shivaji stopped at after liberating Maharashtra?
When will people learn? Parat Sankranti Kosalnar kya aaplya vaarti?
It was Marathas decision to go all alone and not to take help of N Indians allies the Sikhs and the Jats was one of the reason for the debacle in Panipat.
When will we unite?
I need a leader who says, there are 1 crore job aspirants, i would create 2 crore jobs.....no need for reservation dear, it is a sick word.
Btw Ram ate Shabri Bair. Ram kids were bought up in Valmiki ashram, and its Valmiki Ramayan which is revered most. Mauryas and Guptas ruled the country for majority time and they were Non Brahmins. And anybody who says Manusmriti is by Brahmins, should read it first, the Brahmins are at the receiving end. More about that in my other blog where I would mention the shlokas too!!
Meanwhile Indians keep getting beaten elsewhere and we are beating each other in India.
Monday, May 04, 2009
Who is communal?
Intersting stuff found on following link -
http://ibnlive.in.com/blogs/drurananthamurthy/2441/53345/i-prefer-congress-bjp-is-shamelessly-communal.html
Example of secularism in India...Now you decide who is communal?
Sikhs getting slaughered in thousands = A MISTAKE.
Hindus getting killed in Kashmir = Political problem.
Poor protestors getting shot in WB under Left Govt = Misunderstanding.
Muslims getting killed by a few hundred = Holocaust.
Banning Parzania in Gujarat = Communal.
Banning Da Vinci Code and Jo Bole So Nihaal = Secular.
Kargil Attack = Government failure.
Chinese invasion in 1962 = Unfortunate betrayal.
Reservations in every school and college on caste lines = Secular.
Reservations in Minority institutions = Communal.
Fake encounters in Gujarat [Sohrabuddin] = BJP Communalism.
Fake encounters under Cong-NCP in Maharashtra [Khwaja Younus] = Police atrocity.
Talking about Hindus and Hinduism appeasment = Communal. Talking about Muslims and Islam = Secular.
BJP freeing 3 terrorists to save 100 Indian hostages = Shameful
Congress freeing 4 militants to save just a life of one daughter of I Home minister in Kashmir [Rubina Sayed] = Natural Political dilemma.
Attack on Parliament = BJP ineptitude.
Not hanging Afzal Guru the mastermind despite Supreme Court orders = Humanity and Political dilemma.
BJP questioning Islam = Communal.
Congress questioning Lord Rama's existence = Clerical Error.
Now , please tell me who is shamelessly communal? ...
http://ibnlive.in.com/blogs/drurananthamurthy/2441/53345/i-prefer-congress-bjp-is-shamelessly-communal.html
Example of secularism in India...Now you decide who is communal?
Sikhs getting slaughered in thousands = A MISTAKE.
Hindus getting killed in Kashmir = Political problem.
Poor protestors getting shot in WB under Left Govt = Misunderstanding.
Muslims getting killed by a few hundred = Holocaust.
Banning Parzania in Gujarat = Communal.
Banning Da Vinci Code and Jo Bole So Nihaal = Secular.
Kargil Attack = Government failure.
Chinese invasion in 1962 = Unfortunate betrayal.
Reservations in every school and college on caste lines = Secular.
Reservations in Minority institutions = Communal.
Fake encounters in Gujarat [Sohrabuddin] = BJP Communalism.
Fake encounters under Cong-NCP in Maharashtra [Khwaja Younus] = Police atrocity.
Talking about Hindus and Hinduism appeasment = Communal. Talking about Muslims and Islam = Secular.
BJP freeing 3 terrorists to save 100 Indian hostages = Shameful
Congress freeing 4 militants to save just a life of one daughter of I Home minister in Kashmir [Rubina Sayed] = Natural Political dilemma.
Attack on Parliament = BJP ineptitude.
Not hanging Afzal Guru the mastermind despite Supreme Court orders = Humanity and Political dilemma.
BJP questioning Islam = Communal.
Congress questioning Lord Rama's existence = Clerical Error.
Now , please tell me who is shamelessly communal? ...
Sunday, April 12, 2009
The Great Indian Political Tamasha
I have just switched off the TV. I don't see any party with any specific plans for India. It is just promises. We would give rice at 2 a KG or 4 a KG. We would give you jobs, we would do, we would do this, we would do that.
After the promises are done, here comes the mud slinging. The party is old, they are fundamentalist, what happened in Kandhahar, what happened in 1984, 1992, 2002 and hell. It reminds me of a Hindi saying "Gade murde ukhadna".
Come on you politicians, we need concrete plans. How would be answer the global warming. How would you better the lifestyle. We do not mind paying 200 Rs a kilos sir, but give us job security and progress plan. We would like to be self dependent and not dependent. You are not god send gift who would subsidize things for us aam aadmi.
Frankly speaking, AAM AADMI is a big joke. To me an aam aadmi is nothing but a
I have the potential, I am hard working, I want to be honest..... and most of the Indians are. Give us a proper concrete plans.
After the promises are done, here comes the mud slinging. The party is old, they are fundamentalist, what happened in Kandhahar, what happened in 1984, 1992, 2002 and hell. It reminds me of a Hindi saying "Gade murde ukhadna".
Come on you politicians, we need concrete plans. How would be answer the global warming. How would you better the lifestyle. We do not mind paying 200 Rs a kilos sir, but give us job security and progress plan. We would like to be self dependent and not dependent. You are not god send gift who would subsidize things for us aam aadmi.
Frankly speaking, AAM AADMI is a big joke. To me an aam aadmi is nothing but a
- a person who is an asshole
- who leaves on subsidies of their political masters
- who has no aspirations
- who has resigned to life
- who just gets up early in morning, slogs the entire day and goes to bed to get up another morning
- who was born in India, and would die in India.
- who would just gasp at the lifestyle of rich people
- who is just worried about the morsel of food that would be sufficient enough to fill his plate.
I have the potential, I am hard working, I want to be honest..... and most of the Indians are. Give us a proper concrete plans.
Saturday, April 11, 2009
Lalu is an liability
Come election and people are talking about Third front with Lalu Yadav, Mulayam Singh and Ram Vilas Paswan playing a central role in it. It is common sense that these parties would not form the government, but would use their seats to bargain with party interested in forming the government at the center. And since only Congress could entertain these fools, they would of course raise their traditional shouts of "Sampradayik" (fundamentalist) slogans. Saviours of the country. Bah!!
One thing I cannot understand in these democracy in India, people ask votes in name of religion are fundamentalist and people who ask votes in name of castes and reservations are not.
Anyway coming to Lalu, follow these sequences -
1. Rahul Raj was martyed in Mumbai.
2. Lalu asked Bihar MLAs to resign to put pressure on Central government.
3. JD(U) MLAs resigns from Lok Sabha.
4. Lalu says his MLAs won't resign until others in Bihar Legislative council also resign
What a comic, what a shame!! Come on Lalu if you are a leader, lead by example. Don't be a cry baby, first he should do and then I.
And why should Bihar Legislative council be resigning. It is for benefit of Bihar, how would that effect Maharashtra? You have to put pressure on central government, or want to meet your own selfish ends?
Lalu has not done anything great as a Railway Minister. What he has done is cost cutting at its best. Hard work of Nitish as a railway minister is paying off, and this clown is getting the credit. Seats size are reduced, Garibs don't travel in Garib rath, journey is not comfortable, and Mumbai Local trains are nothing but best left unsaid.
I hate Lalu, period.
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Bloggers can be nailed for views - Times of India 24 Feb 2009
This is simply outrageous. What has happened to the freedom of expression in India?
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India/Bloggers-can-be-nailed-for-views/articleshow/4178823.cms
Why should one be forced to go to court to explain the conduct?
I am not against Shivsena, I am also against Valentine Celebrations in colleges. But that does not mean I should resort to violence, file against people expressing their views.
Why can't be the Country/Politicians/Institutions stand up and clarify their views. Why not fight ideology with ideology?
If Internet can be used to express unbiased views, so can the opponent use internet to clarify their view point, ideology.
This judgment is a contempt of the liberty of people in a democratic nation. Tomorrow I express my views against some institution for some poor service, poor product, vent my frustration they would come back after me with court cases and make my life hell.
Nice way to curb freedom eh. Something has to be done.
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India/Bloggers-can-be-nailed-for-views/articleshow/4178823.cms
Why should one be forced to go to court to explain the conduct?
I am not against Shivsena, I am also against Valentine Celebrations in colleges. But that does not mean I should resort to violence, file against people expressing their views.
Why can't be the Country/Politicians/Institutions stand up and clarify their views. Why not fight ideology with ideology?
If Internet can be used to express unbiased views, so can the opponent use internet to clarify their view point, ideology.
This judgment is a contempt of the liberty of people in a democratic nation. Tomorrow I express my views against some institution for some poor service, poor product, vent my frustration they would come back after me with court cases and make my life hell.
Nice way to curb freedom eh. Something has to be done.
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